The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and the Baguio City government have signed an agreement to launch a program aimed at improving the city’s resilience to climate and disaster risks, with a focus on water supply.
The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of agreement at City Hall, will implement the Building Resilience through Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (BRIDGE) Project. The initiative is supported by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.
Under the project, PDRF will work with local officials to promote inclusive and gender-responsive approaches in managing disaster risks. A key component is improving integrated water resources management in Baguio, where households reportedly receive water supply only about two days per week.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong welcomed the initiative, saying the program is critical to addressing the city’s ongoing water shortage and strengthening long-term water management efforts.
PDRF president Butch Meily said the partnership aims to address persistent water challenges in Baguio through combined strategies on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable water use.
Before the agreement signing, project teams and city officials held a workshop on March 26 to align plans and timelines for implementation.
The BRIDGE Project will also be carried out in Antipolo City. Over the next four years, PDRF will work with both local governments to improve disaster and climate resilience in water-stressed communities.
