DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday led the launch of the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP), a new community-driven development (CDD) program aimed at building climate-resilient communities. The event was held at Blu Radisson Hotel in Cebu City.
Gatchalian described the initiative as the successor to the long-running Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, which empowered communities for over two decades.
“As we move forward in our development strategies, we are ready to take the community-driven development approach to another level with the Panahon ng Pagkilos… Still espousing CDD, the Panahon ng Pagkilos adds a key indicator that is significant in today’s time — climate change resilience,” he said.
KALAHI-CIDSS implemented over 91,000 community sub-projects, benefiting more than 24 million households nationwide. Similarly, Panahon ng Pagkilos empowers communities to identify, plan, and implement projects tailored to their needs while strengthening climate resilience.
The program will initially cover 500 municipalities across 49 provinces with high poverty incidence, environmental hazards, and significant indigenous populations.
The launch coincided with the 2025 Local Chief Executives Forum, which recognized LGUs and partner organizations for outstanding implementation of CDD principles. Gatchalian also highlighted the ceremonial turnover of the “20-Year Journey” coffee table book documenting KALAHI-CIDSS milestones.
Attended by over 500 delegates, the event emphasized continued collaboration among LGUs, national agencies, and development organizations to empower communities and enhance resilience.
