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Philippines: First PPP for disaster resilience launched

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By Jaime Pilapil

The government and the private sector came together on Friday to address disaster management in a bid to make the country more resilient to calamities and other emergencies.

Launched was the Resilient Cities/Municapalities Leadership Program for Local Chief Executives at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura Premier in Taguig City.

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“This is the first time that the government and big private businesses are coming together for disaster resilience. Big businesses like SM and the Zuellig Family Foundation are not only prioritizing business continuity but actually giving time, effort and their expertise in helping communities cope with emergencies to save lives and protect properties,” said former Ambassador Roberto Romulo, who spearheaded the launching of the group.

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Themes Early warning Private sector Risk identification and assessment Preparedness
Country and region Philippines

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