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RP DISASTER RISK PROFILE

DM TRENDS IN RP NDRRMC SYSTEM

COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010

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hazards because of its geographical location

RP is vulnerable to almost all types of natural

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The Philippine Archipelago occupies the western rim of the Pacific Ocean (Western Segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire), a most active part of the earth that is characterized by an oceanencircling belt of active volcanoes and earthquake generators (faults).

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As an archipelago with 7,107 islands, the threat of tsunami affecting the countrys coastal areas is not far-fetched.

Disasters, whether natural or human-made, affect everyone, especially the poor, children, women and elderly, who have the least capability to deal with disasters.

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Brgy. Guinsaugon, S. Leyte Feb. 17, 2006 Calapan City Dec. 2005 Pakistan Earthquake Oct. 2005

DISASTER is an event, whether natural, human-induced or technological; progressive or sudden, which impacts with severity that the affected community will have a disruption of its normal functioning and have to do an exceptional measures.
Infanta, Quezon Nov. 2004 Tsunami Dec. 2004 Southern Leyte Dec. 2003

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Brgy. Guinsaugon, S. Leyte Feb. 17, 2006 Calapan City Dec. 2005 Pakistan Earthquake Oct. 2005

From 1994 to 2005, some 2.5 billion* people were affected by natural disasters alone worldwide, which is an increase of 60% over the past decade. More than 478,000* people were killed during this period.
Infanta, Quezon Nov. 2004 Tsunami Dec. 2004 Southern Leyte Dec. 2003

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Pakistan Earthquake Oct. 2005 Hurricane Katrina Aug. 2005

Floods and Earthquakes are the deadliest accounting for more than half of the casualties.
Bucayao River, Calapan City Dec. 2005 Luzon Earthquake Jul. 1990

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For natural hazards, almost 38% of natural disasters occurs in ASIA; almost 60% of the worlds victims of natural disasters come from ASIA, and around the 50% of financial loss is also from ASIA.

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Emerging Global Concerns: Terrorism, Climate Change/Global Warming Avian Influenza

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Yearly, the country experiences an average of twenty (20) tropical cyclones, half of these are destructive, including other weather hazards such as thunderstorm, heavy rainfall, southwest and northeast monsoons, cold front and ITCZ; is a host to 300 volcanoes, twenty-two (22) of which are active, together with active faults and trenches that are potential sources of earthquakes.

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In 2004, the country experienced twenty-five (25) weather disturbances, four of these occurring successively in November and first week of December, which brought massive landslides and flooding in the towns of Real, Infanta and General Nakar, Quezon Province, Dingalan, Aurora and Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija

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Typhoon Milenyo last September 28, 2006 affected 9 regions; leaving 184 dead; 536 injured; 47 missing and more than P6.5 B cost of damage

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Typhoon Paeng last Oct. 30, 2006 affecting 4 regions in Luzon; 27 dead; 65 injured and 23 missing; P 615,449,792.83 cost of damage

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Typhoon Reming last November 28, 2006 affected 3 regions; leaving 734 dead; 2,360 injured; 762 missing and P 5,448,609,476.00 cost of damage

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On February 17, 2006, another landslide hit Southern Leyte that almost wiped out the entire 480 hectares in Brgy. Guinsaugon, one of the 16 villages of the town of St. Bernard, leaving in its wake 154 dead, 28 injured, 410 registered survivors and 968 still missing

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The country has also its episodes of human-made disasters such as urban fires, air & sea mishaps, and complex emergency, mostly in Southern Philippines because of the secessionist movement, coupled with its vulnerability to floods and other natural hazards.

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The sinking of MT Solar I at Luzaran Point, Guimaras Island last August 11, 2006 has resulted in the spillage of 200,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, the largest oil spill in the country affecting 3 provinces and 38 municipalities with 3,357 families or 16,785 persons affected population

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Between 1970 to 2005, the Philippines incurred an average annual direct damage of PHP 61 Billion due to disasters. This is equivalent to more than 0.5% of the national GDP per year. The indirect and secondary impacts of these disasters further increase this cost.

Tropical storm PEPENG AND ONDOY Approximate damages to infra and agri ;reach almost 5 billion with almost 300 people has killed and thousands displaced

Tropical storm PEPENG AND ONDOY

Tropical storm PEPENG AND ONDOY

While the national and local governments are primarily responsible for disaster management, however, everybody is equally responsible to undertake disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and rehabilitation activities to prevent or reduce disaster risks and ensure ones survival and safety during emergency situations.

DM Trends in RP
< up to 70s
Disaster Response - Relief and Rehabilitation

DM Trends in RP
`80s
Disaster Preparedness & Response
- Measures taken prior, during & shortly after disaster event (relief & rehabilitation)

DM Trends in RP
`90s - 2000
Disaster Preparedness & Response Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR)
- Disasters and Development

DM Trends in RP
2001
to Present
Disaster Preparedness & Response Disaster and Development Natural Disaster Risk Reduction
- Puts emphasis on actions taken in addressing disaster risks & vulnerability of communities to hazards.

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Why the need for a paradigm shift of our DM approaches and strategies from reactive to proactive
Human Actions Natural Hazards

Increase Decrease MAN

> Vulnerability
Natural Hazards

DISASTER

NATURE

ENVIRONMENT

DCC ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK

NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

17 REGIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS

79 PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS 115 CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS 1,501 MUNICIPAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS 41,982 BARANGAY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

MITIGATION Measures taken in advance of a disaster aimed at reducing its impact on society and environment
HAZARD/RISK IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT - develop, update and disseminate hazard maps and related information to decision-makers, general public and communities at risk. ENFORCEMENT - of zoning, land-use and Building & Fire Codes. Pre emptive evacuation INTEGRATING/MAINSTREAMING - disaster risk management in comprehensive land use and development plans, construction permits, design approvals, etc.

DEVELOPING EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS

- that are people-centered, timely and understandable to those at risk

PREPAREDNESS Measures taken to prepare people to react appropriately during and following such events
PLANNING - DM Plans, contingency plans, SOPs, ICS, mutual aid arrangements ADVOCACY - information dissemination thru mass media, enhancing peoples awareness thru conduct of DM fora/briefing, observance of disaster consciousness month, etc. EDUCATION & TRAINING - of local officials, local disaster risk reduction and management officers, auxiliaries, volunteers, conduct of drills & exercises, CBDRM , educating the private sector and public on simple mitigation measures to reduce loss and injury. RESOURCES - 5 Ms manpower, materials, methods, machine & money

RESPONSE Measures taken immediately prior to, and following an emergency. Such measures are directed towards saving life, protecting property, and dealing with the immediate damage caused by the disaster. EARLY WARNING
- timely and rapid dissemination of warnings to threatened communities/populations

NOTIFICATION
- mobilization of response teams, activation of SOPs, DOCs & ICS.

THE GOLDEN HOUR PRINCIPLE

- the time within which lives could be saved and injuries minimized

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

- on-scene management of disaster operations activities

REHABILITATION Measures taken to restore affected communities/areas to their proper or normal level of functioning or actual condition prior to the occurrence of the disaster or calamity

FOR THE SHORT TERM

- restoring necessary lifeline systems (e.g. power, communication, water & sewage, transportation, etc) - providing for basic human needs (food, clothing, shelter) - monitoring law and order providing CISD, etc.

FOR THE LONG TERM

- restoring economic activity - rebuilding community facilities and housing

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010

DRRM Act of 2010

Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds therefor and for Other Purposes

14th Congress (2007-2010) 13th Congress (2004-2007) 12th Congress (2001-2004)

RA NO. 10121

11th Congress (98-2001)

10th Congress (95-98) 9th Congress (92-95) 8th Congress (89-92)

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RA NO. 10121
21 years in the making

7 Congresses
4 Administration Signed into Law on May 27, 2010

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DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

Proactive, comprehensive, integrated, community-based, multi-sector approach in DRM

Respect to peoples rights to life and property; adherence / adoption of universal norms, principles and standards of humanitarian assistance Development, promotion and implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)

Mainstreaming of DRR and Climate Change Adaptation in development, peace and conflict resolution processes
Keen support to knowledge management and education (e.g. setting-up of training institutes

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

Enhanced OCD functions and organizational structure OCD Administrator with the rank and privileges of an Undersecretary Can create necessary offices to perform its mandate under the law OCD Civil Defense Officers who are or may be designated as OCDRDs to serve as Chairpersons of the RDRRMCs; OCDRCs as Secretariat thereof Present DCCs are renamed as N/R/L DRRMCs; BDCCs shall be known as Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) under the Barangay Development Council Monitoring and Evaluation Functions of OCD

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

NDRRMC Composition

Chairperson: S, DND V-Chairpersons: S, DILG (Preparedness) S, DSWD (Response) S, DOST (Prevention and Mitigation) DG, NEDA (Rehabilitation & Recovery) Members: Thirty-Six (36) Member Agencies - 14 line agencies, the ES, Press Secretary, OPAPP, CHED, AFP, PNP, PNRC, NAPCVDC, NCRFW, HUDCC, Climate Change Commission, GSIS, SSS, Phil Health Corp, ULAP, LPP, LCP, LMP, LMB, 4 Reps from the Civil Society Organizations and 1 Rep from the Private Sector and the OCD Administrator

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RDRRMC Composition

Chairperson: RD, OCD V-Chairpersons: RD, DILG (Preparedness) RD, DSWD (Response) RD, DOST (Prevention and Mitigation) RD, NEDA (Rehabilitation & Recovery) Members: Thirty-Eight (38) Members - 14 line agencies, the ES, Press Secretary, OPAPP, CHED, AFP, PNP, PNDR, NAPC-VDC, NCRFW, HUDCC, Climate Change Commission, GSIS, SSS, Phil Health Corp, ULAP, LPP, LCP, LMP, LMB, 4 Reps from the Civil Society Organizations and 1 Rep from the Private Sector

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

LDRRMC (Province / City / Municipality) Composition

Chairperson: Governor / Mayor Members: Eighteen (18) Member Agencies - Local Planning and Development Officer; Head of the LDRRMO, Head of the Local Social Welfare and Development Office, Head of the Local Health Office, Head of the Local Agriculture Office, Head of the Gender and Development Office, Head of the Local Engineering Office, Head of the Local Veterinary Office, Head of the Local Budget Office, Division Head / Superintendent of Schools of the DepEd, Highestranking Officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines assigned in the area, Provincial Director/City/Municipal Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Provincial Director/City/ Municipal Fire Marshall of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), President of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC), Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), Four (4) accredited CSOs, and One (1) private sector representative

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

Barangay Level

Present BDCCs shall cease to exist; its powers and functions to be assumed by the Barangay Development Council (BDC) which shall serve as the Barangay DRRMC

BDRRMC shall be a regular committee of the existing BDC and shall be subject thereto.
Punong Barangay shall facilitate and ensure the participation of at least two (2) CSO representatives from existing and active communitybased peoples organizations representing the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in the barangay.

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

Local Disaster Risk Reduction an Management Office (LDRRMO) In every Province, City, Municipality, and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee in every barangay Responsibilty - setting the direction, development, implementation and coordination of disaster risk management programs within their territorial jurisdiction. LDRRMO shall be under the office of the governor, city or municipal mayor, and the punong barangay in case of the BDRRMC. The LDRRMOs shall be initially organized and composed of a DRRMO to be assisted by three (3) staff responsible for: (1) administrative and training; (2) research and planning; and (3) operations and warning. The LDRRMOs and the BDRRMCs shall organize, train and directly supervise the local emergency response teams and the Accredited Community Disaster Volunteers (ACDV).

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights Funding

National DRM and Recovery Fund (formerly known as the National Calamity Fund) can be used for DRR or mitigation, prevention and preparedness activities (e.g. but not limited to training of personnel, procurement of equipment and capital expenditures; can be used for relief, recovery and reconstruction activities) Quick Response Fund (QRF) - 30% of the NDRMRF as standby fund for relief and recovery programs

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights Funding

Local DRRM Fund not less than 5% of the estimated revenue from the regular sources can now be used to support DRM activities, 30% of which shall be allocated as QRF To support: Pre-disaster preparedness programs, e.g. training purchase of lifesaving rescue equipment, supplies, medicines Post-disaster activities, e.g. relief and rehabilitation Payment of Premiums on calamity insurance

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Section 3. Special Trust fund

Unexpended LDRRMF shall accrue to a special trust fund solely for the purpose of supporting disaster risk reduction and management activities of the LDRRMCs within the next five (5) years. Any such amount still not fully utilized after (5) years shall revert back to the general fund and made available for other social services to be identified by the Local Sanggunian

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

Prohibited Acts such as:

Preventing the entry/distribution of relief goods and disaster teams/experts in disaster-stricken areas Buying, for consumption or resale, from disaster relief agencies any relief goods, equipment or other aid commodities intended for distribution to disaster affected communities Buying, for consumption or resale, from the recipient disaster affected persons any relief goods, equipment or other aid commodities received by them Selling of relief goods, equipment or other aid commodities intended for distribution to disaster

DRRM Act of 2010 Highlights

Prohibited Acts such as:

Forcibly seizing of relief goods Diverting/misdelivery of relief goods Repacking of relief goods, equipment and other aid Substitution of relief goods Illegal solicitations by persons/organizations Deliberate use of false or inflated data Tampering with or stealing hazard monitoring and disaster preparedness equipment and paraphernalia

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Penal Clause

Violators of those prohibited acts shall suffer a fine of not less than PhP50,00.00 or any amount not to exceed PhP500,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than 6 years and 1 day or not more than 12 years or BOTH