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What is the legal basis for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Philippines?
What is the legal basis for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Philippines?
- Republic Act 10120 (Emergency Response and Recovery Act)
- Republic Act 10000 (National Disaster Management Act)
- Republic Act 10122 (Disaster Risk Reduction Act)
- Republic Act 10121 (PDRRM Act of 2010) (correct)
What is the focus of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?
What is the focus of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?
- Providing international aid for disaster relief
- Developing infrastructure for disaster prevention
- Implementing climate change adaptation programs
- Addressing national programs for disaster management in four thematic areas (correct)
What does Section 14 of RA 10121 mandate?
What does Section 14 of RA 10121 mandate?
- Development of early warning systems for all hazards
- Creation of a national disaster response team
- Establishment of disaster relief funds
- Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction Education into the School Curricula and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Program (correct)
What are the four thematic areas of disaster addressed by the NDRRMC?
What are the four thematic areas of disaster addressed by the NDRRMC?
What is the purpose of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010?
What is the purpose of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010?
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DRRM Legal Basis (Philippines)
DRRM Legal Basis (Philippines)
RA 10121, also known as the PDRRM Act of 2010.
NDRRMC Focus
NDRRMC Focus
Addresses national programs for disaster management in four thematic areas.
RA 10121 Section 14
RA 10121 Section 14
Mandates Disaster Risk Reduction Education integration into school curricula and SK programs.
NDRRMC's Four Thematic Areas
NDRRMC's Four Thematic Areas
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PDRRM Act of 2010 Purpose
PDRRM Act of 2010 Purpose
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Study Notes
Legal Basis for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Philippines
- The legal basis for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Philippines is the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, also known as Republic Act (RA) 10121.
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is the focal policy-making body for disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines.
- The focus of the NDRRMC is to formulate policies, and implement programs and projects for disaster risk reduction and management.
Section 14 of RA 10121
- Section 14 of RA 10121 mandates the establishment of a disaster risk reduction and management office in every province, city, and municipality.
Thematic Areas of Disaster Addressed by NDRRMC
- The four thematic areas of disaster addressed by the NDRRMC are:
- Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Disaster Preparedness
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
Purpose of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
- The purpose of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 is to strengthen the country's disaster risk reduction and management system, and to institutionalize the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System.
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Test your knowledge of disaster risk reduction and management with this quiz. Topics include the legal basis, definition of terms, thematic areas of disaster, hazards identification, risk assessment, and crisis management plan. Brush up on the Republic Act 10121 for a comprehensive understanding.
