RTD on Building DRR Networks - 26 Sept 2015

DRR-CCA Subcenter members with Resource Speaker, Dr. Jerry Velasquez (2nd from right)

RTD on Building DRR Network

 CESDR Subcenter for DRR-CCA held its 1st Round Table Discussion on Building DRR Networks on Sept. 26, 2015 at the EDC Room, 13th Floor, Henry Sy Building. The resource speakers were Engr. Dexter Lo, Mr. Uriel Correos and Dr. Jerry Velasquez.

Rationale:

The CESDR Subcenter on DRR-CCA has its main objective which is to serve as a resource to support Philippine local governments and the State by way of mainstreaming, and by taking a system’s view in developing, designing and  implementing disaster risk management and climate change adaptation with a result of   contributing to resilience and sustainability of communities, their built and natural environments. To realize this objective, the subcenter has to build networking with other research institutions and local government units to promote dialogue and cooperation among the stakeholders and thus enhance the resilience of communities through research that is adaptable to vulnerable communities.

Objectives:

1. To learn lessons from active local research centers on DRR-CCA and thus enhance the management and implementation of research at the subcenter,
2. To explore collaborative or cooperative researches and activities with other DRR research centers so that the impact of DRR researches becomes more effective in a regional or national level,
3. To understand the issues and problems related to DRR in local government units (LGU) and thus propose DRR activities that can enhance the resilience in the LGU and their communities, and
4. To learn about international organizations on DRR and explore the possibility of networking globally.

Time	Activity
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM	Registration
02:00 PM - 02:20 PM	Opening Prayer / National Anthem Opening Remarks - Dr. Renan Ma. T. Tanhueco RTD on Building DRR Networks – Why, What and Who? - Dr. Andres W.C. Oreta
02:20 PM – 02:50 PM 02:50 PM – 03:05 PM	Lecture #1: Even Without the Storrm: XU DRRM Story - Engr. Dexter Lo Discussions on elements of success and performance of DRM  center – Dr. Lessandro Garciano (Moderator)
03:05 PM - 03:35 PM 03:35 PM – 03:50 PM	Lecture #2: Risk -sensitive Land Use Planning in Surigao City: Insights in its Formulation and Implementation - Mr. Uriel E.S.Correos Building Academe-LGU Cooperation for Successful DRM – Dr. Anna Bella Siriban-Manalang (Moderator)
03:50 PM – 04:20 PM 04:20 PM - 04:35 PM	Lecture  #3: Experiences  with International organizations supporting DRR - Dr. Jerry T. Velasquez Discussions:  Networking with international organizations – Dr. Susan Gallardo (Moderator)
04:35 PM – 04:50 PM	Synthesis and Summary of Outputs– Dr. Renan Tanhueco
04:50 AM – 05:00 PM	Closing Remarks Dr. Manny Biona, CESDR -Director
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM	Refreshments

Expected Outputs:

1. A list of actions on how to improve the management of the Subcenter for DRR-CCA (Based on Lecture #1)
2. A list of possible research topics addressing LGU concerns on DRR (Based on Lecture #2)
3.  A list of international agencies that can be tapped to fund DRR research (Based on Lecture #3)

Resource Speaker: Engr. Dexter Lo of Xavier University

Resource Speaker: Mr. Uriel Correos of Surigao City