23/09/2026
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) spearheaded the conduct of the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Data Sharing, Consolidation, and Validation Activity, facilitated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The activity was attended by representatives from the City and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (C/MDRRMO), Data Protection Officers, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators (MPDCs), Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), Provincial Engineering Office (PEO), Provincial Health Office (PHO), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg), and Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO).
The CBMS provides valuable community-level data that can help identify population characteristics, vulnerabilities, available resources, critical services, and other conditions affecting communities. These data are particularly relevant to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), as they support the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and provide an evidence base for planning appropriate DRRM programs, projects, and interventions.
Through the sharing, consolidation, and validation of data among concerned offices, the activity aims to ensure that information used for DRRM planning and decision-making is accurate, consistent, updated, and reflective of the actual needs and conditions of communities.
Ultimately, strengthening CBMS data contributes to better risk-informed planning, preparedness, service delivery, and disaster resilience.