STRENGTHENING DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FINANCING AT THE LOCAL LEVEL White Paper
UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES 2016
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) – the umbrella organization of all leagues of local government units and locally elected officials in the country – with the AustralianAID (DFAT)–The Asia Foundation (TAF) partnership in the Philippines, conducted an a Round Table Discussion (RTD) on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), entitled “LGUs and Disasters: Funding the Frontliners,”, which aims to identify policy and program directions for agenda-setting and consensusbuilding for more effective and efficient implementation of DRRM work at the local levels. This is in line with the advocacy of ULAP, which takes on the theme of #ParaSaBayan: Pagtataguyod ng Makabuluhang Adhikain ng Pamamahalang Lokal (Pursuing Meaningful Agenda for Local Governance) as a slogan to emphasize that the development of towns and communities is commensurate to the development of the country. The #ParaSaBayan campaign is being conducted in celebration of the Local Government Code’s 25th anniversary in 2016 through a series of policy dialogues and program advocacies in support of the local government agenda in national government policies. The advocacy has several tracks, each covering critical local government agenda directions, and is operationalized through ULAP’s strong ties with national government agencies, international and local development partners, civil society groups, and private sector organizations. One of the tracks specifically tackles local fiscal reform in national government agencies and legislative actions. One of the topics discussed under the said track is strengthening the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) capacity of LGUs, specifically on financing related programs and projects. Given the demand from the LGUs with regard to the challenges they encounter in the delivery of their services on disaster risk reduction and management, and with support from the TAF partnership, ULAP conducted a Round Table Discussion on reviewing the local fiscal and capacity support environment for DRRM and increasing the access of LGUs to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) on March 11, 2016 at Microtel Hotel, Commonwealth Avenue, UP Ayala Land Technohub Quezon City. ULAP invited Local Chief Executives and Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (LDRRM Officer) of different provinces, cities and municipalities from the three island clusters of the country (Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao). In addition, ULAP also invited local government leagues, representatives from concerned national government agencies, representatives from legislative committees, development partners and civil society organizations (CSOs). The event gathered stakeholders to build consensus and map out issues and corresponding suggestions of LGUs, CSOs, and NGAs on DRRM, to firm up the local government agenda for reform in DRRM. Specifically, the objectives of the project are as follows: Explore options for a faster and more responsive release of funds to the LGUs for the immediate implementation of programs and projects, either through the revision of NDDC MO No. 02, series of 1999 or the DRRM IRR; Expand the menu of projects that can be financed through the NDRRM Fund and other funding facilities (such as Bottom Up Budgeting and the People’s Survival Fund) in order for LGUs to have more options on the type of projects they can request; and, Identify concrete directions for policy reform in DRRM financing that will inform the advocacy and lobbying efforts of the ULAP and its partners.
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WORKSHOP PROPER A total of 31 participants participated in the round table discussion, of which list is documented in Annex A: List of Workshop Participants. Herein under is the list of participating LGUs, who were invited based on past experiences or established risks for disasters (of various categories), and attempts (successful or not) to access the NDRRMF:
Luzon Quirino Oriental Mindoro Marinduque Balanga City, Bataan Pasig City Mandaluyong City
Table 1. List of Participating LGUs Visayas Bohol Leyte Larena, Siquijor
Mindanao Surigao del Norte Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Bacolod, Lanao del Norte
ULAP Executive Director Czarina Medina-Guce presented an overview of the RTD. The presentation discussed in detail the overall objective for the project and desired accomplishments for the discussions. It also highlighted perceived challenges and funding opportunities for LGUs for their DRRM projects and also set the tone of the discussions throughout the event. ULAP also solicited the experiences of two (2) provinces on requesting funding from the NDRRMF and current programs on DRRM of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In addition to the discussed opportunities for LGUs to fund their DRRM projects, an open forum was also conducted during the event. The activity aimed to have an inclusive participation to all stakeholders and to create solidarity on the issue at hand. All participants, including NGAs, CSOs, representatives from other local leagues and House of Representatives Committees were given time to share their insights and suggestions. DSWD and the DILG, as members of the NDRRMC and as also recipients of funds from NDRRM shared the different DRRM projects. Mr. Ven Paolo Valenzuela from the Center for Disaster Preparedness presented key findings and suggestion on the allocation and utilization of the NDRRMF. Valenzuela also introduced the proposed draft Joint Memorandum Circular that aims to address current issues on the implementation of DRRM. After the presentation, a workshop was conducted where participants were asked to review the draft JMC. Copies of the draft JMC with comment boxes were provided to the participants to in order to get their comments on the proposed revisions. ULAP Executive Director Medina-Guce proceeded in processing the recommendations given by the LGUs concerning DRRM financing. The succeeding section maps out all the recommendation generated from the discussion. At the end of the RTD, OCD representatives led by Atty. Pauline Capellan-Arce responded to the suggestions of the LGUs. She requested for the documentation of the RTD as valuable input to the current policy reform work being done in the OCD and NDRRMC.
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RECOMMENDATIONS IDENTIFIED SUMMARY During the RTD, the LGUs were asked to identify different recommendations based on their experience with regard to their access to the NDRRMF. Moreover, they were also asked to comment on the draft Joint Memorandum Circular1 (JMC) and identify other possible solutions to the issues that they encounter in terms of disaster risk reduction and management financing. The recommendations and solutions during the discussion are summarized in the diagram below and are discussed thoroughly in the succeeding sections. Diagram 1. Summary of Recommendation on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Financing Strengthening Disaster RIsk Reduction and Management Financing of LGUs
Process of accessing the NDRRMF
Allocation and utilization of DRRM funds
Transparency and accountability
Simplify procedures and requirements
Equitize the allocation of the LDRRMF among LGUs
Decentralize the approval of application
Clarify guidelines in the utilization of LDRRM Fund
Utilize a performancebased incentive framework
Specify the portion of the NDRRMF that LGUs can access
Expansion of menu of projects and increase the limit of allowable project cost
Lower LGU counterpart
Harmonize DRRM projects in local development
Capacity-building for LGUs
Use of technology in tracking status of application and project implementation
Increase knowledge and capacitate lgus on accessing the NDRRM fund
Provide templates for reporting of NDRRM fund utilization and project implementation
Prioritize appointment of LDRRM officer
Support from provinces and national government agencies
Access other sources of financing for DRRM
Utilize vulnerability assessment in prioritizing LGUs
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Attached is a copy of the draft Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) crafted by The Asia Foundation and Center for Disaster Preparedness
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CLUSTER 1: PROCESS OF ACCESSING THE NDRRM FUND The first cluster focuses on streamlining and improving the process of accessing the NDRRM Fund by local government units. [1] SIMPLIFY PROCEDURES AND REQUI REMENTS The guideline for accessing the NDRRM Fund is provided under National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Memorandum Order (MO) No. 2, Series of 1999. However, the MO provides a centralized and stringent approval of accessing the funds. LGUs must submit a project proposal and a number of certifications duly approved by the local sanggunian 2 . Few of which must prove that the request is emergency in nature, the LDRRMF of the LGU is already low or depleted and that whatever amount will be provided by the Office of the President, the project will be completed/finished. All local government representatives agreed the there are too many requirements for the application of projects from the NDRRM Fund and that these should be lessened, given the nature of the crisis from disasters and the required quick action. Mr. Ferdinand Barrios, representing the municipality of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur stated that “reduce requirements that discourage LGUs to use the existing facility and find alternate means in the spending of the fund (directly translated from Filipino).�The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Officer (MDRRM Officer) of Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, Mr. Buenafe Panoril, Jr., suggested that existing governance indicators under the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) can be utilized as requirements to serve as evidence of the capacity of LGUs in implementing projects. In addition, representative from Larena, Siquijor, Mr. Val Samson, MDRRM Officer, proposed that the guidelines should provide the maximum number of days for a request to be approved with the breakdown of the number of days for each concerned office/agency to process the request. This will streamline the process and allow the LGUs some foresight as to the status of their application at certain points in time. [2] DECENTRALIZE THE APP ROV AL OF APPLICATION Under the same MO, the request of LGUs shall pass through the Regional/Provincial/City/Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and shall be forwarded by the Regional Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to the National Office of OCD. Upon completion of all required documents and validation, the OCD shall evaluate request and make recommendations to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and management Council (NDRRMC). Then, the NDRRMC shall endorse the request to the Office of the President (OP) for approval. The approval of fund requests is forwarded directly to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) as basis for the release of funds. Mr. Silvestre Barrameda of the Department of Interior and Local Government- Local Government Academy (DILG-LGA) proposed that the approval of the Office of the President should be deputized in order to hasten the process. In the responses to this suggestion, an idea that floated is for local DILG offices to complete the review and validation of the documents submitted by the LGUs, of which results will be upheld by the NDRRMC and the OP for a quicker agency response to the LGU request. Another response to the deputation suggestion is for the review and validation of the LGU request to be a definitive function of the OCD.
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For the complete list of requirements, please refer to http://www.dbm.gov.ph/?page_id=2584#Process.
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In addition, it was also suggested that the OCD should be a separate department or institutionalize the same under the direct supervision of the OP similar to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) in order to improve the communication lines between the concerned offices. [3] UTILIZE A PERFORMANC E-B ASED INCENTIVE FRAMEWORK IN ACCESSING NDRRM FUND The Bottom-up Budgeting program of the national government provides LGUs that meet certain performance criteria with funding for projects that are proposed by their Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT), which is composed of local governments and representatives from local Civil Society Organizations. Given the success and benefit of the program to LGUs since its implementation, Mr. Buenafe Panoril, Jr. of Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, suggested that the BuB should be utilized as a model in accessing the NDRRM Fund. Using the said approach, the funds shall be directly downloaded to the LGU that requested for the implementation of the disaster related projects. Thus, the LGU can immediately start the implementation of the project especially those that are urgently needed by the community. In addition, Mr. Ferdinand Barrios of Hinatuan, Surigao del Norte proposed that the release of funds should be lessened to two (2) tranches in order to reduce the delays in the implementation of the project, to address the provisions in the proposed JMC that releases are done over four (4) tranches. Similar to the LPRAT of BuB, the project should likewise be requested by the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC) which are also composed of different sectors of the society, thus ensuring inclusive governance and participation of representatives from the community. [4] EXPANSION OF MENU OF PROJECTS AND INCRE ASE THE LIMIT OF ALLOWAB LE PROJECT COST Under Section 22 of RA 10121, otherwise known as Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, the fund may be utilized for disaster risk reduction, mitigation, prevention and preparedness, and relief and rehabilitation services. However, the nature projects that have been approved in past are mainly for the relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction purposes. What was then proposed – by all LGU and NGA representatives – is a change of policy perspective to give way for the NDRRMF to be used for disaster prevention and preparedness in broader strokes. Relative to the previous recommendation, the amount of Php 3 million which is the limit that a local government can request from the NDRRM Fund, as provided in the MO, should be increased given that most disaster projects especially on prevention and mitigation are infrastructure projects. [5] LOWER LGU COUNTERPART Under the current guidelines, request for funding from the NDRRM Fund for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructures damaged by calamities which occurred in the past two (2) years from the budget year shall be considered subject to the provision of local counterpart fund by the requesting LGU except 5th and 6th class municipalities. The percentage rates of the local government counterpart are, as follows: 50% for 1st class LGUs; 40% for 2nd class LGUs; 35% for 3rd class LGUs; and 30% for 4th class LGUs. Local government representatives recommended that the required counterpart prescribed by the guidelines is too high for LGUs given that the reason they requested funding from the NDRRM Fund is
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that they lack the necessary funds to implement projects. The LGU representatives are recommending that the counterparting mechanism reflect the provisions for BuB projects. [6] UTILIZE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN PRIORITIZING LGUS There are LGUs which have an average annual income of Php 30 million or less or those classified as 4 th-6th class municipalities. Given the required 5% allocation of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of LGUs, the LDRRMF of these LGUs ranges from an average of Php 0.75 - 1.5 million. Given the meager amount, LGUs especially those that are perennially vulnerable to disasters are financially challenged to carry out its roles and responsibilities as prescribed by the law. The PDRRM Officer of Surigao del Norte, Mr. Gilbert Gonzales, recommended that vulnerability of a local government to disasters should be one of the basis of prioritization in accessing the NDRRM Fund. Ms. Louise Alcalde from Aksyon Klima, seconded the said recommendation and added that it should be both the income classification and vulnerability to disasters be the bases for prioritization given that local governments coming from both categories are in need of funding for disaster risk reduction projects. However, OCD representatives noted that while the vulnerability assessment is ideal, there is a general lack of available, aggregated information for such an assessment to be made. The suggestion thus also includes the exploration and development of more aggregated vulnerability assessment data that can be the basis for prioritization of LGUs.
CLUSTER 2: ALLOCATION AND UTILI ZATION OF DRRM FUNDS This category discusses the recommendations with regard to the allocation of and utilization of funding from both national and local governments. [1] EQUITIZE THE ALLOCATION OF THE LDRRMF AMONG LGUS As mentioned earlier, there are local government units, especially those belonging to 4 th to 6th class municipalities that have smaller Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) resulting to a smaller Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) as compared to higher income municipalities, cities and provinces. Mr. Gilbert Gonzales of Surigao del Norte pointed out that there are cities which have higher LDRRM Fund compared to other provinces. Engr. Arvin Monge, the PDRRMO of the province of Leyte, suggested that the allocation of funds should be increased for local governments that are most vulnerable to disasters such as those located in the eastern part of the country. However, Mr. Ritchie Angeles, the CDRRM Officer of Pasig City, mentioned that local governments are restrained in allocating more than five percent (5%) of their IRA for their LDRRMF given that there is no guideline for such and that the Commission on Audit (COA) may question the justification of local governments in exceeding the 5% allocation. Thus, he added that there should be a Technical Working Group (TWG) to discuss the matter and come up with a guideline that shall provide contextual consideration for vulnerable local governments that shall be used by LGUs that opt to increase their budget to finance their disaster risk reduction programs and projects. [2] CLARIFY GUIDELINES I N THE UTILIZATION OF LDRRM FUND Provided under Section 21 of RA 10121, thirty percent (30%) of the LDRRMF shall be allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and recovery programs in order that situation and living conditions of people in communities or areas stricken by disasters, calamities, epidemics, or complex
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emergencies, may be normalized as quickly as possible. The remaining seventy percent (70%) shall be utilized to support disaster risk management activities such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster preparedness programs including training, purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-disaster activities, and for the payment of premiums on calamity insurance. However, there are no clear guidelines on which programs, projects and activities can be funded using the 30% of the LDRRMF for QRF. Thus, there are audit reports wherein COA identified local governments funded certain programs and projects on disaster risk reduction and management that are not allowed to be funded under the QRF. Given this, Director Marites Briones of the DSWD stated that “COA needs to reform and clarify guidelines in order to have a uniform interpretation of spending the allocated DRRM funds (translated from Filipino).” To add to this, Mr. Roberto Arellano from the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) proposed that there should be a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) involving concerned agencies, especially COA, in identifying which programs, projects and activities that can be funded by the QRF and the remaining 70% of the LDRRMF. [3] SPECIFY THE PORTION OF THE NDRRM FUND THAT LGUS CAN ACCESS Paragraph (b) of Section 22 of RA 10121 provides that “the specific amount of the NDRRM Fund and the appropriate recipient agencies and/or LGUs shall be determined upon approval of the President of the Philippines in accordance with the favorable recommendation of the NDRRMC.” However, it did not specify the amount or the percentage of the NDRRM Fund the local governments can access. In relation to this, Mr. Roberto Arellano from LPP suggested that the there should be a specific percentage of the NRRM Fund allocated for LGUs to access in order to ensure that they are entitled to a just and fair share of the said fund. [4] HARMONIZE DRRM PROJECTS IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT Under RA 7160, LGUs are required to allocate at least twenty percent (20%) of their IRA for local development projects. In addition, LGUs are required to set aside five percent (5%) of their IRA for Gender and Development (GAD) programs and projects. Given these, LGUs can integrate disaster risk reduction and management component in other programs and projects that are funded outside the LDRRMF. The Mr. Glicero Doloritos, representing province of Bohol stated that, “we must look at DRRM in the context of health, tourism, and other aspects of local development. People will be able to appreciate more. Look at DRRM as an embedded fundamental, like that of GAD that can help on the harmonization and vertical alignment of all local programs (translated from Filipino).” [5] ACCESS OTHER SOU RCES OF FINANCING FOR DRRM Aside from the NDRRM Fund, local government units can likewise request additional funding from the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) for climate change adaptation programs and projects that will better equip vulnerable communities to deal with the impacts of climate change. It supplements the annual appropriations allocated by relevant government agencies and local government units for climate-changerelated programs and projects. Ms. Diana Villacin of World Bank mentioned that there is need to improve disaster financing management of LGUs. She added that they are currently piloting provinces that are willing to avail parametric
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insurances that provide the entity ensured with quick access to funds once a disaster has occurred. If proven to be successful and effective to the pilot sites, they plan to expand the coverage to include other provinces as well as cities and municipalities.
CLUSTER 3: TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY This cluster discusses the possible transparency and accountability mechanism that both the national and local government may utilize with regard to the utilization of the NDRRM Fund. [1] USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TRACKING THE STATUS OF APPLICATIO N AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION There are accounts that LGUs experience delay in the approval of their request to access the NDRRM Fund, with some exceeding a year before getting approved. Mr. Gilbert Gonzales of Surigao del Norte noted that “there is no existing system to track our requests and we end up talking to so many people to follow-up the status of our application (translated from Filipino).” In addition, Engr. Arvin Monge of Leyte said that, “we are confused as to where to go and whom to talk to in processing our requests (translated from Filipino).” In order to address the issue, local government representatives suggested that there should be an online portal showing the current status of the application and the office where it is being processed. This can possibly bridge the communication gap between the concerned national government agencies and the local government units. Related to the previous suggestion, Ms. Pamela Manalo from the Policy and Budget Research of House of Representatives, proposed to create a tracking portal, like that of the BuB, that allows the public to see the status of programs/projects funded under the NDRRM Fund, utilization of the entire NDRRM Fund, and other relevant information. Reporting on the utilization of the NDRRM Fund should likewise be included in the compliance of LGUs with the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) in order for the community to have information on the financial status of the project. [2] PROVIDE TEMPLATES FO R REPORTING OF NDRRM FUND UTILIZATION AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Paragraph (d) of Section 22 of RA 10121 that “LGUs that are allocated with DRRM fund shall submit to the NDRRMC their monthly statements on the utilization of DRRM funds and make an accounting thereof in accordance with existing accounting and auditing rules.” This poses a challenge for LGUs given the frequency of reporting and necessary documents they need to submit, which in turn, can affect the implementation of the project. To address this, Ms. Pamela Manalo stated that, “there should be Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) with regard to creating reporting templates in the utilization of the NDRRM Fund. This can also support the gathering of data and assuring uniformity of reports which can later be utilized for policy discussion especially in the Congress.”
CLUSTER 4: CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR LGUS This cluster discusses the necessary intervention and capacity-building that local governments need in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities in DRRM financing. [1] INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITATE LGUS ON ACCESSING THE NDR RM FUND In the field interviews conducted by the Center on Disaster Preparedness (CDP) from September 2015 to March 2016, as presented by Mr. Ven Paolo Valenzuela, they have identified that there are LGUs that do
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not have knowledge on the NDRRM Fund and some are made aware only by colleagues from LGUs. However, even though some LGUs have knowledge on the said fund, they do not know where and how to file their requests for projects. Thus, it was recommended by Mr. Valenzuela that the national government through the DILG should increase awareness of LGUs on the NDRRM Fund and provide assistance on the application process of LGUs. This can be included in the existing capacity-building programs of the DILG on disaster risk reduction management for LGUs. This suggestion was supported by the LGUs present. [2] PRIORITIZE APPOINTMENT OF LDRRM OFFICER Mr. Ritchie Angeles from Pasig City noted that, “there are a lot of municipalities and other local governments that have not established their Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRM Office). This is because they do not have permanent personnel to be appointed as DRRM Officer. The root cause of this is the Personnel Services (PS) cap as mandated under RA 7160 (translated from Filipino).” Section 325 (a) of the said law provides that “The total appropriations, whether annual or supplemental, for personal services of a local government unit for one (1) fiscal year shall not exceed forty-five percent (45%) in the case of first to third class provinces, cities and municipalities, and fifty-five percent (55%) in the case of fourth class or lower.” Corollary to this, he added that “LGUs are not able to prioritize disaster risk reduction and management programs in their local plans since they do not have the authority to sign pertinent documents that are needed.” To address this, he proposed that the Section 325 (a) of the LGC should be relaxed by the DBM and COA until such time that the local government unit has enough funding to meet the required PS cap. Moreover, Mr. Eleuterio Raza, Jr. from the province of Marinduque also proposed that, “the LDRRM Fund of the LGU concerned should be utilized to establish the LDRRM Office in the first few years, and while in transition, there should be temporary augmentation fund that shall be charged against general fund of the LGU for the appointment of the LDRRM Officer. Otherwise, the LGU will not be able to access certain funds for not being able to attain the SGLG requirements because of the PS cap (translated from Filipino).” In addition, the representative of Quirino, PDRRMO Ms. Jesusa Leal, added that there should be stringent guidelines for the recruitment, hiring, and placement of a LDRRM Officer given the importance of his/her role and the gravity of his/her duties and responsibilities. [3] SUPPORT FROM PROVINCES AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES In support of 4th-6th class municipalities and disaster vulnerable LGUs, Mr. Gilbert Gonzales from the Surigao del Norte, proposed that guideline should reflect the roles and responsibilities of the provincial government to municipalities and cities under its jurisdiction with regard to vulnerability assessment. Likewise, DPWH should provide assistance to capacitate LGUs in implementing infrastructure projects such as evacuation centers and warehouses to ensure it is disaster-resilient and in accordance with national standards. Furthermore, local governments that were not able to pass the governance criteria requirement for accessing the NDRRM Fund, technical support and capacity-building should likewise be provided to them.
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MOVING FORWARD Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Financing at the local level has just been put into meaningful discourse through the ULAP’s facilitation of the round table discussion through the partnership with AusAID (DFAT)- TAF, and its #ParaSaBayan advocacy. Given the recommendations and possible solutions from the LGUs with regard to DRRM Financing, ULAP, as the forefront and representative of the LGUs, is looking at the opportunity to progress the discussion with the national government, specifically with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). This paper will be used to start-off policy assessment and advocacy of ULAP for the continuous discussions on strengthening the DRRM system in the country. Moreover, ULAP will also continue to gather further information from the LGUs to support this advocacy that will help the national and local government in the effective implementation of RA 10121, which shall eventually help LGUs in building a disaster ready and resilient community.
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FOR QUESTIONS, CLARIFI CATIONS ON THIS WHITE PAPER, PLE ASE CONT ACT: UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES 2803 Summit One Tower, 530 Shaw Boulvard, Mandaluyong City Website: http://www.ulap/net.ph Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ulap.net.ph Email address: ulapnatsec@gmail.com Phone and fax: (02) 5346789, 5346787
PROJECT AND TECHNICAL TE AM Executive Director Director, Plans Programs & Policy Manager, Plans Programs & Policy Technical Officer Technical Associate Organizer/Coordinator Finance Officer
Marcia Czarina Corazon Medina-Guce, M.A. Genixon David Crystal Eunice Dela Cruz Norbert Peter Indunan Leolaida Aragon Karlo Ceferino Quiambao Rudy Borbon Jr.
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ANNEX A. LIST OF ATTENDEES Name Ritchie Angeles Marciano Sabornido Jesusa N. Leal Val Samson Paul Bonocan Arvin Monge Gilbert Gonzales Robert Carreon Glicero Doloritos Maria Joey Lavastida-Borja Gov. Alfonso Umali, Jr. Ferdinand Barrios Eleuterio Raza, Jr. Jane Militante Buenafe P. Panoril, Jr. Roberto Arellano
Pasig City – DRRMO Pasig City Admin
Organization
Classification Local Government Unit Local Government Unit
Quirino Province - PDRRMO Lerena, Siquijor - MDRRMO Larena, Siquijor - Office of the Mayor Province of Leyte - PDRRMO Surigao del Norte - PDRRMO Balanga City, Bataan - CDRRMO Province of Bohol - Office of the Governor Province of Bohol - Budget Office
Local Government Unit Local Government Unit Local Government Unit Local Government Unit Local Government Unit Local Government Unit Local Government Unit Local Government Unit
Province of Oriental Mindoro
Local Government Unit
Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur - MDRRMO
Local Government Unit
Province of Marinduque
Local Government Unit
Madaluyong City DRRMO Bacolod, Lanao del Norte
Local Government Unit Local Government Unit
League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP)
Local Government Unit Leagues Local Government Unit Leagues House of Representative House of Representative House of Representative National Government
Lloyd B. Paras
League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)
Pamela D. Manalo Ena Fernandez
House of Representative, Policy and Budget Research
Aleli Gumpal
House of Representative, Supervising Legislative Staff Officer II House of Representative, Committee on Climate Change
Atty. Pauline Agatha Capellan-Arce Julius Hontiveros Maria Teresa Briones Tiffany Uriarte Silvestre Barrameda Deanna Villacin
Office of Civil Defense – Project Management Office (OCD-PMO)
Louise Alcalde
Aksyon Klima Pilipinas
Office of Civil Defense – Project Management Office (OCD-PMO) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
National Government
Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Local Government Academy-Department of Interior and Local Government (LGA-DILG) World Bank (WB)
National Government National Government
National Government
International Organization National Civil Society Organization
Name Santina Joy B. Lora Ven Paolo Mendoza Marcelo Fernandez Kriszia Enriquez Czarina MedinaGuce Genixon David Christine Valenzuela Miriam Padua Norbert Peter Indunan Leolaida Aragon Crystal Eunice Dela Cruz Karlo Quiambao
Organization Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP)
The Asia Foundation (TAF)
Classification National Civil Society Organization National Civil Society Organization Organizer
The Asia Foundation (TAF) Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)
Organizer Organizer
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)
Organizer Organizer
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)
Organizer Organizer
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)
Organizer Organizer
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)
Organizer
Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP)
ANNEX B. PROGRAM FLOW A copy of the program, moderated by ULAP Executive Director Czarina Medina-Guce, can be found below: Time
Activity
12:00 NN-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00-1:10 PM
Opening Program
1:10-1:20 PM
2:40-3:00 PM
Message from ULAP Gov. Alfonso Umali Jr. ULAP President Message from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) – Australia Ms. Anne Orquiza Portfolio Manager for Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Management Overview of the Round Table Discussion Ms. Czarina Medina-Guce ULAP Executive Director Sharing of Suggestions from selected LGUs and NGAs Mr. Gilberto Gonzales Asst. Provincial DRRMO, Surigao del Norte Mr. Arvin Monge OIC PDRRMO, Leyte Dir. Ma. Teresa Briones DSWD – Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau Mr. Sivestre Barrameda Head, DILG-LGA International Partnership Unit Presentation on the NDRRMF and Draft JMC Mr. Ven Paolo Valenzuela Center for Disaster Preparedness Coffee break (activity pending)
3:00-3:45 PM
Workshop on policy suggestions for DRRM implementation in local levels
3:45-4:00 PM
Synthesis
4:00-4:15 PM
Response and Closing Remarks from NDRRMC Atty. Pauline Agatha Capellan-Arce Office of the Civil Defense, Project Management Office
4:15-4:30 PM
Commitment Signing
1:20-1:30 PM
1:30-2:00 PM
2:00-2:20 PM
2:20-2:40 PM