Water Rescue & Emergency Care
Drowning is quiet and quick. These articles explain how to recognise it, who to call, how to help without becoming a second victim and what first aid can do while help arrives.
Recognising drowning and getting help
Drowning is quiet and fast. Learn the signs, how to call 911 or the Coast Guard, and how to help without becoming a second victim: reach, throw, don't go.
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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.
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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.
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The content of the RESTUBE Philippines Water Safety Guide is provided for informational purposes only. We cite our sources and review articles with care, but we cannot guarantee that information is complete, current or free from error.
Nothing in this guide is professional advice of any kind, including medical, legal or safety instruction, and it is not a substitute for qualified training, certified first aid courses or official safety regulations. In an emergency, call 911.
Conditions and rules vary by place and change quickly. Always follow local authorities, lifeguards and official advisories such as those from PAGASA and the Philippine Coast Guard, and use the information in this guide at your own risk.