Building A More Resilient Albay Through RLGSS
The SHIELD Programme, together with the UNDP Philippines and the National Resilience Council (NRC), and Albay Resilience Network (ARN), conducted the Resilience Local Government System Scorecard (RLGSS) Contextualization and Baselining Workshop to strengthen Albay’s resilience planning and identify priority actions across the five resilience areas: Infrastructure, Human Security, Human Development, Local Economy, and Environment. The […]
Philippines Resilience Awards (PRA) Marks Its Fourth Year of Recognizing Women and Youth Resilience Champions!
Now in its fourth year, the Philippines Resilience Awards (PRA) continues to recognize individuals whose leadership, innovation, and commitment are driving meaningful action toward more resilient communities. This year, the PRA honored two youth leaders under the Youth Category and five women climate champions under the Women Category, recognizing their outstanding contributions to disaster resilience, […]
Does Climate Finance Reach the Vulnerable?
The Executive Director of the National Resilience Council (NRC) represented the organization at a symposium held as part of the Civil Society Policy Forum during the IMF–World Bank Group 2026 Annual Meetings, contributing to conversations on a critical question: Does climate finance truly reach the communities that need it most? The discussion, “Measuring Adaptation Outcomes […]
NRC Showcased Resilience in Action at the DRRM Innovation Exhibit
The National Resilience Council (NRC) joined the DRRM Innovation Exhibit as an exhibitor, showcasing its programs, operational practices, community-based approaches, technologies, and strategic partnerships that contributed to strengthening disaster resilience. The NRC presented key initiatives including Adopt-A-City (AAC), SHIELD Programme, Project TRANSFORM, Governance for Climate and Disaster Resilience (Gov-CDR), Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA), and its […]
NRC Partnered with Galing Pook on Recognizing Resilience Awardees
The National Resilience Council (NRC) partnered with Galing Pook in celebrating and recognizing outstanding local innovations that strengthen disaster resilience and climate adaptation across the Philippines. As part of the recognition, NRC conferred a Special Citation for Resilience, highlighting initiatives that demonstrate innovative, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to building safer and more resilient communities. NRC […]
Quezon Province took another step toward strengthening local resilience through the Resilient Local Government Systems Scorecard (RLGSS) Re-Orientation, Contextualization, Baselining, and Resilience Action Planning
The activity brought together representatives from provincial offices, National Government Agencies, and other stakeholders to assess existing systems, validate available data, and identify areas for improvement. Participants revisited the five RLGSS pillars—Local Economy, Human Development, Environment, Infrastructure, and Human Security—and examined how each contributes to a resilient local government. Through discussions and workshops, existing initiatives, […]
Strengthening Resilience through Science, Technology, and Innovation
The National Resilience Council (NRC), together with the DOST–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), formally inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen partnerships in advancing disaster resilience through awareness, technology, and innovation for communities. Through GeoRisk Philippines, this partnership brings science-based hazard and risk information closer to communities and decision-makers, supporting informed planning […]
Achieving a more resilient Northern Samar through the NRC Thematic Phases
From September 22–24, 2026, representatives from National Government Agencies, Provincial Government Offices, Civil Society Organizations, and People’s Organizations came together at the Governor’s Residence in Northern Samar for the Resilient Local Government Systems Scorecard (RLGSS) Re-Orientation, Contextualization, Baselining, and Resilience Action Planning under the SHIELD Cohort 1 Program Areas. Organized and facilitated by the National […]
Advancing Disaster Preparedness and Community Resilience in Pasig
The National Resilience Council (NRC), together with the City of Pasig, convened to discuss Proposed Resolution No. 477-2026, which seeks to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience across the city through the Adopt-A-City Initiative. The discussion underscored the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in building communities that are better equipped to anticipate, prepare for, […]