Disaster Management and Risk Reduction: Philippine Laws

These flashcards cover key Philippine laws related to disaster management, risk reduction, environmental protection, and public health and safety.

Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121)

Shifted the country's disaster approach to focus on disaster risk reduction and preparedness, emphasizing prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery.

Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act (RA 12287)

Allows the government to declare a State of Imminent Disaster prior to an actual disaster to enable early preparation and resource mobilization.

Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act (RA 10344)

Penalizes the theft, misuse, or damage of disaster risk reduction equipment to ensure its availability during emergencies.

Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act (RA 10821)

Focuses on protecting children before, during, and after disasters, including child-centered disaster preparedness and safe evacuation.

Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act (RA 10639)

Mandates telecommunications companies to send free disaster alerts to the public during emergencies.

Local Government Code (RA 7160)

Decentralizes governance, granting local government units authority over disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (RA 11469)

Grants the President emergency powers to respond to national crises, particularly in public health.

Climate Change Act (RA 9729)

Integrates climate change adaptation into national and local disaster risk reduction policies.

People’s Survival Fund Act (RA 10174)

Provides funding for climate resilience and adaptation programs aimed at supporting vulnerable communities.

Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749)

Promotes air quality management and pollution prevention measures.

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)

Protects people from the harmful effects of smoking while promoting public health.

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act (RA 6969)

Regulates the management of toxic substances to protect human health and the environment.

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)

Establishes waste management practices to protect public health and the environment through waste reduction and recycling.

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (RA 9147)

Protects wildlife species and habitats while regulating their collection and trade.

National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act

Establishes a system of protected areas for unique biological features and biodiversity.

Clean Water Act (RA 9275)

Aims to prevent and control water pollution to ensure safe water management.

Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223)

Ensures accessibility of quality and affordable healthcare to all citizens of the Philippines.

Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856)

Sets standards for sanitation and hygiene to protect public health across various sectors.

Quarantine Act of 2004 (RA 9271)

Strengthens the country’s quarantine system to control the spread of infectious diseases.

Occupational Safety and Health Standards (RA 11058)

Mandates safety and health protection in the workplace, establishing rights for workers.

Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514)

Requires safety features in buildings to ensure life safety and compliance with fire safety standards.

Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (RA 11479)

Expands the definition of terrorism to protect public safety and essential infrastructure.