Infrastructure Resilience Initiatives: The Philippine Experience

Discover How the Philippines Is Advancing Infrastructure Resilience

We’re excited to share an upcoming webinar on the resilience of infrastructure in the Philippines, a country known for its vulnerability to natural disasters. This free, online event will explore the frameworks, practices, and experiences essential to advocating for infrastructure resilience, especially in existing buildings.

Event Details

• Date: 11 April 2024
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (UK time) / 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Philippines time)
• Location: Online (Zoom)
• Registration: Free

Why This Event Matters

The 2023 World Index Report places the Philippines, Indonesia, and India as the top three countries at risk, highlighting the critical need for resilient infrastructure. This webinar showcases the efforts of Filipino engineers and disaster science professionals to enhance the resilience of the Philippines’ infrastructure against natural disasters.

Highlights of the Webinar

• Frameworks and Practices: Insights into how infrastructure resilience is being advocated in the Philippines, with a focus on public school buildings.
• DMPR Training Program: An overview of the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) and their nationwide DMPR Training Program, including post-earthquake case studies and reports.
• Ongoing Projects: Updates on projects assessing and retrofitting school buildings in the Philippines to better withstand earthquakes and floods.

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is a must-watch for engineers, disaster management professionals, urban planners, policymakers, educators, students, and anyone with an interest in infrastructure resilience and disaster risk reduction.

Featured Speakers

Hear from leading Philippine structural engineering professionals and professors, along with their international partners, as they share valuable programs, practices, and projects aiming to bolster the nation’s infrastructure resilience.

How to Attend

This is an invaluable opportunity for professionals and individuals interested in the critical field of infrastructure resilience. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Be sure to secure your spot to gain groundbreaking insights into the Philippines’ resilience initiatives.

Register now to be part of this essential discussion on advancing infrastructure resilience in the Philippines.

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