RA 10121 and Disaster Risk Management Policies Quiz

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