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𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒-𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒-𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄

Inihayag ni House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III na magiging mahalagang instrumento ang pagtatatag ng University of the Philippines-National Climate Resilience Institute (UP-NCRI) sa paglaban sa climate change matapos itong maaprubahan sa antas ng komite sa Kamara. | ulat ni Melany Reyes

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UP Climate Resilience Institute to aid Philippines confront climate change threats, says Speaker Dy

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Proposed UP-NCRI to help PH face climate change threats

Proposed UP-NCRI to help PH face climate change threats MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said Tuesday that the proposed University of the Philippines - National Climate Resilience Institute (UP-NCRI) will play a critical role in helping the country confront the growing threats posed by climate change. Dy made this.....

UP institute to help PH address climate change effects — Speaker Dy

UP institute to help PH address climate change effects — Speaker Dy - Manila Standard House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Tuesday said the proposed University of the Philippines-National Climate Resilience Institute (UP-NCRI) will play

The University of the Philippines and the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI) attended today’s Joint Committee Hearing on the establishment of the UP-NCRI and welcomes the approval of the proposed University of the Philippines National Climate Resilience Institute (UP NCRI) bill by the Joint Committees on Higher and Technical Education and Climate Change of the House of Representatives co-chaired by Rep. Jude A. Acidre and Rep. Aniela Bianca D. Tolentino, respectively.

The successful committee approval marks a significant milestone in the continuing effort to institutionalize resilience science, climate adaptation, anticipatory governance, and evidence based policymaking as permanent pillars of Philippine development and national security.

UPRI expresses its sincere appreciation to the distinguished authors and supporters of the various NCRI measures, including Representatives Lorenz Defensor, Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez, Brian Poe, Ryan S. Recto, Adrian E. Salceda, Agatha "Agay" A. Cruz, Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong, Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap, Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, Andrew Julian K. Romualdez, and Jude A. Acidre, whose leadership and commitment have helped advance this landmark legislative initiative. We likewise extend our gratitude to the government agencies, academic institutions, and local government organizations that manifested their support and insights during the hearing such as the Department of Science and Technology and its attached agencies, Climate Change Commission (CCC), the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) represented by Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) represented by Mayor Doña Cresencia Tesoro.

The broad support expressed during the hearing reflects a growing national consensus on the urgent need to strengthen the country's scientific, technical, and institutional capacities to address increasing climate and disaster risks.

UPRI remains steadfast in supporting the passage of this landmark measure and in providing the scientific, technical, and policy expertise necessary to strengthen its provisions. As the bill advances through the legislative process, UPRI stands ready to continue working with Congress, government agencies, local government units, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and communities toward the shared goal of resilience for all Filipinos.

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𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! 📢

The 𝗨𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 and 𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 are pleased to announce that enrollment is now open for the next cycle of the 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗙𝗼𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗖𝘀), which will run from 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Starting today, interested learners may self-enroll for FREE in the following courses:
📚 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗖 𝟭: Basics of Resilience
📚 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗖 𝟮: Hazard and Risk Assessment Fundamentals

These free, modular, and self-paced online courses are designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in resilience, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation. Through MOOCs 1 and 2, participants will gain a better understanding of resilience concepts, hazards, vulnerabilities, and risk assessment—knowledge that can be applied in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Whether you are a student, educator, government employee, DRRM practitioner, professional, or lifelong learner, the FoR MOOCs offer an accessible opportunity to strengthen your understanding of risk and preparedness while contributing to the development of more resilient communities.

For details on enrollment requirements and procedures, kindly refer to the posters or visit:
🔗 https://resilience.up.edu.ph/fundamentals-of-resilience

Join thousands of learners nationwide who have strengthened their understanding of resilience, hazards, and risk through the FoR MOOCs, and begin your own resilience learning journey today.

📌 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: Enrollment remains OPEN throughout the duration of the courses.

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀!

According to an age-old belief rooted in a mix of folklore and Catholic influence, ang Unang Ulan ng Mayo, Agua de Mayo, or the rains of May, is said to hold healing powers that can cure illnesses, boost the immune system, and keep people healthy all year.

For farming communities, its arrival meant something more grounded: rain in May signaled the start of the wet season and the promise of a good harvest. But in the Philippines of today, what does Agua de Mayo actually bring?

Folk knowledge and science-based data are not in competition. At their best, they are in conversation, and listening to both makes us more prepared.

LEARN more about how our local "kasabihan" and "paniniwala", and how they can complement our modern-day tools for disaster risk reduction and management!
READ the full article, ANG UNANG ULAN NG MAYO at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center website: https://resilience.up.edu.ph/ang-unang-ulan-ng-mayo/

The UP Resilience Institute YouthMappers co-hosted the 2026 International Humanitarian Mapathon with partner universities from Japan and the United States, bringing together YouthMappers students and volunteers to contribute open geospatial data for communities across Asia and Africa. Through collaborative mapping and geospatial storytelling, participants supported initiatives related to disaster resilience, urban planning, and humanitarian action.

Thank you to the partner universities, students, and volunteers who made this event possible 🇵🇭🇯🇵🇺🇸

Read more: https://resilience.up.edu.ph/upri-youthmappers-co-hosts-2026-international-humanitarian-mapathon-with-universities-from-japan-and-the-united-states/

🌿 Join UPLB-INREM for Episode 7 of the INREM 360 Webinar Series!
Discover how nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based approaches can strengthen climate resilience and support sustainable communities in the face of climate change.
This upcoming webinar brings together experts from Brazil and the Philippines to share insights, experiences, and strategies on building resilient ecosystems and communities through science, policy, and practice.
🎙️ Speakers:
🇧🇷 Dr. David Motta Marques
Professor, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)
🇵🇭 Ms. Liz C. Silva
Senior Science Research Specialist, DENR Climate Change Service (Philippines)
🗓️ Date & Time:
📍 1 June 2026 | 10:00–11:00 PM (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
📍 2 June 2026 | 9:00–10:00 AM (Manila, Philippines)
💻 Via Zoom
📌 Register now through the QR code on the poster or through this link: bit.ly/3Q53p3E
E-certificates will be provided to those who finish the webinar!

🌿 Join us for Episode 7 of the INREM 360 Webinar Series!

Discover how nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based approaches can strengthen climate resilience and support sustainable communities in the face of climate change.

This upcoming webinar brings together experts from Brazil and the Philippines to share insights, experiences, and strategies on building resilient ecosystems and communities through science, policy, and practice.

🎙️ Speakers:
🇧🇷 Dr. David Motta Marques
Professor, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)

🇵🇭 Ms. Liz C. Silva
Development Management Officer IV, DENR Climate Change Service (Philippines)

🗓️ Date & Time:
📍 1 June 2026 | 10:00–11:30 PM (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
📍 2 June 2026 | 9:00–10:30 AM (Manila, Philippines)
💻 Via Zoom

📌 Register now through the QR code on the poster or through this link: bit.ly/3Q53p3E

E-certificates will be provided to those who finish the webinar!

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦. 💻

As communities continue to face recurring hazards such as typhoons, flooding, and extreme heat, the need for disaster preparedness and resilience education remains more important than ever. Strengthening awareness and understanding risk are essential steps toward building safer, more resilient communities.

The 𝗨𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 and 𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 are pleased to announce the return of the 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗙𝗼𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗖𝘀) for another cycle of free and accessible resilience learning.

📌 Mark your calendars this 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for the relaunch of:

📚 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗖 𝟭: Basics of Resilience
📚 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗖 𝟮: Hazard and Risk Assessment Fundamentals

Past learners shared that the courses helped deepen their understanding of hazards, risks, and disaster resilience, while highlighting the practical and relevant nature of the lessons even beyond the DRRM field.

These free, modular, and self-paced online courses are designed for students, professionals, DRR practitioners, educators, and lifelong learners who wish to strengthen their knowledge and contribute to building more resilient and disaster-ready communities.

👉 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
Stay updated through our official page and FoR MOOCs website for announcements on enrollment and registration procedures.
🔗 https://resilience.up.edu.ph/fundamentals-of-resilience/