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What is the main focus of the NDRRMC under the proactive approach to disaster risk management?
Which memorandum establishes guidelines for Barangay DRRM Plan Templates?
Which of the following acts is NOT a legal basis for the establishment of disaster risk management councils?
Which of the following statements aligns with the reactive approach to disaster management?
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What is a key characteristic of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM) according to NDRRMC guidelines?
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What is the purpose of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response?
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What does the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction emphasize?
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Which entity is the lead actor in disaster response and mitigation in the Philippines?
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How many Barangay DRRM Committees are there in the Philippines?
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Which statement best defines disaster risk reduction as per the PDRRM Act?
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What type of approach does the Sendai Framework prioritize?
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Which council is activated when two or more Barangays are affected by a disaster?
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In which year was the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction signed?
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Study Notes
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
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DRRM Network Structure:
- National Level: 1 National DRRM Council
- Regional Level: 17 Regional DRRM Councils
- Provincial Level: 81 Provincial DRRM Councils
- City Level: 145 City DRRM Councils
- Municipal Level: 1,489 Municipal DRRM Councils
- Barangay Level: 42,044 Barangay DRRM Committees
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Coordination During Emergencies:
- Barangay Development Council: 1 Barangay affected
- City/Municipal DRRMC: 2 or more Barangays affected
- Provincial DRRMC: 2 or more Cities/Municipalities affected
- Regional DRRMC: 2 or more Provinces affected
- NDRRMC: 2 or more Regions affected
NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council)
- Responsible for leading disaster response and mitigation as outlined in RA 10121
- Memorandum No. 1 s 2018: Provides for the adoption of simplified Barangay DRRM Plan Template and guidelines for establishing and managing EOCS (Emergency Operation Centers) by DRRMCs at all levels.
- Memorandum No. 96 s 2018: Focuses on standardization of training to strengthen CBDRRM (Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction).
Shift in DRRM Approach
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Previously (Reactive):
- Top-down, centralized approach
- Focus on response to disasters caused by physical hazards
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Currently (Proactive):
- Bottom-up, participatory approach
- Disasters viewed as a reflection of vulnerability
- Integrated approach to addressing risk
Legal Frameworks for DRRM
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Republic Act 10121 (Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act of 2010):
- Defines DRRM as a systematic process for reducing disaster impacts through strategies, policies, and improved coping mechanisms.
- The legal basis for DRRM in the Philippines, implemented at all levels from national to barangay.
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Other Key Legislation:
- RA 7160 Local Government Code of 1991
- RA 9275 Clean Water Act of 2004
- RA 8749 Clean Air Act
- RA 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
- RA 9163 NSTP Act of 2001
- RA 8371 Indigenous People’s Rights Act of 1997
International Agreements
- ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (2005): All ASEAN countries agree to jointly respond to disasters.
- Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015): Aims to prevent new and reduce existing risks. Emphasizes a human-centered approach.
Partnerships in DRRM
- RA 10121: Highlights the importance of collaboration and coordination in DRRM efforts.
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Test your knowledge on the structure and coordination of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) levels from national to barangay. Understand the roles of different councils and their responsibilities during emergencies as outlined in RA 10121. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of disaster management frameworks.
