Legal basis of DRR

Agullo, Kristine Mae D.

Republic Act No.10121, or the
Philippine Disaster Risk reduction
and Management Act of 2010.
This act serves as the primary legal framework for DRR in the
Philippines. It outlines the National Disaster Risk reduction and Management
Framework (NDRRMF), which establishes the institutional mechanisms,
coordination structures, and strategies for disaster
preparedness,mitigation,response,and rehabilitation.
Republic Act No.7874,or the Civil
Service Act of 1994L:

This Act mandates all government agencies to integrate DRR an

Climate Change adaptation into their respective plans and programs.
Republic Act No. 9729,or the
Climate Change Act of 2009:
This Act recognizes the link between climate change and
disaster risks and mandates the mainstreaming of climate change
adaptation strategies into DRR efforts.

National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management plan (NDRRMP):
•This plan serves as the
operational blueprint for
implementing the NDRRMF. It is
updated every three years and
outlines specific strategies and actions
for different hazards and sectors.
Policies:
National Framework for Local Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management
(NFLDDRM):
●This Framework guides Local
Governments in formulating their own
DRR Plans and Programs tailored to their
specific context and vulnerabilities.
International Agreements:

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Paris Agreement on Climate Change :

Reduction 2015-2030.

●The Philippines also a party to

●The Philippines is a signatory to this agreement, which recognizes the need
this international agreement which aims to to address climate change to reduce Disaster
“Prevent new and reduce existing disaster Risk.
risk throughout the world by 2030” .
 ∙ It’s Important to remember that
the Legal Basis of DRR is constantly
evolving as new challenges and
vulnerabilities emerge. The Philippines
continues to strengthen its legal
framework to ensure effective and
comprehensive disaster risk reduction
efforts.
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