The Stormwater Summit 2026 convenes key stakeholders — government, private sector, and media — for a focused discussion and knowledge exchange on stormwater cause, prevention, and solutions in the Philippines context.
The summit aims to increase awareness, showcase technology solutions, drive collaborative action and resilience through effective laws and regulations to minimize stormwater effects year-after-year.
Initiated by Archipelago Media and Approach Consultancy Inc.
Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities and former Secretary of Tourism. A former multi-term mayor, she bridges national resilience policy with practical, community-level action.
A retired Police Major General now serving as DPWH Undersecretary for Special Concerns, central to the agency’s governance and integrity reforms. He tackles the right-of-way disputes and inter-agency bottlenecks that stall major flood-control infrastructure.
Actor, host, and National Ambassador for the OCD. His public reach amplifies the summit’s message of preparedness — turning stormwater management into a chance to save lives.
A leader in the global water sector. He shares how cities can scale collaborative innovation and transition from traditional drainage to integrated, smart stormwater systems.
An entrepreneur at the forefront of urban flood protection in Asia, with deep expertise in commercial and public-sector flood defense and stormwater & erosion management.
A veteran economist and political columnist for The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, and BusinessWorld, and founder of the Advent Manila Hospitality Group. As Editor-in-Chief of Archipelago Media, he guides how the summit’s conclusions are carried into regional journalism.
| Time | Session | Speaker / Host |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration Opens | — |
| 9:30 AM | Invocation | Karen Ibasco Host |
| 9:35 AM | National Anthem | Karen Ibasco Host |
| 9:40 AM | Opening Remarks | Hon. Sec. Christina Garcia Frasco · Presidential Adviser, Office of the President |
| 9:50 AM | Keynote: “Innovating Against the Flood” | Hon. Usec. Charles T. Calima, Jr. · DPWH |
| 10:10 AM | Presentation: “Cultivating a Culture of Prevention Starts With Civic Discipline” | Dingdong Dantes · Ambassador, Office of Civil Defense |
| 10:30 AM | Presentation: “Building Resilience Drop by Drop — Singapore’s Stormwater Solutions & the Crucial Role of Earth Control Measures” | Ryan Yuen · MD, PUB Consultants Pte Ltd |
| 10:50 AM | Presentation: “Progressive Countries Invest in Stormwater Solutions & Innovations in Flood Protection” | April Yang · CEO, Flexi Systems | FloodX |
| 11:10 AM | Panel: Smart & Resilient Stormwater ManagementClimate-resilient infrastructure · real-time monitoring · laws & regulations · all-in-one water integration strategy | DPWH, PUB Singapore, Flexi Systems | FloodX Moderated by Andrew Masigan |
| 11:40 AM | Q&A Session | Facilitated by Andrew Masigan · Editor-in-Chief, Archipelago Media |
| 11:50 AM | Closing Remarks | Andrew Masigan · Editor-in-Chief, Archipelago Media |
| 12:00 NN | Lunch, Networking & Exhibit Booths | |
| 1:00 PM | End of Summit | |
Program flow as of June 2026 — subject to minor changes.
Showcasing leading storm water solutions from our exhibitors.
