Community-Based Disaster Risk Management: The Philippine Experience
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Community-Based Disaster Risk Management: The Philippine Experience
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Session 4
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Legal Bases for Philippine Local and Participatory Approach in DRM RA 7160
PD 1566
Article X: The Philippine Constitution
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Republic Act 7160 - The Local Government Code of 1991
Section 16, 17, 389, 391, 324d “All LGUs shall ensure public safety and protect the general welfare of its constituents and provide the basic social services that they need…”
Sections 24, 35, 36“LGUs shall recognize and promote the participation of local actors in the delivery of basic services…”
Section Sec. 324 (d)as amended by RA 8185, s, 1997Funding of DRM activities “Five percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside ….”
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Presidential Decree 1566
Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Control Capability and Establishing the National Program on Community Disaster Preparedness
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PD 1566
Section 1-A Self reliance shall be developed by promoting and encouraging the
spirit of self-help and mutual assistance among the local officials and their constituents.
Section 1-B Each political and administrative subdivision of the country shall utilize
all available resources in the area before asking for assistance from neighboring entities or higher authority.
Section 1-C The primary responsibility rests on the government agencies in the
affected areas in coordination with the people themselves.Section 1- E Planning and Operation shall be done at the barangay/community level.
Section 1-G Responsibility for leadership rests on the provincial governor, city
mayors, and municipal mayors, (and barangay chairmen), each according to his area of responsibility.
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Article X: The 1987 Philippine Constitution
Section 13:Local government units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their respective efforts, services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with law
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BDCC Structure
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ChairmanBarangay Captain
Vice Chairman
Damage ControlMedical Fire Brigade
Warning
Security
Evacuation Relief
Communication
TransportationSupply
Rescue
DOCStaff Teams
Operating Teams
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Tasks of Barangay Captain
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Developing the Disaster Preparedness Plan to protect life & property & to minimize damage in the event of a disaster/calamity
Coordinating such planning with the next higher local authority
Selecting, organizing, & training and adequate staff to conduct the emergency operations required by the Plan
Establishing designated primary alternate evacuation areas
Directing & supervising the activities of the evacuees/victims during an enforced stay in the shelters
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Tasks of the Barangay Council
Enact ordinances as necessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law or ordinance & to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants therein
Enact tax & revenue ordinances, subject to the limitations imposed in the code
Enact annual & supplemental budgets in accordance with the provisions of these Rules
Provide for the construction & maintenance of barangay facilities & other public works projects chargeable to the general fund of the barangay or such other funds actually available for the purpose
Submit to the Sangguniang panglungsod or Sangguniang bayan such suggestions or recommendations
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Other Local Actors
Community Schools/Academe Business groups/Small and Medium Enterprises Non-Government Organizations Media People’s Organizations Religious and interfaith groups
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Business groups/Small and Medium Enterprises
Resource generation, supply of basic necessities during emergency period, price control, linkages/networking, capacity building, public awareness, disaster preparedness in workplace, livelihood assistance
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Non Government Organizations
Capacity building, resource mobilization, research and documentation, advocacy, organizing, DRM services (pre, during, post), linkages/networking, participatory PDME
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CBDRM Processes & Activities
Pre-disaster responses: Preparedness Disaster Management Orientation Disaster Preparedness Training Grassroots Disaster Response Organization Formation Counter Disaster Planning Design a Community Specific Warning System Design an Evacuation Plan & Conduct Drills Emergency Response Training
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CBDRM Processes & Activities
Pre-disaster responses: Mitigation Diversification of crops according to different planting
season Propagation of disaster resistant crops Seed banks & nurseries Production of different nutritional value crops Post harvest facilities Encourage proper land use management & sustainable
agriculture practices
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CBDRM Processes & Activities
Pre-disaster responses: Mitigation Community health workers Village pharmacy & medicinal / herbal garden Functional literacy classes Improve mobility during disaster situation Collective marketing of products
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CBDRM Processes & Activities
Response During Disaster Event: Emergency Assistance Search & Rescue Relief Delivery Operation Temporary Shelter Evacuation Center Management Medical Mission Psycho-social Assistance Networking & Negotiation Mobilization of Less Vulnerable Sectors
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CBDRM Processes & Activities
Post Disaster Response: Rehabilitation Rebuild Houses Seed Dispersal Farm Tools & Machinery / Fishing Gear Dispersal Dispersal of Working Animals & Livestock Rehabilitation of Irrigation Works Rehabilitation of Foot Bridges & Trails Rehabilitation of Water Supply Systems Negotiation & Networking
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CBDRM Processes & Activities
Continuing Responses Continuous People’s Organization Capacity Building Public Information Networking & Advocacy Alliance Building among Communities
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