ECOWEBPH

EcoWEB Executive Director Regina Antequisa, as focal point along with the co-lead of the National Reference Group (NRG) Philippines, Ms Mayfourth Luneta of Center for Disaster Preparedness, will represent the NRG at the NRG Global Meeting on 18 October and the Grand Bargain Annual Meeting in Geneva on 19–20 October, where the Grand Bargain’s new framework is expected to be launched as it marks its tenth year. Ahead of these discussions, we share the Philippine Statement on Grand Bargain Annual Meeting 2026: “From Participation to Power: A Call for Locally Led Humanitarian Action,” signed by participants in the September 27–28 Localization Dialogue. The statement calls for localization commitments to translate into real decision-making authority, meaningful community influence, accessible and sustained funding, equitable partnerships, and measurable accountability. Its message is clear: Communities lead. Institutions support the decisions and systems communities build