Barangay Tangub emerged as champion in the Barangay Community Fire Auxiliary Group (CFAG) Category of the Mayor Greg Fire and Rescue Olympics 2026 held at the Bacolod City Government Center Thursday, March 19.
With an average score of 88 percent, Barangay Tangub secured the top prize of ₱20,000, besting four other competing barangays in a series of physically demanding and skill-based challenges designed to simulate real-life emergency situations, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.
Barangay Tangub Kagawad Paula Arca, who also served as coach, credited their victory to preparation, teamwork, and heart.
“I told them to simply play for our barangay. During the first Fire Olympics, we won, and this time we really trained for three days, even with new members. Just play with all your heart,” Arca said.
She added that beyond the competition, the experience provided valuable learning.
“We learned new things for emergencies,” she added.
Barangay Granada finished second place while Barangay 2 settled for third place.
The event, held in line with Fire Prevention Month and anchored on the theme “Sa Pag-iwas sa Sunog, Hindi Ka Nag-iisa,” gathered firefighters, rescue personnel, barangays, private companies, and students in a dynamic showcase of preparedness and unity, the press release said.. *
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