The Department of the Interior and Local Government – National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) extends its unwavering support to the localization of the Tangguyob by the City of Pasig through the “DRRM Partners’ Convergence: Heeding the Call of Tangguyob, Bridging Partnerships, Empowering Communities” last October 10, 2025 at Chardonnay Events Hall by Astoria, Pasig City. 

The Tangguyob is a quarterly convergence spearheaded by the DILG National Capital Region that brings together disaster preparedness partners and stakeholders to collaborate on disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). It is a platform for sharing knowledge, aligning strategies, and strengthening partnerships across government agencies, local government units, and civil society organizations to build a more resilient Metro Manila.

Keeping the spirit of the Tangguyob that serves as a platform facility for collaboration and aligning the collective effort of all DRRM initiatives and efforts, the activity gathered DRRM partners and stakeholders from multi-sectoral groups to engage them in the city’s advocacy for a more united stance on disaster preparedness and resilience. 

DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, CESO III, as the keynote speaker, shared the humble beginnings of the Tangguyob from its inception in addressing key issues in DRRM to engaging partners for a more unified and collective stance across the region.

RD Agustin shared that the quarterly convergence has now been institutionalized through Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Memorandum Circular No. 48 series of 2025, a vital step in keeping the commitment of all partners and stakeholders. Moreover, the Tangguyob has been localized by Pasig City and is being co-hosted by LGUs such as Caloocan City. 

Recognizing the need for a collective stance on DRRM efforts, Pasig City Mayor, Hon. Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto, City Vice Mayor, Hon. Robert Vincent Jue B. Jaworski, Jr., and 2nd District Councilor, Hon. Maria Luisa Angela “Angelu” De Leon, expressed their appreciation for the participation of multi-sectoral groups present during the activity. The officials also highlighted the need to work together from planning to its implementation in keeping communities resilient and prepared for disasters.  

With Pasig City as the first LGU to localize the Tangguyob, DILG-NCR will remain a committed partner of the city in its endeavour towards a more coherent stance in disaster preparedness and resiliency.