The Pasig City government has strengthened its preparations for the potential effects of Super El Niño by bringing together government agencies, barangay officials, academic institutions, civil society groups, and humanitarian organizations to coordinate disaster prevention and response measures.
The city hosted the Localized Tangguyob: El Niño Preparedness and Mitigation Measures on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig.
Organized by the Pasig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the activity aimed to improve coordination among stakeholders and ensure a timely and organized response to the prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat associated with El Niño.
According to the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA), Metro Manila, including Pasig City, is experiencing a very strong El Niño, which is expected to persist until the first half of 2027.
During the gathering, participating organizations presented their respective preparedness programs and mitigation strategies based on four key areas of disaster risk reduction and management: prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response and early recovery, and rehabilitation and recovery.
Discussions also focused on practical measures to conserve water, prevent heat exhaustion, and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Participants identified gaps in their existing disaster preparedness capabilities and discussed possible interventions through cooperation with government agencies and partner organizations.
Among the participating agencies were DOST-PAGASA, the Schools Division Office of Pasig, the Bureau of Fire Protection-Pasig, the City Health Department, and the Pasig City Local Economic Development and Investment Office.
Barangay representatives, including members of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Kagawad Federation, also participated.
Humanitarian organizations such as Save the Children Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross, and Catholic Relief Services contributed to the discussions.
The city government said the initiative forms part of its efforts to strengthen community resilience, improve interagency coordination, and protect residents from the possible effects of prolonged drought, water shortages, and extreme heat.
