M-02 Cebu Long Se Temple, T: +6332-232-1286

Osmena Boulevard, Capitol W: www.a2dproject.org

Site, Cebu City, 6000 E: info@a2dproject.org
Philippines

7 July 2023

HON. GOV. BEN EVARDONE

Governor
Province of Eastern Samar
Philippines

ATTENTION: Ma. Josefina C. Titong

Head, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office

Dear Hon. Governor Evardone,

A2D Project-Research Group for Alternatives to Development, Inc., a nonprofit, nongovernment

organization based in Cebu City, Philippines, is currently implementing a disaster risk reduction project in
partnership with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) through their Corporate
Initiatives and Advocacy Division. The program, titled "Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience:
A Corporate Social Responsibility of NGCP with Guidance from Sendai Framework," aims to contribute to
the Philippine government's efforts in achieving the goals outlined in the Sendai Framework for Disaster
Reduction.

The program focuses on providing an early warning system, enhancing the availability, accessibility, and
utilization of reliable and timely risk information, and strengthening preparedness measures for an
effective response and swift recovery in the event of a disaster. Among the component of this project is
the provision of fifteen (15) units of rain gauges, 2 units of automated weather stations, trainings on
risk assessment, contingency planning and GIS mapping, and development of a province-level DRR
information dashboard and mobile application.

Launched in 2021, the program is currently being implemented in the provinces of Bohol, Quezon,
Northern Samar, Rizal, Aklan, and Misamis Oriental. This year, we plan to expand the program's
coverage to six additional provinces, including the Province of Eastern Samar.

For information, we recently conducted a Zoom Project Introduction and Presentation with the Office of
the PDRRMO last June 30, 2023 to initially present the concept, design, components and activities of this
project. The meeting was attended by the PDRRMO Head, Ma. Josefina C. Titong. One of the
agreements during the meeting is to present this DRR project to your office.

In light of this, I would like to request an audience with your office on July 17, 2023, 10 AM for a formal
in-person Courtesy Meeting and Project Presentation. We would also like to extend this invitation to
the PDRRMO.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please feel free to contact me at our telephone
number (032) 232 1286 or via email at info@a2dproject.org. You can also visit our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/a2dprojectresearch for more information about our organization.

Thank you, and I look forward to your positive response to this meeting request.

Sincerely,

Katherine N. Velmonte
Executive Director