DECENT WORK AND

DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
An Echo Presentation to the MCWD MEU

SUNSET REVIEW OF R.A. 10121:

Recommendations from ILO CO-Manila
INTEGRATION OF DECENT WORK APPROACHES THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE
TO THE STRENGTHENING OF ADAPTIVE CAPACITIES AND PROMOTING
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Triggering Factor

THEMATIC AREAS OF DRRM

1.DISASTER PREVENTION AND
MITIGATION
2.DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
3.DISASTER RESPONSE
4.DISASTER REHABILITATION AND
RECOVERY

FIRST WORKSHOP

Area of DRRM Plan: Preparedness

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

ATTITUDE

Familiar of the
AOR

Trained on ICS,
ERT, HAZMAT,
SAR, Basic
Preparedness
Training (first
aid)

Passionate

Knowledgeable of
DP Principles

Communications
Training

Committed

Oriented on
policies,
implementing
rules and
regulations, etc.

Common Sense

Active

Area of DRRM Plan: Preparedness

KNOWLEDGE
Indigenous
Knowledge

SKILLS
Wit and Sense of
Humor

ATTITUDE
Sensitive

Experiential
Knowledge

Communication
Skills
(Presentation
Skills

Vigilant

Scientific/Objective

Computer Savvy
Generous
Planning,
Patient
Budgeting &
Management Skills
Creative,
Innovative &
Articulate

Realistic

SECOND
WORKSHOP

Observation:
Walang Labor Union
No representation of Tribal
Communities & IPMR
There are representations in the
Regional Level which are not
represented in the Provincial

Recommendation:
Include representation of a
Recognized Labor Union

Justification:
Evaluation and Screening
of
Worker-Victims/Beneficiaries
of Every Agency

GROUP 2

Disaster
Preparedn
ess
Training
Program

Thematic Area:
Disaster Preparedne

OBJECTIVES:
Provides a common starting point
for understanding and discussing
disasters,
disaster management, and
disaster preparedness.
Enhance the capacity of every
participant who has the general
responsibilities for disaster
management and program
implementation.
Acquire a better understanding of
disaster preparedness and the

TASKS:
Increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of disaster
emergency response mechanisms at the community, regional,
provincial, and national level. This includes:
the development and regular testing of warning systems
(linked to forecasting systems) and plans for evacuation or
other measures to be taken during a disaster alert period to
minimise potential loss of life and physical damage
the education and training of officials and the population at
risk
the training of first-aid and emergency response teams
the establishment of emergency response policies,
standards, organisational
arrangements and operational plans to be followed after a

TASKS:

Strengthening community-based disaster preparedness

programmes for the community or through direct
support of the community's own
activity.
This could include educating, preparing and supporting
local populations and
communities in their everyday efforts to reduce risks
and prepare their own local response mechanisms to
address disaster emergency situations.

TASKS:

Developing activities that are useful for both addressing

everyday risks that
communities face and for responding to disaster
situationsfor example, health, first aid or social
welfare programmes that have components useful for
disaster reduction and response.

DURATION:
Quarterly conduct of the disaster preparedness
program for specific sector and stakeholders.

THE NINE MODULES

OF
DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS

Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

2 Hour Workshop
Workshop objectives
This training session suggests alternative ways for conducting a workshop
on the topic of disaster preparedness. It will provide a common starting
point for understanding and discussing disasters, disaster management,
the potential scope of disaster preparedness measures, and disaster.
Nine key elements of a comprehensive disaster preparedness strategy will
also be presented, including community-based disaster preparedness.
Finally, participants will be asked to think about and discuss specific
disaster preparedness measures and actions which would improve their
state of disaster preparedness.

Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

2 Hour Workshop
Workshop audience

Union Officers
Public Sector
Sectoral Groups
Schools/Universities

Pre-workshop planning
Arrange for workshop venue, logistics, training materials, etc.
Send an invitation to participants and request that they come prepared to discuss
disaster preparedness measures with which they are involved or are knowledgeable
about.

Methods

Lectures, discussions
Exercises
Mini-presentations
Time

2 hours
Materials
"Introduction to Disaster preparedness" module

Demonstration material
Poster/flip chart paper and markers

Tips for the trainer

Review the Introduction to Disaster Preparedness module; be especially attentive to
specific examples of disaster preparedness activities and the potential disaster preparedness
and planning roles. The trainer shall be familiar with his respective Area of Responsibility.

Procedure
I. Introduction and mini-presentation 15 minutes
A. Present the purpose and the general procedures for this session
B. Pose the question, Can we, mere human beings, withstand the force of natural
disasters? Answers will be both yes and noand both are right. For the most
part, humans are powerless against the occurrence of natural hazards that cause
disasters. However, human intellect, creativity and diligence give us the
opportunity to prepare for and reduce the effects of these hazards on our lives,
livelihoods and environment.
C. Give examples, or ask participants for examples, of situations where humans are
powerless against disasters, and where they are active in mitigating their effects.
(Refer to the Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction modules for
ideas and examples.)

D. Explain that hazard occurrences by themselves do not constitute automatic

disasters. A landslide in a remote uninhabited mountain region affecting no
one's
life or livelihood is not considered a disaster. Stress that for there to be a
disaster,
the hazard must adversely affect peoples lives and livelihoods.
E. Explain that disaster preparedness must begin with a proper assessment of
the
hazards and the elements which make certain people and structures
particularly
vulnerable to hazards.
F. Ask participants to share the types of main hazards in their area, and to
identify
those people and structures that are most vulnerable to each type.

II. Mini-presentation: disaster preparedness

framework 25 minutes
A. Ask participants the following two questions: What
is disaster preparedness?
What are typical disaster preparedness activities?
B. Present and discuss the meaning of the following
description and objectives of
disaster preparedness, which are provided in the
module. Ask participants to
identify the key elements or points made in the
following statement. The key points
are underlined.

C. Explain that disaster preparedness is comprised of nine main activities that are
presented in the module.
1. Hazard, risk and vulnerability assessments
2. Response mechanisms and strategies
3. Preparedness plans
4. Coordination
5. Information management
6. Early warning systems
7. Resource mobilisation
8. Public education, training, & rehearsals
9. Community-Based disaster preparedness
D. Provide a brief description of each of these nine activities, emphasising what
each is, why it is important and using specific examples to illustrate each
activity. (Refer to Part 4 of the module to help prepare this presentation.)

III. NATIONAL DRRMC

30 minutes
It is important to show the specific role and responsibilities of the
DRRMC in disaster preparedness during different stages (before, during
and after disaster occurrence) and at different levels (local, regional,
national).
It is also important to identify the need for interaction between National
Societies, state structures and the population to arrive at solutions to
the different problems of disaster preparedness. The instructor can
either
present this section using the Annex, Preparedness and Planning for
NDRRMC, which outlines disaster preparedness roles and
responsibilities for the NDRRMC, or s/he can draw the following table on
the blackboard or flipchart paper and facilitate discussion on it:

RULES AND
RESPONSIBILITI
ES OF THE
NATIONAL/
REGIONAL/LOCA
L LEVEL

V. Group exercise: disaster preparedness measures

minutes

40

A. Divide participants into small groups and ask them to imagine that
they are part of a disaster preparedness committee responsible for
planning disaster preparedness in their region or town.
B. Each group has 25 minutes to make a list of specific and necessary
actions that
would improve the state of disaster preparedness in their region or town.
Avoid
providing too much guidance since you want participants to show
maximum
imagination. The ideas generated should then be categorised and given a
title or
heading.

VI. Wrap-up

10 minutes

A. At the end of the study it is necessary to make

conclusions. Compare their category headings with
the nine provided in the "Disaster Preparedness
Framework.
B. Ask participants if they have any final remarks or
comments on the topic.
C. Summarize the main points, and conclusions
arrived at during this session.

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RATIONING
READY!!!

RESPONDER
S SOUND
MIND, BODY
& SPIRIT

EFFORTLESS
GROUP

THIS FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
BESIDE ME
PROVES THAT
WE, GROUP 2,
IS A DISASTERPREPARED
GROUP.