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<\/p>\nThe United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general meeting for 2025 on January 27 at the ARISE Secretariat headquarters in MOA Square, Mall of Asia Complex. With a growing membership of 156 private sector companies, civil society groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and academic institutions, ARISE Philippines is poised to significantly impact disaster resilience efforts nationwide.<\/p>\n
Multi-sector representatives attend ARISE Philippines\u2019 first Annual General Assembly in 2025.<\/p>\n
Under the theme \u201cCatalyzing Progress for a Resilient and Sustainable Future towards ARISE 2030,\u201d the meeting was grounded in the words \u201cInnovate, Integrate, and Elevate,\u201d urging members to embrace new approaches, collaborate across sectors, and raise the bar for disaster resilience standards.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/homeiskool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_20250225_202741_Messenger.jpg\")
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ARISE Philippines Board Members (from left): Dr. Ma. Teresita Medado, Sylvestre Barrameda Jr., Austere Panadero, ARISE Philippines Co-Chair Engr. Liza Silerio, ARISE Global Board Member Vice Admiral (VADM) Alexander Pama, Raymond Rufino, and Michael Rellosa (not in photo: Rosemarie Rafael and Jessica Bianca Sy)<\/p>\n
The Co-Chair representing the private sector, Engr. Liza Silerio, welcomed the collective and expressed her gratitude for the network\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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. \u201cI extend my profound gratitude for ARISE Philippines\u2019 exemplary leadership and contributions,\u201d he stated. He referenced the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction held in Manila last October 2024, saying, \u201cYour efforts were instrumental to the event\u2019s success. ARISE has showcased the power of public-private partnerships and set the benchmark for other regions to follow.\u201d![\"\"](\"https:\/\/homeiskool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_20250225_202754_Messenger.jpg\")
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Member companies pledge their participation in ARISE Philippines\u2019 seven new programs.<\/p>\n
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.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/homeiskool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_20250225_202804_Messenger.jpg\")
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Mr. Hans Sy, ARISE Philippines Chairperson for the Private Sector, addresses members and observers.<\/p>\n
In his closing remarks, 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 \u201cco-create bridges for resilience,\u201d promoting a stronger and more resilient Philippines for the next generations.<\/p>\n
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. For more information, visit www.arise.ph or email secretariat@arise.ph.<\/p>\n
Thank you for taking time to read.<\/p>\n
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