Final Report Annexes: Capacity Needs Assessment for Disaster Preparedness and Response Submitted to the UN World Food Programme – Philippines May 1, 2011 www.emi­megacities.org Final Report Annexes Capacity Needs Assessment for Disaster Preparedness and Response © Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative (EMI) and World Food Programme (WFP). 2011. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission. Requests for permission to reproduce for noncommercial distribution should be addressed to the Partnerships and Communications Unit of the WFP in the Philippines. 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However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall EMI or WFP be liable for damages arising from its use. EMI and WFP © 2011 i | Page Final Report Annexes Capacity Needs Assessment for Disaster Preparedness and Response About the project This project is funded by the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP), Philippines and implemented by EMI. The main objective of the project is to map existing capacity development activities for disaster risk reduction, identify key gaps in capacity and recommend specific areas of intervention at the national level and in four (4) highly disaster‐prone provinces in Luzon. United Nations World Food Programme, Philippines 5/F GC Corporate Plaza, 150 Legazpi St., Legazpi Village, Makati City 1229 Philippines Telephone: +63‐2‐7502561, 7519166, 8942730; Fax: +63‐2‐7502562 E‐mail: [email protected]; URL: www.wfp.org/countries/philippines Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative 2/F Puno Bldg., 47 Kalayaan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines Telefax: +63‐2‐9279643, +63‐2‐4334074; E‐mail: info@emi‐megacities.org; URL: www.emi‐megacities.org Contributors Dr. Fouad Bendimerad, Chairman and Executive Director Mr. Jerome Zayas, Technical Manager Mr. Jose Mari Daclan, Project Manager Atty. Violeta Seva, Legal and Institutional Expert (Local) Dr. Asteya Santiago, Legal and Institutional Expert (National) Dr. Antonio Fernandez, Capacity Needs Assessment Expert (National) Mr. Marino Deocariza, Capacity Needs Assessment Expert (Local) Mr. James Buika, Disaster Preparedness and Response Trainer Mr. Leigh Lingad, Provincial Coordinator, Laguna Mr. Moses Kent Borinaga, Provincial Coordinator, Cagayan Mr. Jerome Cruz, Provincial Coordinator, Benguet Ms. Joyce Lyn Salunat, Provincial Coordinator, Sorsogon Mr. Jesus Dominic Dizon, Support Staff, Sorsogon EMI and WFP© 2011 ii | Page Final Report Annexes Capacity Needs Assessment for Disaster Preparedness and Response Table of Contents I. Short Report on the Findings and Observations from the Disaster Preparedness and Response Trainer Field Investigation ............................................................................................................. 1 II. DRRI Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 20 III. Disaster risk profiles of the 4 provinces ...................................................................................... 33 IV. Field Investigation Reports .......................................................................................................... 68 V. List of Participants ..................................................................................................................... 165 VI. Local DRM Related Documents ................................................................................................. 199 VII. Summary of CNA Activities ....................................................................................................... 259 VIII. Capacity‐building Activities of WFP’s Collaborating Partners with Foreign Funding ................ 262 IX. Characterizing WFP’s Partner National Government Agencies ................................................ 264 X. DRR Capacity Building Activities of Non‐governmental Organizations ..................................... 268 XI. Mainstreaming Projects Implemented by the National Economic and Development Authority ................................................................................................................................................... 270 EMI and WFP© 2011 iii | Page Final Report Annexes Capacity Needs Assessment for Disaster Preparedness and Response I. Short Report on the Findings and Observations from the Disaster Preparedness and Response Trainer Field Investigation By James Buika, Disaster Preparedness and Response Trainer Rationale for Training Program Partnerships 1. During 2011 and 2012, as mandated under the new law, Republic Act No. 10121, the Philippines will be moving towards a new paradigm of comprehensive disaster management, emphasizing preparedness and disaster risk reduction to compliment the nation’s strong emergency management operational organization. A key mandate under the new law is the requirement for all Local Government Units to establish and staff physical Disaster Risk Reduction Offices, with preparedness, training, and operations as three professional components for each office. 2. Although these organizational changes are still underway for all Local Government Units (LGUs), no clear guidance or professional training has been developed to assist LGUs with this mandated new task. The WFP‐EMI‐Philippines Partnership Training Program is designed to fill this immediate gap to build LGUs’ capacity in order to become compliant with the new disaster risk management law. The WFP‐EMI vision is that these local government changes will mimic state‐of‐the‐art disaster risk management systems throughout the world, developed and perfected over the past 20 years by the United Nations, the United States, and other advanced nations. Responsibilities for Disaster Risk Reduction at all levels of government within the Philippines is a new concept requiring a concerted training programme to move local governments towards fully implementing the intent of the new Disaster Risk Reduction and Management law. 3. UNWFP’s mandate is to reduce disaster risks by supporting governments and partners. Specifically, WFP’s Strategic Objective 2 from its Strategic Plan (2008‐2011) includes investing in disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation measures. The objective of the Philippines Country Office is to design and build a disaster risk reduction programme based on understanding 1) risk, 2) prevention, and 3) preparedness. (Policy No. 5, 2009, WFP Policy on Disaster Risk Reduction). 4. UNWFP can benefit from EMI’s worldwide experience in disaster risk management, leadership in scientific knowledge, and its disaster management training capabilities. 5. This Capacity Needs Assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of gaps and needs from which a WFP‐specific training strategy and methodology are proposed. 6. Focused on improving WFP’s disaster risk reduction strategies in the Philippines, the common goal of the WFP‐EMI‐Philippines partnership is to integrate disaster risk reduction into local government programs, through a targeted training program, in order to prevent EMI © 2011 1 | Page Final Report Annexes Capacity Needs Assessment for Disaster Preparedness and Response acute hunger through investments in disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction measures. Analysis of Training Program Gaps and Suggested Support Requirements for Key National Level Agencies and Selected Provinces Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) DILG’s responsibility with local government units is far reaching at the regional, provincial, and local levels. DILG provides budgets for LGUs as well as dictates LGU policies regarding plans and preparedness role for disasters. DILG also coordinates training programmes at the LGU level across the nation. The DILG also oversees implementation and monitoring of required Comprehensive Development Plans and Comprehensive Land‐use Plans. Under the new laws, LGUs are required to complete a plan for DRR and another plan for climate change, incorporating these new important elements into their CLUP and CDP. DILG, being the national agency most closely associated with LGUs in various aspects of governance, can potentially set the tone with respect to actual implementation of plans and a formal planning process. The EMI‐ WFP Programme can fill a gap by providing DILG and LGUs with guidance on DRR