The Philippines is known as one of the most hazard-prone countries in the world. The sharp increase in the number of disasters in the Philippines during the 20th century is not exactly natural in origin. Therefore, the increased climate hazards coupled with rapid urbanization are likely to increase strain on the capacity of local governments as they attempt to respond to the vulnerabilities of the urban population . Perhaps, the aggravate destructions caused by the impact of Climate Change (CC) related disasters is due to the lack of urban governance and institutional adaptive capacity at Local Government Unit (LGU). Further, in response to these growing concerns, this research is done first; to assess five good governance characteristics/attributes. Second, to determine the level of institutional adaptive capacity of a selected LGU; in this case is the Quezon City Government (QCG). This research was done through a participatory process that conducted three symposiums involving city government stakeholders. Further, the data to determine the institutional adaptive capacity was collected through Key Personnel Interviews (KPIs) from QCG and Barangays officials. The analysis of the data regarding good governance components revealed that the level of decentralization and autonomy (first component) is “Excellent”. However, in term of linkages with other department it is only “Good”. Regarding the second component that is accountability and transparency, the QCG provides access to information about the availability only of DRR funds for each Barangay resulted to “Excellent”. However, such options for CCA purpose are “Unsatisfactory”. For responsiveness and flexibility (third component of good governance) the QCG is working on ad hoc basis through its City DRR management office and Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) that is “Very Good”. Nevertheless, there is no permanent unit or department to response CCAM. The QCG have a “Very Good” level of participation and inclusion. In term of experience and support, the QCG is “Excellent”. The overall institutional adaptive capacity of the QCG is “Very Good” in CCA. However, the Barangays’ CCA Institutional Adaptive Capacity is “Unsatisfactory”. Therefore, this research developed a framework in structuring a competent functioning Unit of CCAM and inter-departmental linkages framework of QCG. These frameworks can be adopted and specifically customized by similar Local Government Units (LGUs) in developing their own CCAM units. Indeed, the implication of a competent functioning CCAM unit and mainstreaming CCA strategies in the city overall functions will increase the resilience to hazards and adaptation to CC.