It was a day filled with games, excitement, fun and friendship. As the signal was given, on the dot, to start the activity, everything went on smoothly. We are talking about the PANGLAO FIRE STATION FIRE OLYMPICS 2024 which was held on MARCH 19, 2024 at the PANGLAO TOWN PLAZA with the theme: “Sa Paglwas Sa Sunog Hindi Ka Nagiisa”

Welcoming the guests during the program proper was

INSP OTHONIEL U GALIA JR, acting Panglao Municipal Fire Marshal. Then came the presentation of participants for the Fire Olympics 2024 followed by the oath of sportsmanship which was led by SFO1 ISMAEL BUNGABONG. The lighting of the torch was done by a representative from BLUE WATER RESORT.

SUPT RAUL G BUSTALIÑO, JD, DPA, the Provincial Fire Marshal, Bohol Province delivered a message for the declaration of the start of the Panglao Fire Olympics. HON. EDGARDO F ARCAY, Mayor of the Muncipality of Panglao also delivered his message representing the town,

ARDY INES ARANETA BATOY, Managing Editor of The Bohol Tribune and member of the Kapisanan Ng Mga Brodkaster Ng Pilipinas shared her thoughts with the audience during herKEYNOTE ADDRESS.

Then the announcement and presentation of umpires and table officials, house rules and drawing of lots was done. Several fire brigades participated in the event, including The Best Western Plus Ivywall Resort, The Bellevue Resort, Bluewater Resort, Amorita Resort, Solea Coast Resort, Bohol Beach Club and Cristal-e College. The said brigades demonstrated their expertise, flexibility and speed in the following events: Fire Extinguishment, Busted Hose and Up-the-Ladder; and Rescue and Transfer.

INSP OTHOMEL GALIA JR. who sent the invitation to Batoy for her keynote speech said: “March is recognized as Fire Prevention Month, making it as an occasion to talk about and increase public knowledge of the risks, dangers, and causes of fire. “ Galia also said that the event was a tribute to the brigade’s future acquaintances.

Galia expressed his sincere appreciation to everyone’s “unwavering support, which gave the event even greater significance” to the participants and the people who watched the activity.

The awarding ceremonies for ARDY INES ARANETA – BATOY.

The Panglao Fire Station Fire Olympics 2024 on March 19, 2024 held at the Panglao Town Plaza


ARDY INES ARANETA – BATOY, the Managing Editor of The Bohol Tribune and member of the
Kapisanan Ng Mga Brodkaster Ng Pilipinas delivering her KEYNOTE SPEECH.

SUPT RAUL G BUSTALIÑO, JD, DPA, the Provincial Fire Marshal, Bohol Province sharing his
thoughts during the declaration of the start of the Panglao Fire Olympics.

Welcoming the guests during the program proper is INSP OTHONIEL U GALIA JR, acting
Panglao Municipal Fire Marshal.

The lighting of the torch by a representative from BLUE WATER RESORT.