The 35th National Disaster Resilience Month Culminating Activity awards Dangal Bantayog ng Katatagan Champions (third from left): Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr., Center for Disaster Preparedness President Zenaida Delica-Willison, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo–Loyzaga, and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy.

They are joined by from left: Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Assistant Secretary Raffy Alejandro IV, OCD Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, Department of National Defense (DND) Senior Undersecretary Irineo Espino, and DND Assistant Secretary Joselito Ramos at the Philippine International Convention Center last July 31, 2023. 

Inset photo shows Hans Sy (middle), the first-ever awardee from the private sector, is recognized for his outstanding leadership and unwavering support to the effective delivery of core Disaster Risk Reduction and Management mandates that served as both bridge and catalyst for all stakeholders.