OVERVIEW
While the Philippines is the number one country in the 2021 and 2023 World Risk Index due to its location in the Asia Pacific Ring of Fire and Typhoon Belt, the country has been able to improve its performance across the various pillars of disaster risk reduction and management. The Sendai Framework 2023 Midterm Report however concludes that despite many gains in disaster risk reduction over the last 8 years, risk creation continues to outpace risk reduction. This symposium provides a venue for an urgent stocktake of how the country and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region can build upon existing gains and address persisting and emerging challenges through global cross-disciplinary exploration, research and collaboration.
Join us this year in Metro Manila for the 2025 Multi-hazards Symposium and Conference, celebrating 20 years of resilience research, practice, experiences, and experiments across the Asia Pacific Rim Universities. Hosted by the University of the Philippines College of Architecture in Diliman, this landmark event will take place at the U.P. Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Metro Manila from November 26th to the 29th, 2025.
As we reflect on two decades of resilience in the Asia-Pacific region, we also look ahead to the next 20 years. This is your opportunity to shape the future of resilience research, education, and practice.
We are accepting submissions of paper and poster abstracts!
Deadline of paper and poster abstract submission: June 30, 2025
(EXTENDED to August 1, 2025 for paper and poster abstracts)
ABOUT APRU
As a network of leading universities linking the Americas, Asia, and Australasia, the
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
brings together thought leaders, researchers, and policy-makers to exchange ideas and collaborate on practical solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.
We leverage our members’ collective education and research capabilities into the international public policy process. In the post-pandemic era, our strategic priorities focus on:
1. providing a neutral platform for high-level policy dialogue;
2. exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future; and
3. supporting diversity, inclusion, and minorities.
APRU’s primary activities support these strategic priorities, focusing on critical areas such as disaster risk reduction, women in leadership, indigenous knowledge, virtual student exchange, e-sports, population aging, global health, sustainable cities, artificial intelligence, waste management, and more.
Multi-hazard entanglements of society, environment and technology in space, time and place
SUB-THEMES
Click on the sub-themes below to view their scope.
Complex Disasters |
Resilient Design and Technology |
Citizen Science |
Climate Justice and Health |
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Measurements of Resilience |
Intersectionalities |
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Heritage Environments |
Policies and Governance |
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Designing for Resilience |
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
REGISTRATION
Registration will open soon!
Early Bird 01 SEPT 2025 - 15 OCT 2025 |
Regular Rate 16 OCT 2025 - 03 NOV 2025 |
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LOCAL | PHP 8,000. 00 | PHP 10,000. 00 |
FOREIGN | USD 175 | USD 200 |
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Selected APRU-MH20 presented papers will be invited to submit to MUHON: A Journal of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and the Designed Environment, the official research journal of the UP Diliman College of Architecture. The APRU-MH20 Secretariat and Scientific Committee will select and invite conference papers to be submitted by the author/s as full papers. All invited submissions must follow the MUHON journal format. |
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
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8:00 | 8:15 | Registration 60 minutes |
Registration 30 minutes |
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8:30 | 8:45 | Registration for Technical Tour |
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8:45 | 9:00 | Plenary Session 3: Mayor Alfredo Coro II (Local Government) 45 minutes |
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9:00 | 9:15 | Opening Program 45 minutes |
Technical Tour UP Resilience Institute |
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9:30 | 9:45 | Plenary Session 4: Distinguished Professor Christine Kenney (Social Science) 45 minutes |
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9:45 | 10:00 | Break 15 minutes |
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10:00 | 10:15 | Plenary Session 1: Ms. Bea Tulagan 45 minutes |
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10:15 | 10:30 | Break 15 minutes |
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10:30 | 10:45 | Registration |
APRU Org Sessions 60 minutes |
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10:45 | 11:00 | Plenary Session 2: Dr. Jeffrey Hou (Built Environment) 45 minutes |
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11:30 | 11:45 | Lunch Break 60 minutes |
Lunch Break 60 minutes |
Lunch Break 90 minutes |
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12:30 | 12:45 | Parallel 1 90 minutes |
Parallel 1 90 minutes |
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Parallel 4 90 minutes |
Parallel 4 90 minutes |
Parallel 4 90 minutes |
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13:00 | 13:15 | Professional Organization Development Event |
Technical Tour |
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14:00 | 14:15 | Break (15 mins) | Break (15 mins) | ||||||
14:15 | 14:30 | Parallel 2 90 minutes |
Parallel 2 90 minutes |
Parallel 2 90 minutes |
Parallel 5 90 minutes |
Parallel 5 90 minutes |
Parallel 5 90 minutes |
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15:45 | 16:00 | Parallel 3 90 minutes |
Parallel 3 90 minutes |
Parallel 3 90 minutes |
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16:00 | 16:15 | Special Session: Dr. Mahar Lagmay Resilience Institute Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center University of the Philippines 75 minutes |
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17:15 | 17:30 | Poster Viewing 2nd Flr, Hallway 45 minutes |
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17:30 | 17:45 | Free Time 60 minutes |
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18:00 | 18:15 | Welcome Reception 90 minutes |
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18:30 | 18:45 | Closing Dinner 90 minutes |
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VENUE
University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City
The University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City (UP-BGC) Campus is a satellite campus of the University of the Philippines System, located in Taguig City, Metro Manila. Established as part of UP's mandate to offer advanced education and promote research in key areas of national development, the BGC campus serves as a hub for professional and graduate-level education. The campus fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with industries, policymakers, and international institutions, taking advantage of its location in one of the country's premier business districts.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seda BGC
Seda BGC offers stylish accommodations and seamless service designed to meet the needs of today’s business and conference travelers. Just a short walk from key corporate offices and event venues, Seda provides the ideal home base for participants attending conferences, seminars, or executive meetings.
Website:
www.sedahotels.com
Address: 30th Street cor. 11th Avenue, Taguig City 1634, Philippines
Distance from UPBGC: 900m (12min drive, 13min walk)
Average Room Rates per Night: $157 - $227 (Php9,000 - Php13,000)
Red Planet The Fort
Red Planet The Fort offers clean, modern, and affordable accommodations just minutes away from UP-BGC, corporate offices, and lifestyle hubs. Designed with the practical business traveler in mind, the hotel provides essential amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, power showers, and 24-hour front desk service.
Website:
www.redplanethotels.com
Address: 10th Avenue corner 40th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1630
Distance from UPBGC: 1.4km (4min drive, 18min walk)
Average Room Rates per Night: $45 - $105 (Php2,500 - Php6,000)
Other Recommended Accommodation Option: The Ascott BGC
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