At the 2025 RLGUP Colloquium, Hon. Geronimo P. Treñas, Mayor of Iloilo City, delivered a virtual presentation highlighting the city’s resilience initiatives. Representing him at the panel discussion, Ms. Donna P. Magno, Head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), emphasized Iloilo’s ongoing efforts in disaster preparedness and sustainable urban development. The presentation focused on innovation and sustainability, particularly the Iloilo City Action and Resilience (ICARE) program—an initiative designed to localize and strengthen the city’s risk governance strategies. Mayor Treñas remarked, “Our achievements are the result of collective efforts—from government agencies, the private sector, and our communities. Iloilo City is evolving into a resilient, smart, and adaptive city, balancing economic growth with sustainability.”

His presentation also showcased the captivating beauty of Iloilo City, emphasizing its commitment to innovation, action, and collaboration—factors that have become the foundation of a thriving community. This synthesis captures the core message of Mayor Treñas’s presentation, titled “Iloilo City: A Model of Resilience and Sustainable Governance.”

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