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UPDATED IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
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NDRRMC
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Joint
Committee
Resolution
Approving
Creation of the

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NDRRMC Memo. IN
meeting
4 Dec 2019
Updated
IGP
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no. 74A, dated
July 20, 2021

Technical Working
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8 June 2021
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Guidelines and
Group (TWG) for
the revision of the
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Accreditation and
IRR of NSTP Law

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the National Service
Reserve Corps (NSRC)

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Assist in the disaster

preparedness, mitigation,
response, and rehabilitation
Assist in

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FUNCTIONS

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socio-economic
programs

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development

Respond in case of

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Serve as an mobilization for national
auxiliary to DRRMCs

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NSRC
Assist in the
promotion of civic
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environmental
welfare activities

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implementation of
Perform other similar
endeavors as directed by

NO literacy programs higher DRRM authorities.

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To provide guidelines on the accreditation and operationalization of the NSRC.

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4. OBJECTIVES

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
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To prescribe the
procedures for
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development,
organization, training,
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To specify the
training
To prescribe literacy, civic
welfare, and mobilization
To clarify funding
mechanisms to
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mobilization, operation, Rrequirements to
be undertaken by
activities for NSRC units
support
NSRC-related

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accreditation, protection,
and databasing of NSRC
SBNUs and
CBNUs.
across the four (4)
DRRM thematic areas
activities.

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units as SBNUs and
CBNUs
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that have already
School-Based
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Community- been established
NSRC Units
(SBNUs)
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Based NSRC
Units (CBNUs)
prior to the
approval of this
amended NSRC

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8.1. The NSRC shall be composed of graduates of the CWTS and
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LTS components of NSTP. An NSRC Unit is classified as either an

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SBNU (composed of CWTS and LTS graduates and organized within IN
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the jurisdiction of the HEI and TVI) or a CBNU (composed of CWTS and
LTS graduates and are now serving their community).

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8.2. CHED and TESDA shall have the overall responsibility to supervise
and regulate the operationalization of SBNUs in HEls and TVIs,

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through the LDRRMOs, and in coordination with Barangay

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regulate the operationalization of CBNUs in their respective localities.
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8.3. The role of LGUs in the out-of-campus immersions of CWTS and LTS classes shall

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be coordinated with the NSTP Office and the DRRM office of the HEI/TVI and the
DRRMOs. These CBNUs shall be utilized in DRRM activities of the communities

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(Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Rehabilitation and Recovery).

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8.4. Member agencies of the DRRMCs at the national, regional, and local levels
shall be enjoined to advocate for DRRM volunteerism through the NSRC and shall

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actively support the organization of the NSRC units and offices in their respective
areas of responsibilities and implementation of NSRC-related programs, activities,

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The Secretary of National Defense (SND) as Chairperson of the NDRRMC

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through the Administrator, OCD shall exercise overall responsibility for the
development, organization, training, administration, utilization, mobilization.

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operation, accreditation, protection, and funding of the NSRC.

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The Chairperson of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through the HEls - responsible for
the Issuance of NSRC serial numbers to all CWTS and LTS graduates of the NSTP and

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development, organization, training, administration, utilization, mobilization, operation,
accreditation, protection, and funding of school-based NSRC Reservist Units in HEls under its

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The Director General, Technical Education Services and Development Authority (TESDA)

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through the TVIs - responsible for the Issuance of NSRC serial numbers to all CWTS and LTS
graduates of the NSTP and development, organization, training, administration, utilization,

Reservist Units in TVIs under its jurisdiction.

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mobilization, operation, accreditation, protection, and funding of school-based NSRC

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The Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) through the

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administration, utilization, mobilization, operation, accreditation, protection, and funding of

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community-based NSRC Units from the provincial down to the barangay level.

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9. RESPONSIBILITY
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Responsible for conducting advocacy of volunteerism
Other Member
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for DRRM and shall actively support the organization
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Agencies, Bureaus,
Offices, and Entities of
the NDRRMC
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responsibilities and the implementation of its programs
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11. ORGANIZATION OF SBNUs and CBNUs

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School-based
NSRC School Directorate NSRC Units

NSRC Unit to be HEIs/TVIs

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Office (NSDO) established in all (SBNU)

established
under
I S S HEIs and TVIs

Capacity
Building and
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Training Service
Directorate Office (NCDO)
organized under the local
Community-
based NSRC

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government units or
LDRRMCs at the provincial
Units (CBNU)

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and ACCREDITATION

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RA 10121 –

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Accreditation of CBNUs IN
Register in their
respective barangay
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as Volunteer Mobilizing
Organizations (VMOs).
Register thru LGU in their
respective localities at the
residence

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Barangay
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SBNU O CITY AND
MUNICIPALITY
LEVEL CBNU
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DATABASING OCDCO

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OCDRO

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DATA BANK

SBNU
HEIs / TVIs RO CHED/TESDA
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Maintain consolidated database

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BANK
BANK

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and submit to OCDRO

DATA BANK

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consolidated

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database and
CBNU LDRRMOs submit to

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regulations of RA No. 10173, otherwise
known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

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 15. NSRC OCD shall prescribe the procedures for the utilization of the NSRC
Reservists and Units in coordination with CHED/TESDA for school-based

UTILIZATION UTILIZATION NSRCs and with DILG and LGUs/LDRRMCs for community-based
NSRCs.

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The NSRC reservists and units shall be utilized in

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accordance with the PDRRM Act of 2010 (RA
10121) and the NSTP Act of 2001 (RA 9163)

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Mitigation, Preparedness,
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Prevention, Response, Relief, and
Rehabilitation
Protection/Preservation
and Rehabilitation
Literacy Activities address
emergencies/calamitie
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MOBILIZATION DISASTER

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Responders

SBNUs, in case
HEIs and TVIs
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LGUs, through
CBNU

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shall provide LDRRMOs and
of disaster or
necessary BDRRMCs

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emergencies,
may be mobilized administrative SBNU
by the OCD in
coordination with
HEIs under

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and logistical
requirement
NSRC Units - Organized, Trained,

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CHED and TVIs Protected, Properly Funded,
under TESDA,

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provided that
they are of legal
age.
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Registered and Accredited
Augmentation to DRRM Efforts.
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OCD thru the Capacity Building and Training
OPERATION

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Service shall formulate Standard Operating
Procedures for the overall and specific

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operation of the NSRC units

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• Closely supervise NSRC Operations;
NSDO • Ensure proper coordination
HEIs under CHED and TVIs under TESDA

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• Conduct periodic operational exercises evaluation

There shall be an NSDO in every HEIs under

CHED and TVIs under TESDA that will be

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in-charge in the development, organization, The LGUs shall have the primary responsibility as
training, equipage, administration, and First Responder during disasters in their respective

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deployment of the school-based NSRC unit localities as provided for in Section 15 of RA 10121.
As such, there shall be an NCDO established at the

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The officials of every HEIs under CHED and provincial and municipal levels that will be
responsible for the development, organization,

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the utilization of the SBNUs as first disaster training, equipage, administration, and deployment of
responders in their respective school their respective CBNUs

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campuses and their immediate vicinities.
LGUs shall deploy and utilize NSRC units in
accordance with the SOPs prescribed by OCD.

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TRAINING

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SBNU
AT CBNU
Standardize and institutionalize
training programs.
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Specific DRRM training based on the
needs of the concerned LGUs
The HEIs/TVIs shall require all CWTS and LTS
students to complete the following at the
S E The LDRRMOs shall ensure DRRM training
courses for CBNUs organized within their
minimum:

1st Semester: Community-based DRRM Training

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OCD thru the Capacity
Building and Training
Service in coordination
areas of responsibility. The DRRM training
courses shall encompass all the DRRM
thematic areas in accordance with the training

2nd Semester: Completion of CBDRRM Action

Plan
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and other relevant subject
needs, skills, and qualifications of the
CBNUs.

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The Community-based DRRM Training shall be F matter experts.,
authorities' and
organization shall develop
The LGUs may tap the OCD and other
government agencies and authorities for the

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conducted by the LDRRMOs to be assisted by appropriate DRRM training provision of technical assistance for DRRM
OCDROs. The completed CBDRRM Action Plan

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programs and other training.
shall be submitted to LDRRMOs. learning development
interventions.
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19. ACCREDITATION OF DRRM TRAINING ORGANIZATION FOR NSRC

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19.1. The OCD, in consultation with CHED, TESDA, and DILG shall prescribe the procedures,
qualifications, processes, criteria, and other requirements for the accreditation of training organization,
and certification for individual trainers.

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19.2. The OCD shall be responsible for the processing and approval of the application for accreditation
of the training organization, assessment, and certification of individual trainer/s for NSRC. All

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government agencies mandated and involved in the conduct of DRRM training shall be qualified for

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accreditation as a training organization for NSRC reservists.

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19.3. Only competent and authorized trainers from accredited training organizations or

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institutions shall be allowed to conduct DRRM training activities.

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and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), specifically for the purpose of conducting DRRM trainings.
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PROTECTION GUIDELINES

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CHED and TESDA shall issue specific

the SBNUs.
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guidelines for the insurance and protection of

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SBNU
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Protected SNBUs during
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The HEI and TVI, in coordination with CHED and TESDA,
respectively, shall be responsible for providing the insurances

Training
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for SBNU members who incur injury while undergoing training,

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Mobilization
Deployment
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 20. NSRC Regional and Local DRRMCs shall extend the following
PROTECTION
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compensatory benefits to the members of CBNUs accredited as
VMOs
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Burial assistance, in case of death of a volunteer;

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Free medical service and/or hospitalization in a government hospital for mission-acquired illness or injury;

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• Access to counselling, post-trauma stress debriefing, or psychosocial support services;
• Other benefits or assistance the Regional and LDRRMCs may be able to provide

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CBNU
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CBNUs accredited as DI S
Regional and LDRRMCs may preposition or donate PPEs to CBNUs
accredited as VMOs for the use of their ACDVs. PPEs may include, but are
not limited to: protective headgear, ear plugs, boots, gloves, masks, safety

ACDVs shall be
O R googles, first aid kits. Other equipment may also be provided to VMOs,
including communication equipment, search and rescue equipment, life
provided with personal

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accident insurance with F jackets, etc.

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a minimum coverage of
P100,000.00
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FUNDING
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shall cover expenses for organization, training,

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equipment, protection, mobilization, and other
essential activities and requirements.

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All public and private HEIs and TVIs are enjoined to

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allocate funding to support NSRC activities and R All expenses to support the CBNUs shall be
charged against the Local Disaster Risk

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requirements of the SBNUs. The sources of funding
shall be the allocated NSTP funds, training funds of
Reduction and Management Fund
(LDRRMF) of the LGU. Regional DRRMCs

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both HEIs and TVIs, and allocated funds from the
DRRM Offices in SUCs.
and OCDROs shall provide additional
funding support, as necessary

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spearhead the development of DRRM training programs for SBNUs and CBNUs.
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23.1. The OCD, through the CBTS, in collaboration with other agencies and organizations shall

areas for CBNUs organized within their areas of responsibility.

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23.2. The LDRRMOs shall implement DRRM training courses encompassing all the DRRM thematic

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23.3. The OCD through the CBTS and OS shall consolidate and maintain the database of all SBNUs and

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CBNUs as submitted by the OCDROs and national roster of ACDVs as submitted by the RDRRMCs.

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23.4. CHED and TESDA shall provide specific policies and guidelines to regulate the operationalization
of SBNUs in HEIs and TVIS.

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CBNUs in the LGUs.

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23.6. CHED and TESDA shall spearhead the organization and mobilization of the SBNUs.

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23.7. The DILG, through the LGUs, and in coordination with the OCD central and regional offices, shall
spearhead the organization and mobilization of the CBNUs.