CCJC conducts first aid training for Barangay Dalahican Tanods

As part of its community extension services, the College of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CCJC) of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation conducted a First Aid Training for barangay tanods of Brgy. Dalahican, Lucena City, Feb. 3.

The training, spearheaded by Dr. Dennis Gonzales, CES Coordinator, and CCJC faculty members, featured Mr. Alfonso Villamayor, a member of the Tayabas Ranger Rescue Team, as the keynote speaker and lead trainer.

The program aimed to equip barangay tanods with essential first aid skills to enhance their readiness during emergencies. It also featured resilience and strengthened the collaboration between the University and its adopted barangay, underscoring the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and local community agencies.

The training addressed critical needs, teaching tanods how to respond effectively to emergencies within their area of responsibility to ensure faster assistance to community members in times of crisis.

Participants learned life-saving techniques, which improved their confidence in managing situations like accidents, injuries, or medical emergencies, reducing health risks and fatalities in the barangay.

This initiative aligns with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It contributes to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by training first responders to manage health emergencies effectively. It supports SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by promoting resilience and readiness within the community. Additionally, it exemplifies SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering cooperation between MSEUF and Brgy. Dalahican, combining academic expertise and local government resources for the benefit of the community.

"Through this training, the barangay tanods are now better equipped to handle emergencies, enhancing the safety and resilience of their community. This collaboration highlights MSEUF's dedication to addressing local needs and strengthening ties with the communities it serves," Dr. Gonzales said.

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•  SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - The training directly enhances community health by equipping tanods as first responders capable of managing critical occurrences and mitigating health risks and fatalities.
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities—This project promotes community resilience and readiness, essential for developing secure and sustainable communities.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals- The First Aid Training initiative is a collaboration between MSEUF’s College of Criminal Justice & Criminology and Brgy. Dalahican.  This partnership enhances community connections by combining resources and expertise from the academic institution and the local barangay government to strengthen emergency response capabilities.