MODULE 2: DRUG EDUCATION (PREVENTION & CONTROL) REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165 AN ACT INSTITUTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002, REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6425, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled. Approved and Signed by the President on June 7, 2002 -Took Effect on July 4, 2002 SECTION 1 OF RA 9165: Short Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002” SECTION 2 OF RA 9165: DECLARATION OF POLICY-It is the policy of the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being, and to defend the same against acts of omissions detrimental to their development and preservation. In view of the foregoing the State needs to enhance further the efficacy of the law against dangerous drugs, it being one of today’s more serious social ills. Toward this end, the government shall pursue an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances through an integrated system of planning, implementation and enforcement of anti-drug abuse policies, programs and projects. The government shall however aim to achieve a balance in the national drug control program so that people with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amounts of appropriate medications, which include the use of dangerous drugs.
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MODULE 2:
DRUG EDUCATION (PREVENTION & CONTROL)
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165
AN ACT INSTITUTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002, REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6425, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.Approved and Signed by the President on June 7, 2002 -Took Effect on July 4, 2002
SECTION 1 OF RA 9165:Short Title- This Act shall be known and cited as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002”SECTION 2 OF RA 9165:DECLARATION OF POLICY-It is the policy of the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being, and to defend the same against acts of omissions detrimental to their development and preservation. In view of the foregoing the State needs to enhance further the efficacy of the law against dangerous drugs, it being one of today’s more serious social ills.
Toward this end, the government shall pursue an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances through an integrated system of planning, implementation and enforcement of anti-drug abuse policies, programs and projects. The government shall however aim to achieve a balance in the national drug control program so that people with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amounts of appropriate medications, which include the use of dangerous drugs.
It is further declared the policy of the State to provide effective mechanism or measures to reintegrate into society individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse or dangerous drug dependence through sustainable program of treatment and rehabilitation.
DEFINITION OF TERMS ADMINISTER- Any act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any person, with or without his/her knowledge, by injection, inhalation ingestion or other means, or committing any act of indispensable assistance to a person in administering a dangerous drug to himself/herself unless administered by a duly licensed practitioner for purposes of medication.
BOARD- Refers to the Dangerous Drugs Board under, Section 77, Article IX of RA 9165.
CENTERS- Any of the treatment and rehabilitation centers for drug Dependents referred to in Section 75, of Article VIII of RA 9165.
CLANDESTINE LABORATORY- Any facility use for illegal manufacture of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical.
CULTIVATE OR CULTURE- Any act of knowingly planting, growing raising, or permitting the planting, grow or raising of any plant which is the source of dangerous drug.
DANGEROUS DRUGS- Include those listed in the Schedules annexed to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotics Drugs, as amended by the 1972 Protocol, and in the Schedules annexed to the 1971 Single Convention on Psychotropic Substances as enumerated in the attached annex which is an Integral part of the RA 9165.
DELIVER- Any act of knowingly passing a dangerous drug to another, personality or otherwise, and by any means, with or without consideration.
DISPENSE- Any act of giving away, selling or distributing medicine or any dangerous drug with or without the use of prescription.
DRUG SYNDICATE- Any organized group of two (2) or more persons forming or joining together with the intention of committing any offense prescribed under RA 9156.
DRUG- is a chemical substance that affects the functions of the body or mind when taken into the body or applied through the skin.
DRUG ABUSE- is the overuse of a drug without due regard to accepted medical practices resulting in the individual’s physical, mental emotional or behavioral impairment.
DRUG DEPENDENCE- a compulsive behavior brought about by drug abuse. It can either be “physical” or “psychological” of physiological, behavioral and cognitive phenomena of variable intensity, in which use of psychoactive drug takes on a high priority thereby involving, among others, strong desire or a sense of compulsion to take the substance and the difficulties in controlling substance-taking behavior in terms of its onset, termination, or levels of use.
DRUG ADDICTION- a state of periodic and chronic intoxication produced by the habitual consumption of drug, either in its materials or synthetic form which is detrimental to both individual and society.
DRUG USER- another term for “Drug Addict” which refers to an individual who is dependent on certain drugs.
FINANCIER- Any person who pays for, raises or supplies money for, or underwrites any of the illegal activities prescribed under RA9165.
ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING- The illegal cultivation, culture, delivery, administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale, trading, transportation, distribution, importation, exportation and possession of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical.
INSTRUMENT- Any thing is used in or intended to be used in any manner in the commission of illegal drug trafficking or related offenses.
PDEA- Refers to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency under Section 82, Article IX of RA 9165.
PLANTING OF EVIDENCE- The willful act by any person of maliciously and surreptitiously inserting, placing, adding or attaching directly, through any overt or covert act, whatever quantity of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical in the person, house, effects or in the immediate vicinity of an innocent individual for the purpose of implicating, incriminating or imputing the commission of any violation of RA 9165.
PUSHER- Any person, who sells, trades, administers, dispenses, delivers or gives away to another, on any terms whatsoever, or distributes, dispatches, in transit or transports dangerous drugs or who acts as a broker in any of such transactions, in violation of RA 9165.
SCREENING TEST- A rapid test performed to establish potential/presumptive positive result.
SELL- Any act of giving away any dangerous drug/or controlled precursor and essential chemical whether or money or any other consideration.
TRADING- Transactions involving the illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals using electronic devices such as, but not limited to, text messages, email, mobile or landlines, two-way radios, internet, instant messengers and chat rooms or acting as a broker in any of such transactions whether for money or any other consideration in violation of this Act (RA 9165)
USE- Any act of injecting, intravenously or intramuscularly, of consuming, either by chewing smoking, sniffing, eating, swallowing, drinking or otherwise introducing into physiological system of the body, any of the dangerous drugs.
MAIN DRUG OF ABUSE TODAY
Shabu Marijuana
THE SECOND DRUG OF CHOICE AMONG DRUG ABUSERS Ecstasy
A new drug in the market which is becoming popular among the moneyed members of our society.2002;
For thirty years since its approval, Republic Act 6425 had been the backbone of the Philippine drug law enforcement systemThree factors contributed to the growth and expansion of local and even international drug syndicates operating in the country.(1) The profitability of the illegal drug trade; and(2) Existing laws that imposed light punishment for offenders; and(3) The “I DON’T CARE” attitude of the citizenry.
RA 9165 AND THE PDEAEnactment of RA 9165
Ra 9165 defines more concrete courses of action for the national anti-drug campaign.
Creation of PDEA PDEA is now the lead agency in the campaign against illegal drug trafficking and abuse
in the country.Reorganization of the Philippine Drug Enforcement System Creation of the new Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) that serves as the policy and strategy
formulating body. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as its implementing arm. The secretariat of the National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention Coordinating Center
or DEP Center has been absorbed by the new agency. The Narcotics Group of the PNP, the Narcotics Division of the NBI and the Narcotics
Interdiction Unit of the Bureau of Customs have also been abolished. The PDEA is not under the Philippine National Police The PDEA is under the Office of the President Its head, the Director General, has the equivalent rank of Undersecretary
Ex. Plants (Marijuana) and Animals (Snake venom- snakebites)
Synthetic- anything that is produced artificially or processed in the laboratory.
Ex. Shabu
KINDS OF DRUGS ACCORDING TO EFFECTS:
1. STIMULANTS Ex. Shabu/Amphetamine
(Also known as “upper”)
-Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system, in which increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well being.
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS:
- Dilated pupils- Increase in blood pressure/ Heart rate/ Breathing rate/ Body Temperature- Involuntary muscle twitching- A sense of well being- Feels energetic/Alert
2. DEPRESSANTSEx. AlcoholAlso called as “downers” or “barbs”Any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function. The term most often is used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system.(Ex: Sedatives/ Sleeping Pills/ Tranquilizers)
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS:
Small does: calmness and relaxationLarge doses: slurred speech, staggering, poor judgment, slow body movements and uncertain reflexes.Overdose: unconsciousness/DEATH
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME:Psychosis, Restlessness, Irritability/ anxiety, Sleeplessness, Stuffy or running noseUlcerated mucous membrane of nose, Lung damage3. HALLUCINOGENS
Ex: Marijuana/LSD(Also called psychedelics)First developed as appetite suppressant any one of a large number of natural or synthetic Psychoactive drugs that produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception.Drugs capable of provoking changes in sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion.Alteration of time and space perception and hallucination.(Ex. MJ/ LSD/ Ecstasy/ Ketamine)
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS:Hallucinations/ IllusionsFaster heart beat and pulse rateBloodshot Eye/ blurred vision/ Rapid Eye Movement (REM)Dry mouth and throatAppetite loss & sleeping problems (MDMA)LONG TERM EFFECTS:Psychiatric consequencesSevere irritation of the nasal passages that they may become prone to frequent nose bleed Renal damage heart disease and strokesInjecting MDMA from contaminated needles may lead to risk of infections resulting in inflammation of the blood vessels, infection of the heart valves, blood poisoning and AIDS all of which can lead to death.4. INHALANTS
Volatile chemical substances that contain psycho- active (mind/mood altering) vapors to produce a state of intoxication.Ex: Glue and Adhesive Cement/ Rugby/Super Glue/ThinnerMODULE 3:
DISASTER AWARENESS, PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT (WITH REVISED RA 10121)Hazard x Vulnerability = DISASTER RISK
CapacityGENERAL DISCUSSION:RA 10121 Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction) Act and Management (PDRRM of 2010
-Signed on May 27, 2010 by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo
REPUBLIC ACT 10121
An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds Therefore and For Other Purposes.
RA NO. 10121
21 years in the making 7 Congresses 4 Administration Signed into Law on May 27, 2010
Salient Features1. Policy Statements and Terminologies on DRRM (Secs. 2&3)2. Institutional Mechanisms (Secs. 5-12)
-DRRMCs (National, Regional, Provincial, City and Municipal Levels and Barangay Development Council at the barangay Levels-Office of Civil Defense-Permanent Office on DRRM at the LGU Level; Barangay DRRM Committee -Disaster Volunteers
3. Operational Mechanisms (Secs. 15-18) -Coordination during Emergencies -Declaration of a State of Calamity -Remedial Measures -Mechanism for the IHAN 4. Participation, Accreditation, Mobilization, Protection and Development of Disaster Volunteers 5. Training and Education in DRR -Establishment of DRRM Training Institutes -Mandatory Training in DRR for Public Sector Employees -Integration of DRR in school curricula, training for out-of-school youth, Sangguniang Kabataan, and informal training 6. Funding 7. Prohibited Acts 8. Penal ProvisionsRepublic Act No. 10121 Section 1. Title
This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”
Section 2. Declaration of Policy
1. Upholding people’s right to life and property and adherence to internationally accepted principles, norms and standards for capacity building in DRRM and humanitarian assistance (Sub-Sections a-c);
2. Adoption of a holistic, comprehensive, integrated, proactive and multi- sector approach in addressing the impacts of disasters, including climate change (Sub-Section d);
3. Development, promotion and implementation of a comprehensive National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) (Sub – Section e);
4. Mainstreaming DRR and Climate Change in national and local development plans and development processes (e.g. policy formulation, socio –economic development planning, budgeting and governance) (Sub- Section f, g and h)
5. Mainstreaming DRR into the peace process and conflict resolution (Sub- Section i); 6. Ensuring DRR and CC- Gender responsive measures, sensitive to indigenous knowledge and
respect to human rights (Sub- Section j);7. Strengthening capacity building of - > LGUs on DRR (e.g. decentralized powers,
responsibilities, resources)(Sub – Sections k and I), and > Vulnerable and marginalized groups (Sub – Section n);
8. Engaging the participation of CSOs, private sector and volunteers in DRR (Sub- Section m);9. Promotion of breastfeeding before and during a disaster or emergency (Sub –Section o), an10. Ensuring maximum care, assistance and services to affected individuals and families (Sub-
Section p)
Section 3. Definition of Terms
Whenever used in these rules, the following shall refer to:
(a) “ Adaption”- the adjustment in natural or human systems 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, tools, systems, processes, appropriate technologies and collective attributes such as social relationships, leadership and management. Capacity may also be described as capability.
(c) “Civil Defense”- Disaster preparedness and prevention activities, other than military actions, geared towards the reduction of loss of life and property brought about by natural and human induced disasters. Civil Defense may also be referred to as Civil Protection.
(d) “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 social, ethical, cultural, scientific, religious or philanthropic and other considerations, foundations, independent research institutes,
community- based organizations (CBOs), faith- based organizations, people’s organizations, social movements, and labor unions,
(e) “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.
(f) “Community – based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management” or “CBDRRM”- a process of disaster risk reduction and management in which at risk communities actively engaged in the identification, analysis, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of disaster risk in order to reduce their vulnerabilities and enhance their capacities, and where the people are the hearth of decision – making and implementation of disaster risk reduction and management activities.
(g) “Complex Emergency”- a form of human – induced emergency in which the cause of the emergency as well as the assistance to the afflicted is complicated by intense level of political considerations.
(h) “ Contingency Planning”- a management process that analyzed 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.
(i) “ Disaster”- a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environment losses and impacts, which exceed 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 condition 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, environmental degradation.(j) “Disaster Mitigation”- the lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and
related disasters. Mitigation measures include but not limited to the engineering techniques and hazard-resistant construction but includes as well as improved environmental policies and programs and public awareness.
(k) “ 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.
(l) “Disaster Prevention”- the outright avoidance of adverse impacts of hazard 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 risk, 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.
(m) “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”.
(n) “Disaster Risk”- the potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets and service, which could occur to a particular community or a Society over some specified future time period.
(o) “Disaster Risk Reduction”- the concept and practice of reducing disaster risk 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.
(p) “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.
(q) “Disaster Risk Reduction 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.
(r) “Disaster Victims”- persons or group of persons who have been adversely affected by a natural or human-induced hazards who have to leave their habitual places of residence due to existing or impending threats, damaged shelter units, with casualty among immediate family members or those who remained in their habitual places of origin when still habitable but whose main source of income or livelihood had been damaged and are experiencing hopelessness and difficulty in coping or responding to the onslaught of the hazardous events on their own resources.
(s) “Early Recovery”- multidimensional process recovery that begins in a humanitarian setting. It guided by development principles that seek to build on humanitarian programmers and catalyze sustainable development opportunities.
(t) “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 act appropriately and in sufficient time to reduce the possibility to harm or loss.
Four key elements: knowledge of the risk; monitoring, analysis and forecasting of the hazards; communication or dissemination of alerts and warnings.(u) “Emergency”- unforeseen or sudden occurrence, especially danger, demanding immediate
action.(v) “Emergency Management”- the organization and management of resources such as
volunteers, funds, donations, food and non food items, temporary/evacuation centers, and responsibilities for addressing all aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and initial recovery steps.
(w) “Exposure”- the degree to which the elements at risk are likely to experience hazard events of different magnitudes.
(x) “Geographic Information System”- a database which contains, among others, geohazard assessments, information on climate change, and climate risk reduction and management.
(y) “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 service, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
(z) Internally Displaced Person (IDPs) or persons Displaced by the Disaster- are persons or group of persons who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes or placed of habitual residence, in particular as a result of or in order to avoid the effects of natural or human-induced disasters, and who have not crossed an internationally recognized State border.
(aa)“Land-Use Planning”- the process undertaking by public authorities to identify, evaluate and decide on difference options for the use of land including consideration of long-term economic, social and environmental objectives and communities and interest the implication for different communities and interest groups, and the subsequent formulation and promulgation of plans that describe the permitted or acceptable uses.
(bb) “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.
(cc) “National Disaster Risk Reduction and management Framework” or “NDRRM Framework”- provides for comprehensive, all hazards, multi-sectoral, inter-agency and community-based approach to disaster risk reduction and management.
(dd) “National Disaster Risk Reduction and management Framework” or NDRRM”- the document to be formulated and implemented by the Office of Civil (OCD) that sets out goals and specific objectives for reducing disaster risk together with related actions to accomplish these objectives.
The NDRRMP- all 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 lines of authority at all government levels, and vertical and horizontal coordination of disaster risk reduction management in the pre-disaster and post-disaster phases and the budgetary resources to implement the plan. It shall be in conformity with the NDRRMP Framework.(ee)“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 factor, in accordance with the principles of “build back better”
(ff) “Preparedness”- pre-disaster actions and measures being undertaken within the context of disaster risk reduction management and are based on sound risk analysis as well as pre-disaster activities to avert or minimize loss of life and property such as, but not limited to, community organizing, training, planning, equipping, hazard mapping, insuring of assets, and public information and education initiatives.
(gg)“Private Sector”- the key factor in the realm of the economy where the central social concern and process are the mutually beneficial production and distribution of goods services to meet the physical needs of human beings.
(hh) “Public Sector Employees”- all persons in the civil service.(ii) “Rehabilitation”- measures that ensure the ability of affected communities/areas to restore
the normal level of functioning by rebuilding livelihood and damaged infrastructures and increasing the communities’ organizational capacity.
(jj) “Resilience”- the ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist, absorb accommodate and recover from the effects of a hazards in timely and efficient manner.
(kk) “Response”- any concerted effort by two (2) or more agencies, public or private, to provide assistance or intervention during or immediately after a disaster to meet the life preservation and basic subsistence needs of those people affected and in the restoration of essential public activities and facilities.
(ll) “Risk”- the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences.(mm) “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.
(nn) “Risk Management”- the systematic approach and practice of managing uncertainly to minimize potential harm and loss.
(oo) “Risk transfer”- the process of formally shifting the financial consequences of particular risks from one party to another whereby a household, community, enterprise or state authority shall obtain resources from the other party after a disaster.
(pp) “State of Calamity”- a condition involving mass and/or major damages to property, disruption of means of livelihoods roads and normal way of life of people in the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of natural of human-induced hazard.
(qq) “Sustainable Development”- development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
(rr) “Volunteer”- individual/person of group who for reasons arising from their socio-developmental, business and corporate orientation, commitment or conviction, contribute time.
(ss) “Vulnerability”- the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of the hazards.
(tt) “Vulnerability and Marginalized Groups”- individuals or groups of people that face higher exposure to disaster risk and poverty including, but not limited to, women, especially pregnant women, youth, children especially orphans and unaccompanied children.Section 4. ScopeThis Act provides for the development of policies and plans and the implementation of actions and measures pertaining to all aspects of disaster risk reduction and management.Section 5. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) or the National Council Composition
Section 6. Power and Functions of the NDRRMC CompositionSection 7. Authority of the NDRRMC ChairpersonSection 8. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)Section 9. Powers and Functions of the OCDSection 10 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Organization at the Regional Level RDRRMC CompositionSection 11. Organization at the Local Government LevelIRR Rule 5, Section 5 LDRRMC Meetings and QuorumSection 12. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMC)Environmental degradation- has hugely contributed to increasing natural disaster occurrence in the Philippines.Climate Change- risks from global climate change are further exacerbating the country’s vulnerability to natural hazards.Module 4:
Environmental ProtectionRule #01 Preliminary ProvisionsSection 1. Title- this rules shall be known and cited as the “Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000”.Section 2. Purpose- these rules are promulgated to prescribed the procedures and guidelines for the implementation of the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 9003” in order to facilitate compliance therewith and achieve the objectives thereof.Section 3. Scope- these rules shall lay down the powers and functions of the department of Environment and Natural Resources.Section 4. Construction- these implementing Rules and regulations shall be liberally constructed to carry out the National Policy of adopting a systematic, comprehensive and ecological Solid Waste management program consistent with the pursuit of sustainable development.Section 5. Administrative and Enforcement- these rules and regulations shall be administered by the Secretary or his duly authorized representative or through any other department, bureau, office, agency, local government for assistance in the form of personnel, facilities and other resources as the need arises in the discharge of its functions.The 7 Environmental Principles (EPs)Below are the 7 EPs, articulated in 3 similar ways.Balance of the NatureNature Knows BestAng Kalikasan ang Mas Nakakaalam BiodiversityAll Forms of Life Are ImportantAng Lahat ng May Buhay ay MahalagaInterconnectednessEverything Is Connected to Everything ElseAng Lahat ng Bagay ay Magkakaugnay
Change Everything ChangesMaterials CyclesEverything Must Go Somewhere’Ang Lahat Ay May PatutunguhanFinitenessOurs Is a Finite EarthAng Lahat Ay May HanggananStewardshipNature Is Beautiful and We Are Stewards of God’s CreationAng Kalikasan ay Maganda at Tayo ang Tagapangalaga ng Nilikha ng DiyosBiodegradable- any material that can be broken down by naturally -occurring organisms such as bacteria and fungi in air, water, and soil.Non-biodegradable- any material that cannot be degraded or decomposed by naturally occurring –organisms such as bacteria in air, water and soil.Recycling- the re-use, retrieval, re-commissioning of element matter for any and all purposes necessary to healthful and productive living.Environmental impacts- the effects of people’s activities undertaken in a particular environment.Sustainable development- pursuing economic activities to meet people’s needs while giving equal consideration to environmental integrity.Agricultural Waste- Refer to waste generated from planting or harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants and wastes or run-off materials from farm or fields.Bureau- Refer to Environmental Management Bureau.Collection- Refer to the act of removing solid waste from the source or from a communal storage point.Controlled Dump- Refer to a disposal site at which solid waste is deposited in accordanceDisposal Site- Refer to a site where solid waste is finally discharged and deposited.Ecological Solid Waste Management- shall refer to the systematic administration of activities, which provides for segregation at source, segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and all other solid waste management activities, which do not harm the environment.Ecosystem- is a group of organisms and their interaction or interrelationships with the nonliving environment.Open Dump- refer to disposal area wherein the solid wasted are indiscriminately thrown or disposed of without the due planning and consideration for environmental and health standards.
Segregation- refer to sorting and segregation of different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal.Segregation at Source- refer to solid waste management practice of separating, at the point of origin, different materials found in solid waste I order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and reduce the volume of the waste for collection and disposal.Solid Waste- refer to all discarded household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional, ports/harbor and industrial waste, street sweepings, construction debris, agriculture waste, and other non-hazardous/non-toxic solid waste.Solid Waste management Facility- refers to any resource recovery system or component.Storage- refers to the interim containment of solid waste after generation and prior to collection for ultimate recovery or disposal.Two Types of RecyclingPrimary RecyclingSecondary RecyclingModule 5:
HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATIONSanitation- the science and practice of affecting healthful and hygienic condition.
Hygiene-is the individual employment of practices that will keep him and others healthy.
First Aid- is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or has suddenly taken ill.III. SAFETY AND SURVIVAL EDUCATION
Earthquake An earthquake can happen anytime. To prevent confusion and panic at the time of
the earthquake, it is advisable that you discuss precautions with your family.A. BASIC TIPS:
1. Prepare emergency food and drinking water and keep them easily accessible to be used in the event of emergency.
2. Make sure that furniture in your home is firmly fixed to pillars walls so that it will not topple over.
3. Discuss with your family in advance where to go and how to communicate with one another in case of an emergency.
B. WHAT TO PREPARE IN CASE OF AN EARTHQUAKE:1. Three-day supply of drinking water and basic foods (3 liters per person) 2. Radio3. Flashlight4. Batteries5. Matches/Dust mask/First Aid Kit/Whistle
C. WHAT TO DO BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE:1. Familiarize yourself with your place of work and residence.2. Prepare your place of work and residence of the event.
D. WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE:1. If you are inside a structurally sound building, stay there.
Protect your body from falling debris by bracing yourself in a doorway or by getting under a sturdy desk or table.
EARTHQUKE INTENSITY SCALE:
1. Scarcely Perceptible2. Slightly Felt3. Weak4. Moderately Strong5. Strong6. Very Strong7. Destructive8. Very Destructive9. Devastating10. Completely Devastating
Liquifaction- is a process by which loose saturated sand loses strength during an earthquake and behaves like liquid.
PRINCIPLES OF SURVIVAL
S-Size of the SituationU-Undue haste makes wasteR-Remember your trainingV-Vanquish fear and panicI-ImproviseV-Value lifeA-Act like nativesL-Learn basic skills.
