Philippine Life Saving - Antique

31/12/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude and pride for everyone who became part of Philippine Life Saving – Antique this year. This year was more than just trainings, symposiums, and activities—it was a year of service, sacrifice, learning, and saving lives.

To every volunteer, facilitator, trainer, partner institution, and participant—thank you for sharing your time, strength, and commitment. Through the WASAR trainings, hands-on water safety exercises, CPR and lifesaving courses, you did not just teach skills—you planted awareness, courage, and responsibility in every person trained. Each session, each drill, and each lesson became a step toward safer communities and more prepared individuals.

We are thankful for the long hours spent under the sun and in the water, the patience in teaching beginners, and the teamwork shown in every activity. You reminded us that being a lifesaver is not just about technique—it is about heart, discipline, and the willingness to help even when it is difficult.

To our partners and institutions who trusted and supported PLS Antique, thank you for believing in our mission. Your support helped us reach more people and make a real difference. To the trainees, thank you for listening, learning, and choosing to be part of the solution—you are now carriers of knowledge that can save lives anytime, anywhere.

As we look forward to 2026, we hope for more trainings, stronger partnerships, wider reach, and continued growth. May we continue to inspire more volunteers, empower more communities, and strengthen our commitment to water safety and emergency response. May the coming year bring new opportunities to serve, protect, and save more lives.

Thank you Philippine Life Saving – Antique, for a meaningful 2025.
Here’s to another year of service, preparedness, and hope in 2026.
Together, we continue to prove that every trained heart and every learned skill can make the difference between life and loss.

21/12/2025

2025 Christmas Message from the PLS Board of Directors (BOD) :

Wishing you all, PLS Lifesavers and your families, a Merry Christmas.

As we exit 2025 with full Hopes for 2026, we wish to thank all our PLS Lifesavers.

We Thank you for your hard work, dedication and your unwavering support to our Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving Advocacy.

The year 2025 marked our 19th year commitment of serving our constituency in Drowning prevention.

We have grown to 65 Lifesaving Centers which had delivered 67,327 trained Lifesavers, a few number short to our 75k target by end of 2025. These milestones were not achieved with ease - they were earned through everyday efforts
and support by PLS' remarkable strong team of Swim and Survive Program Instructors nationwide.

In delivering Drowning Prevention to our constituency (particularly the children), let us remember to choose patience with kindness, these two, we believed, can offer something beyond Lifesaving - that, we offer comfort in water safety, dignity in teaching it, and compassion to those who participate in skills learning - these virtues would truly set us, the PLS, apart with the rest.

That is why we enjoined all the PLS officers to strengthen their passion in drownproofing others, even when no one is watching. Because, truthfulness of commitment, when present, gains impact to mankind, then comes respect and trust. And when trust is there, we grow (even in the midst of storms), not just as a Lifesaving institution, but as strong advocates in saving lives.👏👏👏

Thank you once again and seeing you all hit the targets in 2026.🤜🤛

P. S. Credits to the untiring PLS Centers who had conquered Universities, Colleges and Swim Schools in the past 5 months, which brought a massive growth to our 75K trained Lifesavers target this year, as follows:

-Metro Dumaguete College (PLS Siquijor)
-St. Anthony College (PLS Antique)
-University of the Cordilleras (PLS Baguio)
-University of Baguio
-Easter College (PLS CAR),
-Philippines Science Baguio
-Visayas State University (PLS EV)
-International School Manila
-Polytechnic University of the Philippines
-Colegio De San Agustin Makati
-Bert Lozada Swim School
(PLS Luzon)

We anticipate a more diverse, inclusive, and robust Philippine Life Saving Community by 2026.☝️💪

KODUS.🙏

04/12/2025

Philippine Life Saving Antique served as the lead facilitator of the Water Safety and Rescue (WASAR) Symposium hands-on training for the Saint Anthony’s College CWTS program for remaining batches conducted last November 29, 2025.

24/11/2025

Philippine Life Saving Antique served as the lead facilitator of the Water Safety and Rescue (WASAR) Symposium hands-on training for the Saint Anthony’s College CWTS program conducted last November 22, 2025.

12/11/2025

This November 15–16, the Philippine Life Saving Antique will conduct its Basic Lifesaving Course, equipping participants with essential emergency response skills, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for drowning incidents.

Studies show that knowing CPR can double a drowning victim’s chance of survival — a reminder that timely action and proper training can make the difference between life and loss.

08/11/2025

WATER SAFETY REMINDER!

Always swim with a buddy — never alone!
Even the best swimmers can face emergencies, so let’s look out for one another and make every swim a safe one. 🌊

03/11/2025

03/11/2025

TYPHOON TINO UPDATE

Let’s stay alert and prepared, Antiqueños! Typhoon may bring strong winds and heavy rain. Secure your homes, prepare your kits, and stay updated through DOST-PAGASA.

03/11/2025

TYPHOON TINO UPDATE

Let’s stay alert and prepared, Antiqueños! Typhoon may bring strong winds and heavy rain. Secure your homes, prepare your kits, and stay updated through DOST-PAGASA.

‘𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐭’ – 𝐏𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌𝐎 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞
Published November 3, 2025

𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄 – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) in Antique has urged residents to prepare early for the possible onslaught of Typhoon , which may bring Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 or No. 5 once it makes landfall.

“Expect the worst. The impact could reach 184 kilometers per hour,” warned PDRRM Officer Broderick Train, emphasizing the need for urgent disaster preparedness.

Under PAGASA classifications, TCWS No. 4 indicates typhoon-level winds ranging from 118 to 184 kilometers per hour, which can cause severe damage to makeshift or light structures, major damage to homes such as roof failure or wall collapse, and airborne debris that may result in injuries or fatalities.

Meanwhile, TCWS No. 5 is the highest warning level, signaling super typhoon conditions with winds exceeding 185 kilometers per hour. This may bring severe to catastrophic damage, including the destruction of industrial buildings and homes, as well as prolonged disruptions to electricity, potable water supply, and telecommunications.

According to Train, the center of the typhoon may hit the central portion of Antique, particularly the towns of Laua-an and Barbaza. He added that the critical period for the province will be from 2:00 a.m. on November 4 until 2:00 a.m. on November 5, during which Antique may experience destructive winds, heavy rainfall, severe flooding, and coastal hazards.

Train has recommended that all municipal and barangay DRRMOs begin preemptive evacuations as early as Monday afternoon, including the relocation of farm animals.

He also called on the pre-positioning and distribution of food and non-food supplies to island towns and remote barangays ahead of the typhoon’s arrival.

The public is urged to prepare emergency “Go Bags” containing non-perishable food, potable water, medicines, flashlight, radio, whistle, important documents, and cash. Residents are likewise advised to avoid unnecessary trips and remain inside safe and secure locations while the typhoon is ongoing.



For additional information and content, you may visit the following:
Website: www.antique.gov.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KulturaKinaadmanKatawhan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paolo.atyourservice

02/11/2025

TYPHOON TINO AWARENESS UPDATE
Issued by DOST-PAGASA | November 2, 2025

Everyone is urged to stay alert and prepared as Severe Tropical Storm (KALMAEGI) continues to intensify while moving westward toward the Visayas and Mindanao areas. It may reach typhoon category within the next 24 hours and bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible storm surges starting tomorrow.

⚠️ What You Should Do:
✅ Secure your home and outdoor belongings.
✅ Charge your phones, flashlights, and keep a power bank ready.
✅ Prepare food, drinking water, and first-aid supplies good for at least 3 days.
✅ Avoid going out or traveling by sea once the weather worsens.
✅ Evacuate early if you live near coastal or flood-prone areas.
✅ Stay tuned for official advisories from PAGASA and your Local DRRMO.

Let’s all work together to ensure safety and protect our families and communities.
Stay calm, stay informed, and stay safe, Antiqueños!

24/10/2025

Was your swimming skill not good enough?
Can you survive alone in open water?
Do you know the techniques needed for water survival?

No worries — this is your time to learn! 💪🌊

The Philippine Life Saving – Antique Chapter is ready to help you!
We are inviting you to join our upcoming Special Swim and Survive (SSAS) Training – Batch 4 of 2025! 🏊‍♂️🔥

📅 Date: November 15–16, 2025
📍 Location: To Be Announced

We offer the following trainings:
✅ Swim and Survive (SAS)
✅ Special Swim and Survive (SSS)

For more information, don’t hesitate to message us! 💬
📩 Contact Persons:

Leo Alexis Mateo Alera – Messenger

Leonel Leona Saim – Messenger

Buronggoy Barachato – Messenger

Our Advocacy:
🌊 “One (1) Lifesaver per Filipino Household.”
Be one of us. Be a Lifesaver!

K-SAVE:
Knowledge
Skills
Attitudes
Values
Ethics

P – Pursue
L – Lead
S – Serve

ARTHUR N. ALORRO
Membership and Retention Officer
Philippine Life Saving Center Antique

LEONEL L. SAIM
Swim and Survive Officer
Aquatic Lifesaver / REC Lifesaver
Philippine Life Saving Center Antique

LEO ALEXIS MATEO ALERA
Head Instructor
Bronze Medallion
Philippine Life Saving Center Antique

19/10/2025

The Philippine Life Saving (PLS) Antique Chapter successfully conducted a 2-day Swim and Survive (SAS) and Special Swim Survive (SSAS) Training – Batch 3 of 2025, held in San Jose, Antique. The event gathered enthusiastic participants eager to learn essential water safety and survival skills, promoting awareness and preparedness in aquatic environments. The training highlighted PLS Antique’s continued commitment to empowering communities through lifesaving education and strengthening the culture of safety among Antiqueños.