The billeting schools of the 2026 Negros Island Regional Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) hosted by Bacolod City remain safe for occupancy despite a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Monday night.
The buildings in 16 schools underwent rapid damage assessment and needs analysis conducted by the City Engineer’s Office (CEO).
The list on Tuesday included Andres Bonifacio Elementary School I and II, Handumanan Elementary School I and II, Education and Training Center School I, II and III, Antonio L. Jayme Elementary School, Jose R. Torres Elementary School, Mariano G. Medalla Integrated School, Rizal Elementary School, and Rodolfo A. Medel Sr. Elementary School.
Others are Bacolod City National High School, Bacolod SPED Center, Barangay Singcang-Airport National High School, and Mansilingan Agro Industrial High School.
“So far, nothing to worry about. Our structures are safe,” engineer Froilan Julag-ay II, who led the CEO inspection, said.
The 2026 NIRAAM, set March 1 to 7, has delegations from 12 school divisions, comprising more than 10,000 athletes, coaches and support staff.
Department of Education-Negros Island Region disaster risk reduction and management coordinator, Marlon Bungcasan, said “response measures are ready for natural disasters and weather disturbances that may occur during NIRAAM week.”
“A contingency plan is in place following meetings with the Office of Civil Defense and other government agencies regarding natural calamities that may affect the meet,” he added.*PNA
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