Author: NRC Admin
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Masterclass Session 3: Using Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) tools for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
LINK: https://icdri.cdri.world/Using-Making-Cities-Resilient-2030-MCR2030-tools-for-Disaster-Resilient-Infrastructure.html Session Annotation: The session will introduce the MCR2030, a global multi-partner 10-year initiative to reduce urban risks and one key tool of the initiative – the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities, which can support cities to assess the resilience of infrastructure and guide them towards actions they need to take to address gaps…
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NRC President joins Sulong Pilipinas Conference
National Resilience Council (NRC) President Antonia Yulo Loyzaga was among the panel of experts from the private sector who joined the first part of Sulong Pilipinas conference on June 15 (Tuesday). The event was a venue for the youth to discuss how the Philippines can advance the agenda on climate change and how the Philippine economy can thrive…
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NRC conducts Certificate Course on Deepening Systems Thinking (DST)
Here’s to a more resilient Philippines–just recently, the National Resilience Council (NRC) and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) worked together to conduct the Certificate Course on Deepening Systems Thinking (DST) for a Resilient Local Government System. Targeting participants from local government units and offices, the course ran from June 4, 8-11 and 23, 2021 via…
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Inquirer.net Article: “Valuing resilience after the pandemic” by: Carl Folke
STOCKHOLM — If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the world one thing, it is the high price we pay—in lost lives, damaged economies, and wasted human potential — when we undervalue resilience. By applying this lesson, we can bolster our ability to weather future shocks. Over the last few centuries, societies have found a simple…
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Kuwentuhang Lokal with Disiplina Muna Ambassadors
Learn how “Disipilina Muna” Ambassadors, Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso of the City of Manila, Mayor Benjie Magalong of Baguio City, Mayor Richard Gomez of Ormoc City, and Mayor Darel Dexter Uy of Dipolog City promote discipline in the new normal as we fight against COVID-19. Watch their DZMM Teleradyo interviews below:
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Taal Volcano 2020 Eruption Update
Taal Volcano 2020 Eruption Impact on Air Quality Part I: Satellite Retrievals and Ground-based, Vertically-resolved Measurements Source: Manila Observatory
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Young Leaders for Resilience Program – National Competition 2019
The recently launched Young Leaders Resilience Program had its first national competition during the November 12 Top Leaders Forum at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The winners of the competition were as follows: 1st place – Muntinlupa City, Seismo-Power Terminator 2nd place – Cagayan de Oro City, Project ORO 3rd place – Iriga…
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Tackling disaster resiliency for businesses
On November 21, National Resilience Council (NRC) President Antonia Yulo Loyzaga and SM Prime and NRC Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Consultant VADM Alexander Pama appeared on CNN Philippines’ On the Record to discuss how businesses can prepare for and bounce forward from disasters. Video courtesy of CNN Philippines
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NDRRMC Simulation Exercise
Last October 16, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil Defense and the Presidential Management Staff, held a Simulation Exercise for Cabinet Secretaries and other Executives. NRC–represented by its president, Ms. Antonia Yulo Loyzaga–was invited as a key evaluator.