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The City of Manila is recognized for its cutting-edge innovations that showcase the power of advanced technology in Disaster Risk Management (DRM). Dir. Arnel Eustacio M. Angeles, Director of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, presented the city’s resilience initiatives in his presentation titled “Manila DRRM Office Best Practices: Resilience in Action.” His…

Hon. Jaime C. Villanueva, Mayor of Tiwi, shared the municipality’s inspiring journey toward resilience through his presentation titled “Tiwi’s Path to Resilience: A Community-Driven Approach.” His presentation emphasized Tiwi’s commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens by integrating resilience into daily community practices. He stated, “Tiwi’s journey proves one thing—resilience is built…

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…

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…