Bulacan: Bulacan's provincial government has partnered with NLEX Corp. and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) to enhance the province's disaster preparedness and resilience. The collaboration conducted a two-day forum at the Hiyas ng Bulacan on Friday to equip about 70 policymakers, civil servants, and disaster response personnel with the knowledge and tools to craft responsive policies and legislation addressing the increasing risks and impacts of natural disasters.

According to Philippines News Agency, Bulacan Vice Governor Alex Castro, in an interview on Friday, highlighted the timeliness of the initiative, given the frequency and intensity of recent calamities. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning for public servants to ensure a better future for the country and to improve the plight of the people.

Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) Secretary Ma. Perpetua Santos expressed that policy is only meaningful if it is implementable. She stressed that disaster preparedness ordinances must be crafted with technical experts from the start to ensure they are enforceable, doable, and effective.

Meanwhile, NLEX president and general manager Luis Re±on stated that the workshop empowers local governance, encourages proactive planning, and strengthens collaboration among stakeholders. A similar workshop was conducted in the municipality of Marilao, with participation from local government officials and civil service staff.