DAVAO CITY (PIA) - - The local government units and national government agencies in Davao Region have prepared various activities for this year’s observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month in a bid to continue raising public awareness and promoting disaster resilience in the region.  

Karlo Alexie Puerto, information officer of the Office of Civil Defense Region XI,  in an interview, emphasized the need to involve the communities to take steps in achieving resilience among the constituents.

the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-XI, students from public and private schools, and other invited stakeholders, have joined a webinar highlighting the importance of psychological support services during and after disasters.

There will also be school tours and exhibits which will showcase DRRM-related IECs through the installation of infographic standees (outdoor) and conduct of recorida (record and tour) at identified schools/universities in Davao Region.  

awarding of the Regional Gawad Kalasag Award and photo contest winners will be held on July 31 in Davao City.

“All CDRRMOs and PDRRMOs from Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental and all the public and private high schools in Davao Region are invited to join in the activities,” Alegre said. 

The NDRM celebration this year, bannering the theme “BIDAng Pilipino: Building a Stronger Filipino Well-being towards Disaster Resilience,” aims to focus on ensuring that the well-being of every Filipino is well taken care of so that they can efficiently contribute in the effort to build a disaster resilient nation. (JSGD with reports from CLC/PIA-XI)