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Building Resilient Communities

Through Drowning Prevention, Lifesaving Education, and Lifesaving Sports.

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A Million Words

Glimpses of our lifesaving mission in action across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

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Organizational Profile

Established in 2024, Surf Life Saving Philippines Inc. (SLSP) and the South East Asia Lifesaving (SEAL) Network serve as the lead agencies for drowning prevention, water safety, and professional lifeguard development, operating with a National Office in Bacnotan, La Union.

Our Vision

To become the leading center of excellence in drowning prevention, water safety, lifesaving education, emergency response, and lifesaving sports in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Our Mission

To reduce drowning and strengthen community resilience through evidence-based research, professional training, lifesaving sports, and strategic partnerships deploying internationally recognized best practices.

Our Core Values

Service Before Self

Professionalism & Integrity

Safety & Excellence

Volunteerism & Resilience

Inclusion & Respect

Partnership & Innovation

Governance & Professional Mentorship

Our operations are strictly guided by the internationally recognized standards and best practices of the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia – New South Wales, and the South East Asia Lifesaving (SEAL) Network. To ensure absolute fidelity to global public safety benchmarks, we are privileged to receive ongoing technical guidance and professional mentorship from elite, highly experienced Australian lifesaving professionals and lifesaving sports athletes.

Adam Mills

President, Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club

David Field

Convenor - SEAL Network

Jason Pearson

Cudgen Headland and SEAL Trainer IRB and Lifeguarding Trainer

David Hurt

Founder, SWIM VIETNAM

Vu Thin

President, Surf Life Saving Vietnam

Lachlan Field &
Scott McCartney

Lifeguarding Trainer and Assessor - Australia Lifeguarding Services

Susan Eke

Director of Education of Cudgen Headland SLS Club

Our Impact: 5-Year Bacnotan Program

A testament to our localized drowning prevention initiatives and community empowerment.

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Symposium Attendees
(560 SK / 715 Campus)

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Nippers Trained
(Swim and Survive)

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CPR & Emergency Care
(12 Batches)

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Certified Lifeguards
(6 Batches)

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Learning Conference
(1 Major Event)

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Research Participants
(Across 47 Barangays)

Total Individuals Trained: 3,642

What We Do

Drowning Research

1. Drowning Research

Execution of Learning Conferences, WHO ICD-10 epidemiological tracking, policy studies, and academic publications.

Strategic Partnership

2. Strategic Partnership

Establishing powerful collaborative alliances with LGUs, national line agencies, international NGOs, and corporate partners.

Nippers & Swim and Survive

3. Nippers & Swim and Survive (Matatag Na Bata)

Grassroots youth water-familiarization, survival swimming literacy, and essential coastal resilience modules.

Emergency Care and CPR

4. Emergency Care and CPR

Community responder and professional Basic Life Support (BLS) training strictly adhering to the ANZCOR standard.

Professional Lifeguarding Training

5. Professional Lifeguarding Training

Standardized open-water, pool, and mechanized rescue capabilities encompassing robust instructor development.

Drowning Prevention Symposium

6. Drowning Prevention Symposium

Secondary school dry-land water safety programs deploying the innovative participant "Skills Passport" system.

Lifesaving Sports

7. Lifesaving Sports

Annual regional and national lifesaving sports events essential for maintaining physical fitness and tactical readiness.

Trainings & Events

Upcoming Training

Lifeguarding & IRB Capacity Building

July 16-20, 2026 | Bacnotan, LU

Open to all physically fit participants who can swim. Join the SLSP-SEAL Network today!

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Global Celebration

WHO World Drowning Prevention Day

July 25, 2026 | Unite to Turn the Tide

Join SLSP and the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness on global drowning prevention.

Visit WHO Official Site

Recent Highlights

Our Affiliated Network

Luzon Region

Bacnotan Municipality - La Union Club

President: Jamil Clifford Rivera

San Carlos City, Pangasinan Club

President: Bernabe Bacani

Visayas Region

Province of Antique - San Jose Club

President: Broderick Train

Bacolod City - Negros Island Club

President: Juan Antonio Lahorra

Mindanao Region

City of Malaybalay - CDRRM Bukidnon Club

President: Raz Ledres

General Luna Municipality - Siargao Club

President (Appoint): Jeffrey Tokong

Member Resources

Access official training materials, downloadable documents, and operational guidelines for affiliated clubs and members.

Lifeguarding Training Manual

Official training materials and modules.

SLSP Member Guidelines

Code of conduct and operational policies.

Resource List & Directory

Equipment logs and standard operating procedures.

Skills Passport Template

Downloadable PDF for trainee tracking.

Global & Local Affiliations

International Mentorship & Network

ISLA Cudgen Headland SLSC Royal Life Saving

South East Asia Lifesaving Network

SWIM Vietnam Surf Life Saving Thailand Surf Lifesaving Myanmar Kinabalu Life Saving Society Surf Life Saving Viet Nam

Non-Government Organization Partners

SLA Project PH PASS

Local Government Units - DRRM Office Collaboration

Province of Negros Occidental Province of Antique City of Malaybalay Bayan ng Bacnotan, La Union

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