Adapted from: https://www.noaa.

gov/
Explain DRR-related laws and policies
Familiarize with the process of availing existing
DRR-related services, programs, and projects
Abide by public policies on DRRM
Familiarize with the UNDRR-proposed framework
for disaster risk reduction
Raise awareness of the effect of climate change on
the increase in disaster risk
 established in 1999 by the United Nations (UN)
General Assembly as part of the UN Secretariat
formerly United Nations International Strategy
for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the
Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction
and Head of UNDRR since March 2018
Headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland

Ms. Mami Mizutori

Adapted from: https://www.undrr.org/
 Our Mission
To provide leadership and support to accelerate
global efforts in disaster risk reduction to achieve
inclusive, sustainable development and the goal
of the Sendai Framework.

Our Vision
A world where disaster risks no longer threaten
the well-being of people and the future of the
planet.

Adapted from: https://www.undrr.org/

 World Conference in Disaster Reduction:
January 18-22, 2005, in Kobe, Hyogo,
Japan
a 10-year plan to make the world safer
from natural hazards and to reduce
disaster losses

Adapted from: https://www.undrr.org/

Adapted from: https://www.undrr.org/
 Relevant Laws
Associated
with

Adapted from: https://www.pinterest.ph/

 Climate Change Act of 2009
(RA 9729)
“An act mainstreaming climate change into
government policy formulations, establishing the
Adapted from: https://pia.gov.ph/
framework strategy and program on climate change,
creating for this purpose the climate change
commission, and for other purposes.”

ROBERT E.A. BORJE

Secretary, Climate Change Commission
 The People’s Survival Fund Act of 2011
(RA 10174)
“An act establishing the people’s survival fund to
provide long-term finance streams to enable the
government to effectively address the problem of
climate change, amending for the purpose republic
Adapted from: https://icsc.ngo/

act no. 9729, otherwise known as the climate

change act of 2009, and for other purposes.”

Renato Redentor Constantino

Executive Director, ICSC
 The Philippine Disaster Risk
Reduction Management
Act of 2010 (RA 10121)
“An act strengthening the Philippine disaster
risk reduction and management system,
providing for the national disaster risk
reduction and management framework and
institutionalizing the national disaster risk
reduction and management plan,
appropriating funds therefor and for other
purposes.”
an act mandated to strengthen disaster
management in the Philippines
signed on May 27, 2010
repealed Presidential Decree 1566 of
1978
National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC)
 PD1566 VS RA10121
PD1566 RA10121
Disasters are unforeseen events which Disasters can be prevented. We can prepare
cannot be prevented. to avoid and reduce damage and loss.
Stress is on emergency response and Stress is on disaster risk reduction &
recovery management activities before the disaster –
on prevention, mitigation & preparedness
People affected by disasters are helpless People affected by disasters are active actors
victims and passive recipients of external in reducing their vulnerabilities, in
aid. emergency response and rebuilding their
lives and livelihood.
Disaster management is the sole Recognition of the importance of community
responsibility of the NDCC, local DCCs and participation. Disaster risk management is
specialists such as the scientist, economist, everybody’s responsibility.
social worker, government and NGOs
Source: Center for Disaster Response, 2010
 PD1566 VS RA10121
PD1566 RA10121
Focus on physical and material aid and Covers material, economic, social ,
technical solutions environmental motivational aspects to
reduce vulnerability

Focus on individual households Focus on individuals, family and community

risk reduction.

Donors (outsiders) decide on what the The community participates in decision

families and community need. making to prioritize needs and risk reduction
solutions.
The aim of disaster management is to reduce The aim of DRRM is to reduce people’s
immediate suffering and meet emergency vulnerabilities and increase capacities to
needs. better prepare and cope with disasters.
Source: Center for Disaster Response, 2010
Was repealing PD1566 and
creating RA10121 a good
move for DRRM in the
Philippines? Why?
 National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC)

highest organized and authorized body for Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management (DRRM) in the Philippines
composed of various government, non-government, civil sector, and private
sector organizations
Office of Civil Defense – implementing arm of NDRRMC
four thematic areas – (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; (2) Disaster
Preparedness; (3) Disaster Response; and (4) Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
 National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC)

USEC ARIEL F. NEPOMUCENO

Administrator, Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
Executive Director, NDRRMC
(December 29, 2022 - present)

Adapted from: https://ndrrmc.gov.ph/

 National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC)
Adapted from: https://ndrrmc.gov.ph/

SECRETARY CARLITO GALVEZ JR.

Chairperson, NDRRMC
Secretary, Department of National Defense (DND)
(January 9, 2023 – present)

Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/

 DISASTER PREVENTION AND MITIGATION
Department of Science and Technology

DR. RENATO U. SOLIDUM, JR.

Secretary, DOST
(August 13, 2022 – present)

Goal:
Avoid hazards and mitigate their potential impacts by
reducing vulnerabilities and exposure and enhancing
capacities of communities
Adapted from: https://www.dost.gov.ph/
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Department of Interior and Local Government

ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR.

Secretary, DILG
(June 30, 2022 – present)

Goal:
Establish and strengthen the capacities of communities to
anticipate, cope and recover from the negative impacts of
emergency occurrences and disasters
Adapted from: https://www.car.dilg.gov.ph/
 DISASTER RESPONSE
Department of Social Welfare and Development

SEC. REX T. GATCHALIAN

Secretary, DSWD
(January 31, 2023 – present)

Goal:
Provide life preservation and meet the basic subsistence
needs of affected population based on acceptable standards
during or immediately after a disaster
 DISASTER REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY
National Economic and Development Authority

SEC. ARSENIO M. BALISACAN

Secretary, NEDA
(June 30, 2022 – present)

Goal:
Restore and improve facilities, livelihood and living
conditions, and organizational capacities of affected
communities and reduce disaster risks in accordance with
the “build back better principle.”
 Republic Act 6826
on the State of Emergency
“An act to declare, given the existence of
a national emergency, a national policy in
connection in addition to that and to
authorize the president of the Republic
of the Philippines for a limited period
and subject to restrictions, to exercise
powers necessary and proper to carry out
the declared national policy and for other
purposes.”

Adapted from: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/

 Declaration of
State of Calamity

"a condition involving mass casualty and/or

major damages to property, disruption of
means of livelihoods, roads and normal way of
life of people in the affected areas as a result of
the occurrence of a natural or human-induced
hazard."

Adapted from: https://r3.rappler.com/

 Declaration of
State of Calamity
at least 20% of the population is affected
at least 40% of the means of livelihood are destroyed
major roads and bridges are impassable for a week
widespread destruction of agricultural products
disruption of lifelines (electricity, water,
transportation, communication, etc.)

Adapted from: https://r3.rappler.com/

 Declaration of
State of Calamity
For epidemic or outbreak of a disease
an occurrence of an unusual number of cases in an
area over a particular period (5 yrs.)
clustering of cases (cluster is a group of cases in a
given area over a particular time

Adapted from: https://r3.rappler.com/

 After the Declaration of
State of Calamity

prices of basic commodities are controlled

buyers and traders are strictly monitored for
overpricing, profiteering, or hoarding
adjustment of budget or funds are made
government financing or lending institutions grant
no-interest loans

Adapted from: https://r3.rappler.com/

 Calamity Fund
Reserved fund to be used for the purpose
of covering expenses related to
assistance, relief, and rehabilitation of
communities that are affected by natural
or man-made hazards.
 Quick Response Fund

A standby fund reserved by

government agencies for catastrophes
and calamities requiring immediate
response.
more accessible as it does not need the
recommendation of the NDRRMC
and the president's office
 PROHIBITED ACTS DURING A DISASTER
1. Negligence of duties or tasks leading to destruction, loss of lives,
critical damage of facilities, and misuse of funds.
2. Prevention of entry and distribution of relief goods.
3. Seizure, purchase, consumption, or resale of any form of
assistance intended for disaster victims.
4. Diversion or misdelivery of any form of assistance aside from the
rightful recipient.
5. Misinterpretation (tampering, covering, replacing) of the source
of relief goods, equipment, and other forms of assistance.
6. Substitution or replacement of relief goods with items that are
cheaper or inferior in quality.
 PROHIBITED ACTS DURING A DISASTER
5. Illegal solicitation from other institutions/organizations or using
false or inflated data to request funding, relief goods, equipment,
and other forms of assistance.
6. Instances of tampering with or stealing hazard-monitoring and
disaster-preparedness equipment and accessories.
was adopted at the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk
Reduction, held from 14 to 18 March 2015 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
Next Week:

February 23, 2023

Long Examination 2
50 pts.
DRR, DRRM & Policies of DRRM
Next Week:

February 24, 2023

Submission of PeTa 1 & Peer Eval
Presentation of “Go Bags”
3rd Quarter Exam:

March 3, 2023
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
TOPICS:
Hazards, Exposure & Vulnerability
Disasters & Disaster Risks
DRR & DRRM
Policies of DRRM
For Tomorrow:

Submit Peer Evaluation

Answer Chapter Assessments
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MS. REFERENDA JOANNA V. FLORES, LPT, MSc.
UST – Senior High School
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction