DRRM Law RA 10121 Quiz: Housing 3
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What is the primary focus of Republic Act No. 10121?

  • National disaster risk reduction and management framework (correct)
  • Establishing more government agencies
  • Disaster relief and response
  • Civil sector organization development

    • Who is in charge of administering the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC)?

  • The Department of National Defense (correct)
  • The Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  • The Department of Social Welfare and Development
  • The Office of Civil Service

    • What was the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC) formerly known as?

  • National Disaster Coordination Agency (NDCA)
  • National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (correct)
  • Department of Disaster Relief (DDR)
  • National Emergency Response Group (NERG)

    • Which sector is NOT part of the stakeholders involved in the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC)?

    <p>Foreign governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC) aim to ensure during disasters?

    <p>Protection and welfare of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does Republic Act No. 10121 aim to transform in the Philippines' disaster management system?

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

    What is the purpose of the Na􀆟onal Disaster Risk Management Plan (NDRMP) formulated under RA 10121?

    <p>To achieve coherent, integrated, efficient, and responsive disaster risk management at all levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of RA 10121 in terms of resource allocation?

    <p>Decentralization of resources and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which office is mandated by RA 10121 to be established at the barangay level?

    <p>Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Commitee (BDRRMC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does RA 10121 differ from other disaster management approaches in terms of focus?

    <p>It has a proactive approach emphasizing mitigation over response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary aim of the Philippine Disaster Reduction & Management Act?

    <p>To promote disaster risk reduction in various sectors like education and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector does RA 10121 specifically call for the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction efforts?

    <p>Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121)

    • Provides a comprehensive, all-hazard, multi-sectoral, inter-agency, and community-based approach to disaster risk management
    • Formulates the National Disaster Risk Management Plan (NDRMP) as the master plan for disaster management
    • Promotes the development of capacities in disaster management at individual, organizational, and institutional levels

    Key Features of RA 10121

    • Mainstreams disaster risk reduction in physical and land-use planning, budget, infrastructure, education, health, environment, housing, and other sectors
    • Recognizes local risk patterns and trends, and decentralizes resources and responsibilities
    • Encourages participation of NGOs, private sectors, community-based organizations, and community members in disaster management

    Institutional Framework

    • Establishes a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) in every province, city, and municipality
    • Establishes a Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) in every barangay
    • Mandates the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to oversee disaster risk management

    Funding and Support

    • Provides for the calamity fund to be used for disaster risk reduction, mitigation, prevention, and preparedness activities
    • Supports economic recovery efforts after disasters

    Background and Purpose

    • Replaces the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
    • Aims to transform the Philippines' disaster management system from disaster relief and response towards disaster risk reduction

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