CHAPTER 10

Disaster Preparedness:
The Roles of the State
and the Citizens
 
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Section 10.1
POLICIES OF DRRM –
THE PHILIPPINE DRRM LAW RA 10121 AND ITS
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
CREATION OF DRRMC
▫ The creation of NDRRMC was well received because it
taps Local Government Units (LGUs), communities and
civil societies as partners.
▫ The new law shifted more responsibilities to local
communities on disaster management..
▫ NDRRMC promises to be more responsible to disaster
concerns.

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CREATION OF DRRMC
▫ NDCC was primarily for disaster response. After so many
disasters have struck the country, NDCC was deemed to
be no longer responsive to disaster concerns.
▫ Rather than spending so much effort and committing
resources to activities after a disaster occurs, a shift in
priorities in favor or pre-disaster activities emphasized.
▫ The proponents of RA 10121 gave more emphasis on
disaster risk reduction and identifying vulnerability
rather than concentrating on just disaster response. 4
THE PHILIPPINE DRMM LAW: ITS
BEGINNINGS
The effects of the typhoons
in 2009 resulted IN A
sudden rush of urgency to
ratify the ASEAN
agreement on disaster
management and
emergency response which
is the ASEAN’s 5

commitment to the Hyogo

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT ACT
- Created the NDRRMC in
place of NDCC
-Also called as the
Philippines DRMM Law or
R.A. No. 10121
- Was signed into law on
May 27, 2010 6
Republic Act No. 10121
R.A. No. 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.
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Republic Act No. 10121
R.A. No. 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.
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SALIENT FEATURES OF THE DRRM
LAW: PHILIPPINE DRRM SYSTEM
▫ The Philippines was first in Asia to have enacted
its own law on disaster risk reduction and
management through Republic Act No. 10121 or
The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management (DRRM) Act of 2010.
▫ This law provided for the Paradigm Shift from
Disaster Relief and Response towards Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM). 9
 Tap down and
centralized Bottom-up and participatory disaster
disaster risk reduction process
management
Disasters as
merely a function Disaster mainly a reflection of
of physical people’s vulnerability
hazards
Focus on Integrated approach to genuine
disaster
social and human development to
response and
anticipation reduce disaster risk
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Roles of LGUs
Under the Republic Act 10121, there shall be a DRRM
Council for each region. LGUs from the provincial to the
barangay level, are also mandated to form and operate
DRRM Councils. Like their national counterpart (NDRRMC),
each of these offices must come up with a Local Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Plan (LDRRMP) covering
aspects of disaster preparedness, response, prevention
and mitigation, and rehabilitation, and recovery.
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Depending on the scope or size of a
disaster, the Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) of the new DRRM law
defines when the different national and
local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Councils will be activated:
• Barangay Development Council (BDC) – if a
barangay is affected
• City/Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (C/MDRRMC) – if two or
more barangays are affected 12
• Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (PDRRMC) – if two or more
cities or municipalities are affected
• Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (RDRRMC) – if two or more
provinces are affected
• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC) – if two or more regions are
affected
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RECOGNITION OF CIVIL SOCIETY
ORGANIZATIONS
The CSOs in the disaster management structure include civic
organizations, NGOs (nongovernment organizations), people’s
organizations, and other volunteer entities. Many social institutions
like the Church, the schools, the media, and professional
associations have also become channels for popular participation in
disaster management. These are highly organized groups that had
been engaged in disaster situations and other public service
activities. Their involvement in services such as medical care,
search and rescue, emergency housing and feeding, and many
other needs has filled gaps and freed the government from 14
expenditures that are much needed in its development agenda.
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Section 10.2
Information and resources from the Government
(projects and program)
The NDRRM Plan and Knowledge
Transfer

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Primary Sources of Information and
Resources
▫ Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
— The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is to provide central direction,
leadership and coordination of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the
results therefrom are geared and utilized in areas of maximum economis and social
benefits for the people. Under its wing is the two of the lead agencies for the major
natural hazards the PHILVOCS and PAGASA.

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Primary Sources of Information and
Resources
▫ Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
— The DILG is the agency tasked primarily for the preparedness aspect of disaster
reduction. This includes the development and implementation of a comprehensive
national and local preparedness and response policies, plans, and systems. Also in line
with its primary function is the development of DRRM, IEC and CCA materials for formal
education, training programs, and for general public; conduct of campaigns and
development of awareness and the establishment of training institutions for disaster
preparedness and response.

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Primary Sources of Information and
Resources
▫ National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)
— NEDA is the lead agency in the preparation of report providing synthesis of the
overall impact of disasters including that on the macroeconomy, poverty, incomes, and
employment. NEDA is also in charge of the conduct of post-disaster needs assessment
(PDNA). It is also responsible for the formulation of a recovery plan to guide the
recovery and reconstruction of the economy, lives, and livelihoods in affected areas.

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Primary Sources of Information and
Resources
▫ Media's Role in Times of Disaster
—The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) is among the government agencies tasked to
provide accurate and timely advice to national or local organizations and to the public
regarding disasters through the use of television, radio, cable and through wireless and
landline means of communication.

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