DRRNetPhils Experience on the Passage of DRRM Law_Malu

Advocacy Work for the DRRM Law : 

Advocacy Work for the DRRM Law Presented by Maria “Malu” Fellizar – Cagay Center for Disaster Preparedness Lead Convernor, Disaster Risk Reduction Network Philippines ADRRN 10th Anniversary Annual General Assembly Phnom Penh Hotel, Cambodia 8 – 10 February 2012 DRRNet Philippines

Who is DRRNet Philippines? : 

Who is DRRNet Philippines? DRR Practitioners (Response, Preparedness, Mitigation, Recovery): Community Organizations, NGOs (national and Local), Academe, INGOs, faith-based organizations Organized in 2008 DRRNet Philippines

General Assembly (every two years) Elect – lead and c0-convenor Convenors to meet regularly Planning : 

General Assembly (every two years) Elect – lead and c0-convenor Convenors to meet regularly Planning DRRNet Philippines

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Looking back: The Enthusiasm: 2002 -2003 > Series of Study Forum, Sharing & Public Awareness Activities > Reflection Workshop on CBDM > Study Forum of DM Agencies The birth of Philippine Disaster Management Forum (PDMF) > 1st Nat’l Conference on CBDM > Covenant of Partnership – 89 orgs

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The “Impetus”: 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 The 12 June 2008: Urgent Consultation on DRM Bill long-time clamor for new law on DRR Hyogo Framework for Action

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Policy Advocacy: Building Partnership - in the main Office of Civil Defense Media Advocacy - RTD with media Developing Champions - at least 2 at the HOR - Senate not clear Info Materials Dev’t. - 2 video (15 minute & short) - 1 briefing kit Public Advocacy - TV guesting & interview Lobbying - Senate, House of Reps, Budget, Line Agencies Monitoring - movements in both houses Research work

How to Ensure the Passage of the DRRM Bill into Law? : 

How to Ensure the Passage of the DRRM Bill into Law?

1. Identification of issues and barriers : 

1. Identification of issues and barriers Contentious provisions - What provisions can delay or possibly derail the passage of the bill? CSO participation Institutional arrangements/organizational structure Funding

2. Relationship building or strengthening : 

2. Relationship building or strengthening Dept of National Defense, National Disaster Coordinating Council, Office of Civil Defense Sponsors and co-sponsors/ Champions in Congress Other Senators and House Representatives Committee Secretariat Majority Floor Leaders Media Senate and HOR staff Other civil society organizations (CSO) such as the church

3. Public Support and Network Visibility : 

3. Public Support and Network Visibility Media campaign Link-up with major media networks and government networks Testimonials from disaster-stricken communities and human interest features in newspapers DRRM campaign - consolidate forces among CSOs; produce a device for mass campaign Consistent attendance of DRRNet (as a group and not just as individuals) at the Senate and HOR deliberations Networking with volunteer lobbyists outside of DRRNet Production of media/campaign kits or materials

4. Monitoring the text/provisions of the bill : 

4. Monitoring the text/provisions of the bill Regularly submit proposed provisions to the Sponsors and other allies in the Senate and HOR Regularly request for the latest version of the draft bill Constantly update the matrix of latest draft and DRRNet proposals

RA 10121“The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”Approved : May 27, 2010Effective : June 24, 2010* DRRM Act Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Approved : September 27, 2010Effective : October 7, 2010 : 

RA 10121“The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”Approved : May 27, 2010Effective : June 24, 2010* DRRM Act Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Approved : September 27, 2010Effective : October 7, 2010

Republic Act No. 10121 : 

Republic Act No. 10121 “An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes”

Paradigm shift : 

Paradigm shift Top-down and centralized disaster management Disasters as merely a function of physical hazard Focus on disaster response and anticipation Bottom-up and participatory disaster risk reduction Disaster mainly a reflection of people’s vulnerability. Integrated approach to genuine social and human development to reduce disaster risk

Key Players under RA 10121 : 

Key Players under RA 10121 National Government Local Government Community Civil Society

Governance : 

Governance Restructuring of Disaster Management Institutions

Governance : 

Governance NDRRMC (Sec. 5)

Governance : 

Governance LDRRMC Members (Sec. 11(a) Other Members (Rule 5, Sec. 2.1) P Dir/C/M Officer DILG P Dir/C/M Officer DENR PCG or Forest Guard Sanggunian representative LDRRMC Members Members

Governance : 

Governance Creation of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) (Sec. 12)

Sustainability : 

Sustainability Funding: LDRRMF (Sec. 21) not less than five percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from regular sources ; QRF = 30%, Prep/Mitigation = 70% Uses of the LDRRMF: pre-disaster preparedness programs including training, purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines; post-disaster activities; and, payment of premiums on calamity insurance

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Active participation in the implementation of the law Preserve the gains of respective organizations & pursue our programs (as models) strengthen community capacity towards effective participation in governance sustain & strengthen existing GO-NGO-PO partnership at different levels strengthen & expand our partnership with LGUs pursue policy reforms at the LGU level The Challenges support the initiatives of local NGOs & POs

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Newly Appointed Sectoral Representative of the Victims of Disasters and Calamities - National Anti-Poverty Commission (under the office of the President) To put forward the issues of the basic sector > Integration of the Anti-Poverty Plan > DRR/CCA to Comprehensive Development Plan and Annual Investment Plan Cross Sectoral Agenda – DRR/CCA, Relocation of the Informal Settlers

Maraming Salamat Po!Thank very much! : 

Maraming Salamat Po!Thank very much!