The Iloilo City government received the first-ever National Resilience Award from the National Resilience Council, conferred by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during a ceremony in Malacañang on Oct. 21.
The city also won its fourth Galing Pook Award for its Iloilo City Action and Resilience (ICARE) Center program, implemented by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
The National Resilience Council recognized ICARE for integrating climate and disaster risks into local governance and strengthening community resilience.
Mayor Raisa Treñas accepted the awards alongside city officials and representatives from various government agencies.
The recognition highlights Iloilo City’s efforts to improve disaster preparedness and strengthen local risk governance.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 25, 2026
