17 Questions
Which organization is the highest organized and authorized body for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Philippines?
National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC)
What is the main function of the NDRRMC mentioned in the text?
Developing a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction and management
Which approach is used by the DRRMCs for managing disasters and emergencies?
Cluster Approach
What does NDRRMF stand for as mentioned in the text?
National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Fund
What law established the NDRRMC according to the text?
Republic Act 10121
What system do the DRRMCs use for managing disasters and emergencies based on the text?
Incident Command System (ICS)
What is one of the roles and responsibilities of organizations at the national level during disaster/emergency phase according to the NDRP content?
Conducting needs assessment and analysis
Which is NOT one of the areas covered under the national level roles and responsibilities during disaster/emergency phase according to the NDRP?
Implementation of response operations independently
What is the purpose of clustering humanitarian partners and establishing coordination mechanisms at the national level during disaster response operations?
To have a seamless coordination system with international humanitarian assistance groups
What determines the activation of the Response Cluster as per the NDRRMC?
The NDRRMC's discretion
Which is NOT an area of focus for organizations at the regional level according to the NDRP content?
Coordination with international humanitarian assistance clusters
What is one of the functions of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) related to the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)?
Formulating a national institutional capability building program
What does the NDRRMC develop in coordination with the Climate Change Commission according to the text?
A framework for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
Which aspect of disaster risk reduction and management do the NDRRMC and LGUs address through a national institutional capability building program?
Specific weaknesses in government agencies
In what area does the NDRRMC formulate, harmonize, and translate into policies a national agenda according to the text?
Research and technology development
What does the NDRRMC task the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to do according to the text?
Conducting periodic assessment of member-agencies performance
Which group is composed of representatives coordinating national efforts on disaster risk reduction and management as per the text?
Technical management group
Test your knowledge on the roles and responsibilities of organizations/institutions during disaster and emergency phases as outlined in the NDRPs launched by the NDRRMC. Explore the objectives of adopting the same 8 Clusters for seamless coordination.
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