Philippines celebrate many kinds of fiesta or festival. People paint their faces and even the whole body, dress in colorful costumes and do the street dancing with the beat of the drums. Street dancing is the most popular and highlight in the festival. Many Groups are preparing for this event not only to win the prize but also serves as an offering.


February 11, 2012 was one of the most important dates for the proud and excited Irigenios.

It’s all because of their annual celebration of Tinagba Festival, a festival wherein they show their gratitude to their patron for the good and bountiful previous year and for the present year. 

But, this isn’t just the reason for their excitement because they are again chosen for the second time to host the 10th Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals Showdown. This is an event where different festivals coming from different places in Bicol come together in one place to show the people the beauty of their festival and be hailed as the most beautiful and wonderful festival.


With this huge and exemplar event many spectators, guest, officials and candidates are expected to come and participate in the event. Many foreign people around the world visited Iriga to witness the festival being celebrated. This was one of the main reasons why of the CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES – RED CROSS YOUTH COUNCIL (CSPC-RCYC) decided to lend their help by volunteering as first aiders throughout the event. Through the Safety Services Committee the council has been able to deployed 18 volunteers, composing 17 youth and 1 adviser. The group was headed by Mr. Karl Chester E. Intia, the Safety Services director. The group was divided into 5 teams covering 5 stations: the city terminal, city library, 202 avenue, LCC mall and old city hall. Each team was been accompanied by the staffs of the city infirmary.


The teams were deployed per station at around 7:00 am. At 3:00 pm all the teams were been instructed to cover the four corners of the event site. A total of 6 medical casualties were responded and 1 of them has been endorsed to Lourdes Hospital for further interventions. All were due to hypoglycemia and fatigue. The teams adjourned after the firework display around 8:00 pm. The event was a success and the teams were very vigilant.