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

Philippine Disaster Risk Profile

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

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.

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.

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

Salient Provisions

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

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

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

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

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

Policy Statements Mainstreaming 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 years in the making L o o k i n g b a c k: 1990 s 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 > 1 st Nat’l Conference on CBDM > Covenant of CSOs and community Partnership – 89 orgs

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 “DRRNet. Phils was formed”

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)

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

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

Maraming Salamat po! (Thank You Very Much!)