GROUP 1

Global Policy Frameworks

Philippine government policies and programs for disaster risk reduction and management
was anchored to Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the Hyogo
Framework for Action 2005-2015 and ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and
Emergency Response. These were formulated to reduce the risks during disaster as it gives
concreate guides for national government, local government, organizations, communities and
stakeholders.

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030

According to National Economic and Development Authority, 2020, this was adopted by UN
member states, including the Philippines, in March 2015. The Sendai Framework aims to
achieve the following outcome over the next 15 years: the substantial reduction of disaster
risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural
and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries.

Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015

According to International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, Hyogo Framework for Action
2005-2015, is a world conference on disaster reduction that was held from January 18-22, 2005
in Kobe, Hyogo Japan. The HFA is a comprehensive, action‐oriented response to international
concern about the growing impacts of disasters on individuals, communities & national
development. Its goal was to substantially reduced disaster loses in live and in social,
economic and environmental assets of communities and countries.

ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response

On December 24, 2009, the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and
Emergency Response (AADMER) was ratified by all ten (10) ASEAN member states that
include the Philippines. It focuses on the region’s policy backbone on disaster management by
giving priority to disaster risk reduction, thus enabling a more proactive regional framework
for cooperation, coordination, technical assistance, and resource mobilization in all aspects of
disaster management.

GROUP 2
What is the DRRM Act?
According to National Economic and Development Authority, 2020, the Philippine DRRM Act
of 2010 or Republic Act No. 10121 as signed into law on May 27, 2010, provides the basic
policies and coordination mechanism for DRRM through the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Councils (DRRMC) at the national, regional, and local levels. Section 15 of the
law specifically indicates the criteria for identifying the lead DRRMC in “preparing for,
responding to and recovering from the effects of any disaster.”

What are the Salient Features of the DRRM Act?

According to Disaster Risk Reduction Network Philippines, the following are the salient features
of the DRRM Act:
A. Coherence with international framework
B. Adherence to universal norms, principles, and standards of humanitarian assistance
C. Good governance through transparency and accountability
D. Strengthened institutional mechanism for DRRM
E. Integrated, coordinated, multi‐sectoral, inter‐agency, and community‐based approach to
disaster risk reduction
F. Empowerment of local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) as
key partners in disaster risk reduction
G. Integration of the DRRM into the educational system
H. Establishment of the DRRM Fund (DRRMF) at the national and local levels
I. Providing for provisions on the declaration of a state of calamity, remedial measures,
prohibited acts and penalties.

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National Mandate
Strengthening the disaster risk reduction and management system was anchored to Philippine
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 or Republic Act No. 10121. It is stated in
the law that it is the policy of the state to:

1) Uphold the people’s constitutional rights to life and property by addressing the root causes
of vulnerabilities to disasters, strengthening the country’s institutional capacity for disaster
risk reduction and management and building the resilience of local communities to
disasters including climate change impacts.
2) Adhere to and adopt the universal norms, principles and standards of humanitarian
assistance and the global effort on risk reduction as concrete expression of the country’s
commitment to overcome human sufferings due to recurring disasters.
3) Incorporate internationally accepted principles of disaster risk management in the creation
and implementation of national, regional, and local sustainable development and poverty
reduction strategies, policies, plans and budgets. 4) Adopt a disaster risk reduction and
management approach that is holistic, comprehensive, integrated, and proactive in lessening
the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of disasters including climate change, and
promote the involvement and participation of all sectors and all stakeholders concerned, at all
levels especially the local community. Decentralized powers, responsibilities, and resources at
the regional and local
levels.
12) Recognize and strengthen the capacities of LGUs and communities in mitigating and
preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the impact of disasters.
13) Engage the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs), the private sector and
volunteers in the government’s disaster risk reduction programs towards complementation of
resources and effective delivery of services to the Citizenry.
14) Develop and strengthen the capacities of vulnerable and marginalized groups to mitigate,
prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of disasters.
15) Enhance and implement a program where humanitarian aid workers, communities,
health professionals, government aid agencies, donors, and the media are educated and
trained on how they can actively support breastfeeding before and during a disaster and/or
an emergency.
16) Provide maximum care, assistance and services to individuals and families affected by
disaster, implement emergency rehabilitation projects to lessen the impact of disaster, and
facilitate resumption of normal social and economic activities.
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A. National DRRM Councils According to National Economic and Development Authority, 2020,
the National DRRMC is designated with policymaking, coordination, integration, supervision and
monitoring and evaluation functions. It is headed by the Secretary of the Department of
National Defense (DND) as Chairperson, with the Secretary of the Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG) as Vice-Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness, the Secretary
of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as Vice-Chairperson for
Disaster Response, the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
as Vice-Chairperson for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and the Secretary of the National
Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) as the Vice-Chairperson for Disaster
Rehabilitation and Recovery. Other members include other government agencies like DOH,
DPWH, DepEd and many more.

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Functions of the NDRRMC
1. Develop a NDRRM Framework.
2. Create NDRRM Plan (NDRRMP).
3. Advise the President on the status of disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response
and rehabilitation operations. As well as recommend to the President the declaration of a state
of calamity in areas.
4. Ensure a multi-stakeholder participation.
5. Establish a national early warning and emergency alert system.
6. Develop appropriate risk transfer mechanisms.
7. Monitor the development and enforcement required by this Act.
8. Manage and mobilize resources.
9. Monitor and provide the necessary guidelines and procedures on the Local Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF).
10. Develop assessment tools in coordination with the Climate Change Commission.
11. Develop vertical and horizontal coordination mechanisms.
12. Formulate a national institutional capability building program.
13. Formulate a national agenda for research and technology development.
14. Formulate and implement a framework for climate change adaptation and disaster risk
reduction and management.
15. Constitute a technical management group.
16. Task the OCD to conduct periodic assessment and performance monitoring of the
member-agencies.
17. Coordinate or oversee the implementation of the country’s obligations with disaster
management treaties.
18. Promote and raise public awareness and compliance with the act.
19. Serve as secretariat and executive arm of LRRMC.
20. Coordinate with DRRM activities.
21. Establish network with LGU.
22. Recommend the enhancement of local ordinance relate to the act.
23. Implement policies, approved plans and program of LRRMC.
24. Establish Provincial/City/Municipality/Barangay operation center.
25. Prepare and submit report on utilization of LDRRM Fund.
26. Act on other matter that authorized by LDRRMC.
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Disaster Volunteers
According to Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of RA 1012, the following feature
disaster volunteers.
1. Their mobilization may be undertaken by
a. government agencies
b. civil service organizations
c. private sector, and local government units.
2. Their enhancement, welfare, and protection will be the responsibility :
a. agencies
b. civil service organizations
c. private sector, or
d. Local government unit which assembled them.
3. Their accreditation and inclusion in the database are done at municipal or city level.
4. They will follow guidelines set by the NDRRMC.
5. They are entitled to compensatory benefits and insurance under the guidelines.

GROUP 8
Education and Training
According to Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of RA 10121, education and training is
ruled to:
1. Integrate in the school curricula of DRR education for both of secondary and tertiary level of
education including National Service Training Program (NSTP) whether private or public or
formal and non-formal, technical-vocational, indigenous learning, and out of school youth
courses and programs.
2. Encourage the youth to participate in DRRM activities headed by SK councils together with
the DRRMCs.
3. Imposed trainings to the public sector employees that focus on emergency response
and preparedness.
Coordination Using Emergencies
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NDRMM Plan 2011-2028
It sets that expected outcomes, outputs, key activities, indicators, lead agencies,
implementing partners, and timelines under each of the four mutually reinforcing
thematic areas of:
1. disaster prevention and mitigation; 3. disaster response; and
2. disaster preparedness; 4. disaster rehabilitation and recovery
“Safer, adaptive, and disaster resilient Filipino communities toward sustainable
development” is the vision of NDRRM plan (NDRRMP). All priority areas correspond to the
structure of the NDRRMC. In addition, NDRRMP hopes to achieve its objectives through the
utilization and application of each government agency’s own expertise and capacities. Each
priority area is managed and monitored by certain government agencies to meet the objectives
of the NDRRMP.”

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 Kinds of Calamities – research

GROUP 14

 Contingency Plan – research

GROUP 15

 First – Aid – research