Natural disasters occur frequently in the Philippines and other countries in the region. As one of the principles in ULI’s Ten Principles for Metro Manila’s New Urban Core, “being prepared” is essential to ensure that the devastation caused by natural disasters is minimized. With concern growing over the impact of climate change, it is good to understand the importance of resiliency and livability in addition to sustainability. Cities and communities that are vulnerable to natural disasters should learn from each other and be better prepared to prevent loss of lives and to minimize damage to property, businesses, and people’s economic livelihoods.