20/06/2026
RITZ SCHOOL OF INTEGRATED STUDIES, INC. JOINS THE NSED 2026
BALASAN, Iloiloโ Ritz School of Integrated Studies, Inc. actively participated in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on June 18, 2026, as part of its commitment to promoting disaster preparedness and ensuring the safety of its learners and personnel.
The activity aimed to increase awareness and preparedness among students in the event of an earthquake. Following the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, the school emphasized the importance of knowing the proper safety procedures during emergencies.
At exactly 8:30 a.m., the alarm sounded throughout the campus, signaling the start of the drill. Students immediately performed the โDuck, Cover, and Holdโ procedure inside their classrooms before calmly evacuating to the designated assembly area under the guidance of their teachers.
The students proceeded in an orderly manner to the area in front of Nigโs Marketing, using books to protect their heads as a precautionary measure. Upon arrival, teachers conducted headcounts to ensure that all students were safe and accounted for.
Reflecting on the activity, Elle S. Bocayes, a Grade 4โPreston pupil, shared, โI felt a bit scared because of how real it felt, and now I know what to do when thereโs an earthquake.โ
Through its participation in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, Ritz School of Integrated Studies, Inc. reinforced the importance of preparedness, vigilance, and cooperation in keeping the school community safe during emergencies.
By Lora Dana S. Bocayes