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The National Resilience Council (NRC) continues to pioneer innovative approaches in climate and disaster resilience through its Adopt-A-City (AAC) Program, which redefines the role of corporations from mere donors to active partners in building safer communities. The program provides a platform for corporations to collaborate directly with local governments, academic institutions, and communities to implement…

One of the key goals of the National Resilience Council Foundation, Inc. this year is to expand its reach across sectors, and strengthen collaborative action toward resilience and sustainable development. In line with this commitment, the Foundation has partnered with Forest Foundation Philippines to advance transformative solutions and create lasting impact for communities, particularly in…

UNDRR and ARISE Japan marked the 15th year after the Great East Japan Earthquake by hosting a joint symposium titled “UNDRR & ARISE Japan Joint Symposium 2026: Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction by Advancing Investment in Resilience and Translating Science into Practical Action.” The event brought together Mr. Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General…

The National Resilience Council Foundation (NRF) proudly launches its 2025 Annual Report, entitled “From Surviving to Thriving,” highlighting the Foundation’s milestones, achievements, and transformative initiatives in advancing resilience across the Philippines and beyond. The report showcases the resilience journeys and success stories of NRF’s partner Local Government Units (LGUs) and Provincial Government Units (PGUs), demonstrating…

Mandaue’s Local Resilience Committee (LRC), partner organizations, and other stakeholders gathered in Mandaue City for the Systems Thinking Workshop aimed at strengthening collaborative and long-term solutions for the rehabilitation and resilience of the Butuanon River. The activity was conducted with the support of the Vivant Foundation and Visayan Electric Company (VECO), together with resilience partners…

The National Resilience Council Foundation (NRF), together with partners from the UNDP Philippines and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), recently participated in a productive workshop in Pangasinan under the SHIELD Programme. Key discussions focused on Value Chain Analysis to identify priority commodities for local development, as well as the advancement of SAMABAYANIHAN, a…

The National Resilience Council Foundation, Inc. (NRF) actively participated in the International Conference on Local, Equitable, and Inclusive Resilience 2026, held from April 14–16 in Baguio City. Organized by Enhancing Local Capacity in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) together with the ICLEI Southeast and South Asia secretariats, the conference was supported by UK Aid…

Through the framework of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) initiative, the National Resilience Council (NRC), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and ARISE Philippines successfully concluded the Training of Trainers on Urban Resilience and the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities, held in Incheon, South Korea from 7 to 10 April 2026.…

The National Resilience Council, together with the SHIELD Consortium partners—UNDP Philippines, UN-Habitat, and PBSP—conducted the two-day Resilience 101: Integrated Approach in Understanding, Planning, and Developing Resilience Actions for the Province of Pampanga on March 18–19, 2026. Through this activity, local stakeholders strengthened their understanding of climate and disaster risks and gained practical tools such as…