NSTPCWTS Lesson 8

Question 1

It is an act is entitled as, “An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management System, providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan,
appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes”.

Answer 1

Republic Act 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

Question 2

Republic Act 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of
2010 is entitled as, what?

Answer 2

“An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management System, providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan,
appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes”.

Question 3

Republic Act 10121 is signed on what date?

Answer 3

May 27, 2010

Question 4

How many sections does the RA 10121 provides? What are those?

Answer 4

Nine Sections: Section 5 , 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 21, 22, 23

Question 5

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC) is formerly known as, what?

Answer 5

National Disaster Coordinating Council

Question 6

The NDRRMC is headed by who and what department?

Answer 6

Secretary of the Department of National Defense

Question 7

This Section provides for the creation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC) which is formerly known as the National Disaster Coordinating Council but
its membership and functions have increased to cope with complexities of disasters at present
times.

Answer 7

Section 5

Question 8

This Section of the law stipulates that the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) shall have the primary
mission of administering a comprehensive national civil defense and disaster risk reduction and
management program by providing leadership in the continuous development of strategic and
systematic approaches as well as measures to reduce the vulnerabilities and risks to hazards and
manage the consequences of disasters.

Answer 8

Section 8

Question 9

This section of RA 10121 provides for the creation of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (RDRRMC), formerly known as Regional Disaster Coordinating Council
(RDCC). RDRRMC coordinates, integrates, supervises, and evaluates the activities of the local
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs).

Answer 9

Section 10

Question 10

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (RDRRMC), formerly known as, what?

Answer 10

Regional Disaster Coordinating Council

Question 11

This section of RA 10121 provides for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Fund.

Answer 11

Section 22

Question 11

This section provides for the coordination during emergencies.

Answer 11

Section 15

Question 11

This section provides for the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
(LDRRMO).

Answer 11

Section 12

Question 11

This section of the law also specifies funding of the OCD as lead agency to carry out the
provisions the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.

Answer 11

Section 23

Question 11

This section provides for the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)
which is not less than five percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from regular sources shall be
set aside as the LDRRMF 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.

Answer 11

Section 21

Question 11

It coordinates, integrates, supervises, and evaluates the activities of the local
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs).

Answer 11

RDDRMC

Question 12

This section provides for the organization at the Local Government Level.

Answer 12

Section 11