22/05/2026
SOLEDRRMO Inc. and OCD Region VIII Successfully Conduct Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Training Course 2026
The Southern Leyte Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers’ Organization, Inc. (SOLEDRRMO Inc.), in partnership with the Office of Civil Defense Regional Office VIII, successfully conducted the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Training Course for the Local Government Units of Maasin City, Saint Bernard, Padre Burgos, Hinundayan, Hinunangan, Liloan, Tomas Oppus, San Ricardo, and Silago, Southern Leyte on April 28 – May 1, 2026.
This capacity-building initiative was spearheaded under the leadership of Heddy C. Carbonilla, LPT, MAEd, MCDRM, SOLEDRRMO Inc. President, with the guidance of Civil Defense Region VIII Regional Director Joel C. Erestain, CSEE aimed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and operational readiness of participants in the effective operationalization and management of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
This capacity-building initiative reinforced the interoperability of the Incident Command System (ICS), Response Clusters, and EOC mechanisms in disaster response operations while promoting efficient coordination, communication, planning, and information management among participating LGUs and agencies.
✨ Training Highlights:
✔️ Introduction to Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
✔️ EOC Operations and Activation Procedures
✔️ Incident Command System (ICS) Interoperability
✔️ EOC Organization and Staffing
✔️ EOC Facility Design and Requirements
✔️ Communication Systems and Coordination
✔️ Information Management Requirements
✔️ EOC Planning Process
✔️ Functional Exercises and Simulation Activities
✔️ EOC Readiness and Sustainability Measures
👥 Participants
The training was actively participated in by MDRRMC Members, DRRM personnel, responders, and other LGU employees and stakeholders from the participating LGUs, demonstrating their strong commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness, coordination, and emergency response operations within their respective communities.
👨‍🏫 Training Management Team (TMT)
Course Monitor:
• Leandro Fornillos
Resource Persons:
• Danilo L. Atienza
• Heddy R. Carbonilla
• Johnrud Cordovez Catorce
• Raul A. Inocando Jr.
Shadow Instructors:
• Alfie C. Almine
• Roxanne B. Sandoval
📝 Secretariat:
• Engr. Marcelo Michael L. Samaco
• Susan Aguelo
• Angela Grace Malasaga
• Bea Carnicer
• SJC Criminology Interns
👏 Closing Message
SOLEDRRMO Inc. extends its sincere gratitude to all participating LGUs, Office of Civil Defense Region VIII, resource persons, facilitators, secretariat members, and participants for their active participation and commitment throughout the conduct of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Training Course 2026.
Together, let us continue strengthening disaster preparedness, operational coordination, and resilient communities across Southern Leyte through collaboration, capacity building, and effective emergency management.
Daghang salamat ug padayon sa pag-alagad para sa mas andam ug lig-on nga komunidad! đź’š