An Act to regulate the practice of geology in the Philippines and provide for the licensing and registration of geologists (1965).
Republic Act No. 4209
A collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, set up by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to be achieved by 2030.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
When were the SDGs developed and what did they succeed?
Developed in the Post-2015 Development Agenda and succeeded the Millennium Development Goals in 2016.
List the 1-5 of 17 SDGs.
1) No Poverty
2) Zero Hunger
3) Good Health and Well-being
4) Quality Education
5) Gender Equality
List the 6-10 of 17 SDGs.
6) Clean Water and Sanitation
7) Affordable and Clean Energy
8) Decent Work and Economic Growth
9) Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10) Reducing Inequality
List the 11-17 of 17 SDGs.
11) Sustainable Cities and Communities
12) Responsible Consumption and Production
13) Climate Action
14) Life Below Water
15) Life on Land
List the 16 & 17 of 17 SDGs.
16) Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17) Partnerships for the Goals
An Act regulating the practice of geology in the Philippines, repealing RA 4209, also known as the “Geology Profession Act of the Philippines” (2012).
Republic Act No. 10166
Guidelines for natural disaster prevention, preparedness, and mitigation developed at the World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction in Yokohama, Japan, May 1994.
Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer World
What does Part I of the Yokohama Strategy cover?
Principles on which a disaster reduction strategy should be based.
What does Part II of the Yokohama Strategy cover?
A plan of action agreed upon by all UN member states.
What does Part III of the Yokohama Strategy cover?
Guidelines concerning the follow-up of disaster reduction action.
The first plan to explain, describe, and detail the work required from all sectors and actors to reduce disaster losses. Developed with governments, international agencies, disaster experts, and others to create a coordinated system for disaster risk reduction (2005–2015).
Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA)
What were the five priorities for action of the Hyogo Framework?
1) Making disaster risk reduction a priority
2) Improving risk information and early warning
3) Building a culture of safety and resilience
4) Reducing the risks in key sectors
5) Strengthening preparedness for response
A precursor policy in the Philippines that established the framework for disaster preparedness and management.
PD 1566
The first major post-2015 development agenda agreement providing Member States with concrete actions to protect development gains from disaster risk. Endorsed by the UN General Assembly after the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030)
What are the four pillars of DOST?
1) Human Well-Being
2) Wealth Creation
3) Wealth Protection
4) Sustainability
What is required of all LGUs under RA 10121?
Establish permanent DRRM offices with 24/7 operations and permanent plantilla positions.
What are the four pillars of DRRM?
1) Prevention and Mitigation
2) Preparedness
3) Response
4) Rehabilitation and Recovery
The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010, which provides a proactive and responsive framework for addressing disasters.
RA 10121
