The years of collective effort in resilience were recognized as the cities of Baguio, Bataan, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Iloilo, Manila, Mandaue, Naga, Ormoc, and Tiwi presented their stories and were honored for their dedication and achievements over the years. In this effort, the support from various sectors played a pivotal role in fostering these transformations.

First, the support of the private sector played a crucial role in providing resilience investments in enabling the NRC to extend its technical assistance to the community. Therefore, the Colloquium also acknowledge the significant contributions of Private Sector adopters, including SM Prime, Inc., which adopted three cities, along with Aboitiz Foundation Inc., Aboitiz Power Renewables, Pilmico, BPI Foundation, ICTSI Foundation, Alliance Global, Energy Development Corporation, Visayan Electric, and Vivant Foundation.

The cities shared their transformation stories, highlighting their rebuilding processes to establish stronger, more sustainable systems. The following academic partners played a crucial role in supporting the LGUs, contributing valuable knowledge and expertise to these resilience efforts: Ateneo de Naga University, Bataan Peninsula State University, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Saint Louis University, Tiwi Community College, University of the Philippines – Visayas, University of San Carlos, Visayas State University, and Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan). These universities were also recognized for their unwavering commitment to providing knowledge and technical support to the community.

The National Resilience Council extended its heartfelt gratitude to all the LGUs, academic institutions, and private sector partners who played a crucial role in achieving this significant milestone for the Adopt-A-City program. We eagerly look forward to continued collaborations and further impactful activities in the near future!

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