18 Questions
What is the main objective of the Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121)?
To shift the country's approach from mere response to preparedness
What is the National Disaster Risk Management Plan (NDRMP) intended to achieve?
To develop a comprehensive disaster risk management framework
What is a key principle of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act?
Decentralization and community participation
What is a benefit of the National Disaster Risk Management Framework?
It integrates efforts of concerned agencies and local government units
What is a goal of capacity development in disaster management?
To develop capacities at individual, organizational, and institutional levels
What is the approach promoted by the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act?
All-hazard approach
Who is the Chairperson of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council?
Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND)
What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 10344?
To penalize the unauthorized taking, stealing, keeping or tampering of government risk reduction and preparedness equipment
Who is the Vice Chairperson for Disaster Response?
Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
What is the key aspect of mainstreaming disaster risk reduction?
Integrating disaster risk reduction into national and local development planning
Who is the Vice Chairperson for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation?
Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
What is the focus of post-disaster relief and recovery efforts?
Providing immediate relief and recovery assistance
What is the primary focus of the approach in disaster management, as indicated by the widespread emphasis on post-disaster relief and short-term preparedness?
Response-oriented and post-disaster relief
What is the purpose of the decentralization of resources and responsibilities in disaster management?
To encourage the participation of NGOs, private sectors, and community members
What is the main goal of mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in various sectors, as indicated by RA 10121?
To integrate disaster risk reduction into physical and land-use planning, budget, infrastructure, education, health, environment, and housing
What is the purpose of the Strategic National Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction for 2009-2019?
To enhance the capacities of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
What is the purpose of the calamity fund, as indicated by RA 10121?
To support disaster risk reduction, prevention, and preparedness activities
What is the purpose of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC), as mandated by RA 10121?
To coordinate disaster risk reduction and management efforts at the barangay level
Study Notes
Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121)
- Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System
- Provides a comprehensive, all-hazard, multi-sectoral, inter-agency, and community-based approach to disaster risk management
- Formulation of the National Disaster Risk Management Framework and institutionalization of the National Disaster Risk Management Plan
National Disaster Risk Management Plan (NDRMP)
- Provides strategies, organization, tasks of concerned agencies and local government units, and other guidelines in dealing with disasters or emergencies
- Aims to achieve a coherent, integrated, efficient, and responsive disaster risk management at all levels
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
- Headed by the Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) as Chairperson
- Has four Vice Chairpersons:
- Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for Disaster Preparedness
- Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for Disaster Response
- Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act (RA 10344)
- Penalizes unauthorized taking, stealing, keeping, or tampering of government risk reduction and preparedness equipment, accessories, and similar facilities
- Signed into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III on December 4, 2012
Features of RA 10121
- Mainstreaming of 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 decentralization of resources and responsibilities
- Encourages participation of NGOs, private sectors, community-based organizations, and community members in disaster management
- Inhibits the full participation of Local Government Units (LGUs) and communities in governance
- Provides for the establishment of a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) in every province, city, and municipality, and a Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) in every barangay
- Mandates the use of the calamity fund for disaster risk reduction or mitigation, prevention, and preparedness activities
This quiz assesses knowledge on the Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121), which aims to strengthen the country's disaster risk reduction and management system.
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