TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE — Personnel from the Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), led by Provincial Director PCOL Celerino M. Sacro Jr., participated in the 3rd Quarter CY 2026 Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) at the LPPO Grounds, Kuta Kankabato, San Jose, Tacloban City, on September 10, 2026.
Standardized Drills Test Provincial Police Tactical Emergency Response
The quarterly exercise tested institutional readiness and coordinated emergency protocols across law enforcement headquarters:
Immediate Tactical Execution: Upon hearing the drill alarm, LPPO personnel executed the "Duck, Cover, and Hold" protocol before conducting a controlled, systematic evacuation to designated assembly zones across the facility grounds.
Inter-Agency Evaluation: External evaluators from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) observed the drill to assess operational discipline, response speed, and unit coordination.
Post-Drill Safety Debriefing: Evaluators provided structured assessments and recommendations to help police leadership refine safety protocols, resolve tactical bottlenecks, and enhance emergency response capabilities.
Sustaining Operational Continuity and Community Disaster Resilience
Police leadership emphasized that maintaining high preparedness standards within police headquarters ensures uninterrupted public safety operations during natural disasters:
Protecting Institutional Continuity: Regular participation in national disaster drills ensures police personnel remain equipped to safeguard lives and maintain public order during major seismic events.
Strengthening Local Resilience: LPPO officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a disaster-ready police force capable of supporting broader provincial disaster risk reduction and community resilience strategies across Leyte.
