Rescue M.A.R.C.H. Challenge

Mass Assembly for Rescue and Care for Humanity

"READY, WHEN THE WORLD BREAKS"

ABOUT
READY, WHEN THE WORLD BREAKS

The Rescue M.A.R.C.H. Challenge (RMC) is a simulation exercise designed to replicate the realities of responding to a major disaster scenario, prepare responders for the ultimate test: delivering aid when disaster destroys the systems we rely on most. Conceptualized in 2014 by Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) advocate Martin Aguda Jr., RMC was inspired by the worst-case scenarios projections of a major earthquake in Metro Manila. It envisions an environment where infrastructure has collapsed, mobility is severely restricted, and rescuers must rely on their physical endurance, teamwork, and preparedness to reach affected areas.

In this exercise, rescue teams embark on a 10–15 kilometer on foot in full deployment gear, carrying essential equipment, medical supplies, and personal survival kits from a designated “Staging Area” to "Ground Zero". The challenge intensifies with the iconic "Mogadishu Walk", requiring teams to transport a simulated casualty strapped to a backboard across a grueling 1–3 kilometers, under physical strain and operational stress.

The Rescue M.A.R.C.H. Challenge is not a competition; RMC emphasizes on physical fitness, operational readiness, adaptability, and coordinated action. Beyond fitness, RMC emphasizes the operational realism of disaster deployments—preparing rescuers not just to survive the march but to effectively serve affected communities when systems fail and every step becomes critical.

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HISTORY
History of Rescue M.A.R.C.H. Challenge

The Rescue M.A.R.C.H. Challenge (RMC) was conceptualized in 2014 by Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) advocate Martin Aguda Jr. as a bold response to the catastrophic scenarios projected in the Metro Manila Earthquake Impact Reduction Study (MMEIRS). Designed to replicate conditions after a major disaster, RMC challenges responders to travel on foot from a staging area to ground zero, carrying their rescue gear, medical supplies, and survival kits — a true "Rescue March."

The first RMC was conducted in partnership with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and the Quezon City DRRMO, covering the route from Bonifacio Global City to Quezon City Memorial Circle.

Over the past 11 years, RMC has evolved into a nationwide movement with 17 events held across the Philippines. Many Local Government Units (LGUs) have embraced it as a core component of their disaster preparedness programs.

Now officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), RMC remains driven by a committed team of DRR professionals and advocates — continuing its mission to Challenge the endurance of responders, Check their readiness, and foster Camaraderie among disaster response teams.

Rescue M.A.R.C.H. Challenge: Ready When the World Breaks.
RMC Board of Trustees
Martin Aguda Jr. 
(Founder & Lead Convenor) 
Lito Teck De Leon Jr. 
Lester Zafra 
Dr. Teofredo Esguerra 
Nelson Dy 
Vicente Lagunday 
Glenn Mark Lanozo

Official Events

  • Date: 6/1/2025 07:24 PM - 7/1/2025 07:24 PM
  • Location: U.P. Campus, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines (Map)

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
Rescue March Cagayan Valley Challenge 2025 25 Feb 2025Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines
Rescue March Northern Mindanao Camiguin Challenge 15 Nov 2024Camiguin, Philippines
Rescue March 2nd WASAR Challenge CAMSUR 02 Jul 2024Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Rescue March Cam Sur 2nd District 01 Jul 2024Camarines Sur, Philippines
Rescue March Cagayan Valley Challenge 2024 18 Mar 2024Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Rescue March UP Campus Diliman 09 Sep 2023UP Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Rescue March Northern Mindanao Challenge - Bukidnon 31 Jul 2023Bukidnon, Philippines
Rescue March 2nd Bulacan Challenge 08 Jul 2023Bulacan, Philippines
Rescue March Laguna Challenge 04 Jul 2023Laguna, Philippines
Rescue March Camarines Sur 02 Jul 2023Camarines Sur, Philippines
Rescue March Riconada Challenge CAMSUR 02 Jul 2023Camarines Sur, Philippines
Rescue March Cavite Challenge 01 Jul 2023Cavite, Philippines
Rescue March Bulacan Challenge 23 Mar 2019Bulacan, Philippines
Rescue March 1st CAMSUR Challenge 01 Jul 2018Camarines Sur, Philippines
Rescue March Yolanda Challenge (Tacloban) 08 Nov 2016Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
Rescue March Calabarzon Challenge 01 Jul 2016Cavite, Philippines
Rescue March Manila to Fort Bonifacio Taguig 26 Apr 2016Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Rescue March QC to Manila 26 Apr 2015Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Rescue March Taguig to QC 20 Feb 2014Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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