IMCC Center for Community Extension and Social Development Services, Inc

History: IMCC Center for Community Extension and Social Development Services, Inc. (ICESDev) is a non-stock, non-profit, non-government, and service-oriented development organization. It started as an extension services arm of the Iligan Medical Center College and was spun-off as a non-government organization. ICESDev was formally incorporated and registered with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines on June 18, 2015. Purpose: As a service-oriented organization, ICESDev generally aims to achieve a society where social equity and people empowerment are given primordial concern and where people’s right to participation in planning and decision-making in programs and projects that have impacts on their lives is upheld. As an NGO, ICESDev aims to: 1) promote collaborative efforts with partners and stakeholders in the community, government, and non-government organizations at the local, national, and international levels for disaster risk-sensitive interventions on housing, health, hygiene, sanitation, and livelihood for the poor, the marginalized, and most especially the internally displaced people (IDPs). Activities In the aftermath of typhoon Sendong (Washi), the Center, together with the United Iligan, a coalition organized to take humanitarian actions for the survivors, was actively involved in relief operations, feeding, and psycho-social activities. Currently, as a member of the City Development Council (CDC), the Local Housing Board, and the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, all created by the local government of Iligan City, ICESDev is actively involved in advocating for people’s development issues and concerns. It is also one of the leading civil society organizations in formulating a city ordinance that is aimed at organizing a people’s council in Iligan City.