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What is the purpose of the National Service Training Program 1?
What is the purpose of the National Service Training Program 1?
To provide disaster risk reduction management training.
Which of the following disasters are mentioned in the text? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following disasters are mentioned in the text? (Select all that apply)
What legal document strengthens the Philippine Disaster Control?
What legal document strengthens the Philippine Disaster Control?
Presidential Decree 1566 of 1978
Republic Act 10121 replaced Presidential Decree 1566.
Republic Act 10121 replaced Presidential Decree 1566.
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What does RA 10121 mandate regarding disaster management?
What does RA 10121 mandate regarding disaster management?
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What is the World Risk Index used for?
What is the World Risk Index used for?
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What does the term 'vulnerability' refer to in disaster risk management?
What does the term 'vulnerability' refer to in disaster risk management?
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Match the following disaster-related terms with their definitions:
Match the following disaster-related terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Disaster Risk Reduction Management
- RA 10121 is the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, which repealed PD No. 1566 and replaced the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
- RA 10121 took 21 years to be enacted and involved 7 Congresses and 4 administrations.
- The act focuses on risk reduction and management and aims to strengthen disaster management in the Philippines.
- RA 10121 calls for the development of policies, implementation of actions, and recovery, including aspects like good governance, risk assessment, early warning systems, knowledge building, awareness raising, reducing underlying risk factors, and preparedness.
World Risk Index
- The Philippines consistently ranks highest on the World Risk Index (WRI) for the past three years, reaching a score of 46.86 in 2024.
- The WRI assesses the disaster risk of countries using a model developed by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security and the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict.
- The index scores are calculated based on threats by natural hazards (cyclones, floods, droughts, and sea level rise) and societal conditions.
- The Philippines' high risk score is attributed to its high risk, exposure, and vulnerability to natural disasters.
Concept of Disaster Risk Reduction Management
- Disaster Risk Reduction Management focuses on reducing the impact of natural hazards by improving the community's ability to absorb the impact with minimum damage or destruction.
- The goal is to mitigate the extent of disasters by implementing actions, programs, projects, and measures aimed at reducing disaster risk in vulnerable regions.
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Terms
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Hazards are situations that pose a threat to life, health, property, or the environment.
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Risks refer to the probability or threat of damage, injury, liability, loss, or other negative occurrences caused by external and internal vulnerabilities.
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Vulnerability refers to the level of susceptibility or resilience of individuals and communities to the impact of hazards, based on their physical, social, and economic conditions.
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This quiz covers the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121) and its impact on disaster management in the Philippines. It also discusses the World Risk Index and the country's performance, highlighting the importance of risk assessment and early warning systems in disaster preparedness.
