Tag: lifeguards

VILLAFUERTE WANTS LIFEGUARDS IN ALL PUBLIC POOLS

Post author By Hazel Chua
Post date January 26, 2021
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Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte wants all operators of public swimming pools to hire qualified lifeguards trained in lifesaving techniques to prevent drowning and related water injuries in these facilities. Under House Bill (HB) No. 7948, Villafuerte said public swimming pools should employ at least one certified lifeguard each during all operations, and an additional […]

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ASSIGN MANDATORY LIFEGUARDS IN ALL PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS – GATCHALIAN

Post author By Yna Sipelimo
Post date May 9, 2019
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Citing the recurring incidence of drowning every summer, Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the mandatory assignment of qualified lifeguards in all public swimming pools and bathing facilities in the country. “Of the 56 deaths that occurred this past Holy Week, 45 or 80% was due to drowning. This only emphasizes the need to have […]

Tags drowning, lifeguards, public pools, Senate Bill No. 997, Senator Gatchalian, swimming