(CNN Philippines) — Last August, 25-year-old tourist Miguel Ruiz passed away in Coron, Palawan after allegedly stepping on an undetermined poisonous sea creature. His partner, Travis Millard, alleged that nobody among the tour personnel knew how to perform basic CPR. Palawan was recently named as the best island in the world by prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast. It is only fitting that tour guides in Coron, Palawan undergo training to ensure they can provide first-aid care to travelers. Tour guides in Coron, Palawan underwent Water, Safety, and Rescue (WASAR) training, conducted by the Department of Health (DOH)–MIMAROPA (Oriental/Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Department of Tourism of Palawan. Continue reading... Not sure how much CPR would have helped the guy poisoned but maybe some first-aid training could have helped. At least they are trying to resolve the problem.
