AKSS Volunteer Brigade - AVB

21/10/2026

🌏 One Drill, One Goal 🚨

Agoo Kiddie Special School (AKSS) conducted an Earthquake Drill on October 21, 2026, spearheaded by Dr. Manuel Libao, with the participation of the AKSS Volunteer Brigade (AVB), Red Cross Youth (RCY), and Citizenship Training Program (CTP) Officers.

The activity aimed to strengthen disaster preparedness, promote safety awareness, and equip students and personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to respond properly during an earthquake.

Through teamwork, discipline, and active participation, AKSS continues to foster a culture of preparedness and responsibility, ensuring that everyone is better equipped to face emergencies.
Because being prepared is the first step toward saving lives. 🛡️

Photos: Chris Adrian Quidilig
Caption: Sean Nathaniel Jacaban

28/07/2026

🌧️Rain or ☀️Shine, Preparation For Disaster Never Stops:

Even through the rain, the preparation for disaster never stops.

Through the combined forces of the AKSS Volunteer Brigade (AVB), Citizenship Training Program (CTP), and Red Cross Youth (RCY), the monthly earthquake drill continues this day, July 27, 2026. Led by Dr. Manuel Libao, the three organizations combined forces to make sure the drill still continues.

The AVB had its members act as the victims of the disaster. While the CTP made use of the new stretchers provided by the CTP and RCY to extricate the casualties. On the other hand, the RCY demonstrated their capabilities and treated the casualties.

On another note, the AVB would like to extend our gratitude to a previous member and officer of the AVB, Mr. Shawn Apillanes

✍️: Jared Marc Villanueva
📸: Jared Marc Villanueva & Chris Adrian Quidilig

17/07/2026

Prepared today, protected tomorrow. 🏫🚨

Mr. Manuel Libao (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Adviser), together with the Elementary Advisers and the AKSS Volunteer Brigade (AVB) students, conducted an Earthquake Drill for the Elementary Department, helping young learners practice proper safety procedures and build confidence in responding calmly and responsibly during emergencies.

The drill was held on June 19, 2026, and will be conducted monthly.

✍️ & 📷 By: Sean Nathaniel Jacaban

17/07/2026

Empowering young lifesavers through knowledge and hands-on experience. ❤️⛑️

Our sincere gratitude to the Red Cross members from San Fernando City, La Union, for sharing their expertise and equipping us with essential life-saving skills that can make a difference when every second counts.

Through engaging discussions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on activities, they taught us how to act with confidence, and respond effectively during emergencies.

This training not only strengthened our knowledge and skills but also marked in us a greater sense of responsibility, compassion, and commitment to serving our school and community.

✍️ By: Sean Nathaniel Jacaban
📷 By: Eunice Natalie Bilog

10/06/2026