Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010
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What does the DRRM Act of 2010 address?

  • Both natural and human-induced disasters (correct)
  • Human-induced disasters only
  • Terrorism and political conflicts
  • Natural disasters only

Which countries have the highest overall disaster risk according to the 2022 World Risk Report?

  • USA, Canada, and Brazil
  • China, Japan, and Russia
  • Philippines, India, and Indonesia (correct)
  • Germany, France, and Italy

What geographical feature contributes to the Philippines' exposure to disasters?

  • Plains
  • Mountains (correct)
  • Islands
  • Deserts

What is a primary cause of deaths from earthquakes in the Philippines?

<p>Collapse of substandard buildings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of disasters are mentioned in the 2022 World Risk Report?

<p>Earthquakes and tsunamis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cause of health issues for people in the Philippines?

<p>Air and water pollution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Republic Act No. 10121?

<p>Disaster risk reduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the old law (P.D. 1566) assume about disasters?

<p>Disasters cannot be avoided (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the DRRM Act's framework's priority focus?

<p>Community level DRRM (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of Republic Act No. 10121?

<p>The Hyogo Framework For Action (HFA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RA 10121 emphasize in terms of governance?

<p>Transparency and good governance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RA 10121 integrate into the approach to disaster risk reduction?

<p>Community-based approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does RA 10121 emphasize for local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs)?

<p>Key partners in disaster risk reduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does RA 10121 address disaster risk reduction in the educational system?

<p>By integrating DRRM into the educational system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is established by RA 10121 to support disaster risk reduction efforts?

<p>Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (DRRMF) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters" is associated with which framework?

<p>&quot;The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the DRRM Act of 2010?

<p>Addressing natural disasters and reducing risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the Philippines' exposure to disasters?

<p>Geographical location in the Pacific Ocean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to deaths from earthquakes in the Philippines?

<p>Substandard building construction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the human-induced causes of disasters in the Philippines?

<p>Political and socio-economic origins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major health concern for people in the Philippines as mentioned in the text?

<p>Air pollution from industrial emissions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which countries were highlighted to have the highest overall disaster risk according to the 2022 World Risk Report?

<p>Philippines, India, Indonesia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121) prioritize at the community level?

<p>Strengthening capacities of local communities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of Republic Act No. 10121 (RA 10121)?

<p>The World Conference on Disaster Reduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of disaster management under the old law (P.D. 1566)?

<p>Provision of relief goods and infrastructures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the old law (P.D. 1566) assume about disasters?

<p>Disasters are not preventable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the salient features of Republic Act No. 10121 (RA 10121)?

<p>Integration of disaster risk reduction into the educational system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the World Conference on Disaster Reduction underscore?

<p>The need for building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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