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Disaster Risk Reduction Network Philippines: Policy Advocacy Experience

Learn about the disaster risk profile of the Philippines, the passage of the DRRM Act, key provisions, governance structure, implementation steps, and recommendations for effective policy advocacy shared by Maria "Malu" Fellizar-Cagay, Deputy Executive Director of the Center for Disaster Preparedness. Discover the evolution of partnerships in disaster risk reduction and the importance of evidence-based advocacy. Find out how community-based approaches and multi-stakeholder collaboration are essential for genuine implementation of disaster risk reduction laws.

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Disaster Risk Reduction Network Philippines: Policy Advocacy Experience

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  1. Disaster Risk Reduction Network Philippines (DRRNetPhils) Experience on Policy Advocacy Shared by: Maria “Malu” Fellizar-Cagay Deputy Executive Director, Center for Disaster Preparedness Lead Convenor, DRRNetPhils DRRNetwork Philippines

  2. Philippine Disaster Risk Profile

  3. Philippine Disaster Risk Profile The Philippines is situated along a highly seismic area lying along the PACIFIC RING OF FIRE where two major tectonic plates (Philippine Sea and Eurasian) meet and is highly-prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. This explains the occurrence of earthquakes and tsunamis and the existence of around 300 volcanoes of which 22 are active

  4. Philippine Disaster Risk Profile Tropical storms or typhoons accompanied by heavy rain and/or strong winds that may result in floods, landslides and storm surge are the most prevalent types of hydro-meteorological hazards in the country. The Philippines is located in the Pacific typhoon belt. The country experiences an average of 20 typhoons a year, 5 of which are said to be destructive.

  5. Millions of Filipinos are at risk. In the past 20 years, 31,835 Filipinos have reported been killed and 94,369,462 people have been affected by disasters.

  6. Passage of Republic Act 10121“The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”Approved : May 27, 2010Effective : June 24, 2010* DRRM Act Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Approved : September 27, 2010Effective : October 7, 2010

  7. Salient Provisions

  8. Paradigm shift Bottom-up and participatory disaster risk reduction Top-down and centralized disaster management Disaster mainly a reflection of people’s vulnerability. Disasters as merely a function of physical hazard Integrated approach to genuine social and human development to reduce disaster risk Focus on disaster response and anticipation

  9. Governance • NDRRMC (Sec. 5) ULAP NAPC-VDC Private Sector CSO CSO CSO CSO

  10. Quick Response Fund (Emergency Response) Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)(Section 21) 30% 70% Uses of the LDRRMF: Prevention & Mitigation Preparedness Rehabilitation and Recovery

  11. • Integration of DRR Education in school curricula at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels•Prohibited Acts•Penal Provisions

  12. Governance • LDRRMO (Sec. 12) Establishment of permanent DRRM Office DRRM Officer Administrative & Training Research & Planning Operations & Warning

  13. Policy StatementsMainstreaming DRR and Climate Change in the national and local development plans and development processes (e.g. policy formulation, socio-economic dev’t planning, budgeting and governance)Mainstreaming DRR into the peace process and conflict resolution

  14. ҉14 years in the making L o o k i n g b a c k: 1990s Humanitarian Response (IANDR) The Enthusiasm in 2002 -2003!!!! > Study Forum of DM Agencies > Reflection Workshop on CBDM ҉ The birth of Philippine Disaster Management Forum (PDMF) > Series of Study Forum, Sharing & Public Awareness Activities > 1st Nat’l Conference on CBDM > Covenant of CSOs and community Partnership – 89 orgs

  15. The “Impetus”: • Hyogo Framework for Action 2005, GNDR • lack participation of the CSOs in framing the Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP) April 29 – 30, 2008 • the variety of good practices • September 2008: National PO Conference • long-time clamor for new law on DRR The 12 June 2008: Urgent Consultation on DRM Bill “DRRNetPhils was formed”

  16. Recommendations and Learnings: • Consolidated CSOs with the same voice – clear advocacy agenda • Building partnership with different stakeholders (national and local government agencies, private sector, CSOs, academe, scientist and community)

  17. Recommendations and Learnings: • Evolution of partnership and realization of both sides - understanding limitations and capacity of multi-stakeholders • Advocacy should be evidence- based • Strong community based constituency

  18. Overseeing Genuine Implementation of the Law Implementing National DRRMC OCD 17 Regional DRRMC 17 Regional OCD 79 Provincial DRRMC 79 Provincial DRRMO 122 City/ 1,512 Municipal DRRMC 122 City/ 1,512 Municipal DRRMO 42,026 Barangay Devt.Council 42,026 BarangayDRRM Committee

  19. Maraming Salamat po!(Thank You Very Much!)

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