Manila council hails Mayor Isko as city earns global GIS award for disaster-ready tech
The City of Manila has received the 2026 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri for its innovative data hub. The city council formally recognized Mayor Isko Moreno for his commitment to using technology to improve disaster preparedness and public service.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing importance of geographic information systems in urban governance and disaster risk reduction for major metropolitan areas.
Manila’s push to modernize public service through data and technology has gained global recognition, with the City of Manila receiving the 2026 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri, a leading international authority in geographic information systems.
The 13th Manila City Council formally congratulated Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso through a resolution recognizing the milestone, which places Manila among 197 organizations worldwide honored out of more than 100,000 Esri clients.
Mayor Domagoso personally led the city’s delegation to the Esri User Conference in San Diego, California, where the award was presented for the Manila Innovation Integrated GIS and Data Hub.
Councilors highlighted that beyond the recognition, the platform reflects how data is now being used on the ground to guide faster and more informed decisions, especially during disasters and critical incidents.
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