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Megaworld, gov't agencies unite for earthquake preparedness drive

By MBrand
Published Nov 5, 2025 09:51 am
The Summit served as a platform for collaboration between LGUs, national government agencies, and Megaworld as they all expressed their commitment to help strengthen the level of disaster preparedness among Filipino communities. Shown in photo joining hands in solidarity for earthquake preparedness are (from left) Jesus Piedad Sanchez (Bureau of Fire Protection), Dr. Luis Sy, Jr. (Taguig City DRRMO), Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso (Megaworld), Atty. Crisanto Saruca, Jr. (MMDA), Kevin L. Tan (Alliance Global Group, Inc.), Emerito Junie Castillo III (Office of Civil Defense), Jason Faller (Megaworld Earthquake Council), Lt. Col. Lester Sinlao (Philippine Army), and PCol. Emeraldo Osia, Jr. (Philippine National Police).
The Summit served as a platform for collaboration between LGUs, national government agencies, and Megaworld as they all expressed their commitment to help strengthen the level of disaster preparedness among Filipino communities. Shown in photo joining hands in solidarity for earthquake preparedness are (from left) Jesus Piedad Sanchez (Bureau of Fire Protection), Dr. Luis Sy, Jr. (Taguig City DRRMO), Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso (Megaworld), Atty. Crisanto Saruca, Jr. (MMDA), Kevin L. Tan (Alliance Global Group, Inc.), Emerito Junie Castillo III (Office of Civil Defense), Jason Faller (Megaworld Earthquake Council), Lt. Col. Lester Sinlao (Philippine Army), and PCol. Emeraldo Osia, Jr. (Philippine National Police).
Property giant Megaworld Corporation convened the inaugural Earthquake People and Real Estate Preparedness (PREP) Summit, bringing together key government agencies and private sector leaders to advance a whole-of-nation approach to resilience during the event held at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in McKinley Hill, Taguig City.
Officials from key government agencies such as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Office of Civil Defense, The Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) gave insights during the summit, emphasizing that preparedness at the community level must exercise a whole-of-government approach.
Megaworld’s Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso (right) and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls head Graham Coates highlight the creativity and ingenuity behind the Megaworld Life Bags that will soon be distributed to employees.
Megaworld’s Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso (right) and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls head Graham Coates highlight the creativity and ingenuity behind the Megaworld Life Bags that will soon be distributed to employees.
Megaworld's executives also announced that the company is implementing a disaster resilience framework across the company's 36 townships. Among its initiatives is the Megaworld Life Bag, an upgraded emergency go-bag that doubles as a flotation aid, designed to help employees and their families stay protected during crises; and the implementation of an Earthquake Council.
AGI’s Kevin Tan (left) and MMDA’s Atty. Crisanto Saruca, Jr.
AGI’s Kevin Tan (left) and MMDA’s Atty. Crisanto Saruca, Jr.
"Our vision for the Earthquake PREP Summit is to align efforts and empower communities. As the leading property developer in the country, Megaworld stands ready to share knowledge, resources, and venues to support government-led training and build safer, more resilient communities nationwide. Preparedness begins with awareness—and grows through partnership. The PREP Summit is our way of helping turn that commitment into action,” says Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, President and CEO, Megaworld.
The Summit culminated in the ceremonial signing of a manifesto of cooperation, which serves as proof of the cross-sector commitment to preparedness, continued education, and resilience.
The Philippine Army represented by 1Lt. Alexis Nocos
The Philippine Army represented by 1Lt. Alexis Nocos
Col. Esmeraldo Osia, Jr. of the Philippine National Police
Col. Esmeraldo Osia, Jr. of the Philippine National Police
Taguig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, represented by Dr. Luis Sy, Jr.
Taguig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, represented by Dr. Luis Sy, Jr.

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