The afternoon fire drill was done when the temperature was between 39 to 42°C, according to a local disaster risk reduction official of Cabuyao.
MANILA, Philippines – Over 100 students of Gulod National High School Mamatid Extension in Cabuyao, Laguna were hospitalized due to dehydration after a surprise fire drill on Thursday, March 23.
In an interview with DZBB on Friday, March 24, Cabuyao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office chief Bobby Abinal Jr. said the fire drill was not coordinated with the city government. “Ang patakaran po rito ay may number of students na kailangan at tapos po ay informed po ang students na may fire drill na gagawin,”Around 3,000 students took part in the drill. Abinal said the fire drill can be scheduled with 300 students per batch.
“Sa aming perspective, kung isu-surprise po natin ang ating mga estudyante ay sana ay ‘di gutom ang mga estudyante. Tinipon po nila ang mga etsudyante ng around 12:30 pm tapos nag sound the alarm sila ng pasado alas dos na,The local official said the temperature when the fire drill happened was between 39 to 42°C.,” Abinal said when asked how many students were sent to hospital after the incident.