CONGRATULATIONS MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL, FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF SAN MIGUEL TO RECEIVE THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐆 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region IX, under the leadership of Regional Director Ramon M. Ochotorena, successfully held the 24th Gawad KALASAG National and Regional Awarding Ceremony last December 9, 2024, at The Pavilion Hall, Provincial Government Center.
The prestigious event was graced by Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, CESO IV, MNSA, the Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Administration, who emphasized the importance of proactive disaster preparedness and resilience in his keynote address. His presence underscored the national government’s commitment to recognizing local efforts that strengthen disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) systems across the country.
A total of 54 Local Government Units (LGUs) from the Zamboanga Peninsula, represented by their Local Chief Executives/representatives and LDRRM Officers, were recognized for their exemplary performance in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management compliance and innovation. Among them are the 20 Beyond Compliant and 34 Fully Compliant Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils and Offices (LDRRMCOs), setting a benchmark of excellence for other LGUs to follow and proving their commitment to building safer and more resilient communities.
The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) IX and the Regional Validation and Selection Committee. Member agencies such as DILG IX, DSWD IX, and DepEd IX played an integral role in the rigorous evaluation process that identified this year’s awardees. Their collaboration demonstrates the region’s united approach to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
The 2024 awarding ceremony marked a significant milestone for the the Municipality of San Miguel celebrating an impressive growth in DRRM compliance and excellence. This the first time that the Municipality of San Miguel qualified for the recognition. The award was received by our 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝑿 𝑫. 𝑶𝑪𝑨𝑷𝑨𝑵 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝑫𝑹𝑹𝑴 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒊𝒏 𝑩. 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈.
The Gawad KALASAG, or Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan, continues to serve as the country’s premier recognition for outstanding DRRM initiatives. This year’s ceremony in the Zamboanga Peninsula not only celebrated compliance and excellence but also inspired others to prioritize disaster resilience in their respective communities.
The Office of Civil Defense IX and RDRRMC IX extend their heartfelt congratulations to those whose commitment and dedication to protecting lives and livelihoods serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration.