Experience on Policy Advocacy DRRNetwork Philippines 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

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. The socio-economic and political conditions of the country makes Filipinos very vulnerable to disasters. This has placed the Philippines as one of the world’s most disaster prone nations … and climate change can only exacerbate all of these.

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 A little description of the DRRNetPhils as a network, the only coalition of organizations and individuals, both national- and local-based, all practitioners, advocates and implementers of programs on disaster risk reduction and management, etc.etc.

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

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

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

• Integration of DRR Education in school curricula at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels • Prohibited Acts • Penal Provisions A little description of the DRRNetPhils as a network, the only coalition of organizations and individuals, both national- and local-based, all practitioners, advocates and implementers of programs on disaster risk reduction and management, etc.etc.

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

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 A little description of the DRRNetPhils as a network, the only coalition of organizations and individuals, both national- and local-based, all practitioners, advocates and implementers of programs on disaster risk reduction and management, etc.etc.

1990s Humanitarian Response (IANDR) ҉ 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

The “Impetus”: The 12 June 2008: Urgent Consultation on DRM Bill 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”

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) A little description of the DRRNetPhils as a network, the only coalition of organizations and individuals, both national- and local-based, all practitioners, advocates and implementers of programs on disaster risk reduction and management, etc.etc.

Advocacy should be evidence- based Strong community based constituency 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 A little description of the DRRNetPhils as a network, the only coalition of organizations and individuals, both national- and local-based, all practitioners, advocates and implementers of programs on disaster risk reduction and management, etc.etc.

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

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