DOST Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Dr.Wei-Sen Liįorum was split into four plenary sessions that tackled resilience in theĬontexts of local government, small and medium enterprises, human security and disaster Strike, but all our actions are already geared towards resilience.” “We do not only act when natural hazards are about to Loren Legarda also underscored its message of finding importance in creating aĬulture of resilience. Leaving the responsibility on the shoulders of a few or of a particular sector Mindset and our behavior, particularly in addressing the problem piece-meal and This is especially relevant to the country “as it calls for a change in our Game: Building a Culture of Resilience through Public-Private Partnership”.ĭefense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana describes the government’s ongoing efforts to address DRR.įor Defense Secretary and NRC Co-Chair for Government Delfin Lorenzana, The Philippines, as illustrated in its central theme entitled “Changing the Highlight the role of PPPs in disaster risk reduction and resilience efforts in Risk assessment platforms and establish automatic weather stations, also with National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR)-with IloiloĬity as the local government unit (LGU) prepares to adopt Taiwan’s disaster Taiwanese government’s ongoing collaboration-through its technical adviser, the Wei-Sen Li also commended the Philippines for its DRR efforts, mentioning the He added that the end view should then be becoming better and building better.Įmergency Preparedness Capacity Building Center (EPCC) Executive Director Dr. Number of groups and stakeholders decided that it cannot be business as usual.” Intensity of disasters and growing awareness that things can only get worse, a Resilience in the context of the private sector. “The private sector has factored the cost of disruption, damage, reliefĪnd rehabilitation as part of the cost of doing business in the country.” Makatiīusiness Club Chairman and NRC Vice-Chair Mr. NRC Vice-Chair for Private Sector Edgar Chua addresses the guests at the forum.
“You have UNISDR’s full commitment in building a Non-binding agreement encouraging multi-stakeholder collaboration in reducingĪnd managing disaster risks. Mami Mizutori, described the Philippines as a globalįrontrunner in pushing for the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a In her message, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General forĭisaster Risk Reduction, Ms. Risk reduction (DRR) collaboration will help bring about stronger communities Hans Sy, as he welcomed guests at the forum. “Disasters derail progress,” said SM Prime Executive Committee ChairmanĪnd NRC Co-Chair, Mr. SM Prime’s Hans Sy delivers the welcome message. Top Leaders Forum on 29 November 2018 at the SMX Convention Center in PasayĬity. Partnership with SM Prime and the National Resilience Council (NRC), held the 7 th United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) and Private SectorĪlliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) in the Philippines, in