A DISASTER-RESILIENT, CRISIS-RESPONSIVE METROPOLIS

By Annie Rose A. Laborte

The Philippines’ location along the Pacific typhoon belt exposes the country to an estimated five out of an average of 20 typhoons a year, making it susceptible to tsunami, landslide, and floods. Being located in the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” the country is also prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

As such, in 2020, then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Executive Order 119 establishing the National Government Administrative Center

(NGAC) in New Clark City, an integrated government hub outside Metro Manila designed to ensure unhampered government services against natural disasters.

This makes New Clark City, the country’ first smart, resilient, and green metropolis, a safe haven outside Metro Manila,, driving for the country unhampered social and economic growth.

The following are the features of a disaster-resilient and crisis-responsive city.