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DREAM Academy - Batangas State University, Rizal Aveneue, Batangas City (2026)

18/05/2026

After 12 grueling hours filled with intense presentations, critical questioning, and meaningful discussions, the 1st set of the Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) students of Batangas State University – The National Engineering University successfully concluded their defense on May 17, 2026.

This memorable photo opportunity captures not only smiles of relief and accomplishment, but also the unwavering dedication, resilience, and passion of future leaders in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Every presentation reflected countless hours of research, preparation, and commitment to creating safer and more resilient communities.

Warmest congratulations to all MDRM students for reaching this significant milestone! Your hard work, perseverance, and determination truly paid off. May this achievement inspire you to continue becoming catalysts of innovation, preparedness, and resilience in the field of disaster risk management.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the distinguished panel members for their invaluable expertise, guidance, and constructive insights throughout the defense process:
• Dr. Nickie Boy A. Manalo
• Professor Belina Macuha
• Asst. Prof. Redentor Matibag
• Invited External Expert, Mr. Chester Keith Villafuerte

Your wisdom, encouragement, and dedication in mentoring future DRRM professionals greatly contributed to the success of this academic undertaking.

Indeed, behind every successful defense is a community of mentors, experts, and students working together toward excellence and resilience.

18/05/2026

Congratulations to 𝗠𝘀. 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻, DRR Manager of Oxfam Pilipinas, for being recognized as the recipient of the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 under the Master in Disaster Risk Management program of BatStateU DREAM Academy/CABEIHM.

Her exceptional research paper demonstrated remarkable depth of analysis, originality, academic rigor, and relevance in addressing contemporary disaster risk reduction and management challenges. Through her work, she was able to present meaningful insights and innovative perspectives that contribute significantly to the advancement of disaster resilience and community preparedness.
This prestigious recognition reflects her dedication to research excellence, critical thinking, and unwavering commitment to creating evidence-based and sustainable solutions for safer and more resilient communities. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to fellow professionals, researchers, and students in pursuing impactful and transformative work in the field of disaster risk management.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved achievement. May you continue to lead, inspire, and make meaningful contributions toward strengthening disaster resilience and humanitarian action.

18/05/2026

Congratulations to Ms. 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐃. 𝐆𝐮𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐧,Program Officer of the Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Commission (LASAC), for being recognized as the recipient of the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 under the Master in Disaster Risk Management program of BatStateU DREAM Academy/CABEIHM.

Her outstanding presentation showcased exceptional clarity, confidence, mastery of the topic, and professionalism that effectively captured the attention of the panel and audience. Through her articulate delivery and comprehensive discussion, she demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a strong commitment to disaster resilience, adaptation, and mitigation.

This recognition reflects her dedication, passion, and competence in advancing meaningful and impactful initiatives in the field of disaster risk management. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to fellow students and professionals to continuously strive for excellence in both knowledge and practice.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved honor. May you continue to inspire others through your commitment, leadership, and passion for building safer and more resilient communities.

18/05/2026

Congratulations to 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗮 for receiving the 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 in recognition of his outstanding action plan, which strongly accentuated innovation, practicality, and relevance in addressing disaster risk reduction concerns. His work demonstrated exceptional creativity in developing strategic and sustainable approaches to mitigating stampedes, fire hazards, disease transmission, and crowd-related injuries within the Padre Garcia Livestock Auction Market.

This achievement reflects his dedication, critical thinking, and commitment to producing solutions that are not only responsive to existing challenges but also adaptive to future risks. His innovative action plan serves as an excellent example of how research and planning can contribute to safer, more resilient, and well-prepared communities.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition and accomplishment.

17/05/2026

𝐏𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐁. 𝐎𝐂𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐀, 𝐑𝐂𝐡, a student of the Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) program, presented his action plan titled “𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨-𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝-𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞” before the panel members from Batangas State University.

The panel was chaired by Dr. Amante Moog, together with Dr. Nickie Boy A. Manalo, Asst. Prof. Redentor Matibag, and external panel member Mr. Chester Keith Villafuerte.

During the defense, the panel provided various comments, observations, recommendations, and technical inputs intended to further strengthen the study. Although several technical comments and revisions were identified, these were considered manageable and constructive in nature, serving as valuable guidance for the refinement and enhancement of the action plan.

All feedback from the panel was carefully documented by the recording secretary to serve as a basis for revising and improving the study, ensuring its alignment, relevance, technical soundness, and applicability to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in vulnerable communities and high-risk environments.

17/05/2026

𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐚, a student of the Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) program, presented his action plan titled “𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬, 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬” before the panel members from Batangas State University.

The panel was chaired by Dr. Amante Moog, together with Prof. Belina Macuha, Prof. Redentor Matibag, and external panel member Mr. Chester Keith Villafuerte. The presentation highlighted the operational and public safety risks associated with large-scale livestock trading activities, particularly the potential occurrence of stampedes, fire incidents, disease transmission, overcrowding, and crowd-related injuries within the Padre Garcia Livestock Auction Market. The study emphasized the importance of strengthening safety protocols, emergency preparedness measures, crowd management systems, biosecurity practices, and inter-agency coordination to reduce disaster risks and improve the safety and resilience of market operations.

During the presentation, the panel provided valuable comments, observations, and recommendations to further strengthen the technical, operational, and implementation aspects of the action plan. The panel particularly recommended refining the implementation mechanisms, clarifying agency and stakeholder responsibilities, strengthening biosecurity and emergency response protocols, and improving the measurability of the proposed indicators and monitoring framework.

All feedback, observations, and recommendations from the panel were carefully documented by the recording secretary to serve as a basis for revising and enhancing the study, ensuring its alignment, relevance, and applicability to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in vulnerable communities and high-density public market environments.

17/05/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐉𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐌. 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐃𝐎𝐂, a student of the Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) program, presented his action plan titled “𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗻, 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮: 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀” before the panel members from Batangas State University.

The panel was chaired by Dr. Amante Moog, together with Dr. Nickie Boy A. Manalo, Prof. Belina Macuha, and external panel member Mr. Chester Keith Villafuerte. The presentation highlighted the vulnerability of Pagsanjan, Laguna to recurring hydrometeorological hazards, particularly the impacts of typhoons, flooding, landslides, and riverbank overflow on communities, infrastructure, livelihoods, and public safety. The study emphasized the importance of strengthening disaster preparedness, early warning systems, risk-informed planning, and community-based disaster risk reduction and management strategies to enhance local resilience and reduce disaster impacts.

During the presentation, the panel provided valuable comments, observations, and recommendations to further strengthen the technical, operational, and implementation aspects of the action plan. All feedback from the panel was carefully documented by the recording secretary to serve as a basis for revising and enhancing the study, ensuring its alignment, relevance, and applicability to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in vulnerable communities.

17/05/2026

𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 a student of the Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) program, presented his action plan titled “Integrated Multi-Hazard Action Plan for Indigenous Peoples in Barangay Umiray, General Nakar, Quezon: Combining Traditional Knowledge and Science-Based Strategies to Address Typhoons, Flooding, and Landslides” before the panel members from Batangas State University.

The panel was chaired by Dr. Amante Moog, together with Dr. Nickie Boy A. Manalo, Prof. Belina Macuha, and external panel member Mr. Chester Keith Villafuerte.

The study is comprehensive, relevant, and well-grounded in the context of localized disaster risk reduction and management for Indigenous Peoples in Barangay Umiray, General Nakar, Quezon. The integration of traditional knowledge and science-based DRRM strategies is commendable and strengthens the practical applicability and cultural relevance of the action plan. The presentation of hazard scenarios, vulnerability conditions, and thematic interventions demonstrates good understanding of multi-hazard risk management and community resilience.

The panel recommended refining the objectively verifiable indicators into more measurable and outcome-based indicators to strengthen the assessment of implementation effectiveness. Further clarification of implementation responsibilities, budget allocations, and coordination mechanisms among involved agencies is likewise recommended to improve accountability, coordination, and operational efficiency. The panel also advised refining the focus and scope of the study and providing stronger justification regarding the number of gathered survey responses, particularly considering the geographical, logistical, and accessibility limitations encountered during data collection in the study area. Overall, the panel commended the study for its relevance, comprehensive presentation, and strong integration of community-based and science-based disaster risk reduction approaches.

All comments, observations, and recommendations from the panel were carefully documented by the recording secretary to serve as a basis for revising and enhancing the study, ensuring its alignment, relevance, and applicability to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in vulnerable communities.

17/05/2026

𝗠𝘀. 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗚. 𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 a student of the Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) program, presented her action plan titled “Comprehensive Multi-Hazard Action Plan for Typhoon-Aggravated Mining Structure Degradation and Socio-Economic Impacts in Marinduque: Addressing Flooding, Landslides, Water Contamination, and Community Risks for the Province of Marinduque” before the panel members from Batangas State University.

The panel was chaired by Dr. Amante Moog, together with Dr. Nickie Boy A. Manalo, Asst. Prof. Redentor Matibag, and external panel member Mr. Chester Keith Villafuerte.

During the presentation, the panel recommended further clarification of the institutional responsibilities of agencies involved in the implementation of the Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs). The panel noted that several PPAs involve multiple agencies such as DENR, MGB, DOH, PDRRMO, MDRRMOs, and LGUs, which may result in overlapping responsibilities during implementation. The panel also recommended refining the objectively verifiable indicators and reviewing the budget allotments to ensure consistency, measurability, and alignment with the proposed activities. Other than these recommendations, the panel commended the study for its comprehensive presentation, relevance, and well-developed action plan.

All comments, observations, and recommendations from the panel were carefully documented by the recording secretary to serve as a basis for revising and enhancing the study, ensuring its alignment, relevance, and applicability to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in vulnerable communities.

17/05/2026

𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐧, a student of the Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) program, presented her action plan titled “Multi-Hazard Action Plan for Identified Barangays in Laurel, Batangas: Enhancing Community Resilience Against Volcanic Eruption, Sulfuric Fumes, Rain-Induced Landslide, and Secondary Flooding Hazards” before the panel members from Batangas State University.

The panel was chaired by Dr. Amante Moog, together with Dr. Nickie Boy A. Manalo, Asst. Prof. Redentor Matibag, and external panel member Mr. Chester Keith Villafuerte. The presentation emphasized the vulnerability of the identified barangays in Laurel, Batangas to multiple interconnected hazards associated with Taal Volcano and extreme weather events.

The panel commended the presentation for its comprehensive discussion, organized structure, and highly informative infographics, which effectively illustrated the hazard scenarios, vulnerability conditions, and proposed interventions within the action plan. The visual presentation of data and risk information significantly contributed to the clarity and understanding of the study.

During the presentation, the panel recommended the inclusion of additional Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) that would strengthen environmental governance and enforcement mechanisms within the study area. Considering that portions of Laurel, Batangas are under the jurisdiction of the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL), the panel emphasized the importance of integrating environmental protection and regulatory enforcement strategies into the action plan. The recommendation included strengthening coordination with the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB-TVPL), enhancing enforcement of environmental and land-use regulations, promoting watershed and ecosystem protection, and integrating sustainable environmental management practices into Disaster Prevention and Mitigation initiatives. The panel further highlighted that environmental governance mechanisms should be more visible and operationalized in the PPAs to ensure long-term sustainability, ecological protection, and resilience of vulnerable communities within the protected landscape.

All comments, observations, and recommendations from the panel were carefully documented by the recording secretary to serve as a basis for revising and enhancing the study, ensuring its alignment, relevance, and applicability to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in vulnerable lakeshore communities.

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