Makati City Mayor Abby Binay yesterday disclosed the city government's intention to share its risk reduction practices within the Philippines, the region and beyond.

The announcement was made by the lady mayor as it geared the return of its "Family and Community Resilience Fair" in celebration of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October aiming to boost public awareness on disaster preparedness for local government units around the world to improve their disaster resilience and response initiatives.

The resilience fair will be held at the Makati City Hall Quadrangle from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration starts at 8 a.m.

The city government expressed their commitment to share their disaster risk reduction practices and will do it through their knowledge portals, city-to-city cooperation.

"As a UNDRR MCR2030 Resilience Hub, Makati City aims to improve the knowledge and skill of each Makatizen to be more prepared against disasters. So let's all #BreakTheCycle and transform Makati's vulnerable sectors into (vulner) ABLE Actors of Resilience!)," the city government said.

With the theme "Transforming Makati's Vulnerable Sectors into (vulner) ABLE Actors of Resilience," the fair will also feature Palarong Panghanda games aimed at raising awareness and build capacity through experiential fun-filled activities.

It will be divided into three areas: DRRM Experience Zone, Ready Set Prepare! and DRRM At Your Service.

"The DRRM Experience Zone contains different resilience booths prepared to provide additional information about disaster preparedness through fun-filled activities. Here, people will learn how to help and protect themselves and their family, as well as the community in times of disaster. This ensures no one will be left behind in terms of preparedness and safety when disaster strikes," the city government explained.

Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori also praised the city government for its DRR methods and Covid-19 response.

"The city has been a longstanding leader on disaster risk reduction and has continued to demonstrate this leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. Makati's success will be a great example for other cities," Mizutori said.

The UNDRR defines resilience hubs as cities, municipalities, or local authorities that have political and technical commitment to take actions to address disaster and climate risks.