Adaptive Basic Resource Recognition and Allocation Model

Project ABRRAM helps local government units identify, allocate, and distribute essential resources during disasters through data, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

OUR FOCUS

What ABRRAM Does

A clear overview of the platform's core functions for local governments and disaster-response partners.

Hazard Intelligence

Map and analyze disaster hazards, exposure, and vulnerability.

Resource Allocation

Identify, allocate, and optimize essential resources during crises.

Critical Facility Mapping

Map key infrastructure and lifelines that support emergency operations.

Decision Support for LGUs

Provide data-driven tools and insights for evidence-based decisions.

HOW IT WORKS

From Data to Action

A streamlined process for turning complex data into actionable insights for LGUs and communities.

Collect Data

Hazards, population, infrastructure, resources

Analyze Risk

Exposure, vulnerability, accessibility

Identify Priorities

Critical needs and resource gaps

Optimize Allocation

Recommend distribution and logistics

Support Response

Decision support before, during, after disasters

LATEST FROM ABRRAM

News, Research & Field Updates

Follow the latest hazard-mapping work, field research, partnerships, and project milestones.

Figure 2. Integrated flood observation and hazard maps. Sample maps showing MMDA and high-reliability Waze flood observations overlaid on UP NOAH flood hazard maps, including Quezon City.

November 9, 2026

Research Update: Project ABRRAM Finds Strong Spatial Agreement Between Flood Reports and NOAH Hazard Maps Across Metro Manila

Research Update: Project ABRRAM Finds Strong Spatial Agreement Between Flood Reports and NOAH Hazard Maps Across Metro Manila By: Asst. Prof. Jude Vito Agapito Publish on: November 09, 2026 The Project ABRRAM Team has released preliminary findings from its ongoing study examining the spatial agreement between flood observations from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA),…

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NEWS Sep 17, 2025

Metro Manila Cities Flood Hazard Maps from UP NOAH with Flood Reports from Waze

Explore interactive flood hazard maps of Metro Manila Cities from UP NOAH with Waze flood reports overlayed. Toggle…

NEWS Aug 19, 2025

UP Researchers Map Baguio Roads to Help LGUs Spot Critical Facilities

Baguio City, Philippines — A small team of UP researchers recently took to the streets of Baguio armed…

OUR PARTNERS AND DATA SOURCES

Working Together for Resilient Communities

UP NOAH

National Operational Assessment of Hazards

UPRI

University of the Philippines Resilience Instittute

UP ISC

UP Information Systems Center

OPEN DATA

Government and Open-Source Data

A SAFER, MORE RESILIENT PHILIPPINES

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