Philippines
COUNTRY INFORMATION
Region: Southeast Asia
Population: 111,046,910
Capital: Manila
GDP (Million US$): 394,086
Disaster Risk Profile: Prone to typhoons, volcanoes, floods, landslides, earthquakes, droughts and tsunamis. With limited natural barriers, the islands are prone to extensive damage and loss of life.
Inform Risk Rating: 5.2
DRR Plans and Policies
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 2020-2030
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) 2011-2028
Strategic National Action Plan 2009-2019
Adopting the Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP) on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), 2009-2019 and Institutionalizing DRR
National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Framework
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) 2011-2028
Strategic National Action Plan 2009-2019
Adopting the Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP) on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), 2009-2019 and Institutionalizing DRR
National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Framework
Organizational Structure for Disaster Management
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
The focal point for coordinating preparedness, response, prevention and mitigation measures for disaster management. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the lead agency for disaster response and provides technical assistance to support the NDRRMC’s disaster response pillar.
Office of Civil Defence
The OCD acts as the Secretariat to the NDRRMC and is responsible for providing strategic guidance and measures for vulnerability and risk reduction. The OCD also administers national civil defense and disaster risk reduction programs.
The focal point for coordinating preparedness, response, prevention and mitigation measures for disaster management. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the lead agency for disaster response and provides technical assistance to support the NDRRMC’s disaster response pillar.
Office of Civil Defence
The OCD acts as the Secretariat to the NDRRMC and is responsible for providing strategic guidance and measures for vulnerability and risk reduction. The OCD also administers national civil defense and disaster risk reduction programs.
Progress under each Sendai Priority
Efforts to strengthen understanding of disaster risk, in alignment with Priority 1, have been centered around collecting risk information for a variety of hazards including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis. To strengthen its governance systems, the Philippines has prioritized updating its legal foundations for disaster risk reduction while institutional arrangements are in place at the national, Barangay (community), provincial and local levels.
Priority 3 highlights the need to ensure investment in building resilience. In line with which, the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund ensures that at least five percent of income is allocated for risk reduction. Financial mechanisms, including the Philippine City Disaster Insurance Pool (PCDIP), are also in place to provide liquidity in the case of emergencies. Under Priority 4 of enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response, focus has been on hazard forecasting and monitoring among the most prevalent hazards including earthquakes, volcanos and tsunamis. Post disaster needs assessments are also conducted following a hazard to understanding how build-back-better can be integrated into recovery and reconstruction.
Priority 3 highlights the need to ensure investment in building resilience. In line with which, the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund ensures that at least five percent of income is allocated for risk reduction. Financial mechanisms, including the Philippine City Disaster Insurance Pool (PCDIP), are also in place to provide liquidity in the case of emergencies. Under Priority 4 of enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response, focus has been on hazard forecasting and monitoring among the most prevalent hazards including earthquakes, volcanos and tsunamis. Post disaster needs assessments are also conducted following a hazard to understanding how build-back-better can be integrated into recovery and reconstruction.
NDMO Contact Information
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
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