11th International Search and Rescue Conference & Exhibition Set to Convene Global SAR Experts in Cebu City
Cebu City, PHILIPPINES — The 11th edition of the International Search and Rescue
(ISAR) Conference & Exhibition will take place on Aug. 5 to 7 at the Bai Hotel in Cebu City.
This global event will bring together search and rescue leaders, decision-makers, innovators, and frontline responders from across civil, military, humanitarian, maritime, and aeronautical domains.
With the theme, “Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing World,” ISAR 2025 will feature over 30 distinguished speakers and panelists from across the globe and high-level representation from the UAE, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It is headed by Dr. Ted Esguerra and chaired by Major Murali Bhaskaran of Globar SAR Malaysia.
The event will explore the future of SAR through the lens of technology, resilience,
integration, crisis leadership, AI, and practical coordination.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Day 1 (Aug. 5) - Opening ceremony with military and civic dignitaries; sessions on climate-driven resilience, aeronautical coordination, and community-based disaster volunteerism.
- Day 2 (Aug. 6) – Expert panels on AI in maritime SAR, airline crisis management,
urban disaster media strategy, and rescue canines, culminating in leadership strategies from the Philippine Army and high-level medical and operational SAR insights.
- Day 3 (Aug. 7) – Live SAR simulation exercise conducted by the Office of Civil Defense, MCIAA, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, engaging all key SAR agencies in a full-scale operational deployment.
WHY ATTEND ISAR 2025?
✅ Learn from experienced SAR professionals across air, maritime, and ground operations
✅ Explore cutting-edge technologies in the interactive exhibition
✅ Participate in the multi-agency simulation exercise (SIMEX)
✅ Network with international experts and decision-makers
✅ Special sessions for technicians, NGOs, academia, and industry partners
This event is a must-attend for government SAR units, shipping and aviation companies,
emergency services, maritime and offshore industry personnel, disaster NGOs, academic institutions, and technology providers aiming to stay ahead in today’s evolving SAR landscape.
SPEAKERS:
- RON STEINKE - British Columbia Tracking Association and Canadian Rangers
- MAJOR BALARAM TAMAYO - Philippine Army
- ATTY. ALLAN BARCENA - AVP & head corporate Support Functions Energy Dev't Corp.
- DR. ROY JOSEPH TRINIDAD - head of trauma case, Western Visayas Medical Center
- DR. JAMES YVES FELICIANO - instructor, American Heart Association American College of Surgeon
- FLORANTE ISIDRO JR. - airport manager, Manila Qatar Airways LTD
- MGEN RODOLFO D. SANTIAGO (RTD) - chief technology officer, DITO
- MARK DIA - Co-convenor, Cave Rescue Network Philippines
- LOIS CALDERON - news anchor, NewsWatch Plus
- COL. ARLINO L. SENDAYDIEGO GCS - Philippine Army
- NAZERY KHALID - adjunct professor, University Malaysia Terengganu
- FRANCO JORNACION - head of K-9 unit, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
- MOUZA MOHAMED AL SAWAFI - inspector, Search & Rescue Air Navigation and Aerodomes, UAE
- GAMALIEL E. PIA, JR. - head, Special Response Unit, Scan International
- CONARCANI ORTIZ, JR., chief, EMS Mandaue City Fire Station
- MAJOR MURALI BHASKARAN RMAF (RTD) - founder and CEO, Global SAR Resources SDN BHD
- DR. TED ESGUERRA - paramedic, instructor and specialist on Search, Rescue, Emergency & Disaster Operations, leader of response teams
- JASON KEITH BONAGA - VP for sustainability, innovation & enterprise development
Hosted by Global SAR Resources Sdn. Bhd. in partnership with LSSRMI , local and
international SAR agencies, ISAR 2025 promises to deliver actionable insights and foster stronger global cooperation in saving lives.
To exhibit, speak, or register as a delegate, visit: www.isarconference.com
Email: globalsar@gmail.com
Media Contact:
Media Liaison Name- Major Murali Bhaskaran or Ms. Patricia Austria
Mobile Number : +6012 303 5574 / +63 917 530 9221