SAKIGAKE管理人 SAKIGAKE JAPAN is pleased to announce our participation in the Philippines-Japan Disaster Resilience Collaboration Dialogue (Seminar) to be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Manila, Philippines. We will showcase Japan’s advanced flood prevention technologies to contribute to disaster risk reduction efforts in the region.
This seminar, co-hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) and the Department of Public Works and Highways of the Philippines (DPWH), aims to share disaster resilience technologies and discuss flood risk management strategies between the two countries. As climate change intensifies flood risks, we seek to leverage Japan’s cutting-edge disaster prevention technologies and expertise to support disaster preparedness in the Philippines.
Event Overview
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 Venue: The Bayleaf Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
🗣 Languages: Japanese & English (Simultaneous Interpretation Available)
Key Topics (Tentative)
- Opening Speeches (MLIT, DPWH, JICA, the Embassy of Japan, etc.)
- Current Flood Challenges & Countermeasures in Manila
- Japan’s Case Studies on Urban Flood Management
- Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) & Dam Operations
- Discussions on Flood Risk Reduction
This year’s theme is:
“Development and Operation of Large-Scale or Basin-Wide Flood Control and IWRM Facilities.”
In addition, a corporate panel session will feature disaster resilience technologies from both Japanese and Filipino companies. SAKIGAKE JAPAN will showcase cutting-edge disaster prevention solutions.
Previous Seminars (November 2023)
The 4th Philippines-Japan Disaster Resilience Seminar, held in November 2023, welcomed approximately 130 participants from both countries. Experts presented and exchanged insights on the following topics:
Japan’s Water Disaster Prevention Technologies
- Flood management & water resource utilization through retention basins
- Dam rehabilitation technologies
- Urban flood countermeasures
Since its inception in March 2021, the Philippines-Japan Disaster Resilience Seminar has been held annually, strengthening disaster resilience cooperation between the two nations.
SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s Exhibition
We will showcase our latest disaster resilience solutions, demonstrating how Japanese technologies can enhance flood risk management in the Philippines.
Exhibition Booth Highlights
- Climate risk analysis & flood prediction tools
- Advanced infrastructure development solutions
- Opportunities for collaboration with local governments & enterprises
Strengthening Disaster Resilience Partnerships in the Philippines
The event will bring together key stakeholders, including Philippine government officials, municipalities, construction & infrastructure firms, and disaster management experts. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss how Japan’s innovative flood prevention technologies can contribute to disaster risk reduction in the Philippines.
SAKIGAKE JAPAN remains committed to promoting international disaster resilience collaboration and supporting corporate and municipal disaster risk management strategies.