1. The Republic Act 10121 27 May 2010 Repealed PD 1566 in 1978
The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
The Republic Act May Repealed PD 1566 in 1978

2. Why do we need to have a new law?
PD 1566
RA 10121
Assumes that disasters cannot be avoided
Most plans were on the provision of relief goods & infra like dike & flood control systems (reactive)
Government response was focused on disaster response
Transforms & reforms the way we deal with disasters
that impact of disasters can be reduced by addressing the root cause of disaster risks
from disaster response to risk reduction
emphasis on strengthening peoples’ capacity to absorb stress
Proactive and developmental approach in managing disaster
Ability to anticipate, respond to and recover from..,

4. An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Management System
Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and
Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating funds therefore and for Other Purposes

5. The NDRRM Framework
Safer, adaptive and resilient Filipino communities toward sustainable development
RISK FACTORS
Hazards
Exposures
Vulnerabilities
Capacities
Mainstreaming
DRR and CCA in
Planning and
Implementation
The National DRRM Framework is a conceptual paradigm on how the “whole of society” can work towards ‘Safer, adaptive and disaster-resilient Filipino communities towards sustainable development’
It ensures DRRM process to be comprehensive and integrated; all-hazards coverage; involve all sectors; and have maximum impact on communities
It emphasizes that resources invested in disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and climate change adaptation will be more effective towards attaining the above stated vision
It also highlights the need for effective and coordinated humanitarian assistance and disaster response to save lives and protect the more vulnerable groups
Further, it illustrates the importance of identifying the risk factors and understanding how their interplay can translate into disasters if left unabated or unmanaged
Prevention & Mitigation
Rehabilitation & Recovery
Preparedness
Response

6. Philippine DRRM Milestones
1978
Presidential Decree 1566
1991
Local Government Autonomy
2007
Adoption of the Cluster Approach
2009
Climate Change Act
2010
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 6

7. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

8. The NDRRM Council National Economic and Development Authority
Department of National Defense (Chairperson)
Department of Social Welfare and Development
National Economic and Development Authority
Department of Science and Technology
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Office of Civil Defense
(Secretariat)
The NDRRM Council
V-chair for disaster response
V-chair for disaster rehabilitation and recovery
V-chair for disaster preparedness
V-chair for disaster prevention and mitigation

9. How has the DRRM Structure changed?
RA 10121
PD 1566
Overseeing
Implemen ting
NDCC
OCD (secretariat)
NDRRMC
OCD
Regional DCC
RDRRMC
OCD Regional Office
Provincial DCC
PDRRMC
PDRRMO
C/MDCC
C/MDRRMC
C/MDRRMCO
BDC
BDRRC
BDCC

10. LEGAL FRAMEWORK THE PRESENT DRRM LAW Republic Act 10121 s 2010
Salient Features

11. THE NEW DRM LAW
NDCC became National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mgt. Council or NDRRMC
Formulation of a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and the National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
Framework for Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

12. THE NEW DRM LAW
RDCC,PDCC,C/MDCC into Local Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Councils
OCD directors as Chair of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council with Regional DSWD,DILG,DOST & NEDA as V-Chairs except Mindanao where the Regional Gov acts as Chair and OCD as secretariat of the RDRRMC
BDCC integrated with the Barangay Development Council

13. THE NEW DRM LAW
Creation of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Office
Accreditation, mobilization and protection of Disaster Volunteers & National Service Reserve Corp, CSO’s and the Private Sector
Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction Education into school curricula & SK Programs as well as Mandatory Training for Public Sector Employees

14. Sec 21 of RA 10121
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF). Not less than five percent (5%) of IRA and estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside as the LDRRMF
70% will be used to support disaster risk management activities such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster preparedness programs including training, purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-disaster activities, and for the payment of premiums on calamity insurance
30% shall be allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and recovery programs

16. 70% of the LDRRMF
Activities
Trainings, conferences and emergency meetings
Purchase of life-saving equipment, emergency/disaster preparedness, special vehicles, rubber boats and other equipment.
Supplies and medicines
Insurance premiums
Warning equipment and services
Communication equipment and facilities
Rehabilitation (agri, engineering, livestock, fisheries, fowl, forest and minor forest, coconut, etc)
Emergency field investigation
Risk mapping
Other MOOE
SUB-TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
COA Circular , Accounting and reporting guidelines of LDRRMF
DILG Circular , Utilization of LDRRMF
Joint NDRRMC & DILG Memorandum Circular , Allocation and Utilization of LDRRMF

17. AMENDING DILG-DBM JOINT MEMORANDUMCIRCULAR NO
AMENDING DILG-DBM JOINT MEMORANDUMCIRCULAR NO. 1, (2005) ENTITLED, "GUIDELINES ON THE APPROPRIATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE 20% OF THE IRA FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS"
Joint DILG-DBM Memorandum Circular enumerated the projects covered by the 20% development fund which now include projects to address and respond to natural and man-made disasters and calamities.
Under the guidelines, the 20% IRA can now be used for the construction or rehabilitation of evacuation centers; purchase or repair of area-wide calamity related alarm or warning system; purchase or repair of appropriate calamity-related rescue operations equipment such as inflatable boats, breathing apparatus, extraction tools, fire extinguishers, chainsaws, 2-way handheld radios and the like.
Public Disclosure of fund utilization, Rule 18 of IRR

18. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY

19. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
NDRRMC
PDRRMC
MDRRMC
BDRRMC

20. Coordination During Emergencies
The LDRRMCs shall take the lead in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the effects of any disaster based on the following criteria:
Family and Community-Based Disaster Preparedness Training
Module II PowerPoint Presentation 1
Source: Presentation of Mr. Cedric Daep , Department Head of Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO)

21. Coordination During Emergencies
The BDC, if a barangay is affected
Barangay Disaster Council
If two (2) or more barangays are affected
City or Municipal DRRMC
if two (2) or more cities/ municipalities are affected
Provincial DRRMC
if two (2) or more provinces are affected
Regional
if two (2) or more regions are affected
NDRRMC

22. Declaration of State of Calamity
The National Council shall recommend to the President of the Philippines the declaration of a cluster of barangays, municipalities, cities, provinces, and regions under a state of calamity, and the lifting thereof, based on the criteria set by the National Council.
The President's declaration may warrant international humanitarian assistance as deemed necessary.
The declaration and lifting of the state of calamity may also be issued by the local sanggunian, upon the recommendation of the LDRRMC, based on the results of the damage assessment and needs analysis.
Family and Community-Based Disaster Preparedness Training
Module II PowerPoint Presentation 1
Source: Presentation of Mr. Cedric Daep , Department Head of Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO)

26. Thank You!