18/09/2026
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September 18, 2026 โ TCC Ascenders League officers, together with student leaders and Criminology students, participated in the Seminar-Workshop on Active Threat and Attack Response held at Tagoloan Community College. The seminar carried the theme, โTransformational TCCians: Cultivating Competence and Character for a Safer, Crime-Free Campus.โ The event aimed to impart knowledge and preparedness to students on what to do during an active threat or attack, emphasizing that every second matters during unexpected situations.
The event commenced with the singing of the National Anthem and a prayer, followed by an introduction to the seminar and its importance by Security Supervisor Prof. Rey James Amba. This was followed by the opening remarks of Officer-in-Charge (OIC) College President Dr. Kharen S. Ungab, highlighting that each of us carries a special responsibility today and has the obligation to cascade what we have learned here to our departments about the protocols when these incidents arise so that everyone is prepared and knows what to do.
Police Lieutenant Kristine Dianne Flores, Deputy Chief of Police, delivered a talk highlighting the role of technology, particularly cellular phones, in influencing students and their potential role in both preventing and contributing to crime.
Meanwhile, Master Police Sergeant Jackilou A. Malagamba discussed the influence of social media and online games, as well as the importance of family guidance in helping students prevent crime. She emphasized the importance of preparedness during threats and attacks, particularly the RHF (Run, Hide, Fight) response. She also highlighted the importance of situational awareness, identifying and describing possible attackers, distinguishing genuine threats from false alarms, and knowing the campus contingency plan when unexpected situations occur.
The Dean of Student Affairs and Services, Prof. Leoneil R. Sulapas, expressed his appreciation to everyone who participated in and helped organize the seminar, as well as to the speakers who shared their knowledge. He also emphasized the role of student leaders, reminding them that they should โnot be the first one to run, but the first one to respond.โ
Following the discussions, Supreme Student Council President Allysa Jane Costillas led the Mass Student Pledge Against Crime, joined by all participants of the seminar.
The seminar concluded with the closing remarks of Supreme Student Council Deputy Vice President Clark Luna, who expressed his appreciation to everyone who made the event successful and reminded the participants to remain aware, prepared, and safe.
Words by: Judah Resomadero | TAL Executive Vice President
Layout by: Mara Nacional | TAL DOTCC