The National Resilience Council (NRC) of the Philippines convened a diverse group of stakeholders for the
event “From Surviving to Thriving: Transformative Strategies through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and
Innovations.” As a science and technology-driven public-private partnership, the NRC unites national and
local governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector to advance the interconnected objectives of
event “From Surviving to Thriving: Transformative Strategies through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and
Innovations.” As a science and technology-driven public-private partnership, the NRC unites national and
local governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector to advance the interconnected objectives of
the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Climate AgreementNew Urban Agenda, and other global commitments.
Held as the 2025 Resilient Local Government Unit Program (RGLUP) Colloquium, the event showcased
progress and updates from participating cities and municipalities in the NRC’s Adopt a City (AAC) Initiative. This initiative enables corporations to move beyond disaster relief, investing in risk reduction through preparedness funding, prevention, pre-disaster recovery planning, and long-term resilience programs. By empowering
local governments, AAC promotes collaborative efforts to build safer, more resilient communities.
local governments, AAC promotes collaborative efforts to build safer, more resilient communities.
The colloquium also welcomed NRC’s private and public sector partners, with notable participation from the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of National Defense, and the United
Nations ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies – Philippine network. The event
opened with inspiring messages from NRC Co-Chairman for the private sector and SM Prime Holdings
Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, NRC Vice Chairman for civil service organizations and
Zuellig Family Foundation President Austere Panadero, and NRC Vice Chairman for the scientific
organizations and academe and Director of the Manila Observatory Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of National Defense, and the United
Nations ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies – Philippine network. The event
opened with inspiring messages from NRC Co-Chairman for the private sector and SM Prime Holdings
Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, NRC Vice Chairman for civil service organizations and
Zuellig Family Foundation President Austere Panadero, and NRC Vice Chairman for the scientific
organizations and academe and Director of the Manila Observatory Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ.
Cities in the AAC’s Prepare phase—Baguio, Iligan, Mandaue, and Tiwi, Albay—presented their innovative
disaster resilience strategies. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong emphasized, “Baguio’s resilience
journey highlights the power of collaboration and national support.” Meanwhile, cities in the Adapt and
Transform phase, the initiative’s next stages —Naga, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Bataan, Manila, and Ormoc—
highlighted their advanced strides. Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez shared, “I am very proud to say that because of Project Transform, together with our esteemed partners, Ormoc City is always on track in terms of environmental stewardship and resilience.”
disaster resilience strategies. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong emphasized, “Baguio’s resilience
journey highlights the power of collaboration and national support.” Meanwhile, cities in the Adapt and
Transform phase, the initiative’s next stages —Naga, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Bataan, Manila, and Ormoc—
highlighted their advanced strides. Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez shared, “I am very proud to say that because of Project Transform, together with our esteemed partners, Ormoc City is always on track in terms of environmental stewardship and resilience.”
A highlight of the event was the launch of the Resilience Competency Assessment (CompAss), a tool designed to strengthen local government capabilities in disaster resilience. Drawing from the NRC’s mission, the
colloquium underscored the power of multi-stakeholder collaboration in driving transformative change. By
bridging sectors and promoting innovation, the NRC and its partners are paving the way for a resilient
Philippines.
colloquium underscored the power of multi-stakeholder collaboration in driving transformative change. By
bridging sectors and promoting innovation, the NRC and its partners are paving the way for a resilient
Philippines.
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