CITY OF ILOILO

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 21ST REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF TLOILO,
PHILIPPINES, HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, NEW CITY HALL BUILDING, PLAZA
LIBERTAD, ILOILO CITY, ON TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2015
PRESENT:
HON. JOSE S. ESPINOSA Ill

Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer

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LYNDONV. ACAP
RODEL F AGADO
JOSHUA C ALIM, Floo' Lefili<e
LADY JULIE GRACE L BARONDA
R LEONE N. GEROCIIl
JASON R GONZALES
CARLOS P GUARIN, Prcs.,Liga ng mga Barnngay
PLARIDEL C. NAVA, II Asst.FlomLeade'
ARMAND S. PARCON
EDUARDO L PENAREDONDO
LIEZL JOY ZULUETA-SALAZAR
JOSE EFRAIN G. TRENAS Ill
NIELEX C. TUPAS

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ABSENT:
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REGULATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-282

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 3, 5 AND 6 OF REGULATION
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-262, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ORDINANCE
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION
AND
MANAGEMENT
COUNCIL,
THEREBY
ESTABLISHING THE ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
MANAGEMENT OFFICE, PROVIDING FOR ITS SYSTEM, PLAN,
ORGANIZATION, COMPOSITION AND STAFFING PATTERN, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Sponsored by Councilor Lady Julie Grace L. Baronda seconded by Councilors Liezl

Joy Z. Salazar, Jason R. Gonzales and Nielex C. Tupas

WHEREAS, RA I 0121, otherwise known as "Philippine Disaster Reduction Management Act
of 201 O" provides for the institutionalization of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management System at
the Local Government Level and the establishment of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Office (LDRRMO) which shall be responsible for setting the direction, development,
implementation and coordination of disaster risk management programs within their territorial
jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, The Implementing Rules and Regulation of RA 10121, mandates the Local
Sanggunian concerned to enact the appropriate ordinance creating the City Disaster Risk Reduction
And Management Council, in every City, under the Office of the City Mayor, including the allocationjNtJofnecessary staffing/personnel and budget;

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WHEREAS, Executive Order 32 series <if 2011 in the C'ity ofIloilo, was :issued to reconstitute
the lloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council from the existing Iloilo City Disaster
Coordinating Council, Executive Order 32-A series of 2011 was issued for the creation of the Iloilo
City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, designating a Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Officer, Staff for Administration and Training, Research and Planning, and Operations and Warning
and Exec1,tive Order I 13 Series of 2013 was issued to Reconvene, Recompose and Update the Iloi1o
City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council;
WHEREAS, The administration of the Local Government of Iloilo City desires to protect its
citizens, employees, infrastructures and properties in times of emergency, disaster and/or calamity and
to coordinate with the National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Non-Government Organizations
(NGOs) in charged with assisting the Iloilo City residents in case of any emergency, disaster and/or
calamity;
SECTION 1. TITLE: This ordinance shall be known as "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
3, 5 AND 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2014-262 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ORDINANCE
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, THEREBY ESTABLISHING THE JT,OJLO CITY DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE, PROVIDING FOR ITS SYSTEM, PLAN,
ORGANIZATION, COMPOSITION AND STAFFING PATTERN, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" adopting certain definitions, sections and
provisions pursuant to and in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 10121: "An act Strengthening the
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, providing/or the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Framew<1rk and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Plan, appropriating jund<t therefore, and for other purposes, integrating all Jaws,
orders, memorandum circulars, resolutions pertinent thereto andfor other purposes and Republic Act
7160 which are applicable in its jurisdiction"
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY:
It is the policy of the State, as it is adapted with the Local Government Unit of the City oflloilo, to:
a) Uphold the people's constitutional rights to life and property by addressing the root
causes of vulnerabilities to disasters, strengthening the city's institutional capacity for
disaster risk reduction and management and building the resilience of local communities
to disasters including climate change impacts;
b) Adhere to and adopt the universal nonns, principles, and standards of humanitarian
assistance and the global effort on risk reduction as concrete expression of the city's
commitment to overcome human sufferings due to recurring disasters;
c) Incorporate internationally accepted principles of disaster risk management in the
creation and implementation of local sustainable development and poverty reduction
strategies, policies, plans and budgets;
d) Adopt a disaster risk reduction and management approach that is holistic,
comprehensive, integrated, and proactive in lessening the socio-economic and
environmental impacts of disasters including climate change, and promotes the
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e) Develop, promote, and implement a comprehensive IloiloCity Disaster Risk Reduction

and Management Plan that aims to strengthen the capacity of the City Government,
together with partner stakeholders, to build the disaster resilience of communities, and
to institutionalize arrangements and measures for reducing disaster risks, including
projected climate risks, and enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities;

f) Adopt and implement a coherent, comprehensive, integrated, efficient and responsive

disaster risk reduction program incorporated in the development plan of government
adhering to the principles of good governance such as transparency and accountability
within the context of poverty alleviation and environmental protection;
g) Mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change in development processes such
as policy formulation, socio-economic development planning, budgeting, and
governance, particularly in the areas of environment, agriculture, water, energy, health,
education, poverty reduction, land-use and urban planning, and public infrastructure and
housing, among others;
h) Institutionalize the policies, structures, coordination mechanisms and programs with
continuing budget appropriation on disaster risk reduction from national down to local
levels towards building a disaster-resilient communities;
i) Mainstream disaster risk reduction into the peace process and conflict resolution
approaches in order to minimize loss of lives and damage to property, and ensure that
communities in conflict zones can immediately go back to their normal lives during
periods of intermittent conflicts;
j) Ensure that disaster risk reduction and climate change measures are gender responsive,
sensitive to indigenous knowledge systems, and respectful of human rights;
k) Recognize the local risk patterns across the country and strengthen the capacity ofLGUs
for disaster risk reduction and management through decentralized powers,
responsibilities, and resources at the regional and local levels;
1) Recognize and strengthen the capacities of LGUs and communities in mitigating and
preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the impact of disasters;
m) Engage the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs), the private sector and
volunteers in the government's disaster risk reduction programs towards
complementation of resources and effective delivery of services to the citizenry;
n) Develop and strengthen the capacities of vulnerable and rnarginaliz.ed groups to
mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of disasters;
o) Enhance and implement a program where humanitarian aid workers, communities,
health professionals, government aid agencies, donors, and the media are educated and
trained on how they can actively support breastfeeding before and during a disaster
and/or an emergency; and
p) Provide maximum care, assistance and services to individuals and families affected by
disaster, implement emergency rehabilitation projects to lessen the impact of disaster,
,.-and facilitate resumption of nonnal social and economic activities.

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SECTION 3.DEFINITION OF TERMS:

For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following terms shall mean:
a) "Adaptation" - the adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or
expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial
opportunities.
b) "Capacity" - a combination of all strengths and resources available within a
community, society or organization that can reduce the level of risk, or effects of a
disaster. Capacity may include infrastructure and physical means, institutions, societal
coping abilities, as well as human knowledge, skills and collective attributes such as
social relationships, leadership and management. Capacity may also be described as
capability.
c) "Civil Society Organizations" or "CSOs'' - non-state actors whose aims are neither
to generate profits nor to seek governing power. CSOs unite people to advance shared
goals and interests. They have a presence in public life, expressing the interests and
values of their members or others, and are based on ethical, cultural, scientific, religious
or philanthropic considerations. CSOs include non-government organizations (NGOs),
professional associations, foundations, independent research institutes, communitybased organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations, people's organizations, social
movements, and labor unions.
d) "Climate Change'' - a change in climate that can be identified by changes in the mean
and/or variability of its properties and that persists for an extended period typically
decades or longer, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity.
e) "Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management" or "CBDRRM" a process of disaster risk reduction and management in which at risk communities are
actively engaged in the identification, analysis, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of
disaster risks in order to reduce their vulnerabilities and enhance their capacities, and
where the people are at the heart of decision-making and implementation of disaster risk
reduction and management activities.
f) "Contingency Planning" - a management process that analyzes specific potential
events or emerging situations that might threaten society or the environment and
establishes arrangements in advance to enable timely, effective and appropriate
responses to such events and situations.

g) '"Disaster"' - a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society

involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts,
which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own
resources. Disasters are often described as a result of the combination of the exposure
to a hazard; the conditions of vulnerability that are present; and insufficient capacity or
measures to reduce or cope with the potential negative consequences. Disaster impacts
may include loss of life, injury, disease and other negative effects on human, physical,
mental and social well-being, together with damage to property, destruction of assets,
loss of services, social and economic disruption and environmental degradation.
i) "Disaster Mitigation~' - the lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards
and related disasters. Mitigation measures encompass engineering techniques and
hazard-resistant construction as well as improved environmental policies and public J~
awareness.
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j) ''Disaster Preparedness" - the knowledge and capacities developed by governments,

professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to

effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the impacts of likely, imminent or
current hazard events or conditions. Preparedness action is carried out within the context
of disaster risk reduction and management and aims to build the capacities needed to
efficiently manage all types of emergencies and achieve orderly transitions from
response to sustained recovery. Preparedness is based on a sound analysis of disaster
risk and good linkages with early warning systems, and includes such activities as
contingency planning, stockpiling of equipment and supplies, the development of
arrangements for coordination, evacuation and public information, and associated
training and field exercises. These must be supported by formal institutiorial, legal and
budgetary capacities.
k) "Disaster Prevention" - the outright avoidance of adverse impacts of hazards and
related disasters. It expresses the concept and intention to completely avoid potential
adverse impacts through action taken in advance such as construction of dams or
embankments that eliminate flood risks, land-use regulations that do nOt permit any
settlement in high-risk zones, and seismic engineering designs thai ensure the survival
and function of a critical building in any likely earthquake.
I) "Disaster Response" - the provision of emergency services and public assistance
during or immediately after a disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts,
ensure public safety and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected.
Disaster response is predominantly focused on immediate and short-term needs and is
sometimes called "disaster relief'.
m) "Disaster Risk" - the potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets
and services, which could occur to a particular community or a society over some
specified future time period.
n) "Disaster Risk Reduction" - the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through
systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters, including
through reduced exposures to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property,
wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse
events.
o) "Disaster Risk Reduction and Management" - the systematic process of using
administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to
implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the
adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster. Prospective disaster risk
reduction and management refers to risk reduction and management activities that
address and seek to avoid the development of new or increase disaster risks, especially
if risk reduction policies are not put in place.
p)

'~Disaster

Risk Reduction and Management Information System'' - a specialized

database which contains, among others, information on disasters and their human
material, economic and environmental impact, risk assessment and mapping and
vulnerable groups.

q) "Early Warning System" - the set of capacities needed to generate and disseminate
timely and meaningful warning information to enable individuals, communities and
organizations threatened by a hazard to prepare and to act appropriately and in sufficient
time to reduce the possibility of harm or loss. A people centered early warning system
necessarily comprises four (4) key elements: knowledge of the risks; monitoring,
analysis and forecasting of the hazards; communication or dissemination of alerts and~

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warnings; and local capabilities to respond to the warnings received. The expression
"end-to-end warning system" is also used to emphasize that warning systems need to
span all steps from hazard detection to community response.
r) "Emergency~' - unforeseen or sudden occurrence, especially danger, demanding
immediate action.
s) "Emergency Management" - the organization and management of resources and
responsibilities for addressing all aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness,
response and initial recovery steps.

t) "Hazard" - a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may

cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage,loss of livelihood and
services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
u) "Mitigation" - structural and non-structural measures undertaken to limit the adverse
impact of natural hazards, environmental degradation, and technological hazards and to
ensure the ability of at-risk communities to address vulnerabilities aimed at minimizing
the impact of disasters. Such measures include, but are not limited to, hazard-resistant
construction and engineering works, the formulation and implementation of plans,
programs, projects and activities, awareness raising, knowledge management, policies
on land-use and resource management, as well as the enforcement of comprehensive
land-use planning, building and safety standards, and legislation.
v) "National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework" or "NDRRMF"
- provides for comprehensive, all-hazards, multi-sectoral, inter-agency and communitybased approach to disaster risk reduction and management.
w) "National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan" or "NDRRMP" -the

document to be formulated and implemented by the OCD that sets out goals and specific
objectives for reducing disaster risks together with related actions to accomplish these
objectives. The NDRRMP shall provide for the identification of hazards, vulnerabilities
and risks to be managed at the national level; disaster risk reduction and management
approaches and strategies to be applied in managing said hazards and risks; agency roles,
responsibilities and line of authority at all government levels; and vertical and horizontal
coordination of disaster risk reduction and management in the pre-disaster and postdisaster phases. It shall be in conformity with the NDRRMF.
x) "Post-Disaster Recovery" - the restoration and improvement where appropriate, of
facilities, livelihood and living conditions of disaster-affected communities, including
efforts to reduce disaster risk factors, in accordance with the principles of "build back
better".
y) "Private Stttor" - the key actor in the realm of the economy where the central social

concern and process are the mutually beneficial production and distribution of goods
and services to meet the physical needs of human beings. The private sector comprises
private corporations, households and non-profit institutions serving households.
z) "Resilience" - the ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist,
absorb, accommodate and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient
manner, including through the preservation and restoration of its essential b a s i y
structures and functions.
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aa) "Risk" - the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences.
bb)"Risk Assessment" - a methodology to determine the nature and extent of risk by
analyzing potential hazards and evaluating existing conditions of vulnerability that
together could potentially harm exposed people, property, services, livelihood and the
environment on which they depend. Risk assessments with associated risk mapping
include: a review of the technical characteristics of hazards such as 1heir location,
intensity, frequency and probability; the analysis of exposure and vulnerability
including the physical, social, health, economic and environmental dimerisions; and the
evaluation of the effectiveness of prevailing and alternative coping capacities in respect
to likely risk scenarios.
cc) "Risk Management" - the systematic approach and practice of managitig uncertainty
to minimize potential harm and loss. It comprises risk assessment and analysis, and the
implementation of strategies and specific actions to control, reduce and transfer risks. It
is widely practiced by organizations to minimize risk in investment deCisions and to
address operational risks such as those of business disruption, production failure,
environmental damage, social impacts and damage from fire and natural hazards.
dd)"State of Calamity" - a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to
property, disruption of means of livelihoods, roads and nonnal way of life of people in
the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of natural or human-induced hazard.
ee) "Sustainable Development" - development that meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It contains
within it two (2) key concepts: (1) the concept of"needs," in particular, the essential
needs of the world's poor, to which overriding priority should be given; and (2)the idea
of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organizations on the
environment's ability to meet present and future needs. lt is the harmonious integration
ofa sound and viable economy, responsible governance, social cohesion and harmony,
and ecological integrity to ensure that human development now and through future
generations is a life-enhancing process.
ft) "Vulnerability" - the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset

that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard. Vulnerability may arise
from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors such as poor design
and construction ofbuildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information
and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and
disregard for wise environmental management.
gg) "Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups" - those that face higher exposure to disaster
risk and poverty including, but not limited to, women, children, elderly, differentlyabled people, and ethnic minorities.
hh)"Disaster Mitigation" - the lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards
and related disasters. Mitigation measures encompass engineering techniques and
hazard-resistant construction as well as improved environmental policies and public
awareness.
ii) "Disaster Preparedness" - the knowledge and capacities developed by governments,
professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to
effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the Impacts of likely, imminent or
current hazard events or conditions. Preparedness action ls carried out within the context
of disaster risk reduction and management and aims to build the capacities needed to

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efficiently manage all types of emergencies and achieve orderly transitions from
response to sustained recovery. Preparedness is based on a sound analysis of disaster
risk and good linkages with early warning systems, and includes such activities as
contingency planning, stockpiling of equipment and supplies, the development of
arrangements for coordination, evacuation and public information, and associated
training and field exercises. These must be supported by formal institutional, legal and
budgetary capacities.
jj) "Disaster Prevention" - the outright avoidance of adverse impacts qf hazards and
related disasters. It expresses the concept and intention to completely avoid potential
adverse impacts through action taken in advance such as construction of dams or
embankments that eliminate flood risks, land-use regulations that do not permit any
settlement in high-risk zones, and seismic engineering designs that ensure the survival
and function of a critical building in any likely earthquake.
kk)"Disaster Response" - the provision of emergency services and public assistance
during or immediately after a disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts,
ensure public safety and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected.
Disaster response is predominantly focused on immediate and short-term needs and is
sometimes called "disaster relief'.

All other definition of terms stated in R.A. 10121 otherwise known as "Philippine Disaster Reduction
Management Act of2010" and NDRRMC-DJLG-DBM-CSC Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2014-1
are hereby incorporated and made integral part of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. SCOPE: This Ordinance provides for the institutionalizing of the floilo City Disaster
Risk Reduction Management Council, and establishing the Iloilo City Disaster Reduction Management
Office, and providing forits System and Plan, its Organization and Composition, defining its functions
including its Staffing Pattern and Qualifications.

SECTION 5. ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

(ICDRRMC)
The existing City Disaster Coordinating Council shall henceforth be known as the Iloilo City Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Council.
a) Composition. The ICDRRMC shall be composed of, but not limited to, the following:

1. CHAIRMAN - City Mayor

2. CO - Chairman - City Vice Mayor
A. VICE CHAIRMAN(Disaster Preparedness)
B. VICE CHAIRMAN(Disaster Response)
C. VICE CHAIRMAN (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation)
D. VICE CHAIRMAN (Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery)
MEMBERS:
1) SP Chairman of Committee on Social Services and Disaster Relief;
2) The Head of City Planning and Development Office;
3) The Head of the City Social Welfare and Development Office;
4) The Head of the City Health Office;
5) The Head of the City Agriculture Office;
6) The Head of the City Population Office;
7) The Head of the City Engineering Office;

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The Head of the City Veterinary Office;

The Head of the City Budget Office;
The Head of the General Services Office;
The Division Head I Superintendent of Schools of the DepEd;
The City Director, lloilo City Police Office;
The City Director, Department of Interior and Local Government;
The City Director, City Environment and Natural Resources;
The City Information Officer;
The City Treasurer;
The City Fire Marshall of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP);
The Police Station Commanders of six (6) Police Stations in Iloilo City;
The President of the Association ofBarangay Captains (ABC) or Liga ng Barangay;
The 7 ABC District Presidents of
a. Arevalo/Villa
b. City Proper
c. Jara
d. Lapaz
e. Lapuz
f. Mandurriao
g. Malo
The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC);
Four (4) accredited Civil Society Organizations (CSOs);
One (1) private sector representative;
The appropriate official of the Philippine Coast Guard;
The highest-ranking officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines assigned in the area,
member;
The Chief oftheTransportation Management and Traffic Regulation Office (TMTRO);
The Executive Assistant for Barangay Affairs, City Mayor's Office;
The Chief of Hospital, Western Visayas Medical Center;
The City Hall Press Corps;
CBARAD Project Supervisor
Executive Assistant for Projects
Representative from the Commission on Higher Education
Representative from the Association of Universities or Colleges
Representative from the Business Sector
President of the Association ofBarangay Kagawads

b) Criteria for CSOs and private sector representative. The criteria for the selection for CSOs
and the private sector representation in the ICDRRMC shall adhere with the guidelines issued
by the National Council for said purpose, including accreditation and operational mechanisms
or processes.
c) Functions. The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (ICDRRMC) shall
have the following functions:
1) Implement within the City the Disaster Risk Reduction Management guidelines,
perSec.11-b,RA 10121;
2) Approve, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the ICDRIUvfP and
regularly review and test the plan consistent with other national and local
planning programs;
3) Ensure the integration of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
into local development plans, programs and budgets as a strategy in sustainable
development and poverty reduction;
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4) Recommend the implementation of forced or pre-emptive evacuation of local

residents, if necessary;
5) Place the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC)
Tasked Units under the operational control of the City Disaster Rjsk Reduction
Management Office (ICDRRMO) during emergencies which affeqt the City;
6) Advise and/or assist the 180 Barangays oflloilo City on Barangay Disaster Risk
Reduction Management;
7) Coordinate from the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office any disaster
management operations/activities of the barangays in lloilo City;
8) Strengthen the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan;
9) Submit recommendation to the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Council RDRRMC VI as necessary;
d) Meeting and Internal Rules. The ICDRRMC shall convene once every three (3) months on
dates and place to be determined by the body, or automatically reconvene for mobilization at
Iloilo Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office anytime there is a warning signal of
impending disaster/calamity.
The chairperson of the Council may call for a special meeting as he may deem necessary. The
Council shall promulgate their respective internal mies for their meetings. The ICDRRMO,
referred to in Section 7, shall serve as the Secretariat of the Council.
In case the chairperson is absent, the co-chairperson shall take over as presiding officer. In cases
where both.the chairperson and cO-chairperson are absent, Vice Chairman on Preparedness shall
preside, in case the Vice Chairman on Preparedness is absent the Vice Chairman on Disaster
Response, Vice Chairman on Disaster Prevention and Mitigation or The Vice Chairman on
Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery shall preside in that order.

SECTION 6. IMPLEMENTING UNITS

The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council shall create a unit to perform and
undertake activities, tasks and services that underlines the 4 thematic areas ofNDRRM addressing the
city preparedness, prevention, mitigation and response which shall be under the direct supervision of
the respective vice chairman. The implementing units are as follows:

a. FOOD, SHELTER AND WATER UNIT

Find, Plan out and address adequate relocation sites for those who are vulnerable to disasters, during
an emergency, there is often a lack of safe drinking water, appropriate sanitation facilities and
hygiene commodities Food provision is aimed at meeting the nutritional needs of an affected
population during an emergency. The disaster-preparedness plan should define, calculate and
specify how food will be provided in emergencies of differing intensities and impact. Emergency
shelter provision is needed for those whose homes have been destroyed or are unsafe. This may
require urgent repair work (including the provision of appropriate tools and locally-used materials),
the distribution of tents and tarpaulins for temporary shelter, or sheltering homeless people in public
buildings such as schools.

b. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT

To remove victims and casualties from areas likely to be affected or are being affected by
emergency, disaster and/or calamity.

c. LIVELIHOOD UNIT

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This unit is in charge in finding alternative livelihood to those who are affected or relocated, such
livelihood could be short term or long term in order to address the need of the family for them
have experience normal life the soonest time possible after disaster.

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d. COMMUNTCA TION AND EARLY WARNING, EDU CATTON AND ADVOCACY

UNIT
To provide, operate and maintain continuous and reliable communications, adequate warning
systems and accurate public information and instructions throughout the period of impending and/or
existing disasters and/or calamities. Through a variety of public education programs those
threatened by a potent1al disaster wilt learn about what to expect and what they will be asked to do,
or how they may participate in times of emergency. At the same time, those conducting public
education programs should also gather feedback from the local population abot potential problems
or gaps that may exist in the plan. The community has a natural understanding of its own risks,
resources and capacities. In the field of disaster management, it is important to remember that
education is a two-way process.

e. EVACUATION MANAGEMENT UNIT

e.1

To determine area, places as well as the safety of the evacuation center, as well as
facilities and adequate provision to address the needs of the evacuee's

e.2

Evacuate the populace and properties systematically in case an emergency and/or

calamity arises.

f. PROTECTION UNIT
To provide security and maintenance of peace and order and safe-guarding of essential facilities
during times of emergency, disaster and/or calamity.

g. LOGISTICS UNIT
This unit shall undertake to find sources of funds, equipment, tools, facilities and whatever logistics
maybe necessary to be used in times of disasters and/or calamity.
g. 1) Undertakes survey of urgent items needed in helping the victims of disasters and/or
calamities as well as gather the necessary inventory of different resources~
g.2) Shall have the continuing task of updating its data and furnishing the same to all
concerned units/committees for ready reference and guidance.

h. HEALTH AND SANITATION

To be responsible in protecting the health and well-being of victims of any emergency, disaster
and/or calamity including the prevention, curtailment and treatment of any disease outbreak or
epidemic and the like that may ensure in consequence of such emergency, disaster and/or calamity.

i. RAPID DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND NEEDS ANALYSIS UNIT (RDANA) I POST

ASSESSMENT AND NEEDS ANALYSIS UNIT (PDANA)
To provide rapid restoration of morale of persons affected by emergency, disaster and/or calamity
by undertaking emergency clearing and/or repair of damaged structures, utilities and facilities.

j. TRANSPORTATION UNIT
To provide transportation facilities of rescue teams and equipments, rescued persons and evacuees,
medical and health teams, casualties, engineering and utility crews, emergency labor parties and to
coordinate with the transport needs of other disaster/calamity action teams.
k. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT UNIT
To identify and register volunteers and groups from community based organizations, schools,
NGO's and other civic organizations and private individuals that will augment manpower in the
delivery of services before and during calamities and disasters.

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I. ECOSYSTEM UNIT
Task to specifically identify, and manage the environment, its natural disaster barrier and disaster
impacts and damages including sand dunes, coastal wetlands, mangroves or reefs that protect
against stonn surges and tsunamis; forestation that protects against flash. flooding, landslides;
natural overflow channels, sandy soil soak-zones, and marshes that can, protect against river
flooding and storm water run-off; lakes, rivers and aquifers that supply water; water-tables that, if
lowered, may cause low-lying or reclaimed land to shrink to below sea level; trees that reduce urban
heat-island and such others which pertain to the natural environment.
SECTION 7.ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE
(ICDRRMO)
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office shall be established in the City of Iloilo.
The ICDRRMO shall be under the Office of the City Mayor.

a) The Composition and Structure.

The ICDRRMO shall be initially organized and composed of the Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Officer (DRRM Officer) to be assisted by three (3) staff responsible for: I)
administration and training; 2) research and planning; and 3) operations and warning.
b) Position Title, Qualification Standard and Salary Grade of Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Officer.
The DRRM officer who shall head the ICDRRMO shall have the position of a Local DRRM
Officer (SG 18), consistent with the existing law.
The DRRM Officer with Salary Grade 18 provided under Section 12 of the RA 10!2land
existing Joint Memorandum Circular 2014-1 shall have the following minimum qualifications:
1. Must have a Bachelor's Degree;
2. Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience on DRRM;
3. Must have 16 hours of relevant training on DRRM; and
4. Must have a Career Service Profession/ 2nd Level Eligibility

c) Position Title, Qualification Standard and Salary Grade of the Technical Staff of the Iloilo
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
The Technical staff CDRRMO with Salary Grade I I provided for by NDRRMC-DBM-CSC
Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2014-1 responsible for (1) administration and training, (2)
research and planning, and (3) operations and warning sha11 have the following minimum
qualifications:
1. Must have a Bachelor's Degree, and
2. Must have a Career Service Sub-Professional/2nd Level Eligibility
SECTION 8. BARANGAY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(BDRRMC)
The Barangay Disaster Coordinating Councils shall cease to exist and its powers and functions shall
henceforth be assumed by the existing Barangay Development Councils (BDCs) which shall serve as
the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (BDRRMC) in every barangay, j~
provided by the IRR of RA 10121.
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There shall be established a Barangay Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) in
every Barangay of Iloilo City. Every BDRRMC shall be headed by the Punohg Barangay of each
respective Barangay. It shall be responsible for setting the direction., development, implementation and
coordination of disaster risk management programs within their territorial jurisdi:Ction.
The BDRRMC shall be a regular committee of the existing BDC and shall be subject thereto. The
Punong Barangay shall facilitate and ensure the participation of at least two (2) CSO representatives
from existing and active community-based people's organlzations representing the most vulnerable and
marginalized groups in the barangay.
The members of the BDRRMC shall be organized to include community representatives and be
responsible for: (1) administration and training; (2) research and planning; and (3) operations and
warning.
SECTION 9. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ILOILO CITY RISK
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE (ICDRRMO) OR BARANGAY DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BDRRMC)
The ICDRRMO or BDRRMC, within their territorial jurisdiction, shall be responsible for setting the
direction, development, implementation, and coordination of disaster risk reduction and management
programs, and shall perform the following functions and those that may be authorized by the
ICDRRMC:
A. DRRM Research and Planning

1.

Design, program, and coordinate DRRM activities, consistent with the NDRRMC's
standards and guidelines;
2. Facilitate and support risk assessments and contingency planning activities at the local
level;
3. Consolidate local disaster risk information which includes natural hazards,
vulnerabilities, and climate change risks, and maintain a local risk map;
4. Conduct research and development initiatives on DRRM;
5. Formulate and implement a comprehensive and integrated JCDRRM Plan in accordance
with the national, regional, and provincial framework:, and policies on Disaster Risk
Reduction (DRR) in close coordination with the Local Development Council (LDC);
6. Prepare and submit to the Local Sanggunian through the lCDRRM Council and the
Local Development Council (LDC) the an.nual CDRRMO Plan and budget, the proposed
programming of the ICDRRMF, other dedicated DRRM resources, and other regular
funding sources and budgetary support of the ICDRRMO or BDRRMC;
7. Maintain a database of human resource and their capacities, equipment, directories, and
location of critical infrastructures such as hospitals and evacuation centers;
8. Serve as the Secretariat and executive arm of the Iloilo City DRRM Council
(TCDRRMC);
9. Recommend through the ICDRR.MC the enactment of local ordinances consistent with
RA 10121;
10. Prepare and submit, through the ICDRRMC and the LDC, the report on the utilization
of the LDRRMF and other dedicated DRRM resources to the local COA, copy furnished
the regional director of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the local government
operations officer of the DILG; and
11. Involve the most vulnerable sectors (women, children, senior citizens, and PWD) in risk
assessment and planning.

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B. DRRM Administration and Training

1. Organize and conduct training, orientation, and knowledge management activities on
DRRM at the local level;
2. Identify, assess and manage the hazards, vulnerabilities and risks that may occur in their
locality;
3. Identify and implement cost-effective risk reduction measures and strategies;
4. Disseminate information and raise public awareness about those hazards,
vulnerabilities, and risks;
5. Take all necessary steps on a continuing basis to maintain, provide, or arrange the
provision of, or to otherwise make available, suitably-trained and competent personnel
for effective civil defense and DRRM in its area;
6. Organize, train, equip and supervise the local emergency response teams and the
accredited community disaster volunteers (ACDVs), ensuring that huinanitarian aid
workers are equipped with basic skills to assist mothers to breastfeed;
7. Within its area, promote and raise public awareness of, and compliance with RA 10121
and legislative provisions relevant to the purpose of the latter;
8. Implement policies, approve plans and programs of the ICDRRMC consistent with the
policies and guidelines laid down in RA 10121; and
9. Train the most vulnerable sectors (women, children, senior citizens, and PWD),
especially in disaster preparedness.
C. DRRM Operations and Warning
1. Operate a multi-hazard early warning system, linked to ICDRRMO to provide accurate
and timely advice to national or local emergency response organizations and to the
general public, through diverse mass media, particularly radio, landline
communications, and technologies for communication within rural communities;
2. Conduct continuous disaster monitoring and mobilize instrumentalities and entities of
the LGUs, CSOs, private groups and organized volunteers, to utilize their facilities and
resources for the protection and preservation of life and properties during emergencies
in accordance with existing policies and procedures;
3. Develop, strengthen, and operationalize mechanisms for partnership or networking with
the private sector, CSOs, and volunteer groups;
4. Respond to and manage the adverse effects of emergencies and carry out recovery
activities in the affected area, ensuring that there is an efficient mechanism for
immediate delivery of food, shelter and medical supplies for women and children,
endeavor to create a special place where internally-displaced mothers can find help with
breastfeeding, feed and care for their babies and give support to each other;
5. Coordinate other DRRM activities;

6.
7.
8.
9.

Establish linkage and/or network with other LGUs for DRR and emergency response
purposes;
Establish a barangay DRRM Operations Center;
Give early warning to the most vulnerable sectors (women, children, senior citizens, and
Persons with Disability (PWD)) to respond to their needs; and
Respond to and manage the adverse effects of emergency and carry out recovery
activities to the most vulnerable areas especially to the vulnerable sectors (women,
children, senior citizens, arid Persons with Disability (PWD)).

SECTION 10. LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (ICDRRMO) and the Barangay Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Committees (BDRRMCs) shall submit a Local Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Plan (LDRRMP) to the Office of Civil Defense for review and evaluation,,__

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SECTION 11. ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FUND
(lCDRRMF)
The present City Calamity Fund shall henceforth be known as the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Fund (ICDRRMF).
a) Utilization of the LDRRMF. Not less than five percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from
regular sources shall be set aside as the TCDRRMF to support disaster risk management
activities such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster preparedness programs inclu~ing training,
purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-disaster
activities, and for the payment of premiums on calamity insurance. The ICDRRMC shall
monitor and evaluate the use and disbursement of ICDRRMF based on the ICDRRMP as
incorporated in the local development plans and annual work and financial p~an. Upon the
recommendation of the ICDRRMO and approval of the Sangguniang Parilungsod, the
ICDRRMC may transfer the said fund to support disaster risk reduction work of other
LDRRMCs which are declared under state of calamity.

b) Quick Response Fund. Of the amount appropriated for CDRRMF, thirty percent
(30%)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 emergencies, may be
normalized as quickly as possible.
c) Unexpended ICDRRMF shall accrue to a special trust fund solely for the purpose of
supporting disaster risk reduction and management activities of the ICDRRMC within the
next five (5) years. Any such amount still not fully utilized after five (5) years shall revert
back to the general fund and will be available for other social services to be identified by
the Sangguniang Panlungsod
d) Guidelines on fund tracking and utilization of the ICDRRMF shall be in accordance with
existing auditing and accounting guidelines on public funds, local government code and
other applicable laws.
e) Public Disclosure of Fund Utilization. The ICDRRMC shall make public its reports on the
utilization of the ICDRRMF by publication and posting thereof in a conspicuous place,
including websites if any. The reports of the ICDRRMC on the utilization of the ICDRRMF
shall be available to the public.
SECTION 12. APPROPRIATION
The budgetary requirements for personal services, maintenance and other operating expenditures, and
capital outlay of the ICDRRMO shall be sourced from the General Fund of the LGU, subject to the
prevailing and existing National law.
Other maintenance and other operating expenditures, and other capital outlay requirements of the
CDRRMO or BDRRMC in the implementation of DRRM programs shall be charged to the Local
DRRM Fund (LDRRMF) subject to the provisions of the Joint NDRRMC, DBM, and DILG
Memorandum Circular No. 2013-l and COA Circular No. 2012-002.
Local Government Unit may augment the staff of the ICDRRMO through any or a combination of the
following options:
a. Designation or assignment of personnel of LGU to the CDRRMO in concurrent
capacities with their existing positions;
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c. Full-time or part-time detail of existing personnel of other government agencies to

the CDRRMO; and/or

d. Transfer of existing vacant positions from other units to the CDRRMO.
Accordingly, such vacant positions shall be abolished and positions: appropriate to

the CDRRMO shall be created.

SECTION 13. ACCREDITATION, MOBILIZATION AND PROTECTION OF DISASTER
VOLUNTEERS AND CITY SERVICE RESERVE CORPS, CSOS AND TIIE PRIVATE
SECTORS
a) Accreditation. The city, CSOs and private sector may mobilize individuals or organized
volunteers to augment their respective personnel complement and logistiCal requirements in the
delivery of disaster risk reduction programs and activities. They shall tftk:e full responsibility
for the enhancement, welfare and protection of volunteers, and shall submit the list ofvolunteers
to the OCD for accreditation and inclusion in the database of community disaster volunteers.
The ICDRRMO shall maintain rooster of Accredited Community Disaster Volunteers, City
Reserve Corps, CS Os and private sector. Accreditation shall be done at the city level.
b) Mobilization. Mobilization of volunteers shall be in accordance to the guidelines to be
formulated by the NDRRMC consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance.
c) Capacity Building. Training for volunteers shall form part of the volunteer mobilization

activities of the ICDRRMC and the BDRRMC

d) Insurance for A CDVs. Any volunteer who incurs death or injury while engaged in any of the
activities defined under this Ordinance shall be entitled to compensatory benefits and individual
personnel accident insurance. The government agency, CSO, private sector or LGU which
mobilizes the ACDVs shall be responsible for providing the latter with insurance and necessary
benefits.
e) Guidelines on Mobilization, Accreditation, Capacity Building and Protection of ACDVs
from Various Sectors. The city shall follow the guidelines on the mobilization, accreditation,
capacity building and protection of ACDVs from the city, CSOs and private sector fonnulated,

promulgated and issued by the NDRRMC thru the OCD.

SECTION 14. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The ICDRRMC, the ICDRRMO and the BDRRMCs shall encourage community participation,
specifically the youth, in disaster risk reduction and management activities, such as organizing quick
response groups, particularly in identified disaster-prone areas. In the same manner, they shall likewise
encourage and involve the community, especially the youth, in the Disaster Risk Reduction Training
either through actual conduct or as participant to the said training.

SECTION 15. COORDINATION DURING EMERGENCIES.

The ICDRRMC shall be the lead agency during emergency. It shall lead in preparing for responding
to, and recovering from the effects of any disaster-based on the following criteria:
1. The Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee, if a barangay ts
affected;
2. The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, if two (2) or more

barangays are affected;

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SECTION 16. DECLARATION OF STATE OF CALAMITY

a) Declaration and lifting of State of Calamity by the Sanggunian Panlu~gsod: The declaration
and lifting of the state of calamity may also be issued by the Sangguniang'Panlungsod, upon the

recommendation of the ICDRRMC, based on the results of the damage assessment and needs

analysis.
b) Criteria in Recommending the Declaration and Lifting of a State of CJl.lamity: The city shall
adopt the criteria for the declaration and lifting of a state of calamity determined by the national
council, including epidemics.

SECTION 17. MANDATORY REVIEW: The Sangguniang Panlungsod oflloilo shall undertake a
mandatory review of this Ordinance at least every three (3) years and as often as it may deem necessary,
to ensure that policies and guidelines remain responsive to the changing circumstances.
SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE: All existing city ordinances or part thereof which
inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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SECTION 20. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE: If for any reason or reasons, any part of this Ordinance
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other portions or provisions hereof, which are not affected
thereby, shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 21. SUPPLEMENTARY CLAUSE: In case of conflict, doubt or ambiguity in the
interpretation of this ordinance, the provisions under Republic Act No. 10121, otherwise known as the
"Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of2010" and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations shall be supplementary.
Section 22. EFFECTIVITY: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval and
publication.

ENACTED, 02 June 2015.

I hereby certify to the correctness of the above quoted ordinance.

IN THE ABSENCE OF
SECRETARY TO THE SP:

~ADO
Board Secretary IV

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED

TO BE DULY ENA
D:

esiding Officer and City Vice Mayor

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APPROVED:

JED ~ATRICK . MABILOG

(JCity Mayor