WHAT IS DRREALL-TA
The Disaster Risk Reduction Enhancement at the Local Level – Technical Assistance (DRREALL-TA) Project is an initiative born from the long-standing partnership between the Agence française de développement (AFD) and the Government of the Philippines, led by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The project’s Technical Assistance component is implemented by Expertise France (EF) in close collaboration with the DILG.
Focused on strengthening resilience nationwide, the DRREALL-TA Project supports the ongoing devolution of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) functions to local government units (LGUs). By advancing key reforms at both national and local levels, the project aims to enhance the country’s disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) capacities—ultimately helping build safer, more resilient communities across the Philippines.
REFORM AREAS – COMPONENT 1
The Project is guided by a policy matrix consisting of 4 Reform Areas (RAs) that have been endorsed by the DILG, DOF and AFD, as follows:
Reform Area 1 (RA1) is focused on building local capacities for risk-informed planning. DRREALL’s technical assistance for RA1 is supporting LGUs in improving their access and use of technical DRRM and CCA data for critical planning processes such as the Comprehensive Development Plans (CDPs), Local DRRM Plans (LDRRMPs) and Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs). Through DRREALL, LGUs are being trained on the use of the GeoRiskPH Integrated Platform (with the DOST-PHIVOLCS), the PlanSmart Sustainable Human Settlements Platform (with the DHSUD and DOST-PHIVOLCS), and the effective use of CBMS data (with the PSA) for CDP Formulation.
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RA1: Risk-Informed Planning
Focused on building local capacities for risk-informed planning.
Reform Area 2 (RA2) is focused on strengthening the DILG’s capacity to manage a performance audit mechanism and an integrated capacity development strategy for DRRM-CCA. DRREALL’s technical assistance for RA2 is supporting the enhancement and initial rollout of the DILG Bureau of Local Government Supervision (BLGS)’s Disaster Preparedness Audit (DPA) by introducing the LGU Resilience Readiness Monitoring Framework (LRRMF) to the DILG Regional Offices and selected LGUs, which serves as its guiding framework for LGU resilience-building.
RA2 is also supporting the Local Government Academy (LGA) in developing an Integrated Capacity Development (ICD) strategy to rationalize both the DILG and LGUs plans and investments related to DRRM and CCA capacity development. The ICD strategy is guided by the results from the DPA and the Gawad Kalasag (GK) of the OCD.
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RA2: Performance Audit & Capacity Development
Focused on strengthening the DILG's capacity to manage a performance audit mechanism and an integrated capacity development strategy for DRRM-CCA.
Reform Area 3 (RA3) is focused on improving the capacity of LGUs to use the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) effectively. DRREALL’s technical assistance for RA3 is developing and rolling out a LDRRMF training which focuses on key competencies needed by Local DRRM Officers and includes modules specifically focused on the strategic role of Local Chief Executives (LCEs) on LDRRMF utilization.
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Training Needs Assessment (TNA) Report on the LDRRM Fund
RA3: LDRRMF Utilization
Focused on improving the capacity of LGUs to use the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) effectively.
Reform Area 4 (RA4) is focused on enhancing LGUs’ capacities in implementing GEDSI-, climate-, and EREID-sensitive approaches in disaster response. DRREALL’s technical assistance is supporting the DILG to develop a policy guidance document and prototype designs on evacuation centers to be built in the LGU level, in accordance with RA 12076: Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act.
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RA4: Inclusive Disaster Response
Focused on enhancing LGUs' capacities in implementing GEDSI-, climate-, and EREID-sensitive approaches in disaster response.
REFORM AREAS – COMPONENT 2
The High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) component of the DRREALL Project focuses on elevating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA) efforts through structured, high-level engagement among key stakeholders and development partners. It supports the four reform areas under Component 1 by promoting the integration of DRR-CCA in governance systems and decision-making processes.
At its core, this component facilitates strategic dialogue platforms that bring together national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), private sector actors, academe, and development partners. These platforms are designed to build a shared understanding of risks and priorities, align priorities, and harmonize policies across sectors and levels of governance.
High-Level Policy Dialogue
Focused on building local capacities for risk-informed planning.
ABOUT EXPERTISE FRANCE
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities:
- democratic, economic, and financial governance
- peace, stability, and security
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development
- health and human development
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.
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Visayas Region Convenes First Regional Policy Dialogue to Advance Disaster and Climate Resilience Governance
On September 23, 2026 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, national government agencies, local government units from the Visayas, development partners, academic and research institutions, private sector representatives and civil society organizations convened for the Visayas Regional Policy Dialogue on Advancing DRR-CCA Governance and Resilient Development, held under the theme “Where Policy and Leadership Meet Evidence-Driven Local […]
Video Highlight: The Resilience Agenda – Moving from Dialogue to Collective Action
On October 29, 2025, the Philippine government and international development partners convened in Pasay City for a crucial summit, The Resilience Agenda: National Policy Dialogue on Climate and Disaster Resilience. Recognizing that climate change is a paramount national and global issue, the dialogue gathered leaders, technical experts, and civil society to strengthen the country’s institutional frameworks for […]
Building Resilience: Advancing Leadership and Good Governance of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund
Day 1: Leadership in Action for Resilient LGUs Day 1 of the second batch of Building Resilience: Advancing Leadership and Good Governance of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund officially commenced last 19 February 2026 at SEDA Abreeza Hotel, Davao City. Participated in by 44 LGUs across the islands of Mindanao, together with […]
DHSUD, PHIVOLCS, and Partners Launch First PlanSmart SHS EP–CDRA Training for LGUs in Regions II and III
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), through its Environmental, Land Use, and Urban Planning and Development Bureau (ELUPDB), in partnership with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST), GeoRisk Philippines, and Expertise France’s DRREALL-TA Project, conducted the first-ever PlanSmart SHS Harmonized Ecological Profile–Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (EP–CDRA) Training-Workshop for local […]
Philippine Delegation Learns from France’s Decentralized Flood Risk Management Through Week-Long Study Visit
A multisectoral Philippine delegation composed of 15 representatives from eight disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) institutions completed a week-long study visit to France, gaining firsthand insights into the country’s decentralized approach to flood risk governance. The visit was organized under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Enhanced Adaptation for Local Leaders – Technical Assistance (DRREALL-TA) […]
Local and International Agencies call for disaster and climate resilience
The Philippine Government convened on 29 October a Dialogue on “The Resilience Agenda: National Policy Dialogue on Climate and Disaster Resilience” in Pasay City to help strengthen the country’s policy and institutional frameworks for disaster and climate resilience. It gathered national and local leaders, development partners, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, and technical experts. […]
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The Philippines once again ranks first in the WorldRiskIndex 2026, the highest disaster risk of any country in the world. We feel it most at home. When Typhoon Tino struck the Philippines in November 2025, more than 270,000 houses were damaged. Behind each one is a family that lost far more than walls and a roof:👨👩👧 Lives: loved ones, health, and the safety a home should give🛶 Livelihoods: the fishing boat, the sari-sari store, the tools and harvest kept at home🎒 Futures: school days missed, savings spent on rebuilding, plans put on holdWhere we live and how we build decide whether a home protects us or puts us in harm's way. But for many families in informal settlements, coastal communities, and high-risk areas, where they live is not a free choice. That is why safe homes are a shared responsibility: national and local governments that plan land use around hazard maps and enforce building codes, developers who build to standard, and communities (especially women, children, indigenous peoples, older persons, and persons with disabilities) who need to have a real say in those plans.The theme of this year's 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is "𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆." So start with yours: check the hazards in your area on HazardHunterPH (hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph), make an emergency plan that includes everyone in your household, and get involved in your barangay's preparedness activities.#IDDRR2026 #InternationalDisasterRiskReductionDay #ResilienceStartsAtHome #DRREALL #RiskInformedPH #ResilienceInActionPH #FromRiskToResilience
📢 Expertise France is hiring 𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝟭) 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 to join the newly launched project implemented by EF in the Philippines (Digital Economy Package)!Employment type: Full-time Employee Position with frequent missions to project sites and partner institutions in the Philippines and occasional regional or European travel are expectedStationed at EF Office in Manila (BGC), PhilippinesDuration: Approx. 12 months renewableTentative Starting date: November 2026For more information and to send your applications, please go this link 👉 tinyurl.com/ISECoordinator
📢 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗦The DRREALL-TA Project, implemented by Expertise France in partnership with DILG and AFD, and funded by the European Union, is looking for one (1) Individual Consultant to conduct a Policy-oriented Study on the Utilization, Effectiveness, and Resilience Outcomes of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) in the PhilippinesThis research project aims to generate evidence on the effectiveness, efficiency, inclusiveness, and resilience outcomes of LDRRMF utilization of LGUs and to identify institutional, financial, planning, and governance reforms needed to maximize the Fund’s contribution to DRR-CCA and long-term resilience building. The goal is to assess changes in LDRRMF utilization patterns and determine the extent to which LDRRMF investments contribute to disaster and climate resilience, anticipatory action, and the protection of vulnerable populations.🗓️ Deadline for proposals: 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM (PH Time)📧 Submit to: drreallta.project@gmail.comInterested individual consultants will only be required to submit their CV, together with a short technical note of 5 pages (maximum) outlining their understanding of the Terms of Reference (ToR), the proposed methodology, and the expected work plan.You may access the full Terms of Reference here 👉 tinyurl.com/LDRRMFundStudy
📍Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, September 23, 2026🤝 The Visayas Regional Policy Dialogue on Advancing DRR-CCA Governance and Resilient Development gathered almost 150 participants, including 16 Local Chief Executives, alongside representatives from local government units, national government agencies, development partners, academic and research institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector from across the Visayas. Held under the theme "Where Policy and Leadership Meet Evidence-Driven Local Action for Resilience, " the Dialogue focused on a challenge the country knows well: the Philippines has strong DRR-CCA policies, systems, and tools, but the work now is making sure these consistently translate into action on the ground. 🌏🇪🇺 Under the EU-Philippines Enhanced Partnership, the European Union is deepening cooperation on disaster risk reduction, early warning, and preparedness, with local communities at the center. Through the DRREALL-TA Project, local governments are being supported in turning that shared ambition into practical action.🗣️ Discussions across the panels, the evidence and policy forum, and the policy co-creation segment produced the Visayas Regional Policy Messages, the region's main contribution to the DRREALL-TA Research-to-Policy Roadmap. 📰 Read the full press release: drreall.com/visayas-rpd/#RPDVisayas #RPD2026 #DRREALL #RiskInformedPH #ResilienceInActionPH #FromRiskToResilience
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗰. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼 𝗟. 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻, Undersecretary for Local Government at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG Philippines), shares what he is excited about in the ongoing Visayas Regional Policy Dialogue on Advancing DRR-CCA Governance and Resilient Development, an initiative under the DRREALL Project.Development Partners Consulting Inc.#rpdvisayas #rpd2026 #DRREALL #RiskInformedPH #resilienceinactionph #FromRiskToResilience
🌏 Advancing Leadership and Good Governance of the LDRRM FundOn September 8–9, 2026, the DRREALL Project successfully conducted the final run of the “Advancing Leadership and Good Governance of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) Training Workshop” through a hybrid setup at Citadines Amigo Iloilo, Iloilo City.The workshop brought together 85 LGUs from across the Philippines, providing a platform for local leaders and DRRM practitioners to strengthen their knowledge and capacities in promoting strategic, accountable, and risk-informed management of the LDRRM Fund.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to DILG Region 6 Western Visayas for your invaluable support in making this event a success! 🤝Together, let’s continue advancing good governance, resilient communities, and risk-informed local development. 💙💚💛#RiskInformedPH #DRREALL #FromRiskToResilience #ldrrmf
What exactly is the Visayas RPD? 🤔The Visayas Regional Policy Dialogue is the first regional milestone under the DRREALL-TA Research-to-Policy Roadmap, themed "Where policy and leadership meet evidence-driven local action for resilience."National and local leaders will examine what's working in translating DRR-CCA policy into local implementation, and co-create the Visayas Regional Policy Messages that will carry forward to the Mindanao dialogue and the National Policy Dialogue.📍 September 23, 2026 | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu👉 Registration is still open: events.drreall.com/visayas-regional-policy-dialogue(Participants who have not received an official invitation will be subject to approval based on the remaining availability of slots.)#VisayasRPD2026 #DRREALL #RiskInformedPH #ResilienceInActionPH #FromRiskToResilience
🗓️ 7 days to go! The 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐑𝐑-𝐂𝐂𝐀 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 is happening on September 23, 2026 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.This regional dialogue brings together national agencies, LGUs, development partners, academia, and civil society across the Visayas to turn existing disaster and climate resilience policies into stronger local action.📌 Registration is still open for Visayas-based NGAs, LGUs, development partners, academia, LRIs, NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector. However, participants who have not received an official invitation will be subject to approval based on the remaining availability of slots.👉 Register here: events.drreall.com/visayas-regional-policy-dialogue#visayasrpd2026 #DRREALL #RiskInformedPH #resilienceinactionph #FromRiskToResilience
📢 Calling LGUs and DILG Personnel!You are invited to the “Advancing Leadership and Good Governance of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)” Training-Workshop.👥 Who Can Join?👤 Local Chief Executives (LCEs)👤 Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (LDRRMOs)👤 DILG Regional and/or Provincial Focal Persons📅 September 8–9, 2026🏢 Onsite: Invited LGUs via DILG Advisory💻 Online: Other LGUs and DILG participants📌 Interested in joining?Register through: tinyurl.com/ldrrmfb5regPlease note that registration does not automatically confirm participation. All registrations will be subject to screening and confirmation based on the training’s target participants and available slots.👉 Swipe through the post for more details and answers to frequently asked questions about participation and certificates.Let’s continue strengthening local leadership and governance for more resilient and better-prepared communities. 💪🏽
🌏 Strengthening Risk-Informed Planning Across MindanaoThe DRREALL Technical Assistance Project is proud to have supported the PlanSmart for Sustainable Human Settlements (PS-SHS) Harmonized Ecological Profile (EP) and Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) Cluster Roll-out for Mindanao LGUs, held on August 24–27, 2026 in a hybrid format across four sites: Quezon City, Cagayan de Oro City, Pagadian City, and Davao City.Through the continued partnership of DILG and Expertise France, together with DHSUD and DOST-PHIVOLCS, the training brought together 87 LGUs from across the country, including:📍 Quezon City – 1 LGU from Region 3 and 4 LGUs from Region 4B📍 Pagadian City – LGUs from Region 9📍 Cagayan de Oro City – 18 LGUs from Region 10 and 24 LGUs from Region 13📍 Davao City – 25 LGUs from Region 11 and 10 LGUs from Region 12💻 Online – 1 participant from Region 7This rollout marks an important milestone in our capacity development support for risk-informed planning, under Output 2: Strengthening the capacity of DILG to conduct CDRA-related training activities using the DRMIS-enhanced module and the GeoRiskPH platform.We are grateful to our partners and participating LGUs for their continued commitment to building safer, more resilient, and sustainable communities through better risk-informed planning. 🌱🏘️#DRREALL #RiskInformedPH #resilienceinactionph #FromRiskToResilience
Partners & Collaborators
Department of the Interior and Local Government 
Department of Finance 
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development 
Office of Civil Defense 
Philippine Statistics Authority 
Department of Science and Technology 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources 
Climate Change Commission 
DILG-BLGD 
DILG-BLGS 
DILG-CODIX 
DILG-OPDS 
DOST-PHIVOLCS