Critical infrastructure forms the backbone of urban operations, and its disaster preparedness and resilience are paramount for a city's functionality during and post-disaster events. This study focuses on Essential 8 of the Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient, as outlined in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction: 2015–2030, emphasizing the importance of enhancing infrastructure resilience. An in-depth assessment was conducted of the City of Manila's infrastructure resilience against disasters, utilizing the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction's (UNDRR) disaster resilience scorecard for cities at a preliminary level. As the capital of the Philippines, Manila is prone to significant natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, liquefaction, and tsunamis. The research evaluation revealed that Manila's overall average resilience score is 16 out of 27 (59.26%), indicating a relative weakness in infrastructure resilience. Despite having disaster-ready infrastructure and assets, they are insufficient for the city's entire population. The city demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and analysis of the hazards to which its critical facilities are exposed. However, the research findings suggest an urgent need to bolster the resilience of educational facilities to minimize potential student fatalities and the energy sector to ensure economic recovery post-disaster.