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As proof of
hard work and improved performance in 2011 and the first quarter of 2012,
Koronadal CDRRMC was recognized as the “Best City Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council”, component city category by RDRRMC Region XII for its proactive
approach to disaster risk governance. The plaque was received by Mr. Elric
Batilaran in behalf of City Mayor Peter B. Miguel on October 2, 2012 at
General Santos City.
The 2012
Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk Management and Humanitarian Assistance under
the Gawad KALASAG is a special annual project conducted by the National
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) to recognize exceptional
contributions of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) practitioners in implementing
an effective disaster and risk reduction management program to include among others: stakeholders' participation,
transparency, innovativeness, partnership, self-reliance, and the spirit of
volunteerism.
The ‘Gawad
Kalasag’ (KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan) award is
given to individuals, non-government organizations, private sector and
government organizations, in recognition of their initiative in helping the
Filipino government uplift the standard of disaster management in the country.
