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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the basis of Republic Act No. 10121?

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

    What does RA 10121 emphasize in terms of governance?

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

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

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

    What is the focus of the DRRM Act of 2010?

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

    What contributes to deaths from earthquakes in the Philippines?

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

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

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

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

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

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