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Gazette Vol 2 Issue 2.Indd The Civil Defense GAZETTE THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE Volume V Issue 2 Apr - June 2017 The CIVIL DEFENSE GAZETTE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF Editor’s Note OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE The annual Gawad KALASAG which stands for KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan, SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan, is the country’s primary recognition system in the fi eld of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) and humanitarian assistance. Over the years, the Gawad KALASAG was awarded to various local governments, institutions, groups and individuals for their exemplary programs, projects and actions. USEC RICARDO B JALAD Publisher While being recognized brings great honor, the public ROMINA B MARASIGAN also benefi ts as Gawad KALASAG encourages the local Editor-in-Chief government units and other stakeholders to elevate the NOEL H MAPALO level of their engagement in DRRM. The various programs Managing Editor and projects are evaluated based on their impact in reducing risks, addressing vulnerabilities, building capacities, MARK CASHEAN E TIMBAL and protecting communities during emergencies and KARLA MINORKA M ALDEA Associate Editors disasters. The best practices showcased by the programs and projects awarded with Gawad KALASAG also serves BEBETH L GADOR as templates other local governments and institutions can WILSON B GONOWON Researcher embrace and adopt for the benefi t of their contituents and clients. FRED A ABUDA JR ADELUISA E KAWAHARASAKI The Gawad KALASAG is a fl agship program of the ARMIL KAYE P MANDING Photographers NDRRMC implemented through OCD, it is a testimony of the government’s resolve in building safer, adaptive MIKE ALDRIN T SABADO and resilient Filipino communities which enable people to EMPRESS B JARAMILLO MICHAEL A CONAG share the fruits of a stronger economy. FRANCIS JOSEPH M REYES DIANE HENIE M DEL ROSARIO FRANCESCA T QUIZON GEORGINA R GARCIA MARY AN B ACEVEDA Contents RACHELLE ANNE L MIRANDA CHERRY MAE D NARANJO Heroic Soldier Leads Winners of Gawad KALASAG 3 JESSETTE D PONGOS REY EZEKIEL P BARBASA GIRLY S GAMIER OCD Develops National Contingency Plan MAREE ABIGAEL N GALVEZ for Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake 5 MC ADRIAN NOUVE B COBERO JORIE MAE E BALMEDIANO 2nd Nationwide Simulataneous Earthqauke Drill APRIL ROSE ANNE Y SANCHEZ AIZY LYN R PAGLINAWAN Rules Social Media with 133M Impressions 6 JOFEL A DELICANA MONALISA A FAJARDO OCD Holds Workshop on Revised NDRRM Fund 8 FRANZES IVY C CARASI JAMIE F BENTINGANAN OLIVE MARIE G BAYLON NDRRMC Develops Cell Broadcast Message Contributors Templates for Emergencies 9 PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Offi ce of Civil Defense Civil Defense Across The Nation 12 Department of National Defense Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Central Offi ce Events 18 Quezon City Email us at publicaff [email protected] Call us at (02) 961 6314 Awareness and Preparedness 19 Heroic Soldier Leads Winners of 18th Gawad KALASAG National Awards by Mark Cashean E Timbal For saving military personnel and relief assistance workers during an ambush, PFC Roel S. Dalaota PA received the Heroic Act Award and led the roster of awardees of the 18th Gawad KALASAG National Awards for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance during its Awarding Ceremony at the Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. Dalaota, served as driver of a military truck in the relief convoy Heroic awardee PFC Roel S Dalaota PA and his wife pose for a photo transporting goods and personnel with DND UCVRA Usec Eduardo del Rosario, DILG OIC Usec Catalino to the Typhoon Nona-aff ected Cuy, NDRRMC Exec Dir. and CDA Usec Ricardo Jalad and other offi cials communities in Samar Province. during the formal conferment of recognition. The said convoy was ambushed by communist rebels. Dalaota and Retiree Aff airs Eduardo D Del the National Selection Committee sustained gunshot wounds in the Rosario, representing NDRRMC (NSC) Chairperson and DILG encounter but persevered to bring Chairperson and National Defense Offi cer-in-Charge Usec Catalino his passengers to safety, away from Secretary Delfi n N Lorenzana, S Cuy and NDRRMC Executive the fi refi ght. led the conferment of the awards Director and OCD Administrator to Dalaota and to fi fty eight other USec Ricardo B Jalad. Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans individuals and groups together with The Local DRRM Councils, institutions, groups and individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions in DRRM and humanitarian assistance during the ceremonies. Representatives of NDRRMC Member Agencies, Gawad Kalasag National Selection Committee members and International Non-Government Organizations (INGOs) witnessed the awarding ceremonies. DILG-OIC Usec Catalino Cuy, in his message, emphasized that Gawad Kalasag is “our defense against hazards and our way of increasing NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo our capabilities to address the B Jalad delivers his message during the Gawad KALASAG National ‘weak points’ that we have, thereby Awarding held at the Philippine International Convention Center on 08 allowing us to handle disasters June 2017. better.” 3 NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator, Usec Ricardo B Jalad said that the Annual Gawad Kalasag Awards is a celebration of the unwavering spirit of compassion, wisdom, and service exhibited by our compatriots in the DRRM advocacy, a celebration of our living and enduring commitment to make the Philippines safe. “Gawad Kalasag awakens our resolution and vigor in leadership to prepare ahead so that when the danger is upon us, there shall be no fear, only courage. Our Gawad DILG OIC, USEC Catalino Cuy discussed somepoints with DND USEC Kalasag awardees today are the Eduardo Del Rosario as NDRRMC Exe- Dir & CDA USEC Ricardo Jalad. proof that if there is a will there is a way. Their achievements merit emulation and further development,” said Usec Del Rosario. Gawad KALASAG is the country’s premier annual awards recognizing the outstanding contribution of various disaster managers, local government units, private organizations, government agencies, and individuals in the fi elds of DRRM and humanitarian assistance. It also aims to honor individuals, groups and institutions that have shown extraordinary courage, heroism and sacrifi ce in times of emergencies, be it natural GAWAD KALASAG Contenders pose for a group photo with OIC USEC or human-induced. Catalino Cuy at the start of the event. Through these awards, the NDRRMC advances awareness of the best practices of DRRM and humanitarian response and action. Since its inception in 1998, the Gawad KALASAG award has been bestowed to 199 Local DRRM Councils, 66 National Government Organizations, 31 individuals and 211 groups/institutions. Thirty winners have been conferred with the Hall of Fame Awards. ASEC Kristoff er James E. Purisima is joined by DZMM Reporter Tina Marasigan as hosts of the 18th Gawad Kalasag 4 OCD Develops National Contingency Plan for Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake by Joe-Mar S Perez The Offi ce of Civil Defense (OCD) to the strong earthquake in its study able to identify the following major as the implementing arm of the on the impacts of a Magnitude 7.2 services of the assisting Regional National Disaster risk Reduction and Earthquake. DRRM Councils when the situation Management Council (NDRRMC) happens namely: (1) restoration of initiated the formulation of a National The National Contingency Plan for emergency operations centers in Contingency Plan for a Magnitude Magnitude 7.2 earthquake shall strategic areas, (2) mobilization of 7.2 Earthquake which may aff ect outline the response actions of incident management teams to re- Metro Manila and nearby Provinces. assisting regions that will respond establish command and control; to earthquake aff ected areas, and (3) augmentation of resources On 24-25 April 2017, OCD through particularly in Metro Manila and using the Response Clusters. the Capacity-Building and Training portions of Central Luzon and Service (CBTS) facilitated a CALABARZON. NDRRMC Executive Director and workshop at El Cielito Hotel, Makati OCD Administrator, Undersecretary City. Around 90 participants from The workshop aims to set a national Ricardo B Jalad, during the opening NDRRMC Member Agencies, Metro strategic direction towards eff ective, ceremony of the workshop said that Manila DRRM Council and Regional timely, and well-coordinated the national contingency plan is DRRM Councils of Ilocos, Cagayan, response mechanisms of the “our answer to the need to provide Central Luzon, CALABARZON, NDRRMC, Metro Manila DRRMC, an assurance to our people that the MIMAROPA and Bicol participated and the assisting Regional DRRM government will always be on top of in the workshop. The formulation Councils in the event of a strong the situation and the welfare of the of a National Contingency Plan earthquake. A pool of contingency people will be attended to especially was a result of several consultation planning experts from OCD-CBTS, in times of crisis”. meetings conducted to address I and III were mobilized to facilitate the eff ects of a magnitude 7.2 the workshop sessions. OCD is set to organize subsequent earthquake foreseen to be workshops involving the Regional generated by the West Valley Fault. One of the key assumptions during DRRMCs from Visayas and the workshop is that local, regional, Mindanao identifi ed to assist Metro According to Philippine Institute and national responders within Manila in the event of a strong of Volcanology and Seismology Metro Manila, Central Luzon and earthquake. Moreover, supporting (Phivolcs), around 50,000 fatalities, CALABARZON, were overwhelmed plans developed by the response 526,000 injuries and Php 2.3 trillion by the emergency situation. During clusters shall also be endorsed for worth of losses will be incurred due the workshop, the participants were further enhancement. Representatives from NDRRMC Member Agencies and Regional DRRM Council Offi cials from Luzon works for the development of National Contingency Plan for Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake on 24-25 April 2017. 5 2nd Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill Rules Social Media with 133M Impressions by Mark Cashean E Timbal Offi cials led byby NDRRMCNDRRMC Exec.
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