The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Philippines have partnered to boost efforts to assist vulnerable Filipino communities.
Housing czar Eduardo del Rosario and IOM-Philippines Chief of Mission Kristin Dadey recently signed a cooperation agreement for a partnership in helping citizens in areas struck by natural or man-made calamities.
Del Rosario underscored the importance of cementing solid partnerships with international organizations in enhancing the Philippines’s disaster-preparedness programs especially as the country is frequented by typhoons and is at risk of natural calamities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Such a cooperation pact is significant amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of climate change.
“The signing of this cooperation agreement between our agency, the DHSUD, and the IOM is a hallmark occasion, especially during the National Shelter Month. It cements the commitment to promote post–disaster recovery policy of the country as a guide for the continuous improvement of the Philippines’ capacity to ensure full recovery of households and communities after environmental hazards,” Del Rosario said.
“This agreement aspires to enable better coordination and cooperation, optimize the use of financial and human resources, align various policies, administrative and funding initiatives, empower those affected to recover and reduce vulnerabilities of future disasters,” he added.
The two agencies agreed to enhance information exchange, hold constant dialogues and formal consultations as well as jointly monitor the progress of their shared programs.
