Tutuban Center holds bomb explosion and simulation exercise

To maintain the safety and security of shoppers, Tutuban Center recently conducted an bomb explosion and simulation exercise to test the capability of its emergency response team.

The simulated exercise was also meant to determine the strength and weaknesses of its Disaster Emergency Response Team (DERT) in responding to emergency situations and enhance its response procedures when dealing with delicate situations.

Tutuban’s Assistant Vice President-Safety and Compliance, Ted Mosquito, led the activity in close coordination and collaboration with PNP Police Station 2 to comply with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Council (NDRRMC) manual and its implementing rules. The station, located at Nolasco corner Morga Streets in Tondo, Manila, has jurisdiction over Tutuban, and is headed by P/Supt. Nick Pinion.

“We have conducted this activity on a yearly basis in our efforts to serve our customers better, and maintain a safe and secure shopping center. By doing so, we also train and equip with enough knowledge and awareness our DERT staff, our tenants, employees and contracted service providers on how to respond and react properly in this kind of emergency,” explains Mosquito.

The activity was conducted in two phases: preparation and actual. Preparation involved coordination, collaboration and meetings with concerned offices/units and careful planning in terms of personnel and logistics, and the actual, where there were lectures, briefings and rehearsals of Tutuban’s DERT and other participants to ensure success.

Bottom line, the participants were proven effective and efficient in performing their individual roles and assigned tasks when responding to this type of emergency.

There were a total of 168 registered participants, comprised mostly of Tutuban personnel and police officers from Precincts 6 and 7 both under Police Station 2. Other units that participated include the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (EOD), the Special Reaction Unit (SRU), Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) and the Manila Traffic Bureau, plus other Manila Police Department (MPD) units headed by no less than P/Senior Superintendent Carlito Felicano.

Tutuban Center is located along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight. Visit our Facebook page Fb.com/TutubanCenter, follow us at Twitter and Instagram accounts, @TutubanCenter. 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at TutubanCenter

Christmas tree lighting to officially start the holiday season at shopping mecca

The breeze is getting cooler, the mood is getting more festive, and for TutubanCenter, the crowd is getting thicker - Christmas time is definitely here!

For TutubanCenter, one of the country's most popular shopping destinations, the holiday season is usually marked by a big increase in shoppers, along with an abundance of sales in stores. This year is no different, but to formally start this year's Yuletide season, a special Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held last night November 30, 2014 in the open are of TutubanCenter.

"The 'ber' months definitely bring bigger crowd to TutubanCenter, and it only gets bigger as December 25 comes newar," said Sylvia Tecson, VP for Leasing and Management of Tutuban Properties, Inc. "We are all definitely feeling hte holiday season, and what better way to make this season truly come alive than by lighting up a big Christmas tree right here in Tutuban." - She Added.

The lighting ceremony was marked by a countdown followed by fireworks display. The crowd was treated to entertainment from special guest performancers as well as a choral competition and parol making contest. Winners of the Banifacio Day Sale raffle was also announced at the event.

"This is our own simple way of spreading joy and and good cheer to our dear shoppers. for anyone who wants an exciting and colorful Yuletide experience, TutubanCenter is the place to be," Tecson added.

Shoppers looking for hte best deals and gift ideas can enjoy a wide viriety of items at TutubanCenter at affordable prices. From clothes, accessories and gadgets for men and women, to toys for the kids, as well as plenty of food choices, TutubanCenter has something for every member of the family