PD 1566

PD 1566 series of 1978 disaster

management centered only on the
hazard and the impacts of a
disaster. It is assumed that
disasters cannot be avoided.
 R.A 9729 was signed into
law last October 23, 2009
 Refers to a change of climate
that is attributed directly or
indirectly to human activity that
alters the composition of the
global atmosphere and that is in
addition to natural climate
variability observed over
comparable time periods.
• Climate change mitigation
(e.g. reduce greenhouse gas emission
enhance greenhouse gas sinks)

• Climate change adaptation

(activities to moderate harm & exploit/ explore
opportunities)
Recognizing certain flaws on
policies/ governmental
approaches which are detrimental
in achieving sustainable
development, the Philippine
Government approved on 27 May
2010 Republic Act No. 10121 or
the DRRM Act of 2010.
RA 10121 seeks to lessen
vulnerabilities and increase the
capacities of the government
and all communities. It aimed
at promoting multi-stakeholder
partnerships on DRRM program,
projects and activities.
 Mayor/
DILG
SB Chair

DRRMO ME MHO
MPDC

MBO PSDS/ MSWDO MAO

DEPED

Livestock
Coordinator BMWS

LIGA PNP BFP PA

CSO CSO CSO CSO Private Sector
Management Functions:
Organizing*Directing*Planning*Budgeting
All
• Punong Barangays [Section 389 (b) (6)]
• Municipal Mayors [Section 444 (b) (viii)]
• City Mayors [Section 455 (b) (vii)]
• Governors [Section 465 (b) (vii)]

are..
“mandated to carry such emergency measures as
may be necessary during and in the aftermath
of man-made and natural disasters and
calamities”