Philippines Seismic Risk Reduction and Resilience Project

The development objectives of Philippines Seismic Risk Reduction and Resilience Project are to enhance: (i) the safety and seismic resilience of selected public buildings in Metro Manila, and (ii) the capacity of the DPWH to prepare for and respond to emergencies. This project has four components. 1) The first component, Improving Multi-hazard Resilience of Public Buildings and Facilities, has the following sub-components: (i) Retrofitting of Public Buildings; and (ii) Feasibility studies, detailed design and quality assurance. 2) The second component, Improving Emergency Preparedness and Response in Public Works, has the following sub-components: (i) Emergency Response Equipment for Transport & Mobility Restoration, and Communication; and (ii) Capacity building for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Public Works. 3) The third component, Project Management, aims to finance specialist technical consultants and administrative support for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). 4) The fourth component, Contingent Emergency Response, will allow for rapid reallocation of uncommitted project funds towards urgent needs in the event of a disaster (geophysical, climate-related, or man-made), or public health emergency.