RA 10121 and Disaster Risk Management Policies Quiz
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What is the primary focus of disaster risk reduction plans?

  • Encouraging economic development in local communities
  • Providing relief assistance to affected individuals
  • Being gender responsive and respectful of human rights (correct)
  • Promoting infrastructure development in disaster-prone areas

What is the government's role in disaster risk reduction?

  • Providing relief assistance to affected individuals
  • Implementing economic development programs in local communities
  • Developing infrastructure in disaster-prone areas
  • Strengthening the capacity of vulnerable sectors (correct)

Why is it important to recognize risk patterns in different localities?

  • To provide relief assistance to affected individuals
  • To adapt measures for risk reduction and preparedness locally (correct)
  • To develop a one-size-fits-all disaster risk reduction plan
  • To prioritize economic development in local communities

What is the emphasis on training professionals and volunteers in?

<p>Assisting in breastfeeding during disaster or post-disaster events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of disaster risk reduction efforts?

<p>Rehabilitating and recovering affected individuals and families (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the state according to the Philippine Constitution?

<p>To protect the rights of its people to life and property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main identified cause of vulnerabilities in the Philippines?

<p>Poverty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principles will the government adopt in its disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change policies?

<p>Internationally accepted humanitarian principles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are involved in the creation and implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)?

<p>All stakeholders from the local to the national level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mainstreamed in the education system according to RA 10121?

<p>Disaster risk reduction and management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered in policy development, socioeconomic planning, and budgeting of government projects and programs?

<p>Disaster risk reduction and climate change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Disaster Risk Reduction Plan Focus

The focus of disaster risk reduction plans is being gender-responsive and respecting human rights.

Government's Disaster Role

The government strengthens the capacity of vulnerable groups to handle disasters.

Local Risk Pattern Recognition

Understanding risk patterns in different areas allows for locally-tailored disaster reduction and preparedness.

Professional/Volunteer Training

Training focuses on assisting breastfeeding mothers during and after disasters.

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Disaster Risk Reduction Goal

The ultimate goal of disaster risk reduction is to help affected individuals and families recover and rebuild their lives.

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State's Constitutional Responsibility

The state's role is to protect its citizens' lives and property.

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Philippine Vulnerability Cause

Poverty is a main driver of vulnerabilities in the Philippines.

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Government Disaster Policy Principles

International humanitarian principles guide policy on risk reduction and climate change adaptation.

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NDRRMP Stakeholder Involvement

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan involves all stakeholders from local to national levels.

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Education System Mainstreaming

Disaster risk reduction and management are integrated into the curriculum (RA 10121).

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Policy Development Consideration

Disaster risk reduction and climate change are crucial factors considered in government policies, planning, and budgeting.

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Study Notes

Risk Patterns and Community Strengthening

  • Recognizing and differentiating risk patterns in localities to adapt measures for risk reduction and preparedness
  • Strengthening local communities in disaster risk reduction, mitigation, response, and recovery
  • Emphasis on disaster risk reduction plans being gender responsive, sensitive to indigenous knowledge systems, and respectful of human rights

Vulnerable Sectors and Disaster Response

  • Strengthening capacity of vulnerable sectors in reducing risks, preparing for and responding to disasters, and recovering from impacts
  • Emphasis on training professionals and volunteers in assisting in breastfeeding during disaster or post-disaster events
  • Maximum effort for rehabilitation and recovery of individuals and families affected by disasters

Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

  • RA 10121 enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 2010
  • State's responsibility to protect the rights of people to life and property under the Philippine Constitution
  • Government's duty to build community resilience against hazards by addressing root causes of vulnerabilities, primarily poverty

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan

  • Creation and implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) with involvement of all stakeholders from local to national level
  • Disaster risk reduction and climate change to be considered in policy development, socioeconomic planning, and budgeting of government projects and programs

Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction

  • Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and management in the education system

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Test your knowledge about the Republic Act 10121, also known as the 'Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010', and the policies on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management outlined in the act. Explore the state's responsibility to protect the rights of its people to life and property.

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