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THE PHILIPPINEDRRMDISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENTSYSTEMA Country Report
Presented byMs. Lorene Sia-Catedral

Civil Defense Officer III, Office of Civil Defensepof National Defense ((OCD-DND)) Caragag RegionalgOffice
Department

during the 2016 ADRC Visiting Researcher ProgramKobe, Hyogo, Japan

Scope of Presentation
I.

General Information of the Philippines

II. The Philippine Disaster Risk Profile
III. Paradigm Shift in the Philippine DRRM System
IV. Four DRRM Thematic Areas
V. Challenges
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Republic
epub c oof thee Philippines
pp es
Location: Southeast Asia situated in theWestern Pacific Ocean borderedby the Pacific Ocean to the east,
ppSea to the west,
the West Philippine
and the Celebes Sea to the southPopulation : 100,981,437 (as of August 1, 2015)
based on the 2015 Census ofPopulation (POPCEN 2015)
Land Area : 299,764 sq. kms. (approximately)with 7,109 islands, 18 administrative
regions and 3 major island groups((i.e. Luzon,, Visayasy and Mindanao))
Capital City : Metro Manila
Cli
Climatet : TropicalT
i l Maritime
M iti
Cli
Climatet (usually(ll hhottand humid) with 2 major seasons: wetand dry seasonsII. THE PHILIPPINEDISASTER RISK PROFILE

Pacific Ring of Fire

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THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMDistribution of Active Faultsand Trenches in thePhilippines

Seismicity of thePhilippines

Reference: DOST PHIVOLCS

Pacific Typhoon Belt

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THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Philippines: “Exporter” ofTyphoons
Tracks of Tropical
Cyclones in theWestern North
Pacific Periodffrom
1948 tto
2010.

Reference: Japan Meteorological
Agency (n.d.) as cited by Godillano(2014)THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Reference: DOST PAGASAClimate Change

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THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Natural Hazards
9 Typhoons
9 Floods
9 Storm Surges
9 Earthquakes
9 Tsunamis
9 Volcanic eruptions
9 Landslides
9 Drought
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AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Mt. Pinatubo Eruption, 1991

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Guinsaugon Landslide, 2006

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Tropical Storm “Ondoy,” 2009

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7.2 M Earthquake in Bohol, 2013

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Typhoon “Yolanda,” 2013

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Human – Induced Hazards
9 Fire9 Maritime accidents
9 Aircraft crash
9 Land accidents
9 Industrial accidents
9 Pollution
9 Civil disturbance9 Terrorism
9 Armed conflict
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AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Wowowee Stampede: 2008

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Quirino Grandstand Hostage Taking: 2010

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Zamboanga Crisis: 2013

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Effects of Disasters
9 Human toll: dead, injured andmissing
9 Communities displaced
9 LostL t sources off livelihoods
li lih d
9 Environmental damages
9 Infrastructure damages
9 Economic losses
9 Hampered delivery of services
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AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

World Risk Index Report 2015
9th in 2009
6th in 2010
3rd in 2011
3rd in 2012
3rd in 2013
2nd in 2014

3rd in 2015
Study by : UN University Institute for Environment and Human Security
Reference: http://www.worldriskreport.org/THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Module Objectives
jIII. PARADIGM SHIFT IN THE
PHILIPPINE DRRM SYSTEM

Disaster Risk Reduction andManagement (DRRM)
the systematic process of using:
9 administrative directives,
9 organizations and operational skills and9 capacities
To implement strategies, policies and improved
coping capacities
In order to lessen the adverse impacts ofhazards and the possibility of disaster.
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Republic Act 10121(27 May 2010)

THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Republic Act 10121(27 May 2010)

An act:•Strengthening the Philippine DRRM system,•Providing
Pro iding for the National DRRM framework
frame ork and•Institutionalizing the National DRRM plan,

appropriating funds therefor andfor other purposes.
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMTHENNOWTOP-DOWN
CENTRALIZED DISASTER
MANAGEMENTBOTTOM-UPPARTICIPATORY DISASTERRISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENTDISASTERS AS FUNCTION
OF PHYSICAL HAZARDSDISASTERS AS
REFLECTION OF PEOPLE’S
VULNERABILITY

FOCUS ON DISASTERRESPONSEINTEGRATED APPROACH
TO REDUCE DISASTER
RISK

REACTIVEPROACTIVE

NDCC to NDRRMC

NATIONAL DISASTER
COORDINATINGCOUNCILNATIONAL DISASTERRISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENTCOUNCILTHE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMNDRRMC
Empowered with the following DRRM
powers and functions:9 policy-making
9 coordination
9 integrationp
9 supervision
9 monitoringe a ua o
9 evaluation
Reference: Sec 6, RA 10121

THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMNDRRMC: 44 Members

NDCC: 19 Members
Chairman: Secretary, DND
Members:Secretary, DILG
Secretary, DPWH
Secretary, DOH
Secretary, DSWD
Secretary, DA
Secretary, DepEd
Secretary, DOF
Secretary, DOLE
Secretary, DTI
Secretary, DOTCS
Secretary,t
DOST
Secretary, DBM
Secretary, DOJ
Secretary, DENR
Director, PIA
Sec-Gen - PNRC
Chief of Staff, AFP
A OCD Exec
A,OCD:
E
Offr/Member
Off /MbChairperson: Secretary, DND
Vice-Chairpersons:Sec, DOST – Prevention & Mitigation
Sec, DILG –Preparedness
Sec, DSWD – Disaster Response
DG, NEDA – Rehab & Recovery
Exec Dir: OCD Administrator
Members: 39• 14 Depts: DOH, DENR, DA, DepEd, DOE,DOF, DTI, DOTC, DBM, DPWH,DFA, DOJ, DOLE & DOT• 12 gov’t
gov t agencies: OES OPAPP,OPAPP CHED
AFP, PNP, OPS, NAPC, PCW, HUDCC,CCC, PHILHEALTH & OCD• 2 Gov Financial Inst ((GSIS & SSS))• 1 Quasi-government agency ( PRC)
• 5 LGU Leagues• 4 Civil Society Organizations• 1 Private Sector Organization

Chairpersony of National Defense
Secretary

Vice Chairperson
Sec. DOSTDisaster Prev. &Mitigation

14 LineDepartments

Vice Chairperson
Sec. DILG
DisasterPreparedness

11 Other
Gov’t
Gov t
Agencies
4 Civil SocietyOOrgs.

Vice Chairperson
Sec. DSWD
Disasterp
Response

2 Gov’tFinancial Inst.
1 PrivateOOrg.

1 QuasiQuasi-Gov’t
AgencyVice Chairperson
Sec. NEDA
Disaster Rehab &Recovery

4 Leaguesg&1
Union of LGUs

OCD, Administrator
Exec.
EDi
Dir. NDRRMC

Office of Civil Defense• Executive Arm and Secretariatof the NDRRMC• PrimaryPi
mission:i iadministerd i itacomprehensive national civil
d fdefense
andd disasterdi triskik
reduction and management
program…
Reference: Sec 7, RA 10121

THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM“WeORCHESTRATE
Disaster Management Activities with Utmost

COMMITMENT
in order toDELIVER
what is Best for the Country and our People”
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NDRRM Operations Center• 24/7 facility for monitoring andcoordination• Disseminates situation reports,alerts and communications• Facilitates effective
management of theconsequences of disasters
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMDRRM Network
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
18 Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
81 Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
145 City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
1, 489 Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
42,029 Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees
Reference: Philippine Statistics Authority

THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Coordination during
Emergencies
Barangay DRRM
Committee

1 Barangay affected

City/Municipal DRRMC

2 or more Barangays affected

Provincial DRRMC

2 or more Cities/Municipalities
affected

Regional DRRMC

2 or more Provinces affected

NDRRMC

2 or more Regions affected
Reference: Section 15, RA 10121

THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Local DRRM Offices• To be established in every
Province City andProvince,
Municipality, and Barangay• Sets the direction,
development,
development
implementation andcoordination of DRRM
programs in their areas

Reference: Section 12, RA 10121 (2010)
Photo-Credit: OCD CARAGATHE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMNDRRM Framework(16 June 2011)

THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMNDRRM Plan

(7 February 2012)

THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Module Objectives
jIV. FOUR DRRM THEMATIC
AREAS

4 DRRM Thematic Areas

Disaster Prevention andMitigation• Early warning systems• Flood forecasting andmonitoringpp g• Hazard and risk mappings• Structural and non-structuralinterventions

Vice Chairperson:DOST
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gTHE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Disaster Preparedness• Contingency planningstock piling• Prepositioning and stock-piling• Capacitating and organizing
presponders• Training, drills and exercises• Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment

Vice Chairperson:

DILG
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AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Disaster Response
•••
•••
•

Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs
Analysis (RDANA)
Issuance of advisories and situation reports
Activation of Response Clusters andIncident Command System
Mobilization of responders
Humanitarian assistance (eg reliefdistribution)
Provision of financial assistanceManagementgof evacuation centers

Vice Chairperson:

DSWD
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THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Disaster Rehabilitation andRecovery• Post-disaster Needs()
Assessment (PDANA)• Enhancement of policies andplans• Reconstruction using “BuildBack Better” approach• Resettlement• Provision of new sources ofli lih dlivelihood
NEDAVice Chairperson:
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTIONAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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g ImagesgModule Objectives
j

V CHALLENGESV.

Challenges
9 Cooperation and buy-in of our stakeholders
9 Correct the notion that DRRM is only agovernment concern
9 Consider DRRM as a way of life
9 National and local officials to prioritize DRRM
9 Continuous
development
development,review
andimprovement of existing DRRM policies, plansand pprograms
gin view of the “new normal”
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gTHE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Field of Research“Factors contributing to the highresiliency and adaptive
capacity of Japan to naturalhazards”
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Module Objectives
jSALAMAT KAAYO!
((ArigatogGozaimasu))