Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
Here are the salient features of Republic Act No. 10121, also
known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Act of 2010, for your handout:
Salient Features of Republic Act No. 10121
1. Establishment of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC):
Replaces the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
Coordinates disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) activities
at national, regional, and local levels.
2. Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework:
Emphasizes a proactive, multi-sectoral approach to disaster
management.
Integrates disaster risk reduction into development policies and plans.
3. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs):
Formed at provincial, city, municipal, and barangay levels.
Empower local communities to manage and reduce disaster risks.
4. Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM):
Encourages active community participation in disaster risk reduction.
Focuses on empowering local communities to identify, analyze, and
manage disaster risks.
5. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP):
Aims to strengthen the capacity of national and local governments.
Enhances disaster preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
6. Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction:
Integrates disaster risk reduction into various sectors such as
environment, agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure.
7. Gender and Cultural Sensitivity:
Ensures disaster risk reduction measures are gender-responsive and
respectful of indigenous knowledge systems.
8. Funding and Resource Allocation:
Provides continuous budget appropriations for disaster risk reduction
and management activities.
9. Public Awareness and Education:
Promotes knowledge building and awareness raising on disaster risk
reduction.
10. Good Governance:
Adheres to principles of transparency and accountability in disaster risk
reduction efforts.
Philippine government agencies involved in Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management (DRRM) and their respective functions:
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC)
Function: Coordinates DRRM activities across various government and non-
government agencies. Oversees disaster preparedness, response,
prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation efforts.
Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
Function: Administers the NDRRMC. Implements the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) and ensures consistency with
local plans.
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Function: Leads disaster prevention and mitigation efforts. Develops and
implements scientific and technological solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Function: Heads disaster preparedness initiatives. Enhances the capacity of
local government units (LGUs) to manage and reduce disaster risks.
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Function: Manages disaster response operations. Provides immediate
assistance and social services to affected populations.
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Function: Oversees disaster rehabilitation and recovery. Ensures that
recovery efforts contribute to sustainable development.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Function: Integrates DRRM and climate change adaptation into
environmental management. Enhances resilience of natural resources and
ecosystems.
Department of Health (DOH)
Function: Addresses health-related aspects of disaster response and
recovery. Provides medical services and psychosocial support to affected
communities.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Function: Ensures the resilience of infrastructure systems. Leads the
reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure.
Department of Agriculture (DA)
Function: Implements measures to protect and rehabilitate agricultural
resources affected by disasters.
Department of Education (DepEd)
Function: Integrates DRRM into the education system. Ensures the safety of
students and educational facilities.
Department of Finance (DOF)
Function: Manages financial resources for DRRM activities. Develops disaster
risk financing and insurance mechanisms.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Function: Supports the recovery of businesses and industries affected by
disasters.
Department of Transportation (DOTr)
Function: Ensures the resilience of transportation systems. Coordinates the
restoration of transport services post-disaster.
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Function: Enhances communication systems for effective disaster response
and recovery.
Local Government Units (LGUs)
Function: Establish Local DRRM Offices. Develop and implement local DRRM
plans in alignment with national policies.
