06/11/2026
𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝙂𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙂 𝘿𝙄𝙇𝙂 𝘽𝙁𝙋-𝙉𝙄𝙍 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 | BFP Negros Occidental Participates in Tsunami Preparedness Exercise in Pulupandan
06 November 2026
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Negros Occidental, headed by FSUPT RODEL T LEGASPI, DSC, Acting Provincial Fire Marshal, was represented by FO3 Francis D Hiponia, together with SFO3 Larresa E Rio, Acting Municipal Fire Marshal of Pulupandan Fire Station, during the Tsunami Exercise conducted in the Municipality of Pulupandan on November 6, 2026, in line with the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day.
During the activity, both BFP personnel served as observers during the Tabletop Exercise (TTX) and evaluators during the actual tsunami drill, assessing the preparedness, coordination, and response capabilities of participating agencies and stakeholders. Their involvement underscores the BFP's continued commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and enhancing community resilience against tsunami-related hazards.