Learning to swim in the Philippines
What age to start swim lessons, where to learn in the Philippines (Red Cross, Philippine Life Saving Society, schools), and survival swimming vs strokes.
First aid and rescue breathing basics
Why rescue breaths matter after drowning, what European and American resuscitation guidelines say, and how to get hands-on training in the Philippines.
Kids and water safety in the Philippines
How to keep children safe around water in the Philippines. Touch supervision, wells and drains, buckets and tubs, life jacket fit, swim lessons by age, and Holy Week tips.
The drowning chain of survival
The five links of the drowning chain of survival, from prevention to care, explained for the Philippines with sources from ILSF and published research.
Recognising drowning and getting help
Drowning is quiet and fast. Learn the signs, how to call 911 for help, and how to help without becoming a second victim: reach, throw, don't go.
Lifeguards and water safety organisations in the Philippines
Who trains and certifies lifeguards in the Philippines? PLSS, the Red Cross, TESDA, the Coast Guard and DOH explained, with what to check at a resort.