BatMC Toxicology Specialty Center

01/10/2025

🌋 Volcanic Smog Advisory – Batangas, October 2025

PHIVOLCS has issued a precautionary advisory for Taal Volcano in Batangas following a minor phreatomagmatic eruption recorded on October 1, 2025, at 2:02 AM. The eruption produced a 2,500-meter-high plume drifting northwest from the main crater.

⚠️ Volcanic Smog Advisory – Stay Safe, Stay Informed! ⚠️ Taal Volcano’s recent activity may lead to volcanic smog (vog) affecting nearby areas. Vog can irritate the eyes, throat, and lungs—especially for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.

🛡️ Precautionary Tips: ✅ Stay indoors when possible ✅ Use N95 masks outdoors ✅ Keep windows and doors closed ✅ Seek medical help if symptoms worsen

Let’s protect our health and community. Follow this page for updates and expert guidance from the Toxicology Specialty Center. 💙

01/10/2025

BULKANG TAAL
Buod ng 24 oras na pagmamanman
01 Oktubre 2025 alas-12 ng umaga



Filipino:
https://phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/33132-bulkang-taal-buod-ng-24-oras-na-pagmamanman-01-oktubre-2025-alas-12-ng-umaga

English:
https://phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/volcano-hazard/volcano-bulletin2/taal-volcano/33133-taal-volcano-summary-of-24hr-observation-01-october-2025-12-00-am

Volcano: Taal
Alert Level: 1
Status Alert Level: Bahagyang aktibidad
Volcanic Earthquake: 0 volcanic earthquakes
Sulfur Dioxide Flux(SO2): 1892 tonelada / araw (30 Setyembre 2025)
pH: 0.3 (19 February 2025)
Temperature: 68.7 ℃ (15 April 2025)
Plume (Steaming): 900 metrong taas; Katamtamang pagsingaw; napadpad sa timog-kanluran
Ground Deformation: Panandaliang pamamaga ng Taal Volcano Island

01/10/2025

30/09/2025

Toxicology HAZMAT Drill
September 18, 2025

Collaborative Efforts of:
Batangas Medical Center
Toxicology Specialty Center
Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit
Bureau of Fire Protection IV-A
City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office
City Health Office

All Photo documentations credit to
Nursing Service Media Team:
Mr. Ryan Victor Manalo
Mr. Juan Paolo Gabito
Mr. Jonathan Abellanosa

For the majority of files:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eB5KKJzmFsg9Fet9OqVeytIJIFS1eEPY?usp=sharing

24/09/2025

Toxicology HAZMAT Drill
September 18, 2025

Disclaimer:
This operational (Drill) video may feature individuals whose participation is intended for educational and training purposes only. All persons appearing have provided consent, and any resemblance to actual events or persons is purely coincidental unless explicitly stated. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this video is strictly prohibited. Personal identities and sensitive information have been protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

This FIRST Batch of Drill yielded the necessary evaluation that will be used for the improvement of the operation and for the enhancement and education of Manpower resources.

Building a Culture of Safety for the Region:
ONE BatMC.
HAZMAT Ready.

External Evaluators:

BFP-RIV
SFO3 Alvin Magpantay
SFO1 Kennedy Dimaano
SFO1 Mark Anthony Mea
FO1 Rey Mark Llegado

EMS team
FO3 Celanthony Calimag
FO1 Michaela Beato
Alert Trishia Macatangay

City Health Office
Mr. Arvin Abaya
Mr. Leonelle Quinio

CDRRM
Mr. Julius Malantic
Mr. Glenn Flores
Mr. Reynaldo Bongon

HEDMU team
led by Dr. Jose Tenorio

Toxicology Team:
led by Dr. Busilak Grace V. Evangelista
Toxicology Analysts
Christyla Mirasol
Junela Bracino
Shaira Abaya
Toxicology Nurses
Regina Carmela Lim
Manelyn Berania
Pamela Ronquillo
Jimbo Palon
Girlie Catilo
Anthony Isberto

To ALL personnel who have eagerly and enthusiastically participated,
we are extending our overwhelming gratitude to your efforts and skills,
that have greatly contributed to our cause.

Special Thanks to Nursing Service Media TEAM:
Mr. Ryan Victor Manalo
Mr. Juan Paolo Gabito
Mr. Jonathan Abellanosa

Video Transcription & Captions
(Drill FLOW and events):
Mr. Kim Paolo P. De Villa

12/09/2025

HAZARD ALERT: Safety Training Success! 🚨💥

Toxicology Specialty Center just wrapped up a training on Chemical Awareness and Handling Emergency Response for the team at ACBEL Polytech Philippines Inc. last September 11, 2025! 💪

We dived into:

🔥 Properties of hazardous materials (Ms. Christyla A. Mirasol, RCh)
🏥 Medical management, health surveillance, and monitoring (Dr. Busilak Grace P. Verceles-Evangelista, MD, DFM, DPSCOT)
💼 Occupational health and safety (Mr. Anthony M. Isberto, RN, CCTN)
🚮 Decontamination, spill management, and rapid transport procedures (Mr. Jimbo M. Palon, RN, CCTN)

Equipping our partners with the knowledge and skills to handle hazardous materials safely and respond effectively in emergency situations. 🌟

09/09/2025

Working together for a safer and healthier community! 🤝✨

Today’s interagency meeting brought together the Batangas City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), Batangas City Health Office (CHO), Batangas City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Batangas Medical Center Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit (HEDMU) to strengthen coordination in emergency response, health preparedness, align strategies, HazMat protocols and foster collaboration among partner agencies.

Preparedness is not just planning- it’s partnership.

From HazMat coordination to health surge capacity planning, today’s dialogue laid the groundwork for faster, smarter, and more unified action in times of crisis.

This joint effort reflects our shared commitment to ensuring preparedness, safety, and quality service for the community.

📍Held at Batangas Medical Center 2nd floor Toxicology Specialty Center Building

🗓️September 9, 2025

📷 Swipe through to see collaboration in motion!

05/09/2025

☣️☢️HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION TEAM TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 4

Preparedness saves lives.

Ensuring the safety of our patients, staff, and community remains a top priority. Our Hazmat Decontamination Team recently completed specialized training to enhance preparedness and strengthen our hospital's ability to respond to hazardous materials incidents.

This training equips our team with the knowledge, skills and coordination needed to safely manage and decontaminate individuals exposed to hazardous substances, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and hospital safety.

Through continuous education and hands-on drills, we reaffirm our commitment to excellence, readiness and community protection.

✅Prepared. ✅Equipped. ✅Dedicated

04/09/2025

Occupational Safety and Health,
Cyanide Awareness Lecture
(September 3, 2025)

TE Connectivity, Inc.

Electroplating is a metal finishing process in which an object is covered with metal coating, which helps protect it from abrasion / corrosion.

Throughout the process, operators are exposed to Hazardous chemical vapors that have negative health effects if inhaled, thus the importance of a company's established Policies, Procedures for SAFE Chemical handling & emergency protocols.

TE Connectivity, Inc.'s Cautious and advanced innovations, together with BatMC Toxicology Specialty Center 's adeherence to Occupational Safety, dedicatedly offered to the industrial working community, an annual partnership of awareness lectures is established.

Topics:
Overview of Occupational Safety and Health
(Kim Paolo De Villa, CCTN)

Hazards and Chemical Properties
(Junela Bravino, RCh, Analytical Tox)

Health Effects of Cyanide exposure
Management and Treatment
(Dr. Busilak Grace Verceles-Evangelista)

Decontamination & Chemical Spill Response
(Girlie Catilo, CCTN)

Health Monitring and Surveillance
(Dr. Busilak Grace Verceles-Evangelista)

Emergency Protocols and Casualty Response
(Kim Paolo De Villa, CCTN)

29/08/2025

🛡️ Forging Stronger HazMat Response Partnerships 🧪🔥🚑

BatMC – Toxicology Specialty Center joins forces with Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), and City Health Office (CHO) personnel to strengthen our hazardous materials response.

As part of our commitment to public health and emergency readiness, this inter-agency effort will focus on aligning protocols, assessing resource needs, and preparing for future drills and training — ensuring our community is ready to respond to chemical emergencies both within our facility and across Batangas.

One goal: Protect lives, prepare for emergencies....
Together, we protect !Together, we prepare. 💪👥

24/08/2025

🐍 From Venom to Victory 🐍

Congratulations to our two dedicated health emergency personnel- Nurse Toxicologist, Mr. Kim Paolo De Villa and Mr. Anthony Isberto, for successfully completing the 3-Day Clinical Toxinology Workshop held on August 7–9, 2025 at Eden Nature & Resort Park🌿

This training was hosted and co facilitated by Southern Philippines Medical Center - Poison Treatment and Control Institute (SPMC-PTCI) in collaboration with East Avenue Medical Center Toxicology Referral and Training Center🌿

Organized by the Philippine Toxinology Society Inc., this intensive training sharpened their expertise in:
✅ Identifying dangerous and venomous snakes in the Philippines✅ First aid and emergency management of Snake-Related Injuries ✅ Management of marine poisoning and envenomations

Your commitment to learning and service will surely save lives. 💚 Saludo kami sa inyo!👏👏👏-- From your Toxicology family..

23/08/2025

🧪🚨 HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION TEAM TRAINING | AUGUST 19 🚨🧪

Another step forward in keeping our hospital and community safe. Our dedicated Hospital First Receivers completed a refresher on CBRN response — blending theory and hands-on simulation with the Decontamination Corridor.

📚 Learning Outcomes:

*Equip each member with clear, active roles in hospital chemical incident response
*Strengthen the Hospital Chemical Incident Response Plan
*Refresh First Receiver skills for hazmat events
*Apply CBRN awareness in a hospital setting
*Master role-specific tasks: Safety Officer, Triage Officer, Stripper/Bagger, Washer/Rinser, Dryer/Dresser
*Execute dry and wet decontamination processes with precision

💪 From knowledge to action — readiness saves lives.