Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), FRS Philippines, and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Gigmoto, Catanduanes formalized a tripartite partnership for the implementation of “Project APAW: Harnessing Micro-Weather Forecasting and Flood Detection with AI and Data Analytics for Gigmoto, Catanduanes” through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held on September 14, 2026, at the CSPC Board Room. The agreement unites the academe, development sector, and local government in a collaborative effort to advance research and innovation for community resilience and disaster-risk reduction. Representing CSPC during the ceremony were Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Collaboration Dr. Challiz D. Omorog, AI Research Center for Community Development (AIRCoDe) Head Mr. Joseph Jessie S. Oñate, and Project Leader Engr. Rizza T. Loquias, joined by Project APAW team members Engr. Keith Marlon R. Tabal, Kaela Marie N. Fortuno, Philip Alger M. Serrano, Engr. Roner P. Abanil, Jeffrey V. Canonce, and Hazel Reyes. FRS Philippines was represented by Philippines Coordinator Mr. Alfonso Nuñez and Local Coordinator Mr. Reynato Caño, while LGU Gigmoto was represented by Municipal Mayor Hon. Vicente J. Tayam Jr., signifying the municipality's commitment to supporting local deployment. As a flagship research and innovation initiative of AIRCoDe, Project APAW harnesses artificial intelligence and data analytics to support localized weather monitoring, forecasting, and flood detection in Gigmoto. By generating actionable environmental data, the system enhances situational awareness and strengthens local disaster-risk reduction and management efforts across the municipality. Under the tripartite framework, CSPC provides technical and research expertise, FRS Philippines supports project implementation and partnership coordination, and LGU Gigmoto facilitates grassroots deployment within the community. The partnership underscores how cross-sector collaboration translates emerging technologies into practical, community-centered solutions—reinforcing shared efforts to build a safer and more climate-resilient Catanduanes.