International and

National Laws/Mandates
on DRR and CCA

Legal Framework:
International
UNCRC: Article 12 states that children have
a right to an opinion and for it to be listened
to and taken seriously; have a right to be
included in making decisions that affect them
Child Participation in DRR and CCA
concerns

UNCRC: Article 19: Children have a right to

be protected from being hurt or badly treated.
Child Protection in DRR and CCA concerns

Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA):

2005-2015: Building Resilience of
Nations and Communities to Disasters
Developed in Hyogo, Japan in Jan 2005 by
leaders from 168 governments,78 regional
and international organizations and 161
NGOs during the World Conference on
Disaster Risk Reduction
Outlines the actions countries must take to
arrest the growing economic losses of
countries affected by disasters

Legal Framework
Hyogo Framework for Action
Sets 5 priorities:
1. Make DRR a priority
2. Know the risk and take action
3. Build understanding and awareness
4. Reduce risk
5. Be prepared and ready to act

Legal Framework
Hyogo Framework for Action
Key activities for Priority Action No. 3
( Education Sector)
Building understanding and awareness
Inclusion of DRR knowledge in relevant
sections of school curricula at all levels
Use of formal & informal channels to reach
children and youth

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Hyogo Framework for Action
Key activities for Priority Action No. 3
Building understanding and awareness
Implement local risk assessment and
disaster preparedness programs in schools

Implement school activities for learning how

to minimize the effects of hazards

Legal Framework: National

Philippine Constitution: promotes

wellbeing, safety and security of all Filipinos

PD 1566 ( 1978): Strengthening Phil

Disaster Control, Capability and Establishing
Community Disaster Preparedness
( response and relief; convening of DCCs
during disaster, calamity fund
establishment): superseded by RA 10121
( DRRM Act of 2010)

Legal Framework

DepEd Order No. 55 s 2007: Prioritizing

the Mainstreaming of Disaster Risk
Reduction Management in the School
System & Implementation of Program and
Projects Relative Therefor

Response of Phil Govt to the Hyogo

Framework for Action (HFA)

Legal Framework
DepEd Order No. 55 s 2007:
Non-structural component
Use of the DRR Resource Manual as source
of information for schools in the
implementation of DRRM project
Mainstreaming DRR concepts in the
Elementary and Secondary School Curricula
School Mapping Exercises
Preparation of disaster preparedness
modules through multi-media

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DepEd Order No. 55 s 2007:
Structural Component
Construction of hazard resilient school
building
Assessment of School buildings Structural
Integrity and Stability (ASSIST)
Info dissemination campaign on energy and
water conservation
Monitoring the implementation of the
disaster risk reduction projects

Legal Framework
DepEd Order No. 83 s 2011:Disaster
Preparedness Measures for Schools
Schools directed to act on the ff mitigation
activities:
ensure school buildings can withstand
strong winds and heavy rains: strengthen
the stability of buildings
Store records, teaching materials,
equipment and supplies in elevated places

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DepEd Order No. 83 s 2011:Disaster
Preparedness Measures for Schools
Schools directed to act on the ff mitigation
activities:
Learn about typhoons & other weather
disturbances, effects & warnings and what to
do to reduce dangers
Educate school children on typhoon, conduct
drills, involve children, parents and
communities in school disaster risk reduction

Legal Framework
DepEd Order No. 276 s 2010:
Consolidation of school plans on DRR
and CCA
Integrate

in the SIP the CCA, DRR and

Environmental Education to E/S levels

Operationalize

the integration of concepts

on DRR, CCA and Environmental Education
into the curricula at all levels

Legal Framework

DepEd Order No. 291 s 2010 : Conduct

of regional planning on the effective
implementation of DRR and CCA
programs and projects in schools:

July as National Disaster Consciousness

Month

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DepEd Order No. 82 s 2010: Reiteration

of related implementing guidelines on
CCA and DRR at the school levels

Sustain the implementation of

environmental consciousness among
students and to integrate CCA and DRR in
the school system

SIGA,MDRR in the school system, Planting

Malunggay, Gulayan sa Paaralan, Earth Day

Legal Framework
DepEd Order No. 43 s 2012: Guidelines on
EO 66 on Cancellation of Suspension of
Classes
Automatic suspension based on PAGASA warnings
Localized suspension by LCE in the absence of
PAGASA warnings
School head may also cancel classes in cases
where urgent action is needed to prevent the loss
of life or bodily harm
Effective communication lines with LCE and
schools

Legal Framework

Republic Act 10121: Philippine DRRM Act

of 2010: Strengthening the Phil DRR &
Management System, Providing for the
National DRR & Management Framework &
Institutionalizing the DRR & Management
Plan, Appropriating Funds Therefore and for
other purposes

Legal Framework

Republic Act 10121: Philippine DRRM Act of

2010:
Shifted disaster perspective from response and
relief ( reactive) to disaster risk reduction
( proactive) and critical part of sustainable
development;
before more structural focused now expanded to
non-structural and non-engineering measures such
as community based disaster preparedness and
early warning, land use planning, indigenous
knowledge which emphasize the need to decrease
vulnerabilities and increase capacities

Legal Framework

Republic Act 10121: Philippine DRRM

Act of 2010:

Based on Millennium Development Goals,

HFA, AADMER ( Asian Agreement on
Disaster Management and Emergency
Response)

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AADMER: Dec 24 2009: proactive regional
framework for cooperation, coordination,
technical assistance and resource
mobilization in all aspects of disaster
management
AADMER Work Program 2010-2015
Education Sector: promoting public
awareness and education and strengthening
community participation; and
regular disaster risk assessment;

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RA 10121: DRRM Act of 2010
Prioritizes community level DRRM, focusing
on the most vulnerable sectors
Recognizes the important role of and
strengthens LGUs and communities
capacity
Ensures broad based & greater participation
from civil society
Addresses the root causes of disaster risks

Legal Framework
Sec 14: Integration of DRR Education in the
School Curricula and SK programs; youth
participation in DRRM activities such as
organizing quick response groups &
inclusion of DRRM in SK programs
5% of IRA set aside as LDRRM Fund ( 70%
for disaster preparedness/DRR and 30% for
quick response)
Set the development of the NDRRM
Framework and Plan

National DRRM Framework

Safe, adaptive and disaster
resilient Filipino communities
towards sustainable development

Risk Factors
Hazards
Exposures
Vulnerabilities
Capacities

Preparedness
Prevention &
Mitigation

Preparedness
Prevention &
Mitigation

Response
Rehabilitation &
Recovery

Response

Rehabilitation &
Recovery

Mainstreaming
DRR and CCA
in Planning
and
Implementation

NDDRM Plan
DRRM Aspect

Expected Outcome

Key Result Areas

Prevention &
Mitigation

Avoided hazards &

mitigated their
potential impacts by
reducing
vulnerabilities &
exposure & enhanced
capacities

Mainstreamed &
integrated DRR &
CCA in national,
sectoral, regional,
local devt policies,
plans & budget
Increased disaster
resiliency of infra
system
Community based
& scientific
DRR/CCA
assessment,
mapping, analysis
& monitoring
Risk transfer
mechanism
( insurance)

NDDRM Plan
DRRM Aspect

Expected Outcome

Key Result Areas

Preparedness

Established &
strengthened
capacities of
communities to
anticipate, cope &
recover from the
negative impacts of
emergency
occurrences and
disasters

Community
awareness &
understanding of
the risk factors
Local level
contingency
planning ( ICS,
EWS, equipping,
stockpiling
Local drills &
simulations

NDDRM Plan
Strategies
1. Advocacy and IEC
2. Contingency Planning
3. Education on DRRM and CCA for all
4. Institutionalization of DRRMC
5. Mainstreaming DRR in all plans
6. Research, technology development and
knowledge management
7. Monitoring, evaluation and learning

Legal Framework
DepEd Order No. 50 s 2011: Creation of
DRR and Management Office (DRRMO)
Goals:
Institutionalize the culture of safety at all
levels
Systematize protection of educational
investments
Ensure continued delivery of quality
education services

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DepEd Order No. 50 s 2011: Creation of
DRR and Management Office (DRRMO)
Functions:
Acts as the focal point to DepEd in planning,
implementing, coordinating and monitoring
of activities related to DRRM, Education in
Emergencies (EiE), and Climate Change
Adaptation (CCA)

Legal Framework
DepEd Order No. 50 s 2011: Creation of
DRR and Management Office (DRRMO)
Develop and recommend policy standards and
actions to DepEd Management on
DRRM/EiE/CCA matters;
Initiate and coordinate cooperation and
collaborative activities with the NGAs, NGOs
and CSGs, inter-agency and cluster groupings
such as NDRMMC, TWG, Education Cluster,
Protection Group, among others concerned
with DRRM/EiE/CCA

Legal Framework
DepEd Order No. 50 s 2011: Creation of DRR
and Management Office (DRRMO)
Develop and recommend policy actions to
enhance the DepEds resilience to disasters

Create and operate an Emergency

Operation Center (EOC) which will serve as
the Departments operating and responding
facility during disasters

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DepEd Order No. 50 s 2011: Creation of

DRR and Management Office (DRRMO)

Serve as the clearinghouse for all DRRM

related transactions including production
and issuance of EiE/DRRM modules,
distribution of school kits, and offering of
emergency aid or assistance

DepEd ORGANIZATION

PUBLIC ES
(38,251)

PRIVATE
ES (7,613)

PUBLIC HS
(7,274)

PRIVATE
HS (5,682)

RA 9729: Climate Change Act of

2009
Mainstream

climate change
issues in all government policies
and plans
Established Climate Change
Commission
Development of NCCAP

RA 9729:
Role of DepEd:
Integrate CCA into the primary and
secondary curricula and or subjects
such as , but not limited to, science,
biology, sibika,and history, including
textbooks, primers and other
education materials, basic climate
change principles and concepts

2011-2016 Phil Development Plan

(Chapters 3, 4,5 & 8)
Increase sector resilience to climate
change
Institutionalize CCA and DRR in
infrastructure sector
Mainstream gender in DRR and CCA

2011-2016 Phil Development Plan

(Chapters 3, 4,5 & 8)
Enhance resilience of natural systems and
improved adaptive capacities of human
communities to cope with environmental
hazards including climate related risks