Philippines Conducts Nationwide School Safety Drills to Enhance Emergency Preparedness
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Philippines Conducts Nationwide School Safety Drills to Enhance Emergency Preparedness

The Department of Education in the Philippines conducted simultaneous safety drills in public and private schools nationwide to bolster emergency preparedness and ensure the protection of students and teachers. The initiative aims to improve multi-agency coordination during unforeseen events.

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  • DepEd Leads Nationwide School Safety Drill for Emergency Readiness

    The Department of Education (DepEd) spearheaded the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill to bolster emergency preparedness in public and private schools. The drill aims to enhance multi-agency coordination under active threat scenarios, based on localized school contingency plans, ensuring the safety and psychosocial well-being of students, teachers, and staff.