Benefits of joining ARISE Philippines
Why should my organization become a member of ARISE-Philippines? The simple answer — your organization gets to benefit from the expertise and resources of the whole network in developing your organizations’ resilience, at the same time, you generate goodwill with the communities where you operate from the disaster risk reduction programs and interventions you will support and help implement.
Looking at the big picture, the success of ARISE-Philippines in terms of helping achieve the goals of the Sendai Framework, will positively impact every stakeholder in the country. The reduction in mortality, affected people, economic loss and damage to infrastructures will directly benefit communities including every private sector organization.
More concretely, effective disaster risk reduction policies and programs will reduce business disruptions from disasters. Less disruptions mean continuity of revenue.
On top of these, private organizations who become members of ARISE-Philippines get to benefit in the following ways.
Opportunity to communicate your concerns and issues relative to disaster risk reduction and become catalyst to contribute to government policies and programs.
Access to knowledge resources from local and international members on effective disaster risk management strategies.
Access to training, workshops, and other capability-building activities centered on helping businesses become more disaster resilient.
The opportunity to network and solicit support from other members of the network for your own projects and programs.
How to become a Member
1
Submit Contact Information
- Fill out the registration form.
- Once submitted, you will receive a formal invitation letter and the list of membership requirements via email.
2
Access Membership Requirements
- Scan the QR Code to access the following requirements and submit to [email protected]
- ARISE Registration Form
- ARISE Statement of Commitment
- Any proof of business operations
- Company/organization logo
Scan QR code to be a part of ARISE Philippines
3
ARISE Global Application
- Part of the process is to fill out the ARISE Global Application to be recognize as part of the Global network.
Membership Confirmation
- Upon submission of all required documents, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) will send a welcome letter officially recognizing your company/organization as a member of the global network.
- ARISE Philippines on the other hand will also provide an Acceptance Letter signed by our Co-Chair to formally acknowledge and welcome you to the local network.
Onboarding Session
- New members will be invited to an onboarding session to learn more about ARISE Philippines, its mission, vision, strategies, and initiatives on disaster resilience and sustainability.
- This session will also provide an opportunity to engage, collaborate, and contribute to ARISE Philippines’ programs and partnerships.
Members Testimonials

ARISE Philippines plays a vital role in mobilizing the private sector to support disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in the Philippines. Through this platform, organizations like Build Change are able to contribute technical expertise in resilient housing and collaborate with partners working toward safer communities. ARISE creates the space for collective action that helps translate resilience commitments into practical solutions on the ground
Girlie C. Lopez
Philippines Country Program Manager
Build Change

Asia Pacific College is witness to ARISE Philippines' exemplars of how private sector drive real community resilience by amplifying the leadership of women and partnering with the academe to create solutions rooted in knowledge, innovation, and inclusion.
By embracing resilience as a mindset and a way of life, ARISE empowers educators, students, and women advocates to strengthen institutions, uplift families, and build communities that are safer, smarter, and more inclusive.
And as we face an increasingly disruptive future, ARISE champions forward thinking leadership our nation needs to adapt, thrive, and rise together.
Dr. Ma. Teresita P. Medado
President
Asia Pacific College

ARISE Philippines, in collaboration with PIRA, exemplifies private-sector leadership in building a resilient community by uniting businesses around risk reduction, preparedness, and continuity—so organizations can respond faster and recover stronger when disruptions occur. Their collective action and shared commitments translate into real protection for people, livelihoods, and essential services, strengthening community resilience beyond the crisis.
Michael F. Rellosa
Executive Director
Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA)

ARISE is a powerful platform and collective that enables the private sector to build stronger and more resilient communities from our individual homes and buildings to the national scale.
Our ARISE membership strengthened our knowledge, capacity, and commitment especially in resilient infrastructure through projects such as quarterly earthquake & fire drills, disaster preparedness & awareness workshops for employees and tenants, tree planting activities, educational trainings, and resilience seminars especially on key tools such as the Building Resilience Index.
Raymond Rufino
Chief Executive Officer
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