PH Haiyan Convenes Second Multi-Sectoral Coordination Meeting for 74-Hectare Program

PH Haiyan Convenes Second Multi-Sectoral Coordination Meeting for 74-Hectare Program Published: August 5, 2026 PH Haiyan Advocacy, Inc. convened the Second Coordination Meeting of the Expanded Multi-Sectoral Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) partners on August 5, 2026, hosted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office VIII at its Multipurpose Hall in Baras, Palo, Leyte. The meeting focused on advancing the 74-Hectare Adopt-a-Site Program and the Tacloban Coastal Climate Resilience Corridor Program (TCCRC) through strengthened cooperation among government agencies, public utilities, academic institutions, and local stakeholders. Led by PH Haiyan President Petronilo “Pete” L. Ilagan, the activity brought together representatives from DPWH Region VIII, DENR Region VIII, Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD), Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VIII, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Tacloban City, Tacloban City Government, and Leyte II Electric Cooperative (LEYECO II). Discussions centered on aligning institutional responsibilities and identifying priority actions involving ecosystem restoration, resilient infrastructure, water and energy security, scientific research, environmental protection, and community participation. The participating institutions reaffirmed their commitment to translating the Expanded Multi-Sectoral MOA into coordinated and measurable actions toward establishing the Tacloban Coastal Climate Resilience Corridor as a model of sustainable development and climate resilience in Eastern Visayas. For PH Haiyan, the meeting represents another step in strengthening cooperation among partner institutions and pursuing its vision of “Making Tacloban a Model on Climate Resiliency.”