The Office of Civil Defense provides leadership in administering the country’s comprehensive national civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management program. Editor’s Note On its 65th year, the Office of Civil Defense continues to live up to its tradition of providing tireless 24/7 public service. As the executive arm of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the OCD remains relevant as ever for its efficient coordinating mechanisms that ensure a whole-of-society approach in the management of disasters in the .

Publisher In 2019 the country was hit by 21 tropical cyclones Usec Ricardo B Jalad and destructive earthquakes that affected parts of Luzon and . The OCD was in the midst of every response and Editor-in-Chief recovery action relative to these phenomena. The agency Lorelei L Bendijo also invested in disaster preparedness by intensifying its training programs, conducting public drills and simulation Managing Editor exercises, increasing the number of evacuation centers, Samantha C Tebrio and establishing Government Command and Control Centers (GCCCs) in strategic areas. OCD also made strides Artist in forging or strengthening partnerships with the private Armil Kaye P Manding sector, international organizations, and foreign counterparts.

Photographers Aimed at even further improving the quality of its Fred A Abuda Jr. services, OCD launched its Strategic Plan for 2020-2022, Armil Kaye P Manding outlining priority agenda towards attaining “quality and performance excellence”, as it pursues its vision of becoming Contributors a “fully capacitated agency that leads the implementation of Yvonne Mae G Basilonia an integrated civil defense and disaster risk reduction and Rachelle Anne L Miranda management (DRRM) program” while adhering to the values of Policy Development and excellence, professionalism, integrity, and commitment (EPIC). Planning Service

This is the continuing commitment of OCD OCD Region I to the Filipino public: excellent public service OCD Region II anytime and anywhere it is called upon to deliver. OCD Region III OCD CALABARZON OCD MIMAROPA Contents OCD Region V OCD Region VI NDRRMC Awards Exemplary LGUs, Orgs, Citizens in 3 OCD Region VII 21st Gawad KALASAG OCD Region VIII OCD Region IX OCD Finalizes 2020-2022 Strategic Plan; 4 OCD Region X Strengthens Guiding Principles OCD Region XI OCD Region XII Philippines Joins 6th Global Platform on Disaster 5 OCD CARAGA Risk Reduction 2019 OCD CAR OCD BARMM Risk Informed Governance: Top Government Officials OCD NCR Join Simulation Exercise on Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake 7 in Metro

OCD Launches Alternative GCCCs Project; 8 Public Affairs Office Reinforces DRRM Capabilities Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, OCD: 114 Evacuation Centers Built, 57 On-Going, 9 1110 26 for Construction Tel: (02) 8961 6314 Email: [email protected] Civil Defense Across the Nation 12 2019 SPECIAL EDITION CIVIL DEFENSE GAZETTE

learning and higher learning institutions, and civil society and volunteer organizations were also recognized and awarded.

Various individuals and groups were also cited for heroism and notable acts of humanity by helping fellow not only during disasters but also in the prevention and mitigation and preparedness phases of DRRM.

Most notable of this is the 45 year-old construction worker Mr. Regalado Francisco of Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, who saved a child from impending death when the latter fell into strong floodwater NDRRMC AWARDS EXEMPLARY LGUs, ORGs, currents caused by Tropical Storm Usman in December 2018. CITIZENS IN 21ST GAWAD KALASAG Oblivious of his own safety and By: Public Affairs Office, Policy Development and Planning Service injuring his right leg, Mr Regalado was able to bring the child out of the water and into safety. he National Disaster volunteerism and heroism, is Risk Reduction and founded upon the National The Ecosystems Work T Management Council DRRM Council’s framework for Essential Benefits (EcoWEB) was hailed the best Civil Society (NDRRMC) conferred the Gawad that aims to make communities Organization owing to its Kalasag to 21 Local Government safer, climate change adaptive valuable efforts in strengthening Units and 52 other organizations and disaster resilient. the Survivor & Community- and individuals who showed Led Response as an innovative exemplary dedication and Cited for its dynamic approach in responding to crises, support to the country’s bid and inclusive planning; as well as adopting a participatory for national resilience, in an determination in enhancing and consultative approach awarding ceremony held the resilience of vulnerable in capacitating communities on December 6, 2019 at the sectors; and strengthening its to become disaster-resilient Philippine International stakeholders’ capacity to build while promoting social unity. Convention Center (PICC). disaster-resilient communities, Quirino Province topped this Other organizations that Now on its 21st year, the year’s awardees for the Best were given special recognition Gawad Kalasag is the NDRRMC’s Provincial DRRM Council, while were the Tzu Chi Foundation annual Search for Excellence Quezon City was hailed as the and the Philippine Disaster in DRRM and Humanitarian Best Highly Urbanized City. Resilience Foundation (PDRF). Assistance, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of Local Also in the list of the Best Winners of this prestigious Government DRRM Councils, as Local DRRM Councils are the award went through a meticulous well as the various managers and city of San Fernando, selection process, which includes practitioners from government for the Independent/Component desk evaluation of entries, agencies and institutions, civil City DRRMC, the municipalities of validation through field visits, and society organizations, private La Trinidad, Benguet and Saguday, eventually, the deliberation of sectors, and individuals who Quirino for the 1st to 3rd Class winners by the National Selection advocate and implement rights- and 4th to 6th Class Municipal Committee (NSC), composed of based, gender-responsive and DRRMCs, respectively, and the representatives from the National inclusive DRRM and climate Barangay DRRM Committees of DRRM Council member agencies. change adaptation programs. Naggasican for urban category and Buenavista for rural category, For this year, the NSC As one of the Council’s both from Santiago City, Isabela. evaluated and validated 172 interagency programs, Gawad entries, with a total of 73 winners Kalasag, which promotes Local and national government hospitals, early from 26 different categories.

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NDRRMC Chairperson and National Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana led the conferment of awards. He was joined by NDRRMC Executive Director and Office of Civil Defense Administrator Usec. Ricardo B. Jalad, and other representatives of the council including Usec. Bernardo C. Florece Jr. of the Department of Interior and Local Government and Usec.Adoracion M. Navarro of the National Economic Best Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Council (1st to 3rd Class) - La Trinidad, Benguet Development Authority. Visit ocd.gov.ph for the complete list of the 21st Gawad Kalasag winners.

OCD FINALIZES 2020-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN; STRENGTHENS GUIDING PRINCIPLES By: Policy Development and Planning Service, Samantha Tebrio

he Office of Civil Defense (1) establishing a more responsive Meanwhile, objectives for finalized its Strategic OCD structure and staffing internal process include (SO4) T Plan for 2020-2022 pattern, including activation of the Enhanced administrative processes; to sustain collective effort National DRRM Training Institute (SO5) Improved operational towards a “quality and (NDRRMTI); (2) institutionalizing processes; and (SO6) Standardized performance excellence” agency. strategic human resource operations and delivery of services. management; (3) enhancing Headed by the Policy procurement system, DRRM The learning and growth, Development and Planning Fund administration, reporting, objectives are; (SO7) Enhanced Service under the leadership of monitoring, and evaluation; and competency of workforce; and (SO8) then Director Bernardo Rafaelito (4) sustaining OCD initiatives, Improved operational capacity. R. Alejandro IV, and now Director improving fiscal management and of the Admin and Financial delivery of DRRM services, and Lastly, for financial Management Service, together with strengthening capacity of partners. perspective, the strategic the Regional Directors, Division objective is the (SO9) Enhanced Chiefs and Central Office staff Anchored on the Defense efficiency and effectiveness of with the technical assistance from Mission Area on Humanitarian financial resources management. the Development Academy of the Assistance and Disaster Response of Philippines, formulated the plan and the Department of National Defense, The overall plan also provides was approved by the Civil Defense the OCD 2020-2022 Strategic Plan discussion on the 11 major initiatives Administrator Undersecretary consists of nine strategic objectives to achieve the strategic objectives. Ricardo Jalad on June 14, 2019. along the four perspectives of Major initiatives are the (1) Pillars the balanced scorecard namely: Program; (2) Parangal Program; (3) The Boracay Declaration, Stakeholders; Internal Process; Tuloy Buhay Program; (4) Progress signed by OCD senior leaders Learning and Growth; and Financial. Enhancement of Performance on March 18, 2019 in Boracay Leading to Effective; Efficient Island, Malay, Aklan during the Objectives for the and Quality Services (PEOPLE- First Semester Senior Leaders’ stakeholders’ perspective include: QS); (5) Advance Government Conference, promulgated the (SO1) Enhanced capacities on Disaster Activity on Procurement (AGA- OCD-First Four Point served as the Risk and Reduction Management Procurement);(6) WAZ UP guide in the development of OCD’s (DRRM) and Civil Defense of Local (Warning & Alert Zoning in Unison strategy roadmap for 2020-2022. Government Units (LGUs); (SO2) Program);(7) Four-Part Program Strengthened engagements with for the Enhancement of OCD’s The OCD-first four- partners; and (SO3) Adequately Disaster Response Operations point agenda is geared towards: assisted disaster-affected or 4PEDRO; (8) Organizational communities and individuals. 4 2019 SPECIAL EDITION CIVIL DEFENSE GAZETTE

Structure Enhancement Program; (9) Information Systems Services and Applications Program; (10) Facilities Improvement Program; and lastly (11) Financial Management Enhancement Program (FMEP).

It is envisioned that “by 2022, OCD is a fully capacitated agency that leads the implementation of an integrated civil defense and DRRM program” as it upholds Excellence, Professionalism, Integrity and Commitment (EPIC) while carrying its mandate.

On 18 August 2019, Usec. Jalad presented the OCD Strategic Road Map 2020-2022 to the Defense Secretary .

Since its approval, OCD Diagram presentation of OCD’s vision, mission, core values and objectives of its strategic plan 2020-2022. conducted various activities The strategic objectives were identified along with the four perspectives: stakeholders; internal process; to cascade the plan to rank learning and growth; and financial. and file employees of both central and regional offices.

PHILIPPINES JOINS 6TH GLOBAL PLATFORM ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2019 By: Yvonne Mae Basilonia

ed by Office of Civil Defense Administrator L and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director (L-R) Department of Foreign Affairs Director Lorena Joy Banagodos, Office of Civil Defense Director Bernardo Undersecretary Ricardo B. Jalad, Rafaelito Alejandro IV, Ambassador Evan Garcia, OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, United members of the Philippine Nations Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Undersecretary Renato Solidum, Department of Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Delegation participated in the 6th Luzviminda Ilagan, and DFA Assistant Secretary Noralyn Baja join the 6th session of the Global Platform for Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland on May 13 to 17, 2019. Disaster Risk Reduction at Geneva, Switzerland from May 13 to 17 of 2019. Services Administration, Climate Local governments of Leyte Change Comission, Housing and and Cebu and recognized stakeholders A total of 53 individuals Urban Development Coordinating also attended the said forum. including represented agencies Council, Department of Foreign from Department of Social Welfare Affairs, National Economic and From its establishment and Development, Department of Development Authority, National in 2006, the Global Platform is a Science and Technology, Department Housing Authority, Department of biennial event that serves as the of Environment and Natural Health, Department of Education, main gathering of governments and Resources, Philippine Atmospheric, and Armed Forces of the Philippines. stakeholders at the international Geophysical and Astronomical level, carrying a unified goal of

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reducing disaster risk and in building on the reduction of disaster risks. the preparatory days of the GP2019 the resilience of communities and as speaker/panelist in the events. nations. The event aims to provide The delegation also exhibited contributions to the disaster risk strong participation in the various In the Chair’s Summary, reduction perspective through sessions and selected side events of which serves as the outcome high-level dialogue among its their individual expertise. The points document of the GP2019, the participants, discussions, working highlighted by the delegates who Philippine delegation emphasized sessions, side events, and exhibits. represented the Philippines as during the commitment to a more integrated the GP2019 sessions centered on the approach, and unified, accelerated For the year 2019, the following, among others: (a) DRR as efforts to the DRR. This also reflected thematic focus of the Global one of the administration’s priorities; on the Ways Forward, wherein Platform is “Resilience Dividend: (b) the Philippine Government the delegation recommended Towards Sustainable and Inclusive and its partners are implementing to the GP2019 a consistent and Societies”. The theme concentrates a comprehensive rehabilitation continued engagement with the on the dividends acquired in the and recovery program for United Nations Office for Disaster disaster risk and risk-informed City; and (c) that the Philippines Risk Reduction (UNDRR), other development investments that continues to have a proactive role governments and stakeholders goes beyond monetary profit in ensuring that the government to ensure strong partnership. In and that has a broader reach on actively collaborates with other maintaining DRR at the helm of multiple social, environmental and stakeholders in utilizing the “whole- the current administration, a yearly economic benefits in the long term. of-society” approach to DRR. consultation shall be conducted.

During the five-day event, The Philippine delegation This sixth session of the Global the Delegation strengthened also joined the field visits to have Platform will be the last global the Philippines’ presence in the a clear grasp of strengthening gathering for all stakeholders before international community as a resilience through the Swiss’ the deadline for achieving Target nation committed to DRR (Disaster experience. Networking among the E of the Sendai Framework 2015- Risk Reduction). Usec Jalad participating governments was also 2030, which is to substantially delivered the country’s statement accomplished in further boosting increase the number of countries and highlighted the country’s projects and programs for the benefit with national and local disaster progress in DRRM efforts under of the community. The Philippines risk reduction strategies by 2020. the Sendai Framework 2015-2030 also demonstrated enthusiasm in

The Philippine Delegates to the 6th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

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Highways, Department of Labor RISK INFORMED GOVERNANCE: and Employment, Department Top Government Officials Join Simulation Exercise of National Defense, Department on Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake in Metro Manila of Health, OCS? (will check), By: Rachelle Anne L Miranda Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Energy, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Presidential Communications Operations Office, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and also joined by officials from the following agencies: Department High-ranking government officials, lead by NDRRMC Chair and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of Justice, Department of Finance, gather for simulation exercise (SIMEX) on magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Metro Manila. Executives discussed Department of Education, strategic actions based on the scenario. Department of Tourism, Department of Transportation, Department of Science and Technology, Department of he national government scenario, the alternate government Budget and Management, plays a significant role in command and control center National Security Council, Office disaster risk reduction was utilized as the emergency T of the Chief Presidential Legal and management as the operations center situated in New Counsel, Office of the Presidential lead in enabling policies and Clark City, Tarlac. The scenario and Spokesperson, Office of the strategies towards resilience. assumptions were derived from Solicitor General, Housing and With the exposure of the the activation of the harmonized Urban Development Coordinating Philippines to several risks, national contingency plan. Council, Armed Forces of the the top government officials Philippines, Philippine National also intensify its involvement During the SIMEX, top Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, in disaster preparedness. government executives made and Philippine Coast Guard. strategic decisions on the matters The first Simulation of life, safety, and disaster This event is a historic Exercise (SIMEX) conducted on response management relevant undertaking for the Philippines 16 October 2019 to demonstrate to the complexity of the impacts and ASEAN. Reducing disaster risk the leadership and unified of the earthquake scenario. To and managing the consequences decision-making of national prompt these actions, scenarios of disasters require collaboration, leaders after a major disaster. and injects were presented cooperation and coordination This objective is aligned with the by the Exercise Management between various agencies with the President’s thrust of harnessing Team led by the Office of Civil goal of ensuring safety and security collaboration and cooperation Defense together with the of the Filipino people in disasters. before, during and after disasters. technical representatives from the NDRRMC member agencies. In this exercise, The scenario of the government officials have agreed SIMEX focused on a magnitude Among the participants of that the significant work in DRRM 7.2 earthquake generated by the the SIMEX were the Secretaries begins in understanding the West Valley Fault that devastated from the Department of Foreign risk and increasing capacities to Metro Manila, CALABARZON Affairs, Department of Agriculture, prevent and mitigate disasters. and Central Luzon. Based on the Department of Public Works and

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Director and Project Overall Coordinator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV noted the significant role of GCCCs in preparation and response for the impending disasters.

“Ang importance na mayroong alternate, it will ensure our continuity in providing services na binibigay ng OCD, which is to maintain and operate a 24/7 operations center which will serve as a hub during disasters, that will ensure na kahit saang isla tayo, mayroon tayong facility that we can use as a council, as a bureau, as a department in Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (right) leads the ground breaking orchestrating the response,” he said. ceremony of GCCC in Lumbia Airport, Cagayan de Oro City. Furthermore, construction of alternate GCCC in Luzon was already OCD LAUNCHES ALTERNATIVE GCCCs PROJECT; completed and will proceed to the REINFORCES DRRM CAPABILITIES installment of IT equipment upon completion of budget procurement. By: Samantha Tebrio “Funded ng OCD ang resident on 7.2 earthquake or “The Big One.” equipage, ang pondo ng IT December 5, 2017 issued a equipment ready na, bini- P directive for the construction “Na-come up ang idea in bid na namin,” Kelvin Art of new Government Command anticipation of ‘The Big One’ kasi Ofrecio, Information and and Control Centers in three major we’re anticipating the worst case Communications Technology islands, following the National scenario. If ever ang whole Metro Division Acting Chief, said. Disaster Risk Reduction and Manila ma-damage at least mayroong Management Council’s proposal to alternate na pwedeng takbuhan ng ICT equipment to be establish such alternative centers government agencies,” Cirunay said. installed are video wall system, during twentieth cabinet meeting. projector and network attached Alternate GCCCs will storage, high-frequency based President Duterte ordered operate similar to NDRRMC radio, and among others. the construction of new GCCCs in Operations Center that uses “satellite areas identified by the Office of Civil communications with real-time Meanwhile, construction Defense namely New Clark City in video, voice, and data transmission.” of facilities in and Tarlac, Brig. General Benito N. Ebuen Mindanao are still on-going and Air Base in Mactan, Cebu, and Lumbia “Ang function n’ya is just like target to accomplish by July 2020. Airport in Cagayan de Oro City the NDRRMC Operations Center, for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. to my understanding, example The Department of Public may incident sa Mindanao, doon Works and Highways under its Alternate GCCCs are maglo-locate,” the focal person said. FY 2019 General Appropriations being established to support Act funded the construction in the efforts and operations of “These will be taken care Visayas and Mindanao while Bases the government in disaster risk of by the Office of Civil Defense Conversion and Development reduction and management. regional offices, ang mangyayari Authority funded the construction kasi national ang operation, sila in Luzon under lease agreement. In an interview, Mark ang care taker pero they can use the Cirunay, project focal person said facilities if they need to,” he added. ₱77 million budget was that the NDRRMC’s brainchild was allotted for each GCCC. OCD’s part of an extensive preparation for Meanwhile, Administrative General Services Division was disasters mainly for the magnitude and Financial Management Service tasked to monitor the project. 8 2019 SPECIAL EDITION CIVIL DEFENSE GAZETTE

OCD: 114 EVACUATION CENTERS BUILT, 57 ON-GOING, 26 FOR CONSTRUCTION By: Samantha Tebrio

114 out of 197 permanent evacuation centers had The said memorandum been built, 57 are under also specified the roles and construction, and 26 are ready responsibilities of DPWH, to start based on December Department of Interior and Local 31, 2019 monitoring report of Government, LGUs, Department of the Office of Civil Defense. Social Welfare and Development, and Department of Health. Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad in In an interview, Usec. Jalad 2016 directed the OCD regional said that the need to limit the use of directors and Regional Disaster schools as evacuation centers was Risk Reduction and Management one of the factors considered in Council Chairpersons to the implementation of the project. identify appropriate sites for the He also suggested the need of Department of Public Works and improving other facilities that are Highways funded permanent being used as temporary shelters. Meanwhile, aside from the evacuation centers per region. previously stated 197 evacuation “May batas kasi rito sa centers, President Rodrigo Duterte In 2018, Usec. Jalad issued atin na to limit the use of school on March 4, 2019 ordered the a memorandum providing as evacuation centers, not more construction of additional 31 standards, rules, and guidelines than 14 days kaya kailangan natin evacuation centers in Region V for concerned agencies and ng evacuation centers. Aside due to Typhoon Usman and upon Local Government Units in from the evacuation centers, recommendation of Housing and ensuring system and order in the kailangan natin i-improve ‘yung Urban Development Coordinating management of evacuation centers. mga iba pang facilities to be Council (HUDCC), to be sourced used as evacuation centers, like from the 2019 National Disaster OCD regional offices gyms, multi-purpose halls, and Risk Reduction Fund. As of were tasked to conduct periodic government buildings,” he said. December 31, 2019, five of which monitoring and inspection with were already completed, 10 DPWH, coordinate and monitor DPWH has allocated are under construction while the service delivery, needs funding for the establishment 16 are under procurement. assessment as well as determine of additional six units per the gaps through coordination region for Fiscal Year 2020. Another 10 evacuation with concerned agencies. centers to be sourced from the NDRRM Fund will be constructed each in Regions II, III, CALABARZON, and VIII for FY 2020.

Provision of additional 11 evacuation centers in Regions NCR, CAR, III, IV-A, V, VIII, and IX to be funded by PAGCOR was also proposed.

Moreover, Usec. Jalad also emphasized the shared responsibility in managing the facilities, stating that LGUs should also work on maintaining the evacuation centers. 9 A QUICK LOOK INSIDE THE NDRRM OPERATIONS CENTER

The establishment of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC) was made to enhance the government’s response in times of disasters and strengthen information management and dissemination capabilities.

Funded under the 2016 General Appropriations Act budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the construction of NDRRMOC started in 2016 and was completed in 2017.

The Office of Civil Defense and the SMS Global Technologies Inc. provided the furniture and equipment for the center.

The NDRRMOC serves as the “nerve center” of the country’s disaster response efforts and enhanced coordination of agencies providing constant real time data streaming through the use of cutting-edge technologies.

The NDRRMOC’s 40x60 feet LED Video Wall is capable of displaying seamless images, videos with high resolutions for better monitoring and information uplink and integration with other member agencies and stakeholders. The NDRRMOC Situation Room provides situational reports to decision makers and allows the member agencies to monitor critical incidents.

Various assemblies including Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment meeting, Response Cluster meeting, and among others are being held inside this room.

Press briefings on government response and situational updates during disasters, and other salient matters, are being held in this room.

Located also inside the conference room, meeting room is another venue for small group discussion and meetings. CIVIL DEFENSE ACROSS THE NATION 2019 SPECIAL EDITION

OCD REGION I The Department of Public Works and Highways Region 1 turns over the newly-constructed building to Office of Civil Defense Region 1 on 25 November 2019 at the Government Center, Aguila Road, Brgy. Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union. This will house the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center 1 (RDRRMOC1) for more efficient, effective, and accessible coordination during operations.

OCD REGION II Office of Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, Director Harold Cabreros, Ms. Aimee Menguilla of Logistics, Interoperability and Force Management Division together with OCD Region II personnel conduct inspection of the damaged houses following an earthquake that hit the Municipality of Itbayat, Batanes.

OCD REGION III The Office of Civil Defense Regional Office III together with the OCD – Logistics, Interoperability and Force Management Division (LIFMD) facilitate the air transport of Non-Food Items (NFIs) to the areas affected of Typhoon Ursula in Regions VI and Region VIII last 30 – 31 December 2019 at the NDRRMC-OCD Humanitarian Response Depot, Air Force City, Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga.

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OCD CALABARZON The Office of Civil Defense CALABARZON conducts a one (1) day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Training for Children to cultivate awareness and knowledge of the young generation in DRRM. The activity was in partnership with DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Calamba City held on 26 February 2019.

OCD MIMAROPA MIMAROPA Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) poses for a group photo after the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 14 November 2019 at Oriental Mindoro NHS Grand Stand, Calapan City.

OCD REGION V Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Secretary , Presidential Assistant for Bicol Affairs Assistant Sec. Marvel Clavecill, Office of Civil Defense Director Edgar Posadas, other committee members, and the regional counterparts and representatives of the six provinces in Bicol convene for the 4th sub-committee meeting on the construction of permanent evacuation centers to discuss updates on the project. This was held on 1 March 2019 in Legazpi City.

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OCD REGION VI The Office of Civil Defense VI together with the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council VI, and other organizations conduct maritime incident rescue operations last 12 September 2019 at Jordan Wharf, Jordan, Guimaras.

OCD REGION VII Residents of Barangay Cotcot in Liloan, Cebu participate in flood drill as part of the Community-Based Resilience Caravan led by the Office of Civil Defense Region VII on 6 April 2019. The activity aims to better prepare the vulnerable community in case the Cotcot River overflows.

OCD REGION VIII Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez, Office of Civil Defense Central - CBTS Director Susan Juangco, OCD VIII Regional Director Henry Anthony Torres and other stakeholders press the ceremonial button to officially start the earthquake drill. OCD 8 and Ormoc City Government hosted the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on 08 August 2019.

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OCD REGION IX Office of Civil Defense IX Regional Director Manuel Luis Orchotorena with some members of the Gawad KALASAG Regional Selection Committee confers the top place award in Provincial DRRMC Category to Zamboanga del Norte Province.

OCD REGION X The Office of Civil Defense Region X in partnership with Iligan City Local Government Unit, and other stakeholders conducted a simulation exercise on bomb-related incidents held on 20 November 2019. The activity aims to assess the alertness and operational readiness of the government in responding to bombing incidents. The exercise was assessed by evaluators from the DILG, DSWD, DOH, and PNP.

OCD REGION XI Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council XI through Office of Civil Defense XI monitors situation in earthquake affected areas, ensuring efficient response actions are being delivered to the affected communities. A series of earthquakes jolted Davao Region during the last quarter of 2019 displacing thousands of families and damaging significant cost of infrastructures and livelihood.

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OCD REGION XII Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad presides over the meeting initiated by the Office of Civil Defense XII to discuss intensified response efforts for the affected population following the series of earthquakes that jolted the entire region. The meeting was held on 19 November 2019 and attended by all regional line agencies, Local Government Units, and other stakeholders.

OCD CARAGA The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga conducts various DRRM trainings for the 14 basic sectors in the region on the first semester of 2019. A One-day DRRM orientation was conducted for artisanal fisherfolks, farmers, urban poor, indigenous peoples, informal workers, women, youth and students, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, children, and cooperatives.

OCD CAR Usec. Ricardo B. Jalad and City Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong grace the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) Culmination Program spearheaded by Cordillera RDRRMC at SM City Baguio Atrium Center on 24 July 2019.

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OCD BARMM Office of Civil Defense- Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OCD-BARMM) conducts a clean-up activity in the shoreline area of Brgy. Sanga-Sanga, Bongao, and Tawi-Tawi last 9 July 2019. This was in partnership with Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee of Sanga-Sanga, Bongao DRRM Council, and Tawi-Tawi DRRM Council, and was held in relation to National Disaster Resilience Month 2019 with the theme: “Kahandaan sa Sakuna’t Peligro para sa Tunay na Pagbabago.”

OCD NCR Residents ride a rescue boat to simulate an evacuation procedure, one of the scenarios during the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 21 February 2019 at Kaunlaran Bridge, Brgy. Sumilang, Pasig City.

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