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At the 2025 RLGUP Colloquium, Naga City showcased the progress and impact of its resilience initiatives through a presentation titled “Innovating Resilience: Building Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Communities.” Though Mayor Nelson Legacion was unable to attend, he was ably represented by Mr. Renne F. Gumba, Head of the Public Safety Office. In his presentation, Mr.…

The City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan de Oro (CDO), presented its resilience initiative titled “Redefining a Future-Ready, Progressive, and Inclusive Metropolis.” Representing the city was Atty. Roy Hilario Raagas, City Administrator, who highlighted the innovative programs that have helped CDO achieve significant milestones in building resilience. The presentation underscored the city’s achievements, positioning CDO as…

In a compelling virtual presentation during the 2025 Resilient Local Government Units Program (RLGUP) Colloquium, Hon. Frederick W. Siao, Mayor of Iligan City, highlighted the city’s strategic efforts in disaster resilience and sustainable development. Titled “The Road to Resilience: Transforming Iligan’s Challenges into Progress,” the presentation reflected Iligan’s evolving approach to risk governance, emphasizing innovation,…

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…

Hon. Benjamin B. Magalong, Mayor of Baguio City, presented at the 2025 Resilient LGU Program Colloquium, highlighting Baguio’s resilience journey. He emphasized the power of collaboration and national support between different sectors of society. He quoted, “We take pride in our community-centric approach. Through public-private partnerships and workshops, we have increased awareness and participation in…

The Tiwi Resilience Council spearheaded a dynamic Impact Chain Workshop to enhance the municipality’s Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) and deepen the collective understanding of local risks. As part of the field mission, preparations for the 2025 RLGUP Colloquium were also set in motion — with a productive courtesy meeting joined by Hon. Mayor…

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…