Muntinlupa bags Gawad Kalasag award for 3rd straight year
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The City Government of Muntinlupa has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a Gawad Kalasag Beyond Compliant Awardee for its excellence in disaster preparedness.
On 17 October, Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced that the city received the distinction from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, following an evaluation of its disaster risk reduction and management programs.
Biazon said Muntinlupa surpassed the standards set under Republic Act 10121, or the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Law.
He added that the city government continues to strengthen its capacity to respond to disasters through equipment acquisition, stockpiling of relief goods, and investment in the training of emergency responders and personnel.
The local government has also expanded community awareness efforts and disaster preparedness seminars.
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