Quezon City, Philippines – In a significant move towards enhancing disaster response efforts across the Philippines, MapaKalamidad.ph has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the renowned ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (AFI) last June 5, 2024. The formal agreement marks the beginning of a collaborative partnership aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives in the country.
The MOU signing ceremony, held at the ABS-CBN headquarters in Quezon City, brought together key representatives from both organizations, including AFI’s Managing Director, Roberta Lopez-Feliciano, Operations Advisor Jun Dungo, and Sagip Kapamilya Program Head, Marcel Riñon, and MapaKalamidad.ph Projects and Partnerships Manager, Ma. Louisen Roxas, and Geospatial Data Coordinator, Elton Pierre Evidente.
Through this strategic alliance, MapaKalamidad.ph will provide its mapping technology and data-driven solutions to support the ABS-CBN Foundation’s disaster response operations. By integrating real-time information and mapping capabilities, the partnership seeks to improve coordination, resource allocation, and timely assistance delivery in times of crisis, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
The signing of the MOU between MapaKalamidad.ph and the ABS-CBN Foundation signals a new era of cooperation in disaster management in the Philippines. As both organizations combine their strengths and resources, they are poised to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by disasters, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and prepared nation.