WISAR Philippines - Bicol Chapter

March 9-11, 2026, The Campsite, Mt. Masaraga, Ligao, Albay—WISAR PH Bicol Chapter in coordination with First Gen (Energy Development Corp), headed by Michael “Mighty Mike” Odiongan and organized by WISARPH Bicol, facilitated a three-day training on Technical Rope Rescue with the objective to strengthen the skills and capabilities of government agencies and volunteer responders in Bicol region during SAR operations.

The event was a attended by WISARPH members, FBMI (Federation of Bicolano Mountaineers), and CDRRMO Ligao. The participants learned the fundamentals of rope rescue from safety awareness, knot tying, anchoring, stoke basket and sked patient packaging, lowering and hauling, monopole operation, and use of various mechanical and non-mechanical equipment in steep and high-angle situations.

We would like to thank all the participants, the organizing committee, The Campsite (Joel Ducante), our kitchen team (Anonuevo bros),Ligao LGU, and our instructor Mighty Mike for making this event safe and successful.

Dec 2-3, 2025, Nabua, Camarines Sur—WISARPH Bicol Chapter was invited to co-facilitate the executive course on water and land rescue operations. Spearheaded by the Philippine Coast Guard Bicol District, the two-day event was organized to train and equip the local responders in Nabua with additional skills in life saving. The activities included LAST concept in search and rescue operations and improvisation techniques as well as water survival and rescue maneuvers.

We would like to thank PCG Bicol District, sir Jun Bongao (Project MAYA), Buboy Lagunday, the local government unit of Nabua and the rest of the attendees for their trust and support.

Mabalos! ANG BAWAT ISA AY IISA!

Our leaders setting a good example in humanitarian efforts..welcome home and salute po sa inyo!