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𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ☕️🌱

The Final Workshop on Consequence Scoring, Risk Ranking, and Adaptation Options for the Coffee‑Based Integrated Watershed Management System (CBIWMS) was held on March 5–6, 2026 in Kalinga, bringing together stakeholders for climate action and long-term sustainability of Kalinga’s coffee industry.

In partnership with the Provincial Government of Kalinga and Ecosystem Cluster LGUs in Kalinga, the workshop validated risk assessments, finalized watershed risk rankings, and prioritized climate adaptation options to guide CBIWMS implementation.

Representatives from the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines also participated in the discussions.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 💪🗣️🌱

The Samar Provincial People’s Council (SPPC) developed its Strategic Development Plan for Civil Society Empowerment, placing emphasis on women and women-led organizations (WLOs).

The planning workshop was facilitated by Samar State University (SSU) through its Samar Island Center for Local and Good Governance (SICLGG), with support from the Provincial Government of Samar and the Gov‑CDR Project.

Out of 86 participants, more than half were women leaders from community‑based organizations, representing Catbalogan City, Calbayog City, and nine other municipalities across the province. Leaders from senior citizens’ groups, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and the transport sector, among others, also actively shared their voices—affirming inclusive and participatory governance in Samar.

Gov-CDR is one with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in celebrating Women’s Month—advocating for gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion (GEDSI) in climate action, and supporting women leadership in the spirit of the Babaylan.

Under the sub-theme, “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, the PCW reaffirms that women’s leadership is a fundamental part of Filipino identity—just as in the time of the revered Babaylans, when women held influence and authority equal to men. It highlights the distinctive leadership qualities of Babaylans—women leaders in pre-colonial Philippines whose authority was grounded in wisdom, empathy, mediation, and moral guidance rather than force or hierarchy.

More snapshots from Gov-CDR's Lakbay Aral (Study Tour) in Iloilo City 📍🌳

Our partner LGUs—represented by PPDOs and PDRRMOs—gained valuable insights from this benchmarking activity, bringing home best practices and learnings they can apply in their own provinces and offices.

HAPPENING NOW: Learning Visit (Lakbay Aral) of Gov-CDR, together with partner LGUs and the National Resilience Council, in Iloilo City. 🌳🌤️

Full story to follow.

📷In Photos: Consequence Scoring, Risk Ranking, and Adaptation Options Workshop for the Silaga River Watershed on January 27-29, 2026, in Catbalogan City, Province of Samar.

Representatives from the Provincial Assessment Team, various national government agencies (NGAs), and the Municipality of Sta. Rita convened to advance a science- and evidence-based Climate Change and Disaster Risk Assessment (CCDRA) integrating local knowledge and traditional practices.

The workshop was facilitated by Maylyn Pagatpatan, Climate Specialist; Jefferson Vallente Jr., Climate Specialist; Clare Louise Share, Canadian Technical Advisor; Mario Tercero, Climate and Disaster Resilience (CDR) Specialist; and Fe Salcedo, Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Specialist.

The Provincial Governor of Samar delivered a message of support, reaffirming the province’s strong commitment to climate resilience, sustainable watershed management, and risk-informed development planning.

Through consequence scoring and risk ranking, participants identified and prioritized major climate and disaster risks affecting the Silaga River Watershed—particularly flooding, environmental degradation, and livelihood loss. The workshop culminated in the development of context-specific and inclusive adaptation options aimed at strengthening resilience and breaking recurring cycles of vulnerability in this high-risk watershed system.

📍ONGOING | Climate Change and Disaster Risk Assessment (CCDRA) in Aklan Province, with a system-focused assessment of Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital (DRSTMH).

Joined by representatives from the DRSTMH, PLGU, Municipal Engineering Office (MEO), Metro Kalibo Water District (MKWD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and partner CSOs, the activity is facilitated by Local Resource Persons Mr. Alex Ramos, Risk Lead; Dr. Ed Calzeta, Climate Specialist; and Canadian Technical Advisor, Engr. Darren Swanson. Provincial Governor Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores also provided his message of support.

The CCDRA provides a strategic, system-based foundation for strengthening climate and disaster resilience in the Province of Aklan by institutionalizing risk-informed planning and investment, while enhancing inter-agency coordination and multi-stakeholder participation.

This activity is being conducted simultaneously across all six participating provinces and ecosystem cluster LGUs of the Project.

FULL STORY: Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, visited Gov-CDR partner LGUs in Bohol. 🇵🇭🤝🇨🇦

Learn more about the visit in the article below.
https://www.alineainternational.com/secretary-of-state-randeep-sarai-reaffirms-canadas-commitment-to-climate-resilience-in-the-philippines/

Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, The Honourable Randeep Sarai, recently visited the project team for Alinea's Governance for Climate and Disaster Resilience (Gov-CDR) Project in the Philippine province of Bohol.

The Philippines has the highest disaster risk from extreme natural events and negative climate change impacts in the world, according to the 2025 World Risk Index. Funded by Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, the Gov-CDR project is part of Canada’s continued support to advancing climate resilience in the region.

https://www.alineainternational.com/secretary-of-state-randeep-sarai-reaffirms-canadas-commitment-to-climate-resilience-in-the-philippines/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOw-OJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQNEDV1yhvkqziIn9TUgIyxvawjrgG3ly8ULKMNekG2MJn9bZJS5-P3me8y8_aem_RdpLTWr2mhXcv2MQ9BJHQA

🗣️ IN FOCUS: Gov-CDR Project Director Marion Villanueva thanks the Governors of Kalinga, Aklan, and Bukidnon for their leadership, commitment, and dedication to building a safer, more resilient future for all. 🌱🤝

Taken during the Bridging Leadership on CDR for Governors in Pasay City, Manila.

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞— 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 🏛️🌐

Today, in partnership with the National Resilience Council, Governors from Gov-CDR's partner PLGUs are joining the Bridging Leadership on Climate and Disaster Resilience (CDR). Hon. Rogelio Neil Roque of Bukidnon, Hon. James S. Edduba of Kalinga, and Hon. Jose Enrique M. Miraflores of Aklan participate in this executive session to advance their provincial CDR resilience vision and agenda; focusing on priority sectors and systems identified in the ongoing climate change and disaster risk (CCDR) scoping activity of the Project.

This is part of the three-session BL program, which includes sessions with the Gov-CDR staff in September, the PLGU teams in November, and now for the Local Chief Executives.

📷 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚: 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐤

Today’s session successfully met the forum’s objectives by identifying strategies and priorities and putting forward recommendations to help integrate Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) lens in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to further strengthen women's leadership in climate action.

In her closing remarks, Ms. Alyanna Tamayo, Co-Executive Director for Operations of Bayi, Inc., highlighted the importance of shared commitment for climate and disaster resilience (CDR) where Women-led Organizations (WLOs), humanitarian actors, development partners, and government agencies and representatives come together to influence decision making and advocate for women leadership in CDR.