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Are We Ready? A Call for Preparedness at ValuCare
December 10, 2025
The recent earthquakes, fires, and floods across the country remind us of one truth: emergencies can happen anytime. No warning. No script. This is why being prepared is one of the best ways to protect ourselves, our families, and the teams we lead.
Strengthen our readiness together
To strengthen our readiness, ValuCare held the Family Emergency Management Seminar on December 2, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Roof Deck Level. The session was led by Mr. Fervin “Hutch” Regencia, a Crisis and Business Continuity Management Specialist.
At ValuCare, safety and wellbeing are paramount. We believe that our people should feel equipped—not just at work, but at home. This seminar is one of the many ways we help our employees build confidence and resilience.
Starting With the Tough Questions
Mr. Regencia opened the session with simple but powerful questions:
• Am I ready for the Big One?
• If an emergency happens, can I protect my family?
• Do I know what to do after a disaster?
• Do I have a plan?
• Do I practice drills?
• Am I ready to face reality?
He reminded everyone that many of us tend to block out the possibility of experiencing disasters. We assume it won’t happen to us. According to him, “The biggest threat is actually us—when we choose not to prepare.”
Understanding the Risks
He shared insights from the Metropolitan Manila Earthquake Impact Reduction Study (MMEIRS 2004). If a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits the West Valley Fault, the impact may include:
• 170,000 collapsed homes
- • 34,000 deaths
- • 114,000 injured
- • 340,000 houses partly damaged
- • Major bridges and public buildings affected
- • Water, electricity, and communication lines cut
- • Mobile networks congested or unusable
- These numbers show how critical preparedness is—not later, but now.
Learning to Respond
Participants learned key skills and principles, including:
Situational Response
- • Determine the scale of the crisis
- • Alert and communicate with family
- • Coordinate with nearest support
- • Respond to direct threats
- • Evacuate or shelter in place
- • Bring essential provisions
- • Activate a recovery plan
Family Emergency Planning
- • Identify threats at home
- • Set response actions for each hazard
- • Keep first aid kits and grab bags ready
- • Teach children what to do
- • Orient helpers and caregivers
- • Conduct quick briefings
- • Provide clear instructions at home
Quick Support Essentials
- • Prepare emergency telephone numbers
- • Develop your support network
- • Practice short drills regularly
Leaders as Safety Champions
The seminar emphasized that preparedness is not only personal—it is also part of leadership. Managers, Supervisors, and the Emergency Response Team are encouraged to discuss their key takeaways with their teams. A short debrief can strengthen awareness, build confidence, and create a safety-first culture.
By sharing what we learn, we help shape a safer workplace and community.
A Thought to Take Home
Mr. Regencia left us with a question that sums up the entire session:
“If the biggest threat is our lack of preparation, what will we choose to do today?”
At ValuCare, we choose to prepare—together. Because safety and wellbeing are not just policies. They are commitments we uphold for our people, our families, and our future.
Valucare President and CEO Dr. Elmer Palomata drives the company’s safety and resilience initiatives. The seminar was facilitated by the HR Team under the leadership of Chief People Officer Ms. Erika Castillo. Employees from various departments attended and participated in the session.