Legazpi, July 31 -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla lauded Albay's disaster risk reduction management and response practices, which he described as the "best in the country".

In an interview, Remulla expressed his desire for institutional changes on disaster response and aimed for it to become a model for other regions.

"I came here not only to teach and help but also to learn. I studied the disaster risk reduction program of Albay, which is the best in the country. I want to implement institutional changes using Albay as a model, particularly focusing on zero casualties and preemptive responses," he said.

Remulla met with local chief executives in the province to promote closer cooperati...