18/06/2026
𝗨𝗣𝗛𝗦𝗠 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The University of Perpetual Help System Manila actively participated in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2026, bringing together students, faculty members, and non-teaching personnel in a coordinated effort to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response awareness.
Following the earthquake simulation, participants safely proceeded to their designated evacuation areas, demonstrating discipline, preparedness, and cooperation throughout the exercise. The drill served as an opportunity to assess the university’s readiness and reinforce the importance of knowing the proper actions to take during emergencies.
In his post-drill report, Mr. Darwin Aznar, Dean of the College of Nursing, emphasized that earthquake drills play a vital role in strengthening the institution’s culture of safety and disaster preparedness. He also confirmed that the Main Building and Alta Building were successfully cleared, with no fire incidents or structural damage observed. Dean Aznar likewise commended the entire Perpetualite community for their vigilance, cooperation, and active participation in the activity.
Meanwhile, Mr. James Rodriguez of the College of Nursing facilitated the accounting of students and personnel by recording class and departmental headcounts, ensuring that everyone was safely accounted for in the evacuation areas.
More than a compliance activity, the NSED reflects UPHSM’s unwavering commitment to protecting the welfare of its academic community. Through continuous training, regular drills, and collective participation, the university continues to foster a culture of preparedness, resilience, and shared responsibility in the face of emergencies.
The activity also supports compliance with Section 16(b) of Republic Act No. 11058 and Section 12 of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program under DOLE Department Order No. 198-18, reinforcing the university’s dedication to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all.