With the theme: “KUMIKILOS — Para sa Kahandaan, Kaligtasan at Katatagan,” the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, through its Environment, Disaster Management and Emergency Response Office (EDMERO), successfully concluded a three-day Basic Incident Command System (ICS) Training held from July 2 to 4, 2025, at the Digital Transformation Center in Cadlan, Pili.

This training marked one of the opening activities in celebration of the NDRM 2025, aimed at strengthening the disaster preparedness and response capabilities of various frontline agencies.

Among the participants was 2Lt. Alexa Mye Valen of the 83rd Infantry Battalion, who expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to undergo the training:

“As part of the Philippine Army, isa rin kami sa mga forces and first responders sa mga calamities especially dito sa Bicol Region na maraming bagyo [ang dumarating], sobrang privilege po ako na maging part ng ICS training kasi as an officer mahalaga po talaga na marunong kaming mag-manage ng mga resources and personnel namin. Ang pinakanatutunan ko talaga dito sa ICS course ang management,” she expressed.

Instructors utilized various teaching methods including interactive lectures, visual presentations, workshops, organized learning activities, and practical demonstrations. A total of sixty (60) participants from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) attended the training, representing key agencies such as the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, Land Transportation Office, and the Civil Service Unit of Camarines Sur.