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Whether it’s about the LGBTQIA+ community or about flooding, misconceptions can be just as dangerous as the things they misrepresent. These narratives may offer simple answers to complex events, but they distract us from the real causes of disasters and the importance of preparedness.

They say love knows no boundaries—and neither does a flood.

Read the short article, BEYOND THE RAINBOW: PRIDE, PREPAREDNESS, AND SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE ON DISASTER RISK at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center's website:
https://resilience.up.edu.ph/beyond-the-rainbow-pride-preparedness-and-shifting-the-narrative-on-disaster-risk/

According to an age-old belief rooted in a mix of folklore and Catholic influence, ang Unang Ulan ng Mayo, Agua de Mayo, or the rains of May, is said to hold healing powers that can cure illnesses, boost the immune system, and keep people healthy all year.

For farming communities, its arrival meant something more grounded: rain in May signaled the start of the wet season and the promise of a good harvest. But in the Philippines of today, what does Agua de Mayo actually bring?

Folk knowledge and science-based data are not in competition. At their best, they are in conversation, and listening to both makes us more prepared.

LEARN more about how our local "kasabihan" and "paniniwala", and how they can complement our modern-day tools for disaster risk reduction and management!
READ the full article, ANG UNANG ULAN NG MAYO at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) website: https://resilience.up.edu.ph/ang-unang-ulan-ng-mayo/

According to an age-old belief rooted in a mix of folklore and Catholic influence, ang Unang Ulan ng Mayo, Agua de Mayo, or the rains of May, is said to hold healing powers that can cure illnesses, boost the immune system, and keep people healthy all year.

For farming communities, its arrival meant something more grounded: rain in May signaled the start of the wet season and the promise of a good harvest. But in the Philippines of today, what does Agua de Mayo actually bring?

Folk knowledge and science-based data are not in competition. At their best, they are in conversation, and listening to both makes us more prepared.

LEARN more about how our local "kasabihan" and "paniniwala", and how they can complement our modern-day tools for disaster risk reduction and management!
READ the full article, ANG UNANG ULAN NG MAYO at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center website: https://resilience.up.edu.ph/ang-unang-ulan-ng-mayo/

🚀 The NOAH Mobile App now brings NOAH Studio to Android and iOS — making advanced geospatial visualization and hazard monitoring tools accessible anytime, anywhere!

Explore specialized layers available through NOAH Studio, including flood impact forecasts, volcano monitoring, and critical facilities, while also viewing hazard and weather layers such as flood hazards, typhoon tracks, weather satellite imagery, landslide hazards, and storm surge information within the same interactive platform.

Previously available only on the web, NOAH Studio is now right at your fingertips.

Read more:
https://resilience.up.edu.ph/exciting-update-from-up-noah-application/

🚀 The NOAH Mobile App now brings NOAH Studio to Android and iOS, bringing advanced geospatial visualization and hazard monitoring tools accessible anytime, anywhere!

Explore specialized layers available through NOAH Studio, including flood impact forecasts, volcano and critical facilities, while also viewing hazard and weather layers such as flood hazards, typhoon tracks, weather satellite imagery, landslide hazards, and storm surge hazard within the same interactive platform.

Previously available only on the web, NOAH Studio is now right at your fingertips.

Read more:
https://resilience.up.edu.ph/exciting-update-from-up-noah-application/

With the establishment of baseline datasets, the project provides the evidence-based foundation needed for impact assessment. These outputs will support Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) to transition from general planning to highly targeted, data-driven resilience strategies for its assets to ensure business continuity.

The completed database will yield a validated, organized inventory of exposure units, complete with sensitivity and adaptive capacity indicators of 52 facilities across Metro Manila, including assets of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), Maynilad Water Services, Inc., Meralco, and LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC).

LEARN more about University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center's collaboration with the private sector to ensure resilience to climate and disaster-related risks, fundamental for public safety and long-term sustainable development of different businesses.

READ the full article "FMC Joins the Exposure Database Development Workshop for MPIC" here:
https://resilience.up.edu.ph/fmc-joins-the-exposure-database-development-workshop-for-mpic/

WE ARE HIRING!

All interested applicants may send their Letter of Intent and Curriculum Vitae (CV) addressed to Ms. Trixie Delmendo, Supervising Science Research Specialist, UP NOAH Center - Flood Modelling Component at [email protected] until April 30, 2026.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Philippines and Vanuatu share significant similarities in natural
hazards vulnerability primarily due to their locations in the Pacific region.

Being included in the Pacific Ring of Fire and Pacific Cyclone and Typhoon Belts makes them among the top countries at risk from tropical cyclones and other hazards.

LEARN MORE on the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center's current efforts for the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) in the Philippines and in Vanuatu!
READ the full article here:
https://resilience.up.edu.ph/mapping-the-move-upri-and-iom-ricd-collaboration-continues-for-vanuatu/

DID YOU KNOW?

The Philippines and Vanuatu share significant similarities in natural hazards vulnerability primarily due to their locations in the Pacific region.

Being included in the Pacific Ring of Fire and Pacific Cyclone and Typhoon Belts makes them among the top countries at risk from tropical cyclones and other hazards.

LEARN MORE on the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center's current efforts for the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) in the Philippines and in Vanuatu!
READ the full article here:
https://resilience.up.edu.ph/mapping-the-move-upri-and-iom-ricd-collaboration-continues-for-vanuatu/

📢 Advisory: Temporary Service Interruption

Please be informed that the UP Data Commons will conduct a scheduled network configuration update on 25 February 2026 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM).

During this time, UPRI services hosted within UP Data Commons may experience brief interruptions in network connectivity and related systems.

Thank you for your understanding.

Dr. Arnaldo Antonio, Head of the Valenzuela City Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Office (VCDRRMO), highlighted the importance of the city's collaboration with UP NOAH Center during the Participatory Hazard Assessment Workshop. He mentioned that the workshop will be a great help in identifying effective and sustainable flood mitigation solutions for the city. Dr. Mahar Lagmay, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of LOCAL KNOWLEDGE and INSIGHTS in validating flood models and in developing a SCIENCE-BASED, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Drainage Master Plan.

LEARN more about the institute's involvement in EMPOWERING LOCAL CITIZENS and ADVANCING TRUE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE against the effects of FLOODING!

READ the FULL ARTICLE at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center's website:
https://resilience.up.edu.ph/empowering-the-citizens-of-valenzuela-through-vcdmps-participatory-hazard-assessment-workshop/

Dr. Arnaldo Antonio, Head of the Valenzuela City Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Office (VCDRRMO), highlighted the importance of the city's collaboration with UP NOAH Center during the Participatory Hazard Assessment Workshop. He mentioned that the workshop will be a great help in identifying effective and sustainable flood mitigation solutions for the city. Dr. Mahar Lagmay, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of LOCAL KNOWLEDGE and INSIGHTS in validating flood models and in developing a SCIENCE-BASED, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Drainage Master Plan.

LEARN more about the institute's involvement in EMPOWERING LOCAL CITIZENS and ADVANCING TRUE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE against the effects of FLOODING!

READ the FULL ARTICLE at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) - UP NOAH Center's website: https://resilience.up.edu.ph/empowering-the-citizens-of-valenzuela-through-vcdmps-participatory-hazard-assessment-workshop/

📣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!

The webinar series is back. New episodes every 2 months, starting in February.

📣 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | DEADLINE EXTENDED to 30 JAN 2026

Calling all researchers and practitioners! Submit abstracts to the AOGS 2026 session on Data-Driven Mapping & Forecasting of Climate-Induced Displacement.

The session brings together researchers, students, and practitioners to explore data-driven, people-centered approaches to understanding and forecasting climate-induced displacement in Asia and the Pacific.

Limited funding support may be available for selected presenters, especially early-career researchers and those from developing countries.

⏰ Extended deadline: 30 January 2026
👉 See posters for more details.