National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Responsible for ensuring the protection and welfare

of the people during disasters or emergencies.

Chairperson: Sec. Voltaire Gazmin, Department of National Defense Vice Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness Sec. Mar Roxas (DILG) Vice Chairperson for Disaster Response Sec. Dinky Soliman (DSWD) Vice Chairperson for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Sec. of the Department of Science and Technology Vice Chairperson for Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery - Director-General of the National Economic Development Authority Members: o Secretary of the Department of Health o Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources o Secretary of the Department of Agriculture o Secretary of the Department of Education o Secretary of the Department of Energy o Secretary of the Department of Finance o Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry o Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communication o Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management o Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways o Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs o Secretary of the Department of Justice o Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment o Secretary of the Department of Tourism o The Executive Secretary; o Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process o Chairman, Commission on Higher Education o Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines o Chief, Philippine National Police o The Press Secretary o Secretary-General of the Philippine Red Cross o Commissioner of the National Anti-Poverty Commission - Victims of Disasters and Calamities Sector o Chairperson, National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women o Chairman, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council o Executive-Director of the Climate Change Office of the Climate Change Commission o President, Government Service Insurance System o President, Social Security System o President, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation; o President of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines o President of the League of Provinces in the Philippines o President of the League of Municipalities in the Philippines

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President of the League of Cities in the Philippines President of the Liga ng Mga Barangay Four representatives from the CSOs One (1) representative from the Private Sector Administrator of the OCD

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Protecting lives and properties through timely, accurate and reliable weather-related information and services.

DR. NATHANIEL T. SERVANDO Administrator DR. FLAVIANA D. CATALINO L. DAVIS DR. VICENTE B. MALANO Acting Deputy Administrator Acting Deputy Administrator HILARIO Acting Deputy Administrator Administration and Operations and Services Research and Development Engineering Services

ROBERT S. SAWI Officer-in-Charge Weather Division

DR. SUSAN R. ESPINUEVA Chief Hydrometeorological Division

EDNA L. JUANILLO Officer-in-Charge Climatology and Agrometeorology Division

DR. CYNTHIA P. CELEBRE Chief Research & Development and Training Division

SYLVIA N. DAVIS Chief Administrative Division

LILIBETH B. GONZALES Chief Financial, Planning and Management Division

Engr. EDWIN F. MANRESA Officer-in-Charge Engineering and Technical Services Division

FREDOLINA D. BALDONADO Officer-in-Charge PAGASA Regional Services Division Northern Luzon

DR. LANDRICO U. DALIDA, JR. Chief PAGASA Regional Services Division Southern Luzon

ESPERANZA O. CAYANAN Officer-in-Charge PAGASA Regional Services Division - National Capital Region

OSCAR C. TABADA Officer-in-Charge PAGASA Regional Services Division - Visayas

RICARDO A. MERCADO Chief PAGASA Regional Services Division - Mindanao

Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) Responsible in the preservation, development and sustainability of the Laguna de Bay and its 21 major tributary rivers. HON. RAMON JESUS P. PAJE Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Chairman HON. J.R. NEREUS O. ACOSTA, Ph.D. General Manager, LLDA Vice-Chairman HON. CASIMIRO A. YNARES III, M.D. Governor, Rizal Province Board Member HON. TEOFILO S. PILANDO Deputy Executive Secretary, Office of the President Board Member HON. MARGARITA R. SONGCO Deputy Director-General, NEDA Board Member HON. ELIONOR I. PILLAS Mayor, Municipality of Jala-Jala, Rizal Board Member HON. GEORGE E.R. EJERCITO ESTREGAN Governor, Laguna Province Board Member HON. FRANCIS N. TOLENTINO Chariman, MMDA Board Member HON. ZENAIDA C. MAGLAYA Undersecretary, DTI Board Member HON. GIRLIE "MAITA" J. EJERCITO Mayor, Municipality of Pagsanjan, Laguna Board Member

MR. CESAR R. QUINTOS Acting Board Secretary

Climate Change Commission Powers and Functions a) Ensure the mainstreaming of climate change, in synergy with disaster risk reduction, into the national, sectoral and local development plans and programs; b) Coordinate and synchronize climate change programs of national government agencies; c) Formulate an Framework Strategy on Climate Change to serve as the basis for a program for climate change planning, research and development, extension and monitoring of activities on climate change; d) Exercise policy coordination to ensure the attainment of goals set in the framework strategy and programs on climate change; e) Recommend legislation, policies, strategies, programs on the appropriations for climate change adaptation and mitigation and other related activities; f) Recommend key development investments in climate-sensitive sectors such as water resources, agriculture, forestry, coastal and marine resources, health and infrastructure to ensure the achievement of national sustainable development goals; g) Create an enabling environment for the design of relevant and appropriate risk-sharing and risk-transfer instruments; h) Create an enabling environment that shall promote broader multi-stakeholder participation and integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation; i) Formulate strategies on mitigating GHG and other anthropogenic causes of climate change; j) Coordinate and establish a close partnership with the National Disaster Coordinating Council (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness in reducing the peoples vulnerability to climate related disasters; k) In coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs, represent the Philippines in the climate change negotiations; l) Formulate and update guidelines for determining vulnerability to climate change impacts and adaptation assessments and facilitate the provision of technical assistance for their implementation and monitoring; m) Coordinate with local government units (LGUs) and private entities to address vulnerability to climate change impacts of regions, provinces, cities and municipalities;

n) Facilitate capacity building for local adaptation planning, implementation and monitoring of climate change initiatives in vulnerable communities and areas; o) Promote and provide technical and financial support to local research and development programs and projects in vulnerable communities and areas; and p) Oversee the dissemination of information on climate change, local vulnerabilities and risks, relevant laws and protocols and adaptation and mitigation measures.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) FUNCTIONS 1. Formulate and adopt a comprehensive National Science and Technology Plan, and monitor and coordinate its funding and implementation; 2. Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake scientific and technological research and development in areas identified as vital to the country's development; 3. Promote the development of indigenous technology and the adaptation and innovation of suitable imported technology, and in this regard, undertake technology development up to commercial stage; 4. Undertake design and engineering works to complement research and development functions; 5. Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the transfer of the results of scientific and technological research and development to their end-users; 6. Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the technological services needed by agriculture, industry, transport, and the general public; 7. Develop and maintain an information system and databank on science and technology; 8. Develop and implement programs for strengthening scientific and technological capabilities through manpower training, infrastructure and institution-building; 9. Promote public consciousness in science and technology; and, 10. Undertake policy research, technology assessment, feasibility and technical studies.

OFFICIALS: Secretary: Hon. MARIO G. MONTEJO Undersecretary: Prof. FORTUNATO T. DE LA PEA Dr. AMELIA P. GUEVARA Dr. CAROL M. YOROBE Assistant Secretary: Engr. MA. LOURDES P. ORIJOLA Atty. OSWALDO C. SANTOS Engr. ROBERT O. DIZON Mr. RAYMUND E. LIBORO Director IV (ALS): Dir. ELIZABETH A. FONTANILLA Director IV (PES): Dir. BERNIE S. JUSTIMBASTE Director IV (FMS): Dir. JUAN S. REYES, JR. Director IV (IAS): Dir. ZENIA G. VELASCO Head Executive Assistant: Ms. MARILYN M. YAP Executive Director (PCAARRD): Dr. PATRICIO S. FAYLON Executive Director (PCHRD): Dr. JAIME C. MONTOYA Executive Director (PCIEERD): Dr. ROWENA CRISTINA L. GUEVARA

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) The DENR shall be the driving force in the pursuit of sustainable development, enabling stakeholders' participation in the protection, conservation, and management of the environment and natural resources for the present and future generations. OFFICIALS: Secretary: Ramon Paje Undersecretary/Chief of Staff: Atty. Annaliza Teh Head Executive Assistant: LEONES, ATTY. JONAS R. Office of the Undersecretaries ADOBO, ATTY. ERNESTO D. JR. TEH, ATTY. ANALIZA R. (CESO II) IGNACIO, DEMETRIO JR. L.

GEROCHI, MANUEL D. Office of the Assistant Secretaries NICER, ATTY. DANIEL M. (CESO II) ABUNGAN, ATTY. ANSELMO C. DAVIS, CORAZON C. (CESO II) AMARO, MARCIAL C. ABESAMIS, ROMMEL R. GO, ATTY. MICHELLE ANGELICA D. Public Affair Office OIC Director: CRUZ, MARIA SABRINA R. Special Concerns Office OIC Director: RAGOS, WILLIAM T. Legal Service OIC - Director, Legal Service for Luzon: SARAOS, ATTY. WILFREDO B. Administrative Service Director: CASTRO, ROLANDO R. Human Resource Development Service Director: ENRIQUEZ, RIC G. Phd. Financial Management Service Director : FONTANILLA, ANGELITO V. Planning and Policy Studies Office Director :ARGETE, ERIBERTO C.

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ECOLOGY

TANOPO, CHRISTIAN G.
Student

Engr.Chavez
Professor