RA 10121 Quiz

What does RA 10121 stand for?

• Rescue Act 10121

• Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

• Relief and Assistance Act

• Recovery and Action Law

When was RA 10121 signed into law?

• May 17, 2008

• July 22, 2009

• May 27, 2010

• June 12, 2011

What is the primary goal of RA 10121?

• To strengthen disaster risk reduction and management system

• To increase funding for disaster relief

• To remove local disaster offices

• To centralize disaster authority

RA 10121 created which national agency?

• NDRRMC

• PAGASA

• DOH

• DSWD

What does NDRRMC stand for?

• National Disaster Relief and Recovery Management Council

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

• National Disaster Rescue and Recovery Management Committee

• National Department of Risk Reduction

The NDRRMC is chaired by:

• President of the Philippines

• Vice President

• Secretary of National Defense

• DILG Secretary

Who serves as the Vice Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness?

• Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

• Secretary of DOST

• Secretary of DOH

• Secretary of DPWH

What office serves as the secretariat of NDRRMC?

• Office of Civil Defense (OCD)

• Department of Social Welfare and Development

• Department of Science and Technology

• Philippine Red Cross

What is a Local DRRM Office (LDRRMO)?

• Regional disaster response unit

• NGO branch

• Local government's disaster management office

• Barangay-based police station

Who approves the National DRRM Plan?

• President

• NDRRMC

• Senate

• Office of Civil Defense