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 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 , 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 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 , 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 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 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, 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 bbyy NDRRMCNDRRMC Exec. Dir & CDACDA USECUSEC Ricardo A. Jalad and DOSTDOST USECUSEC forfor DRR & CCA,CCA, USECUSEC RenatoRenato U SolidumSolidum Jr prepareprp eppare to presspress the ceremonial button startingstarting the 2nd NSEDNSED in .Cityy.

NDRRMC Executive Director and practitioners and, private individuals drill is necessary so that the public’s Civil Defense Administrator Usec performed the duck, cover and awareness and preparedness is Ricardo B Jalad, DOST-DRR and hold in support of the government’s improved, and response plans of CCA Usec Renato U Solidum Jr, nationwide campaign for disaster local government and organizations DOTr Asec Eymard D Eje, and preparedness. are tested and refi ned,” says Usec Davao City Administrator Atty Renato U Solidum. Zuleika T Lopez led the ceremonial In Davao City, the drill scenario pressing of the button at exactly portrayed a magnitude 7.0 “Ang hamon sa atin ngayon ay mas 2:00 PM, signifying the start of earthquake incident generated pag-ibayuhin ang ating pagpupursige the Second Quarter Nationwide by the West Davao Fault Zone upang mas mapalawak ang ating Simultaneous Earthquake Drill which caused massive damage to paghahanda sa kalamidad. Lagi on 27 June 2017. structures in the city such as schools, nating isa-isip na ang kaligtasan hospitals, government offi ces and, ng ating mga pamayanan ay hindi Garnering 133 million impressions in business establishments. lamang nakasalalay sa iisang tao o social media, the quarterly drill was ahensya ng pamahalaan kundi sa conducted by the National Disaster During the drill, various activities ating pagkakaisa at sama-samang Risk Reduction and Management including medical airlift, explosions, paghahanda at pagtutulungan,” Council (NDRRMC) through the high angle rescue, fi re incident, says Usec Ricardo B Jalad. Offi ce of Civil Defense (OCD) with collapsed structure search and the ceremonial pilot venue at Davao rescue, and looting incidents Local drills were also conducted in City, beats the 13 million social were demonstrated. Several various areas nationwide through media impressions count garnered regional responders joined the the OCD Regional Offi ces and by the 1st Quarter NSED. drill, showcasing their response their respective Regional DRRM capabilities and resources. Councils. Schools, hospitals, malls Thousands of participants from “Preparedness to large scale and business offi ces participated in government, non-government disasters such as strong earthquakes the drills wherein local preparedness organizations, private and need a whole of society eff ort. The plans and response actions were business sectors, academe, media regular conduct of an earthquake also tested. 6 LUZON

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council led the conduct of the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill in the Municipality of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

The coastal municipality was identifi ed as the pilot area of the region for the conduct of NSED due to its risks and vulnerabilities to earthquake hazards including tsunami.

The sound of the siren signalled the start of the drill at 2:00 PM. More than 400 residents and students in Barangay Fuerte executed the Faculty and students of University of Mindanao cover their heads as they Drop Cover and Hold position. After evacuate their school building. a minute of ground shaking, the aff ected community evacuated in Baluarte which is considered as one VISAYAS Dir. Cabrera in her remarks during of the safe areas in the town if an the critique session that followed in earthquake and tsunami occurred. In collaboration with the Province of the Province of Capiz emphasized Capiz, OCD VI led the conduct of the the need and importance of the Municipal and Barangay DRRM drill at Capiz National High School conduct of the quarterly earthquake Councils, and responders were in Roxas City, Capiz as the pilot drill. She stressed that disasters such activated to manage the eff ects of area for the 2nd Quarter Nationwide as earthquakes come unannounced the disaster. Representatives from Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. It and it is of high importance to be the RDRRMC1 member-agencies was participated in by a total of prepared at all times. “Let us not be served as evaluators of the drill. 5,987 students, faculty and staff . complacent rather, let us be vigilant and constantly prepare for any Further, other Local Government In total there were 6,680 who eventualities. Let us work together Units, government agencies, participated in the 2nd Quarter and with each other to achieve schools and private organizations in NSED 2017 in the pilot areas disaster resiliency” she said. (With the region participated in the NSED. identifi ed in the region. reports from OCD I and VI)

Davao City Responders exhibited various response capabilities in the scenarios of the earthquake drill namely: Mass Casualty due to explosion, Looting Incident and Fire Suppression. 7 OCD Holds Workshop on Revised NDRRM Fund

by Phoenicia Achaia S. dela Merced

The Offi ce of Civil Defense held templates to fast-track access to Director Josefi na Timoteo graced a one-day workshop on the the Fund; the opening of the workshop in implementation of the revised behalf of Civil Defense Deputy National Disaster Risk Reduction 2. Alignment of Fund utilization Administrator for Administration and Management (NDRRM) with the proactive intent of RA Assistant Secretary Kristoff er James Fund Guidelines at Novotel Hotel, 10121, the Philippine DRRM E Purisima. Quezon City on 05 May 2017. The Law, by allowing more disaster activity was spearheaded by OCD mitigation, prevention, and In his message, the critical role of in collaboration with the Coalitions preparedness programs and OCD as disaster managers in the for Change, a centerpiece program projects; changing landscape of Disaster Risk of the partnership between the Reduction (DRR) was emphasized. Australian Embassy and The Asia 3. More mechanisms for LGU The participants were enjoined to Foundation in the Philippines. participation and Regional engage in improving the systems DRRM Councils’ involvement; and plans. The revised guidelines on the administration of the NDRRM Fund 4. Strengthened transparency and Australian Embassy Counsellor were approved on 14 March 2017 accountability provisions; and Mr Nigel Bruce, through Mr during the NDRRM Full Council Francisco Morito conveyed Meeting presided by Vice Chair 5. Integration of consultation, Australian Government’s support for Response and Department of monitoring, and evaluation in and congratulations to OCD for Social Welfare and Development review and approval process of passing the guidelines. He further Secretary Judy M Taguiwalo having requests. mentioned the need to capacitate the following declarations: the Local Government Units in DRR OCD Rehabilitation and Recovery and project management to come 1. Streamlined procedures and Management Service (RRMS) up with sound proposals for funding and ensure risk reduction measures.

The background of the National DRRM Fund reform including the Development Entrepreneurship (DE) approach was presented by Mr Jaime Faustino of the Coalitions for Change program. The DE approach uses coalition building and adaptive learning to defi ne and implement policy reforms in a volatile and changing world. Implementation issues and action areas for the smooth implementation of the Guidelines were also discussed.

Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Operations Assistant Secretary Rodolfo Demosthenes C Santillan in his message during the closing ceremony, commended and challenged the Regional Directors OCD Rehabilitation and Recovery Management Service Director Josefi na to cascade information, capacitate Timoteo delivers her welcome message during the Workshop on the their people on the ground, and NDRRMF Guidelines. maximize these mechanisms. 8 NDRRMC Develops Cell Broadcast Message Templates for Emergencies

by Deniece Krizia B Manding

OCDOCD OperationsOperations ServiceService Director Vicente F Tomazar facilitatesfacilitates the discussion during the Develpment ofof CellCell BroadcastBroadcast Message Templates forfor Emergencies on 21 April 2017.

In partnership with SMART disseminating messages faster EAWM directly to the mobile phone Communications Inc., the and is the primary consideration of subscribers. The messages can be Offi ce of Civil Defense (OCD) SMART in adopting this technology sent-out to subscribers in a specifi c conducted the “Workshop on to comply for the provisions of RA province which may be aff ected by the Operationalization of Cellular 10639. disasters. Broadcast System (CBS)” on 21 April 2017 at the NDRRMC The Republic Act 10639 or “The Through the workshop, the group Building, Quezon City. Free Mobile Disaster Alerts identifi ed triggers and parameters Act” and the private companies’ when to use the CBS and produced Identifi ed Warning Agencies – Corporate Social Responsibility standard templates which were PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, PNRI, allows the government to use utilized by the National DRRM MGB, DOH, BPF, AFP, PNP, PIA, Telecommunications Companies’ Operations Center in disseminating and PCOO – were invited to draft (TELCOs) resources to ensure the earthquake information and warning the Emergency Alert and Warning widest dissemination of information for aftershocks during the Magnitude Messages (EAWM) templates and warnings by sending out 6.5 Earthquake in Ormoc City, Leyte. which will be utilized to expedite the dissemination of information and warning messages to the public during emergencies or disasters.

CBS is a mobile technology which allows a text or binary message to be distributed to all mobile terminals which are connected to a set of cells. Messages sent through CBS are sent point to an area while those sent through Short Messaging System (SMS) are sent from point to point. This feature of CBS makes Various NDRRMC Member agencies join in discussing the proposed cell broadcast message templates for emergencies. 9 18th Gawad KALASAG NATIONAL AWARDS

PROVINCE OF ISABELA SIBOG KATAWHAN ALANG SA PAGLAMBO, INC. Best Provincial DRRM Council Best Civil Society Organization

CITY OF DAVAO NAGKAHIUSANG MANGINGISDA SA Best City DRRM Council (Highly-Urbanized) HINATUAN (NAMAHIN) Best People’s Organization

CITY OF SANTIAGO, ISABELA DAVAO FIREFIGHTERS AND Best City DRRM Council (Component-Independent) RESCUE SERVICES, INC. Best Volunteer Organization HINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR Best Municipal DRRM Council (1st - 3rd Class) RESCUE 922, CAUAYAN CITY, ISABELA Best Government Emergency Management Services (Advance Search and Rescue Category) TUBLAY, BENGUET Best Municipal DRRM Council (4th - 6th Class) DISASTER ASSISTANCE RESPONSE TEAM PROVINCE OF TARLAC Best Government Emergency Management Services POBLACION, TUPI, SOUTH COTABATO (Basic Search and Rescue Category) Best Barangay DRRM Committee (Urban Category) ISABELA PROVINCIAL CAPITOL ALINGUIGAN 2ND, ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA DAY CARE CENTER Best Barangay DRRM Committee (Rural Category) ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA Best Early Learning Center (Urban Category)

SIPITAN-BADIANG DAY CARE CENTER GUIMBAL, ILOILO Best Early Learning Center (Rural Category) RANIAG HIGH SCHOOL, RAMON, ISABELA PFC ROEL S DALAOTA 885183 (CE) PA Best Public School (Urban Category) Heroic Act (lndividual)

BINTAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR ALEXANDER R. MADRIGAL VILLAVERDE, NUEVA VIZCAYA Special Recognition (Individual) Best Public School (Rural Category) TACTICAL OPERATIVE LORD’S HAND ACADEMY, PASIG CITY AMPHIBIOUS DRIVE (TOAD), Best Private School (Urban Category) BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Special Recognition (Group)

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP ACADEMY ISABELA PROVINCIAL CAPITOL LINAMON, LANAO DEL NORTE DAY CARE CENTER Best Private School (Rural Category) ILAGAN CITY, ISABELA MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO SR. HALL OF FAME Best Early Learning Center (Urban Category) MEDICAL CENTER OZAMIZ CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL DAVAO FIREFIGHTERS AND Best National Government Hospital RESCUE SERVICES, INC. HINATUAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL HALL OF FAME Best Volunteer Organization HINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR Best Local Government Unit Hospital

BACOLOD ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER BACOLOD CITY Best Private Hospital CIVIL DEFENSE ACROSS THE NATION

RDRRMC I Approves Regional Contingency Plan for Human-Induced Hazards

Regional DRRM Council I members led by OCD I Regional Director Melchito M Castro join in the ceremonial unveiling of the Regional Contingency Plan for Human-Induced Hazards on 21 April 2017 at Sea and Sky Hotel & Restaurant, San Fernando, La Union. The plan was approved and signed by the Regional Council after a series of workshops and consultations conducted. (Mike Aldrin T Sabado)

OCD I Conducts Basic ICS Training

Dr Faustino L Unabia Jr, Medical Offi cer IV of Ilocos Training Regional and Medical Center discusses the structure of the Incident Command System (ICS) during the training held for Regional DRRM Council I member agencies on 05-07 April 2017 in City. After the establishment of the fi rst Regional Incident Management Team (RIMT)-SARIPDA, OCD Ied its fi rst ICS training for 2017 with the aim to strengthen the RIMT’s capacity for disaster response. (Empress B Jaramillo)

OCD III Holds Central Luzon Training for Instructors

OCD III Regional Director Edgardo J Ollet poses with the instructors led by Dr Vilma Carlos from BFP as well as the participants of the Training for Instructors (TFI) Course for Central Luzon on 29 May – 02 June 2017 at King’s Royale Hotel and Leisure Park, Bacolor, Pampanga. More than 20 participants from various Regional member agencies, local DRRM and Provincial DRRM Council members joined the training. (Francesca T Quizon)

OCD III Leads Flood Evacuation Drill

Mr Michael Dumlao of OCD III briefs the residents of La Paz, Tarlac before the Flood Evacuation Drill on 15- 19 May 2017. OCD III facilitated the fl ood evacuation drill joined by more than one hundred participants which seeks to showcase the early warning system capacities at the local level. It also aims to capacitate and strengthen the community in responding to specifi c hazards. (Francesca T Quizon)

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OCD CALABARZON Conducts Rehab and Recovery Plan Writeshop

Members of the Regional DRRM Council CALABARZON Rehabilitation and Recovery Committee join the group work for the ranking of priority programs and projects to be included in the Regional Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan for the aff ected areas of the earthquake swarm in Batangas. The activity was led by OCD CALBARZON on 31 May to 01 June 2017 at Alta D Tagaytay Hotel, Tagaytay City. (Georgina R Garcia)

OCD CALABARZON Leads Earthquake Drill in Batangas State University

Incident Management Team in Batangas supervises the conduct of response operations during the 2nd quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 29 June 2017. More than 1,500 students, faculty members, admin staff and construction workers participated in the drill simultaneous with the nationwide earthquake drill launched in Davao City and other regional offi ces. (Georgina R Garcia)

OCD MIMAROPA Conducts Basic DRRM Orientation for Civil Defense Auxiliary Group

Members of the Civil Defense Auxiliary Group in MIMAROPA pose during the Basic DRRM Orientation conducted in the Province of Palawan at Uno Hotel, Puerto Princesa on 03-04 April 2017. OCD MIMAROPA staff together with local disaster volunteers of Palawan attended the training. Graduates of the course are expected to augment emergency response operations in the Province. (Mary An B Aceveda)

OCD MIMAROPA Holds Regional DRRM Council Meeting

OCD MIMAROPA Regional Director Eugene Cabrera chairs the 2nd Quarter Regional DRRM Full Council Meeting on 22 June 2017 at Bayview Park Hotel,Manila. Various Regional member agencies and Local DRRM Offi cers joined the meeting. The discussion focused on the revised NDRRM Fund Utilization Guidelines and approval of the Regional Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan for TY Nina. (Mary An B Aceveda)

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OCD V Leads TOF on EQ Preparedness and Response

OCD V Regional Director Blanche T Gobenciong delivers her welcome message during the Training of Facilitators on Building Earthquake-Evacuation Plan on 28 April 2017 at Naga Regent Hotel, Naga City. BEEP TOF is a pilot program of OCD V which aims to train and constitute a pool of facilitators for the formulation of an integrated earthquake preparedness and response plan for various sectors. (Rachelle Anne L Miranda)

OCD V Holds Integrated Planning Course on ICS

Local DRRM Offi cers and members of Bicol response agencies discuss during the fi ve-day Integrated Planning Course on Incident Command System (ICS) in Virac, Catanduanes on 29 May- 02 June 2017. Forty participants attended the training facilitated by OCD V. The course involved discussions of the Planning Section structure, its unit members, and roles and responsibilities in the aspect of ICS. (Rachelle Anne L Miranda)

OCD VI Facilitates Contingency Planning Formulation Workshop

OCD VI Regional Director Rosario T Cabrera delivers her message during the City of Iloilo Contingency Planning Formulation Workshop at Amigo Terrace Hotel, Iloilo City on 25-28 April 2017. OCD VI facilitated the workshop together with subject matter experts from Bago and Iloilo Cities DRRM Offi ces (Cherry Mae D Naranjo)

OCD VII Groundbreaks 1st Regional Evacuation Center

OCD VII Regional Director Concepcion R Ornopia graces the groundbreaking ceremony of the 1st Regional Evacuation Center in New Medellin Estate, Medellin, Cebu on 27 April 2017. Director Ornopia led the ceremonial groundbreaking with Mayor Joven J Mondigo, Cebu Provincial DRRM Offi cer Baltazar Tribunalo, Cebu 4th District Representative Benhur Salimbangon and DPWH VII’s Engr Jun Dela Cruz.

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OCD VII Holds ICS Integrated Planning Course

Members of the Regional DRRM Council VII works on their group output during the Integrated Planning Course on Incident Command System on 05-09 June 2017 at Bayfront Hotel, Cebu City. OCD VII Training Chief Mr Dennis Atto facilitated the course which aims to equip the participants with knowledge on planning as well as technical skills related to Incident Command System. (Jessette D Pongos)

OCD IX leads RDANA Training

Mr Jonaldo A Fernandez of OCD IX presents the course overview during the Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) Training on 17 May 2017 at LM Metro Hotel, Zamboanga City. The training aims to engage the participants in discussions and simulation exercises related to the conduct rapid damage assessment during disasters. RDANA is a disaster response tool used during the early and critical stage of a disaster. (Girly S Gamier)

OCD X Provides Relief Assistance to Marawi Crisis IDPs

OCD X Operations Chief Patrick Callanta and Ms Catalina Dignos distribute relief packages to Internally Displaced Families in Brgy Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City on 23 June 2017. OCD X in coordination with Cagayan de Oro City Social Welfare and Development Offi ce facilitated the distribution of assistance amounting to Php1,005,950.00 to 200 families aff ected by the Marawi Crisis. (Maree Abigail Galvez)

OCD XII Orients LCEs on DRRM

Local Chief Executives pose together with OCD XII Regional Director Minda C Morante together with other regional agencies during the DRRM Executive Course for LCEs on 15-16 June 2017 in General Santos City. The activity aims to enhance the LCEs’ understanding of the Philippine DRRM System, NDRRM Framework and other DRRM tools needed for eff ective DRRM plans and programs of the Local DRRM Councils (Jorie Mae E Balmediano)

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OCD XII Leads Basic ICS Course

NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo B Jalad graces the Basic Incident Command System Training Course conducted for various Accredited Community Disaster Volunteer (ACDV) groups in Region XII on 19-21 April 2017 in General Santos City. The activity aims to enhance the regional disaster response capability ensuring the protection of the responders and the aff ected communities. (Jorie Mae E Balmediano)

OCD ARMM Leads Community Based DRRM Training of Trainers

OCD ARMM OIC Myrna J Angot delivers her message during the Community Based DRRM Training of Trainers on 24-28 April 2017. OCD ARMM facilitated the training for the Province of Lanao del Sur and Mindanao State University. Participants of the training conducted a return demonstration to showcase their learnings from the training. (Jofel C Delicana)

OCD ARMM Holds Water Search and Rescue Training

Major Luisito Abellanosa PA of the 6th Division Training School orients the participants of the Water Search and Rescue Training prior to the simulation exercise at Kushiong Beach, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. OCD ARMM conducted the training for the Provinces in ARMM on 08-12 April 2017. The training aims to capacitate the actors at the community level in terms of search and rescue. (Jofel C Delicana)

CARAGA LGUs Undergo PDRA Orientation

Offi cials from various municipalities in the Province of Surigao del Norte join the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) Orientation held on 11 and 12 May 2017 for the mainland municipalities and 16 and 17 May 2017 for the island municipalities. OCD CARAGA spearheaded the orientation where members of the PDRA Core Team discussed the use of Project Noah, the mechanism of Operation L!sto, the importance of prepositioning of relief and other topics. (April Rose Anne Y Sanchez)

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OCD CARAGA Trains LGUs in Contingency Planning

OCD CARAGA Regional Director Rosauro Arnel Q Gonzales delivers his message during the four-day Contingency Plan Training for the Municipalities of La Paz, Agusan del Sur, Cortes, San Miguel, Bayabas and Lianga, Surigao del Sur and San Isidro, Surigao del Norte on 6-9 and 13-16 June 2017 in Butuan City. The six LGUs formulated a Contingency Plan by applying the Cluster Approach and Incident Command System concepts. (April Rose Anne Y Sanchez)

OCD NIR Leads RDANA Training

Provincial and Local DRRM Offi cers of Negros Occidental pose for a gropup photo with OCD NIR OIC Ma Aletha A Nogra during the Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) Training for the Province of Negros Occidental on 05-08 June 2017 in Talisay City. The training conducted shall serve as a basis for organizing an RDANA Team who will be mobilized in times of disasters and emergencies. (Olive Marie G Baylon)

OCD CAR Orients LCEs on PDRA and ICS

OCD CAR Assistant Regional Director Jose Valera facilitates an open forum session during the Pre- Disaster Risk Assessment and Incident Command System Orientation for Local Chief Executives in CAR and Regional DRRM Council Members on 21 April 2017 at Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. Around 250 participants composed of Local DRRM Offi cers, LGU employees, communication groups, and schools DRRM coordinators joined the training. (Franzes Ivy C Carasi)

OCD CAR Holds DRRM for Kids Activity

OCD CAR’s disaster preparedness icon, Kapitan Alerto asks elementary students about the contents of an emergency survival kit during the DRRM for Kids activity on 20 May 2017 at Puguis Elementary School in La Trinidad, Benguet. The activity was spearheaded by OCD CAR in line with the annual Brigada Eskwela program of DepEd. During the activity, IEC materials on disaster preparedness were distributed. (Franzes Ivy Carasi)

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Usec Ricardo B Jalad explains the iniatives and Usec Ricardo B Jalad answers questions from the media programs of OCD during his interview at DWDD Katropa during the Press Conference on the situation in Marawi Radio on 18 April 2017. City held in Malacañan on 15 June 2017.

Usec Ricardo B Jalad and Asec Kristoff er James E Members of the National Selection Committee for the Purisima attend as panelists during the 3rd Conference 19th Gawad Kalasag National Awards pose for a group on Disaster and Climate Resilience on 25-26 April 2017. photo after the Desk Evaluation on 19-23 June 2017.

Usec Ricardo B Jalad, Asec Kristoff er James E Usec Ricardo B Jalad attends as Guest of Honor and Purisima, OCD Service Directors and OCD PAO Chief Keynote Speaker of the grand opening of the Annual pose during their guesting at Manila Bulletin’s Hot Seat. Batanes Day on 26 June 2017. Photos by Fred A Abuda Jr & Armil Kaye P Manding Captions by Karla Minorka M Aldea 18 Awareness and Preparedness on For more information and tips on preparing for hazards and disasters, download and watch the Tropical Cyclones Project DINA Videos

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