As part of its commitment to promoting a safe, prepared, and resilient campus community, the UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will conduct a short awareness and preparedness training for students and members of the College community on responding appropriately to active threats and shooting-related emergencies.

The activity aims to provide participants with practical, life-saving knowledge, situational awareness, and appropriate response strategies that can help protect themselves and others during critical incidents.

RESOURCE SPEAKER
Dr. Teofredo “Doc Ted” Esguerra
Emergency and Disaster Management Expert

AUGUST 25, 2026 – UPCAS Theater

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• RECOGNIZE — Develop situational awareness and recognize potential threats and warning signs.
• RESPOND — Know when and how to evacuate, hide, or secure yourself, and take appropriate protective action.
• COMMUNICATE — Report emergencies accurately, avoid misinformation, and follow official instructions.
• PROVIDE AID — Learn basic lifesaving and bleeding-control principles when it is safe to assist.
• SUPPORT — Promote psychological preparedness, remain calm, and look after one another.

The session will also feature a scenario-based discussion to help participants think through appropriate decisions and actions during an active-threat emergency.

KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT. KNOW YOUR EXITS. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS. PROTECT LIFE.

Preparedness is not about creating fear—it is about knowing what to do when every second matters.

Be alert, not afraid. Be prepared. Be responsible. Be ready.