Disaster Response and Management in the Philippines

This flashcard set covers the government agencies, legal frameworks, and procedural themes involved in Philippine disaster risk reduction and management, including the NDRRMC structure and CBDRRM.

Who is the author/coordinator of the material 'Mga Ahensiya ng Pamahaalan para sa Pagtugon sa Kalamidad'?

Maria Cecilia F. Bautista

What curriculum is this document part of?

ENHANCED K-$10$ CURRICULUM

Whose primary duty (gampanin) is the protection of the safety of citizens according to Source 1?

The government (pamahalaan)

What four general actions do national government departments take to manage disasters?

Assess risks, spread awareness, prepare for response, and begin recovery

What is the specific name of Republic Act No. $10121$ in the text?

Batas Republika blg. $10121$

What is the primary goal of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management as formulated by Batas Republika blg. $10121$?

To strengthen management in reducing the risk of disasters

According to the text, who underwent training to effectively respond and help in recovery under the guidance of Batas Republika blg. $10121$?

Government officials, professionals, organizations, and citizens

What was the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) formerly known as?

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)

What is the first duty of the NDRRMC listed in Source 1?

Monitor the implementation of regulations based on Batas Republika blg. $10121$ by agencies and organizations

What is the second duty of the NDRRMC regarding risk mechanisms?

Develop a mechanism for risks to achieve social and economic safety

What is the third duty of the NDRRMC regarding technical management?

Form technical groups to manage and maintain national programs for disaster risk reduction

What is the fourth duty of the NDRRMC regarding finance?

Formulate measures and policies for the funds used by agencies for risk management

What is the fifth duty of the NDRRMC regarding climate change?

Develop methods to identify, analyze, and assess risks brought by climate change in partnership with the Climate Change Commission

What agency does the NDRRMC partner with to assess climate change risks?

Climate Change Commission (CCC)

What is the sixth duty of the NDRRMC regarding alerts?

Establish a system for providing warnings and alerts in times of immediate need

What is the seventh duty of the NDRRMC regarding local collaboration?

Collaborate with local governments for more effective implementation of disaster risk reduction policies

What is the eighth duty of the NDRRMC regarding the President?

Advise the President of the country about disaster preparation, prevention, risk reduction, response, and rehabilitation

What is the ninth duty of the NDRRMC regarding resources?

Oversee the resources for disaster risk reduction and management

What is the name of the proposed department for disaster preparation mentioned in Source 2?

Department of Disaster Resilience

Why do legislators believe a specific department for disaster resilience is needed?

To focus on natural risks and disasters, especially since the Philippines is highly affected by climate change

What is the Philippines' ranking among countries most affected by climate change and disasters according to the text?

$$2^{\text{nd}}$$

What are the primary powers planned for the Department of Disaster Resilience?

Developing and implementing integrated and comprehensive programs for preparation, facing, and responding to disasters

Who serves as the Chairperson (Tagapangulo) of the NDRRMC?

Kalihim ng DND (Secretary of National Defense)

Who is the Vice-Chairperson (Pangalawang Tagapangulo) for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Prebensiyon at Mitigasyon)?

Kalihim ng DOST (Secretary of Science and Technology)

Who is the Vice-Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness (Paghahanda sa Sakuna)?

Kalihim ng DILG (Secretary of Interior and Local Government)

Who is the Vice-Chairperson for Disaster Response (Pagtugon sa Sakuna)?

Kalihim ng DSWD (Secretary of Social Welfare and Development)

Who is the Vice-Chairperson for Recovery and Rehabilitation (Pag-ahon at Rehabilitasyon)?

Kalihim ng DEPDev (Secretary of Economy, Planning, and Development)

Who serves as the Executive Director (Ehekutibong Direktor) of the NDRRMC?

Administrador ng OCD (Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense)

What is the English term for 'Prebensiyon at Mitigasyon ng Sakuna'?

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

What is the primary goal of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation theme?

To prepare budgets, laws, and plans to prevent the risk of disaster

What information does the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation theme aim to provide the public?

Knowledge regarding impending risks and identifying community weaknesses

Which agency has the general duty to supervise the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation theme?

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

What is the specific responsibility of PAGASA in Theme 1?

Observe and release forecasts and warnings

What is the task of PHIVOLCS under Theme 1?

Analyze areas and map impending risks

What is the responsibility of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) across themes?

Overall coordination and implementing national policies and systems for preparation and response

What is the responsibility of the Department of Finance (DOF) in Disaster Prevention and Mitigation?

Provide sufficient funds for disaster preparation and ensure fast access to financial aid for affected areas

What is the responsibility of the DPWH in Theme 1?

Analyze areas that need improved infrastructure

What is the responsibility of the DENR in Theme 1?

Inform citizens about safety methods and environmental care

What is the English term for 'Paghahanda sa Sakuna'?

Disaster Preparedness

What is the primary goal of the Disaster Preparedness theme?

To strengthen community capacity to perform correct actions and responses to threats

Which agency has the general duty to supervise the Disaster Preparedness theme?

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

What is the specific responsibility of Local Government Units (LGUs) in Disaster Preparedness?

Develop and implement local policies, plans, and systems for disaster preparation

What is the responsibility of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Theme 2?

Provide information to citizens through announcements and infomercials

Which channels does the PIA use to spread information?

Radio, television, and internet

What is the responsibility of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Disaster Preparedness?

Conduct annual disaster preparation in schools, such as fire or earthquake drills

What is the responsibility of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in Theme 2?

Conduct annual disaster preparation and drills in higher education institutions

What is the English term for 'Pagtugon sa Sakuna'?

Disaster Response

What is the primary goal of the Disaster Response theme?

To preserve life and meet the basic needs of those affected during and after a disaster

Which agency has the general duty to oversee the Disaster Response theme?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Besides supervision, what are two specific tasks of the DSWD during disaster response?

Assess the needs of victims and provide temporary shelter

What is the responsibility of the Department of National Defense (DND) in Theme 3?

Perform rapid search and rescue operations for victims

What is the responsibility of the Department of Health (DOH) in Disaster Response?

Deliver health services to affected residents

What is the specific responsibility of LGUs during the Disaster Response phase?

Perform rapid and safe evacuation of affected residents

What is the English term for 'Pag-ahon at Rehabilitasyon'?

Recovery and Rehabilitation

What is the main goal of the Recovery and Rehabilitation theme?

To restore and improve facilities, livelihoods, and the condition of affected communities

Which agency has the general duty to supervise the Recovery and Rehabilitation theme?

Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev)

What is the responsibility of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) under Theme 4?

Assess the value of damages, losses, and needs

What is the responsibility of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Theme 4?

Implement price control on basic products to prevent illegal hoarding and merchant abuse

What is the responsibility of the National Housing Authority (NHA) in Theme 4?

Repair or build houses and designate safe areas for housing projects

Which three agencies are listed in Source 5 as offering loans and financial aid to victims?

Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), Social Security System (SSS), and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

What is the responsibility of the DPWH in the Recovery and Rehabilitation phase?

Repair damaged infrastructure and water and power lines

What is the responsibility of the DOTr in Theme 4?

Repair transportation infrastructure and systems

What is the responsibility of the DICT in Theme 4?

Repair internet and telecommunications infrastructure

What does CBDRRM stand for?

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management

What is the definition of CBDRRM as provided in Source 5?

A method where communities facing disaster threats actively participate in identifying, analyzing, monitoring, and responding to risks

On what is the development framework of CBDRRM based?

The $4$ priority aspects/themes of the NDRRMC

In the NDRRMC organizational structure, what group is represented by 'ULAP'?

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (Lokal na Pamahalaan)

How many organizations from the private sector are part of the NDRRMC organizational structure?

$$4$$

According to the NDRRMC structure chart, which agency is represented by the acronym 'AFP'?

Armed Forces of the Philippines

According to the NDRRMC structure chart, which agency is represented by the acronym 'PNP'?

Philippine National Police

What is the specific role of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) in the NDRRMC structure?

It is listed as an 'Ibang Ahensiya' (Other Agency) member

Which agency in the NDRRMC structure is responsible for women's concerns based on the acronym 'PCW'?

Philippine Commission on Women

According to Source 5, what specific utilities must be repaired by agencies like DPWH and DICT in Theme 4?

Water lines, electricity, internet, and telecommunications

What is the purpose of conducting 'drills' in schools according to Source 4?

To practice responses to fire or earthquakes as part of annual disaster preparation

What kind of media does the PIA use to give announcements?

Radio, television, and internet

What is 'illegal hoarding' (ilegal na pag-iimbak) mentioned in relation to?

Price control regulated by the DTI after a disaster

Which agency assesses the value of what was lost (halaga ng nawala) during a disaster?

Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)

In CBDRRM, what does 'aktibong nakikibahagi' mean for the community members?

Active participation in identification, analysis, monitoring, and response to risks

Which agency focuses on 'temporaryong tirahan' (temporary shelter)?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Which agency is tasking with 'paghahanap at pagliligtas' (search and rescue)?

Department of National Defense (DND)

What does the text identify as Theme 1's method for determining plan creation?

Using collected data to create a community plan

Where are 'annual drills' typically held according to DepEd's mandate?

In schools (mga paaralan)

What is the status of the 'Department of Disaster Resilience' in the provided text?

It is a proposal (panukala) currently being considered by legislators

Which agency is represented by 'DEPDev' in Source 4?

Department of Economy, Planning, and Development

What does the abbreviation 'SSS' stand for in the context of financial aid?

Social Security System

What does the abbreviation 'GSIS' stand for in the context of financial aid?

Government Service Insurance System

Which agency leads the theme 'Paghahanda sa Sakuna'?

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

Which agency leads the theme 'Pagtugon sa Sakuna'?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Which agency leads the theme 'Prebensiyon at Mitigasyon'?

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Which agency leads the theme 'Pag-ahon at Rehabilitasyon'?

Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev)

What is the role of the 'Philippine Red Cross' in the NDRRMC structure?

It is listed as a partner agency/organization

Which agency ensures price stability for basic products after a disaster?

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

What are the four levels of LGUs mentioned in the NDRRMC chart acronyms?

LPP, LCP, LMP, and LMB (referring to provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays)

What is the role of the 'OES' in the NDRRMC structure chart?

It is an agency under the NDRRMC structure (Office of the Executive Secretary)

Which agency among the vice-chairs is specifically responsible for mapping volcanic and seismic risks?

PHIVOLCS (under DOST's umbrella for Theme 1)

In Theme 1, how are the gathered data used for the community?

To create a plan for the community ('lumikha ng plano para sa komunidad')

What is the 'LPP' listed under the NDRRMC structural chart?

League of Provinces of the Philippines

What is 'LMP' in the NDRRMC structural chart?

League of Municipalities of the Philippines

What is 'LCP' in the NDRRMC structural chart?

League of Cities of the Philippines

What does the text list as the 'primary standard' during and after a disaster in Theme 3?

To preserve life and meet basic needs based on standards