๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ-๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ
In a significant move to advance disaster-resilient infrastructure in Eastern Visayas, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VIII, through its Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), conducted the Second Batch of the Capacity Building on Infrastructure Audit and the Harmonized Infrastructure Audit Tool in Tacloban City.
The activity gathered engineers, planners, and technical personnel from 71 local government units (LGUs) across the region, along with representatives from 16 partner agencies, higher education institutions, and private engineering organizations.
The training forms part of DILG Region VIIIโs continuing efforts to enhance the capability of LGUs and partner institutions to conduct systematic infrastructure audits and effectively apply the Harmonized Infrastructure Audit Tool in actual field settings. More than a technical exercise, the initiative underscores that infrastructure resilience is not merely a timely concern but a critical necessity for Eastern Visayas, a region highly vulnerable to natural hazards because of its geographic location.
Serving as resource speakers for the activity were Engr. Lucy D. Francisco of Catbalogan City, Engr. Gabino C. Hilvano of Eastern Visayas State University, and Engr. Fatima Joy Catudio of Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Participants included Municipal Engineers, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators (MPDCs), and Engineering Officers from all LGUs in Samar, Northern Samar, and Biliran, as well as selected LGUs from Eastern Samar and Leyte. Also participating were members of the DILG Local Infrastructure Audit Team and representatives from the Provincial Local Infrastructure Learning Hubs (LIL Hubs). The broad participation reflects the regionโs collective commitment to building safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
The activity also highlighted strong collaboration among government agencies, academe, and professional organizations. Participating LIL Hub partners included the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineering Offices, Department of Education (DepEd) Division Offices, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), Biliran Province State University (BiPSU), and Samar State University (SSU).
To reinforce practical learning, the training includes actual simulation exercises in a selected school in Tacloban City, where participants will apply the Harmonized Infrastructure Audit Tool in a realistic environment. The hands-on component is expected to deepen participantsโ understanding of infrastructure assessment, risk identification, and resilience-based recommendations.
This second batch builds on the momentum of the first batch conducted in July 2026, which was attended by LGUs from Leyte and Southern Leyte, including the cities of Tacloban and Ormoc.
The activity gathered engineers, planners, and technical personnel from 71 local government units (LGUs) across the region, along with representatives from 16 partner agencies, higher education institutions, and private engineering organizations.
The training forms part of DILG Region VIIIโs continuing efforts to enhance the capability of LGUs and partner institutions to conduct systematic infrastructure audits and effectively apply the Harmonized Infrastructure Audit Tool in actual field settings. More than a technical exercise, the initiative underscores that infrastructure resilience is not merely a timely concern but a critical necessity for Eastern Visayas, a region highly vulnerable to natural hazards because of its geographic location.
Serving as resource speakers for the activity were Engr. Lucy D. Francisco of Catbalogan City, Engr. Gabino C. Hilvano of Eastern Visayas State University, and Engr. Fatima Joy Catudio of Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Participants included Municipal Engineers, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators (MPDCs), and Engineering Officers from all LGUs in Samar, Northern Samar, and Biliran, as well as selected LGUs from Eastern Samar and Leyte. Also participating were members of the DILG Local Infrastructure Audit Team and representatives from the Provincial Local Infrastructure Learning Hubs (LIL Hubs). The broad participation reflects the regionโs collective commitment to building safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
The activity also highlighted strong collaboration among government agencies, academe, and professional organizations. Participating LIL Hub partners included the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineering Offices, Department of Education (DepEd) Division Offices, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), Biliran Province State University (BiPSU), and Samar State University (SSU).
To reinforce practical learning, the training includes actual simulation exercises in a selected school in Tacloban City, where participants will apply the Harmonized Infrastructure Audit Tool in a realistic environment. The hands-on component is expected to deepen participantsโ understanding of infrastructure assessment, risk identification, and resilience-based recommendations.
This second batch builds on the momentum of the first batch conducted in July 2026, which was attended by LGUs from Leyte and Southern Leyte, including the cities of Tacloban and Ormoc.
