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If a new bill is proposed in the Philippines, which body is primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and amending it?
If a new bill is proposed in the Philippines, which body is primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and amending it?
- The Supreme Court
- The President
- The Congress (correct)
- The Judicial Bar Council
In the context of Philippine governance, what is the role of the Judicial Bar Council concerning the appointment of judges and justices?
In the context of Philippine governance, what is the role of the Judicial Bar Council concerning the appointment of judges and justices?
- To issue a pre-screened list of nominees to the president. (correct)
- To draft and amend the Constitution.
- To directly appoint judges and justices.
- To approve the national budget.
Which executive department is tasked with ensuring that Local Government Units (LGUs) are equipped with the necessary skills for disaster preparedness and resiliency?
Which executive department is tasked with ensuring that Local Government Units (LGUs) are equipped with the necessary skills for disaster preparedness and resiliency?
- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) (correct)
- Department of Education (DepEd)
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
Following a severe earthquake, which government agency is primarily responsible for swiftly restoring and clearing vital access roads and bridges to facilitate the delivery of aid and emergency services?
Following a severe earthquake, which government agency is primarily responsible for swiftly restoring and clearing vital access roads and bridges to facilitate the delivery of aid and emergency services?
If a family is displaced due to a typhoon, which executive department is responsible for distributing social services and relief operations to assist them?
If a family is displaced due to a typhoon, which executive department is responsible for distributing social services and relief operations to assist them?
Which agency is the primary source for Filipinos seeking up-to-the-minute alerts and reliable information regarding weather patterns and approaching typhoons?
Which agency is the primary source for Filipinos seeking up-to-the-minute alerts and reliable information regarding weather patterns and approaching typhoons?
In emergency preparedness, what is the primary purpose of a survival kit?
In emergency preparedness, what is the primary purpose of a survival kit?
Which legislative act strengthens the Philippines' approach to disaster risk reduction and management?
Which legislative act strengthens the Philippines' approach to disaster risk reduction and management?
According to preparedness guidelines, for how many days should a survival kit ideally contain a supply of non-perishable food items per person?
According to preparedness guidelines, for how many days should a survival kit ideally contain a supply of non-perishable food items per person?
When assembling a survival kit, how much water should you plan for each person per day?
When assembling a survival kit, how much water should you plan for each person per day?
Why is it important to include sanitation and hygiene items, such as soap and shampoo, in a survival kit?
Why is it important to include sanitation and hygiene items, such as soap and shampoo, in a survival kit?
What is the primary reason for including a battery-powered or solar-powered radio in a survival kit?
What is the primary reason for including a battery-powered or solar-powered radio in a survival kit?
Which item in a first aid kit would be most crucial for preventing infection in a survival scenario where access to medical facilities is limited?
Which item in a first aid kit would be most crucial for preventing infection in a survival scenario where access to medical facilities is limited?
In a survival kit, what is the primary purpose of including a thermal blanket or sleeping bag?
In a survival kit, what is the primary purpose of including a thermal blanket or sleeping bag?
Why is it crucial to have copies of important documents or records stored in a waterproof bag within a survival kit?
Why is it crucial to have copies of important documents or records stored in a waterproof bag within a survival kit?
Which consideration is most important when selecting food items for a survival kit?
Which consideration is most important when selecting food items for a survival kit?
What critical role does the Department of Health (DOH) play in disaster readiness and risk reduction in the Philippines?
What critical role does the Department of Health (DOH) play in disaster readiness and risk reduction in the Philippines?
Which of the following items in a survival kit serves primarily as a signaling device to attract attention in an emergency situation?
Which of the following items in a survival kit serves primarily as a signaling device to attract attention in an emergency situation?
Which of the following roles does the legislative branch NOT perform in the Philippine government?
Which of the following roles does the legislative branch NOT perform in the Philippine government?
In an emergency situation requiring evacuation, which type of food is least suitable to include in a survival kit due to its perishable nature?
In an emergency situation requiring evacuation, which type of food is least suitable to include in a survival kit due to its perishable nature?
Which of the situations will require a survival kit EXCEPT:
Which of the situations will require a survival kit EXCEPT:
How much water each person need per day?
How much water each person need per day?
The items should be included in your First Aid Kit are the following except
The items should be included in your First Aid Kit are the following except
It is a bag that contains supplies that one would require to survive when evacuating from disaster.
It is a bag that contains supplies that one would require to survive when evacuating from disaster.
The agency responsible to make, alter and repeal law
The agency responsible to make, alter and repeal law
The following items are used for light and signaling instruments except:
The following items are used for light and signaling instruments except:
What is the function of Executive Branch?
What is the function of Executive Branch?
What is the function of Judicial Branch?
What is the function of Judicial Branch?
What is the function of the Legislative Branch?
What is the function of the Legislative Branch?
The following are food that is good for emergency kit EXCEPT?
The following are food that is good for emergency kit EXCEPT?
In the event of a national emergency, which department is at the forefront of disseminating timely and accurate information to the Filipino public?
In the event of a national emergency, which department is at the forefront of disseminating timely and accurate information to the Filipino public?
Following a devastating typhoon, which department coordinates efforts to ensure stable supplies and fair pricing of essential commodities in affected areas?
Following a devastating typhoon, which department coordinates efforts to ensure stable supplies and fair pricing of essential commodities in affected areas?
In light of climate change and increasing disaster risks, which department is crucial in formulating long-term strategies for sustainable development and resilience?
In light of climate change and increasing disaster risks, which department is crucial in formulating long-term strategies for sustainable development and resilience?
In the Philippine government, what is the significance of the Supreme Court?
In the Philippine government, what is the significance of the Supreme Court?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the role of the executive branch in disaster response?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the role of the executive branch in disaster response?
Why is it crucial to prioritize the inclusion of copies of prescriptions and essential medications in a survival kit, especially for individuals with chronic health conditions?
Why is it crucial to prioritize the inclusion of copies of prescriptions and essential medications in a survival kit, especially for individuals with chronic health conditions?
In the context of disaster preparedness, what is the key difference between 'mitigation' and 'response' activities?
In the context of disaster preparedness, what is the key difference between 'mitigation' and 'response' activities?
Flashcards
What is the Executive Branch?
What is the Executive Branch?
The branch of the Philippine government that carries out and enforces laws. It is composed of the President, Vice President, cabinet, etc.
What is the Legislative Branch?
What is the Legislative Branch?
The branch of the Philippine government authorized to make, alter, and repeal laws. It is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.
What is the Judicial Branch?
What is the Judicial Branch?
The branch of the Philippine government that evaluates and interprets laws, applies them to cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution.
What is a Survival Kit?
What is a Survival Kit?
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What is Republic Act No. 10121?
What is Republic Act No. 10121?
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What food should be in a kit?
What food should be in a kit?
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How much water is needed?
How much water is needed?
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What is in a hygiene kit?
What is in a hygiene kit?
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How to communicate?
How to communicate?
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What is in a First Aid kit?
What is in a First Aid kit?
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What clothing is needed?
What clothing is needed?
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Examples of important documents?
Examples of important documents?
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Study Notes
Three Branches of the Philippine Government
- The Executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It is composed of the President, Vice President, cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, boards, commissions, and committees.
- The Legislative branch is authorized to make, alter, and repeal laws. This branch is composed of the Congress which includes the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives (lower house).
- The Legislative drafts, reviews, amends, and repeals proposed laws (bills) and has the power to amend the 1987 Constitution and pass the national budget each year.
- The Judicial branch evaluates and interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution.
- The Judiciary is composed of the Philippine courts and the Supreme Court. Judges and Justices are appointed by the president from a list of nominees by the Judicial Bar Council.
- The judiciary interprets laws and applies them to cases, deciding on their constitutionality.
Executive Departments of the Philippines
- Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
- Department of Education (DepEd)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Department of Finance (DOF)
- Department of Health (DOH)
- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
- Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
- Department of Transportation (DOTr)
- Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)
- Department of Agriculture (DA)
- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
- Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)
- Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
- Department of National Defense (DND)
- Department of Tourism (DOT)
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Quiz Bee Answers
- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is responsible for distributing social services and relief operations.
- PAGASA is the agency that provides real-time updates about the weather and typhoon alerts.
- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) equips Local Government Units (LGUs) with skills for disaster preparedness.
- The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for policies and programs in the field of health.
- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) restores access roads and rehabilitates damaged facilities.
Survival Kit
- A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies that is prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency.
Republic Act No. 10121
- It is the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.
- It strengthens the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System.
- It provides for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan.
Time Considerations Without Vital Resources:
- Humans can live for 3 hours without shelter in extreme conditions, hypothermia being the outdoor killer #1.
- Humans can live for 3 days without water, the human body is 60% H20.
- Humans can live for 3 weeks without food.
7 Essential Items in a Survival Kit:
- Food
- Requires a minimum of 3 days non-perishable food for each person.
- Food bars and freeze dried food formulated for emergency purposes can last 5 to 25 years.
- Water
- Requires 1 gallon of water per person per day for drinking, cooking and sanitation, for a minimum period of 3 days.
- Sanitation and Hygiene Kit
- Bar soap and shampoo
- Tooth brush and tooth paste
- Tissues/toilet paper
- Sanitary napkin
- Hand sanitizer
- Garbage bags
- Insect repellent
- Lighting and Communication
- Battery-powered, solar-powered radio, lights or flashlights
- Candles/lamp
- Cellphone and power bank
- Waterproof matches or lighter
- Whistle to signal for help
- First Aid
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Alcohol
- Mask
- Prescribed medicines
- Elastic bandages and gauze pads
- Adhesive tape roll
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Thermometer
- Cold packs
- Shelter and Clothing
- Tents
- Tarp
- Sleeping bag
- Blankets/Thermal blanket
- Extra clothing
- Rain gear
- Important Documents
- Cash
- Passport
- Vaccine Card
- Prescriptions
- Birth & Marriage Certificate
- ID
- Insurance
- Financial Documents
- Wills
Activity 2
- Analyze the use of the material and determine the important in survival situations.
Conclusion
- A survival kit is packed with basic supplies and tool, prepared for survival in an emergency.
- According to Red Cross the 7 essential items in your survival kit are Food, Water, Shelter and Clothing, Lighting and Communication, First aid Kit, Sanitation and Hygiene Kit, and Important Documents.
- Families should be prepared to be independent and be able to survive for at least 3 days.
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