28 Questions
What does the DRRM Act of 2010 address?
Both natural and human-induced disasters
Which countries have the highest overall disaster risk according to the 2022 World Risk Report?
Philippines, India, and Indonesia
What geographical feature contributes to the Philippines' exposure to disasters?
Mountains
What is a primary cause of deaths from earthquakes in the Philippines?
Collapse of substandard buildings
What type of disasters are mentioned in the 2022 World Risk Report?
Earthquakes and tsunamis
What is a major cause of health issues for people in the Philippines?
Air and water pollution
What is the main focus of Republic Act No. 10121?
Disaster risk reduction
What did the old law (P.D. 1566) assume about disasters?
Disasters cannot be avoided
What is the DRRM Act's framework's priority focus?
Community level DRRM
What is the basis of Republic Act No. 10121?
The Hyogo Framework For Action (HFA)
What does RA 10121 emphasize in terms of governance?
Transparency and good governance
What does RA 10121 integrate into the approach to disaster risk reduction?
Community-based approach
What role does RA 10121 emphasize for local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs)?
Key partners in disaster risk reduction
How does RA 10121 address disaster risk reduction in the educational system?
By integrating DRRM into the educational system
What is established by RA 10121 to support disaster risk reduction efforts?
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (DRRMF)
"Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters" is associated with which framework?
"The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction"
What is the focus of the DRRM Act of 2010?
Addressing natural disasters and reducing risk
What is the primary cause of the Philippines' exposure to disasters?
Geographical location in the Pacific Ocean
What contributes to deaths from earthquakes in the Philippines?
Substandard building construction
What characterizes the human-induced causes of disasters in the Philippines?
Political and socio-economic origins
What is a major health concern for people in the Philippines as mentioned in the text?
Air pollution from industrial emissions
Which countries were highlighted to have the highest overall disaster risk according to the 2022 World Risk Report?
Philippines, India, Indonesia
What does the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121) prioritize at the community level?
Strengthening capacities of local communities
What is the basis of Republic Act No. 10121 (RA 10121)?
The World Conference on Disaster Reduction
What was the focus of disaster management under the old law (P.D. 1566)?
Provision of relief goods and infrastructures
What did the old law (P.D. 1566) assume about disasters?
Disasters are not preventable
What is one of the salient features of Republic Act No. 10121 (RA 10121)?
Integration of disaster risk reduction into the educational system
What did the World Conference on Disaster Reduction underscore?
The need for building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters
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