Galing Pook Fair 2016 "Adapt + Innovate" Novotel, Araneta Center, Quezon City 10 November 2016

Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda 2nd District, Province of Albay

Philippines

Orthopraxis to Orthodoxy: Institutionalizing Best

Practices to transform RA 10121 into NDRRMA (HB

1648)

SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

The Present Landscape: RA 10121

The Next Step: NDRRMA

NDRRMA: A Closer Look

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Albay before RA 10121

Albay DMO model – Apsemo (DILG 2008, GP 2009) incorporated in RA 10121 Creation of mandatory permanent DRR

offices in LGUs Zero casualty goal adopted/developed

with OCD/NDRRMC Albay practices in implementing RA10121

generated new learnings for DRR

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Albay practicing RA 10121

Rights-based upholding human dignity of the vulnerable

Development must proceed in the midst of risks Build Better Build Back Better Culture of reduction Response Preparedness

Goals-oriented: “Zero Casualty, Faster Recovery, Better Lives”

Built-in capacity at every level From Whole of Budget, Whole of Gov’t, Whole of

Society to “Whole of Economy and Whole of Environment”

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The Present Landscape: RA 10121

Initiated a paradigm shift from decades-old reactive disaster management to proactive by prioritizing disaster risk reduction, prevention and mitigation over disaster response.

Paved way for the establishment of permanent disaster management offices at all levels of local government.

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Innovations of RA 10121 • Formulation of DRRM Framework and

Plan which serves as the principal guide to DRRM Efforts with the vision of “: Safer, adaptive and disaster-resilient Filipino communities towards sustainable development”.

• Specific Allocation of NDRRM Fund and LDRRM Fund.

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Innovations of RA 10121 • NDCC was transformed to NDRRMC,

mandated to supervise and lead the implementation of DRR through its “policy-making, coordination, integration, supervision, monitoring and evaluation” functions.

• OCD is currently the lead agency in administering a comprehensive national civil defense and DRRM program.

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RA 10121: TY Yolanda (2013)

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• RA10121 was ultimately challenged by Typhoon Yolanda; a disaster that took almost 10,000 lives and destroying P10 billion pesos of livelihoods and economic assets.

Why improve the RA 10121? • Exposed a weakness in the institutional

setup under RA 10121 in terms of: – strong integration of DRRM framework in our

national and local planning processes; – Ensuring several government agencies and

institutions tasked with DRRM core functions are actually equipped with skills and knowledge necessary for effective DRRM;

– Coordinating and implementing large scale DRRM efforts (due to our governance framework).

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RA 10121 Sunset Review • In line with the Sunset Review, which

mandates the Congressional Oversight Committee to conduct a systematic evaluation of the accomplishments of the said law within five years from effectivity, several consultations and dialogue on the implementation of RA10121 were conducted to reflect the relevant issues in the implementation of DRRM.

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Improving RA 10121 • There is a need for a “sufficiently high in

position” institution: – to oversee the implementation of streamlined

DRRM Policies nationwide. – that has the necessary authority, mandate and

resources to lead and coordinate the efforts of different stakeholders towards a more resilient nation.

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“The life of the law has not been logic, but experience.”

-Oliver Wendell Holmes

Renowned American jurist

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The Next Step: NDRRMA

The conception of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority is a byproduct of action research, sharing of experiences and dynamic discussions among various stakeholders from the national and local government agencies, organizations, and communities.

HB 1648

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The Next Step: NDRRMA • The NDRRMA:

– is an independent body clearly mandated to lead in the coordination, monitoring, oversight and implementation of DRRM.

– will be equipped with necessary competency and resources to engage new actors; particularly in the field of risk transfer and insurance.

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The Next Step: NDRRMA • NDRRMA is attached to the Office of the

President; ensuring a sufficiently high level of authority.

• Authority not only to receive, but also to administer, mobilize, report, monitor and oversee the utilization of NDRRM Fund.

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The Next Step: NDRRMA • Proposed act has the strategic clarity of

designating and empowering the NDRRMA as the lead agency for the implementation of: – Risk Reduction Policies, Programs and Projects – Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

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The Next Step: NDRRMA • NDRRMA will be separated from the OCD,

which will continue to perform its original mandate under LOI 19 and PD 1566.

• NDRRMC will now focus solely on policy-making and functions as a platform for coordination of policy concerns with the NDRRMA.

• NDRRMA, on the other hand, will be organizing and managing the Secretariat and the Operations Center to support the NDRRMC.

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NDRRMA: A Closer Look

Organizational Structure Changes to NDRRMC Finance and Administration DRR and CCA Integration and Mainstreaming Research and Training Center DRRM Information, Education and Communication Disaster Risk Transfer, Insurance and Social Welfare Procurement and Appropriations Transitory Provisions

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NDRRMA Act of 2016 • Ensures a whole-of-society approach and

bottom-up participation, representation, and decision-making in disaster risk governance, risk assessment, risk reduction and risk management, and

• Adopts a comprehensive, integrated, and proactive approach to lessening the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of disasters and climate change.

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NDRRMA Act of 2016 • Emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of the

stakeholders to elicit their commitment in the achievement of DRRM’s long-standing vision: – CSOs, Volunteers, Organized Voluntary Work

Organizations, Women esp. pregnant, Children & Youth esp. Infants, Elderly and PWD

– Migrants, Indigenous Peoples – Academe, Scientific Research entities and

networks – Business, Professional, Private Sector Financial

Institutions – Media 20

Organizational Structure of NDRRMA

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Office of the Director General

Operations Service

Resiliency Division

Disaster Management

Division

Administration and Finance

Service

Administration Division

Finance Division

Capacity Development

Service

Training Institute Division

Information Management

Division

External Relations Division

• NDRRMA is the primary government agency accountable and responsible for overseeing, coordinating and implementing DRRM program.

Organizational Structure of NDRRMA

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Office of the Director General

Operations Service

Resiliency Division

Disaster Management

Division

Administration and Finance

Service

Administration Division

Finance Division

Capacity Development

Service

Training Institute Division

Information Management

Division

External Relations Division

• NDRRMA is headed by Director-General with the rank and emoluments of a Cabinet Secretary;

• Shall be appointed by the President;

• Shall be universally acknowledged expert in the field of DRRM.

Organizational Structure of NDRRMA

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Office of the Director General

Operations Service

Resiliency Division

Disaster Management

Division

Administration and Finance

Service

Administration Division

Finance Division

Capacity Development

Service

Training Institute Division

Information Management

Division

External Relations Division

• Operations Service is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, implementing and augmenting, as appropriate, programs for disaster risk prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Organizational Structure of NDRRMA

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Office of the Director General

Operations Service

Resiliency Division

Disaster Management

Division

Administration and Finance

Service

Administration Division

Finance Division

Capacity Development

Service

Training Institute Division

Information Management

Division

External Relations Division

• Administration and Finance Service shall be in charge of managing the internal operations of the Authority.

Organizational Structure of NDRRMA

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Office of the Director General

Operations Service

Resiliency Division

Disaster Management

Division

Administration and Finance

Service

Administration Division

Finance Division

Capacity Development

Service

Training Institute Division

Information Management

Division

External Relations Division

• Capacity Development Service shall be responsible for building and developing the capacity of the Authority’s personnel, DRRM practitioners, communities and other public or private stakeholders for DRRM.

NDRRMA Act of 2016 • Also, the NDRRMA will establish a PACO (Public

Assistance and Complaints Office) in every region.

• PACO will work jointly with the DOJ and DOF, as appropriate, to render assistance to and receive complaints from the public regarding alleged violations of the proposed act.

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Proposed Changes to the NDRRMC

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Chairperson, NDRRMC

Vice Chairperson for

Inter-Agency Coordination

Vice Chairperson for

Logistics and Resource

Mobilization

Vice Chairperson for

Disaster Prevention and

Mitigation

Vice Chairperson for

Disaster Preparedness

Vice Chairperson for

Disaster Response

Vice Chairperson for

Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery

• The Council will continue to perform its functions as a policy-formulating body.

• The Chairperson may delegate the convening of the Council to the Council Vice Chairperson. The Vice Chairpersons shall lead policy-making for their respective Thematic Area.

President of the Philippines

Dir. Gen., NDRRMA

Secretary, DND

Secretary, DOST

Secretary, DILG

Secretary, DSWD

Dir. Gen., NEDA

NDRRMC and NDRRMSOC • The NDRRMA will establish the NDRRMC

Secretariat and an operating facility to be known as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Secretariat and Operations Center (NDRRMSOC) under the operational control of the Director-General and functional supervision of the Operations Service that shall be operated and staffed on a twenty-four (24) hour basis;

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RDRRMCs and RDRRMSOC • Will establish the RDRRMC Secretariat and

Operating Facility to be known as RDRRM Secretariat and Operations Center. RDRRMSOC shall be under the operational control of the RD, RDRRMA and functional supervision of the Operations Service of the regional office.

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RDRRMCs and RDRRMSOC • RD, RDRRMA will serve as chairperson of the

RDRRMC. Vice Chairpersons shall be the RDs of DSWD, DILG, DOST and the NEDA.

• In the case of ARMM, the Regional Governor will be the RDRRMC Chairperson.

• In the case of Metro Manila, the chairperson will be headed by the Chairperson of the MMDA.

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NDRRMA Act of 2016 • Oversee a national early warning and

emergency alert system which shall provide accurate, timely and accessible advice, through diverse mass media and telecommunications, to national and local emergency response organizations and the general public.

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NDRRMA: Finance and Administration • NDRRMA will manage all funds appropriated to

it by Congress and from other sources. It will also have the power to collect fees derived from the Training Institute and other related activities.

• This will include all donations, subject to provisions of Article 9(D), Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution on the auditing powers of COA.

• NDRRMA will certify receipt of all DRRM donated funds.

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NDRRMA: DRR and CCA Integration and Mainstreaming

• The National DRRM Framework will provide for the comprehensive, all-hazards, multi-sectoral DRR and CCA. It shall be reviewed for three (3) years interval, in order to ensure its relevance to the times.

• Initiates the formulation of the National Policy on Disaster Risk Assessment.

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NDRRMA: Research and Training Center

• NDRRM Research and Training Center will be established for learning and research in the field of DRRM.

• RTC will have Regional Branches, as well as on local levels if deemed necessary, to train individuals.

• Budget will be from GAA; Will have the authority to collect necessary fees that shall be used for maintenance and other operating expenses.

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NDRRMA: DRRM Information, Education and Communication

• Establishment of National DRRM Information Management System; a physical central database of all DRR-CCA data.

• Standard mechanism for cascading Information, Education and Communication on DRRM;

• DRRM Information Officer will be designated at all levels of the Authority to ensure implementation of the DRRM IEC campaign.

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NDRRMA: Disaster Risk Transfer, Insurance and Social Welfare

• Mandatory insurance of all assets and properties of national government agencies including GOCCs and those over which the government has insurable interest (RA 656).

• Encourages LGUs to insure assets, properties, and livelihood of vulnerable and marginalized groups.

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NDRRMA: Procurement • Emergency Procurement

– To expedite disaster response and early recovery, and when the conditions required are present, the procurement or lease of goods and services through emergency procurement or purchase at site will be allowed. Periods of action on procurement activities may also be waived.

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NDRRMA: Appropriations • The NDRRMA will be allocated a budget of ten

billion (P10,000,000,000.00) from the National Treasury.

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NDRRMA: Transitory Provisions • All powers and functions of OCD related to

DRRM will be transferred to the Authority within one (1) year.

• Affected employees may opt to transfer to the NDRRMA on a Retire/Rehire Scheme.

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Other Points • On the basis of official warning by technical

government agencies, the LDRRMC may seek from the sanggunian, the declaration of imminent disaster to enable local executives to implement precautionary measures.

• The proposed act expanded the Prohibited Acts and Penalties Section of RA 10121 by specifying acts for both the Public Officials and Private Persons.

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Other Points • Provides avenue for the formulation of

comprehensive guidelines for Coordination of International Humanitarian Assistance.

• Proposes an amount in the GAA allotted solely for the use of 4th to 6th Class municipalities for the purpose of augmenting their LDRRMF with respect to programs for disaster risk prevention, mitigation and preparedness.

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Quitinday Greenhills, Camalig, Albay