Tacloban: The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), in collaboration with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), has honored 106 local disaster risk reduction and management councils and offices (LDRRMCOs), along with four institutions, for their exemplary contributions to disaster preparedness and resilience in Eastern Visayas. This recognition highlights the concerted efforts of local councils and partner institutions in fortifying community resilience, enhancing preparedness measures, and improving overall disaster response capabilities throughout the region.

According to Philippines News Agency, RDRRMC also awarded top-performing councils and offices in various categories after they achieved the highest performance ratings at the regional level. The council expressed its gratitude to DRRM frontliners, local officials, and partner agencies for their unwavering dedication. 'Your hard work, commitment, and dedication have paid off,' the council stated, emphasizing the collective effort that continues to bolster the region's resilience.

For the 2025 DRRM champions, Southern Leyte emerged as the top provincial awardee, with Samar province securing second place. Ormoc City was the sole awardee in the independent component city category. In the component city category, Borongan City claimed the top spot, followed by Maasin City and Catbalogan City.

In the 1st-3rd Class Municipalities category, Catarman, Northern Samar ranked first, with Sogod, Southern Leyte in second place and Laoang, Northern Samar in third. In the 4th to 5th class municipalities category, Silago, Southern Leyte received the top award, followed by Catarman and San Roque, both from Northern Samar.

Awards were conferred on LDRRMCs and offices that demonstrated exceptional DRRM performance. Awardees included several cities and towns across Biliran, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Southern Leyte. Special recognition was also extended to outstanding institutions such as Biliran Provincial Hospital for Local Government Hospital Top Awardee, Philippine National Police Eastern Visayas for Special Recognition (Organization), Southern Leyte State University for Higher Education Institution Award, and Catarman Emergency Response Unit for Advanced Local Government Emergency Response Team.