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The 2025 Resilient LGU Colloquium brings together a diverse group of partners from various sectors, united in the shared goal of fostering resilience and strengthening local governance. This event not only highlights the incredible milestones of hard work and perseverance achieved over the years but also serves as a testament to the dedication of every…

During the 2025 Resilient LGU Colloquium, the National Resilience Council proudly launched the Integrated Resilience Competency Assessment (Resilience CompAss)—a groundbreaking tool designed to strengthen the capacity of resilience practitioners across Local Government Units (LGUs). The Resilience Compass serves as a comprehensive guide, outlining the essential competencies—knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors—needed for resilience practitioners to perform…

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…

Distinguished leaders representing a whole-of-society approach to resilience graced the 2025 Resilient LGU Colloquium. Leading the event were Chairman Hans T. Sy, Co-Chair for the Private Sector of the NRC, and Chairman of SM Prime Holdings and Asec Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Administration, representing Hon. Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro, Co-Chair…

The Colloquium featured insightful presentations and Local Government initiatives exploring innovations and multi-stakeholder partnerships essential for fostering resilience and sustainable growth in communities. These discussions emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in overcoming challenges. Through these engaging sessions, we witnessed the power of collective action in driving meaningful change and preparing communities for a thriving…

Calling All Partners-for-Resilience! We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey together. The 2025 Resilience Local Government Unit Program (RLGUP): Adopt-a-City is set to bring together resilience champions and partners including local government leaders, private sector adopters, civil society organizations and the academe, for an afternoon of knowledge sharing and collaboration. Mark…

The National Resilience Council (NRC) congratulates its Senior Resilience Fellow,  Dr. Emma Porio for being selected as a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. This milestone is symbolic of Dr. Porio’s unyielding passion and significant contributions to climate science, urban resilience, and sustainability.  Dr.…

ICYMI: The National Resilience Council (NRC) collaborated on the second iteration of the Annual Stakeholders Forum (ASF) of the SHIELD Programme last January 22, 2025, at the Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas, Manila. The ASF was spearheaded by UNDP with the generous support of Australia in the Philippines, along with its consortium partners, CBCS, PBSP, and…

The NRC, along with the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), ICTSI Foundation, and BPI Foundation, officially launched the Barangay Resilience BINGO Scorecard (BRBS) in 19 barangays in Manila.  During the launch, NRC Resilience Analyst, Ms. Maria Theresa Joy Rocamora, highlighted the importance of using scientific methods in understanding and assessing risks and existing…