Students in Cagayan de Oro City and Batangas City are getting hands-on experience in disaster preparedness through a unique and engaging board game called Master of Disaster (MOD).
Developed by the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST), MOD is an educational tool designed to equip the youth with crucial disaster response knowledge and skills.
MOD simulates real-life calamity scenarios and emphasizes the Filipino value of bayanihan—communal unity and cooperation—as players work together to navigate emergencies. The initiative has already reached over 81,000 students and more than 300 teachers nationwide during its first phase.
Now in its second year, the project is expanding to 20 more schools in Cagayan de Oro.
“By empowering children with the knowledge and skills to navigate challenging situations, we can foster resilience within communities and better protect them during times of calamities,” said Serge Bernal, Shell Pilipinas Vice President for Corporate Relations.
The MOD game has garnered enthusiastic feedback from both students and educators. One Libjo Elementary School student remarked, “Playing MOD improves our social skills and teaches us to work together and escape disasters.” A teacher from Tabangao Elementary School echoed this sentiment, stating, “The MOD rollout was very interesting. It motivated the students to learn about disasters.”
Pilipinas Shell, with its long history of commitment to community development and safety, believes that investing in the education of young Filipinos is crucial for building a more resilient and disaster-prepared nation.
