The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 conducted a gun safety and security seminar for journalists on May 22, 2026, at 12:52 pm. The training, led by Regional Director Jose Ermie Monsanto, aimed to equip media personnel with knowledge to prevent accidents during shooting incidents or gunfire in any location.
Key Topics Covered
The seminar taught journalists how to handle firearms to avoid becoming targets or sustaining injuries. A significant focus was on the appropriate response during an active shooter situation, emphasizing the Run-Hide-Fight protocol. Participants were also instructed to identify fire exits and emergency exits in crowded establishments to facilitate quick evacuation during a shooting incident.
NBI Agent Jose Dundee Santos explained the relevance of the training: "Our work is almost the same, we are looking for facts. The problem is that we are trained to protect ourselves. Our aim is to give you awareness so that you can stay safe, deliver your work, and at the same time know about safety." The seminar was held on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Context: Senate Incident
The training comes in the wake of a chaotic incident on May 13, 2026, at the Senate. Journalists and other individuals present heard successive gunshots while the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte were being transmitted. The event underscored the need for safety preparedness among media professionals.
