ARISE Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general meeting for 2025, focusing on innovation, integration, and elevation in disaster resilience efforts. The meeting saw the launch of new programs and resources aimed at supporting members in building a more resilient Philippines.
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction ( UNDRR ) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines held its first annual general meeting for 2025 on January 27th at the ARISE Secretariat headquarters in MOA Square, Mall of Asia Complex. The meeting, themed 'Catalyzing Progress for a Resilient and Sustainable Future towards ARISE 2030', emphasized the importance of innovation, integration, and elevation in disaster resilience efforts.
With a growing membership of 156 private sector companies, civil society groups, NGOs, and academic institutions, ARISE Philippines is aiming to significantly impact disaster resilience nationwide. Co-Chair representing the private sector, Engr. Liza Silerio, welcomed the collective, expressing gratitude for the network's role in promoting community resilience and sustainable progress. For the public sector, Office of Civil Defense Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of engineering solutions in disaster preparedness and highlighted the critical role of committed private sector leaders in building a more resilient nation.Chief of Office UNDRR Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Marco Toscano-Rivalta, in a video message, commended ARISE Philippines for its outstanding contributions to disaster risk reduction. He specifically referenced the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction held in Manila last October 2024, stating that ARISE Philippines' efforts were instrumental to the event's success. ARISE Global Board Member Vice Admiral (VADM) Alexander Pama, ret., was present to bolster the local network and guarantee its support to the international alliance. A highlight of the meeting was the unveiling of seven ARISE Philippines Materials and Knowledge products by the ARISE Board of Directors. These resources are designed to support members in implementing resilience-building initiatives. The meeting also included a call to action for members to actively participate in seven new programs to be initiated this year. Closing remarks by ARISE Philippines Chairperson for the Private Sector Mr. Hans Sy rallied the assembled members and observers, emphasizing the importance of unity, collaboration, and action. He urged everyone to work together to “co-create bridges for resilience,” promoting a stronger and more resilient Philippines for the next generations. SM Prime Holdings serves as the secretariat office of the ARISE Philippines network to advocate a culture of business resilience against natural and man-made hazards.
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