Philippine Red Cross-Benguet Chapter bared the winners in the Safety Olympics that showcased the skills of students in first aid and emergencies held at Benguet Sports Complex, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on Nov. 27.
For secondary level, San Jose High School of La Trinidad, Inc. victoriously bagged the over-all championship trophy while Twin Peaks National High School and Lepanto National High School settled for first and second runners-up, respectively.
In special awards, Buguias National High School pocketed the Best in Uniform while Lepanto National High School garnered the Best in Knowledge, while San Jose High School of La Trinidad, Inc. earned the Best in Bandaging as Twin Peaks National High School grabbed the Best in Transfer.
La Trinidad National High School snatched the Best in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as Lepanto National High School was adjudged as Best in Situational Analysis.
For elementary level, Buguias Central School tenaciously seized the over-all championship trophy. Tuba Central School and Batuan Elementary School landed first and second runner-ups respectively.
In special awards, Buguias Central School successfully reaped the Best in Uniform, Best in Knowledge, and Best in CPR.
Batuan Elementary School luckily secured the Best in Transfer award while Tuba Central School swiped the Best in Situational Analysis and Best in Bandaging awards.
Safety Olympics is a yearly competition by the Red Cross that seeks to increase the awareness of Benguet youth on the importance giving first aid during emergencies.
Robert Namoro, Benguet board member, emphasized in his speech as the guest speaker that said competition builds the learners’ skills that will be used for future situations.
“We should train the young generation on what to do during emergencies. That is why first aid is incorporated in the K-12 curriculum in MAPEH subject specifically in Health 9 and DRRM for Senior High School,” he added.
At least 18 secondary and elementary schools participated in the Safety Olympics which is part of the Adivay Festival.
By Victoria N. Palsiyeng
