RDRMC Framework
                     The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction 
and Management Act of 2010
The Republic Act 10121 
27 May 2010 
Repealed PD 1566 in 1978 
Why do we need to have a new law?
PD 1566 RA 10121
• Assumes that disasters • Transforms & reforms 
cannot be avoided the way we deal with 
• Most plans were on the disasters
provision of relief goods  that impact of disasters 
& infra like dike & flood can be reduced by 
control systems addressing the root cause 
(reactive) of disaster risks
• Government response  from disaster response to 
was focused on disaster risk reduction
response  emphasis on strengthening 
peoples’ capacity  to 
absorb stress
 Proactive and 
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An Act
1. Strengthening the Philippine Disaster 
Management System 
2. Providing for the National Disaster Risk 
Reduction and Management Framework 
and 
3. Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk 
Reduction and Management Plan, 
Appropriating funds therefore and for Other 
Purposes
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Safer, adaptive and resilient Filipino communities toward sustainable 
development
 
RISK FACTORS  Mainstreaming
Hazards DRR and CCA 
Exposures in
Vulnerabilities Planning and
Capacities Implementatio
n
 
Prevention &  Mitigation  Rehabilitation & Recovery
Preparedness Response
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 Disaster Risk Reduction 
2009 and Management Act 
Climate Change Act
2007 
Adoption of the Cluster 
Approach  
1991
Local Government 
Autonomy 
1978
Presidential 
Decree 1566
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The  Nattiionall  Diisastter  
Riisk  Reducttiion  and  
Managementt  Counciill
The NDRRM V-chair for disaster responseDepartment of 
Council Social Welfare and 
Development
Office of Civil National Economic 
Defense and Development 
Authority
(Secretariat) Department 
of National 
Defense 
(Chairperson) V-chair for disaster 
rehabilitation and recovery
Department of the 
Interior and Local Department 
V-chair for Government of Science and V-chair for 
disaster Technology disaster 
preparedness prevention and 
mitigation
How has the DRRM Structure changed?
PD 1566 RA 10121
Implemen 
OCD Overseeing
NDCC ting(secretariat)
NDRRMC OCD
Regional DCC
OCD Regional 
RDRRMC
Office
Provincial DCC
PDRRMC PDRRMO
C/MDCC C/MDRRMC C/MDRRMCO
BDCC BDC BDRRC
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
THE PRESENT DRRM LAW
Republic Act  10121 s 2010
Salient Features
THE NEW DRM LAW
1. NDCC became National Disaster Risk 
Reduction and Mgt. Council or NDRRMC
2. Formulation of a National Disaster Risk 
Reduction and Management Framework and 
the National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
3. Framework for Climate Change Adaptation & 
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
THE NEW DRM LAW
4. RDCC,PDCC,C/MDCC into Local Disaster Risk 
Reduction & Management Councils
5.OCD directors as Chair of the Regional 
Disaster Risk Reduction & Management 
Council with Regional DSWD,DILG,DOST & 
NEDA as V-Chairs except Mindanao where 
the Regional Gov acts as Chair and OCD as 
secretariat of the RDRRMC
6.BDCC  integrated with the Barangay 
Development Council
THE NEW DRM LAW
7. Creation of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction 
& Management Office
8. Accreditation, mobilization and protection of 
  Disaster Volunteers & National Service 
Reserve Corp, CSO’s and the Private Sector
9. Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction 
Education into school curricula & SK 
Programs as well as Mandatory Training for 
Public Sector Employees
Sec 21 of RA 10121  
• Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund 
(LDRRMF). Not less than five percent (5%) of IRA and 
estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside 
as the LDRRMF
 70% will be used to  support disaster risk 
management activities such as, but not limited to, 
pre-disaster preparedness programs including training, 
purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and 
medicines, for post-disaster activities, and for the 
payment of premiums on calamity insurance
 30% shall be allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF) 
or stand-by fund for relief and recovery programs

70% of the 
LDRRMF Activities
1. Trainings, conferences and emergency meetings
1. Purchase of life-saving equipment, emergency/disaster preparedness, special 
vehicles, rubber boats and other equipment.
1. Supplies and medicines
1. Insurance premiums
1. Warning equipment and services
1. Communication equipment and facilities
1. Rehabilitation (agri, engineering, livestock, fisheries, fowl, forest and minor 
forest, coconut, etc) 
1. Emergency field investigation 
1. Risk mapping
1. Other MOOE
SUB-TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
COA Circular 2012-02, Accounting and reporting guidelines of LDRRMF
DILG Circular 2012-73, Utilization of LDRRMF 
Joint NDRRMC & DILG Memorandum Circular 2013-01, Allocation and Utilization of LDRRMF 
AMENDING DILG-DBM JOINT MEMORANDUMCIRCULAR NO. 1, (2005) 
ENTITLED, "GUIDELINES ON THE APPROPRIATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE 20% 
OF THE IRA FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS" 
• Joint DILG-DBM Memorandum Circular 2011- enumerated the 
projects covered by the 20% development fund which now 
include projects to address and respond to natural and man-
made disasters and calamities.
• Under the guidelines, the 20% IRA can now be used for the 
construction or rehabilitation of evacuation centers; purchase 
or repair of area-wide calamity related alarm or warning 
system; purchase or repair of appropriate calamity-related 
rescue operations equipment such as inflatable boats, 
breathing apparatus, extraction tools, fire extinguishers, 
chainsaws, 2-way handheld radios and the like.
Public Disclosure of fund utilization, Rule 18 of IRR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
AUTONOMY
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management 
Office
MDRRM
NDRRMC PDRRMC BDRRMC
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Coordination During Emergencies
The LDRRMCs shall take the lead in 
preparing for, responding to, and 
recovering from the effects of any disaster 
based on the following criteria:
Family and Community-Based Disaster Preparedness Training
Module II PowerPoint Presentation 1
Source:  Presentation of Mr. Cedric Daep , Department Head of Albay Public  Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO)
Coordination During Emergencies
• The BDC, if a 
barangay is • if two (2) or 
affected more cities/ 
Regional •
City or Municipal municipalitie if two (2) or 
DRRMC more s are affected
regions are 
Barangay Disaster 
Council affectedProvincial • if two (2) or 
• If two (2) or DRRMC NDRRMCmore 
more barangays provinces 
are affected
are affected
Declaration of State of Calamity
1.  The National Council shall recommend to the President of 
the Philippines the declaration of a cluster of barangays, 
municipalities, cities, provinces, and regions under a state of 
calamity, and the lifting thereof, based on the criteria set by 
the National Council. 
2. The President's declaration may warrant international 
humanitarian assistance as deemed necessary.
3. The declaration and lifting of the state of calamity may also 
be issued by the local sanggunian, upon the 
recommendation of the LDRRMC, based on the results of the 
damage assessment and needs analysis.
Family and Community-Based Disaster Preparedness Training
Module II PowerPoint Presentation 1
Source:  Presentation of Mr. Cedric Daep , Department Head of Albay Public  Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO)



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