WHEREAS, he has continually sought survival against typhoons, floods, earthquakes, epidemics, fires and other major calamities; WHEREAS, the technological advances of the modern world have ushered in more lethal weaponry, environmental pollution, huge aerial and maritime disasters, and flash holocausts; WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to direct, control, and coordinate the entire manpower material, monetary and spiritual resources of the entire Filipino nation in meeting major disasters that come our way; WHEREAS, there is a need for a revitalized system to enhance the survival capability and economic stability of our country supported by LOI 453 against all types of disasters whether natural or man made; WHEREAS, there is the cogent requirement for predisaster planning, community disaster preparedness and positive, precise disaster control action for rescue evacuation, relief and rehabilitation to insure the survival of every Filipino in the New Society; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order; SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy.It is the policy of the State that; SEC. Self reliance shall be developed by promoting and encouraging the spirit of self help and mutual assistance among the local officials and their constituents; Each political and administrative subdivision of the country shall utilize all available resources in the area before asking for assistance from neighboring entities or higher authority; The primary responsibility rests on the government agencies in the affected areas in coordination with the people themselves; It shall be the responsibility of all government departments, bureaus, agencies and instrumentalities to have documented plans of their emergency functions and activities; Planning and operation shall also be done on the barangay level in an inter agency, multi-sectoral basis to optimize the utilization of resources; On the absence of a duly constituted regional government, national government offices at the regional level shall be led and operationally controlled by the Regional Commissioner or by the official so designated by the President; Responsibility for leadership rests on the Provincial Governor, City Mayors, and Municipal Mayors, (and Barangay Chairman), each according to his area of responsibility; When an emergency affects an area covering several towns and cities, the city mayors and their personnel and facilities shall be placed under the operational control of the Provincial Governor for the duration of the emergency; The national government exists to support the local governments. (Sgd.) The Station Commander of the Integrated National Police shall be the Vice-Chairman and Action Officer of the Council. Section 8. Presidential Decree No. - Supreme Court E-Library Korea, South Malaysia Singapore United States of America View printer friendly version [ PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. The Secretary of National Defense, as Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council shall, 1. Organization of the Local Government Level.The organization for coordination or disaster and/or emergency operations in all local political and administrative subdivisions are hereby prescribed as follows: SEC. The Secretary of National Defense, as Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council shall: Convene the Council as often as necessary to effectively coordinate the national efforts on disaster preparedness emergency operations and recovery and rehabilitation activities; and. 477, all local government units shall program funds to be used for disaster preparedness which shall include among others, the organization of Disaster Coordinating Councils, the establishment of physical facilities, the equipping and training of disaster action teams. Repealing Clause. both the national government and local government units (LGUs) in the face of disasters. At the City/Municipal level, there shall be constituted the City/Municipal Disaster Coordinating Councils, with the City/Municipal Mayor as Chairman. Funding. Call on all other departments, bureaus, agencies, instrumentalities and corporations of the government and the private sector for assistance in preparing for, reacting to and recovering from the effects of disasters and civil emergencies; b. (Sgd.) 1566 Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Control, Capability and Establishing the National Program on Community Disaster Preparedness Presidential Decree No. There is hereby created the National Disaster Coordinating Council to be composed of the following; a. It likewise designates the overall lead agencies for each of the four thematic pillars, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation responsible agency Department of Science and T, Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Responsible, the Philippine archipelago is one of the riskiest places to live in given the natural geological and. SEC. Call on all other departments, bureaus, agencies, instrumentalities and corporations of the government and the private sector for assistance in preparing for, reacting to and recovering from the effects of disasters and civil emergencies; b. Advise the Chairman on matters concerning disaster management; c. The Secretary, Department of Local Government and Community Development shall be responsible for overseeing the organization of disaster coordinating councils and the establishment of operation centers of all local governments; d. The Secretary, Department of Labor shall be responsible for the organization of disaster control groups in all factories and industrial complexes, utilizing the existing safety committee therein; e. The Secretary, Department of Education and Culture shall be responsible for the organization of disaster control groups and reaction teams in all schools and institutions of learning; f. The Secretary, Department of Trade shall be responsible for the organization of disaster control groups and reaction teams in large buildings used for commercial and recreational purposes; g. The Secretary, Department of Social Services and Development shall be responsible in the extension of emergency relief assistance and social services to the victims which will immediately restore them to rehabilitation and a life of normalcy; h. All members of the National Disaster Coordinating Council shall make available their personnel, facilities and expertise to effectively carry out the functions of the Council. FERDINAND E. MARCOS President of the Philippines, Secretary, Department of National Defense, Secretary, Department of Public Works, Transportation & Communication, Secretary, Department of Social Services and Development, Secretary, Department of Education and Culture, Secretary, Department of Local Government and Community Development, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources, Secretary, Department of Public Information, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Secretary-General, Philippine National Red Cross. Section 1. b. A new law is needed because a paradigm shift is urgently needed in transforming the country's disaster management system. 1566 to strengthen Philippine disaster control. [ presidential decree no. Presidential Assistant on General Gov'ts. Section 7. National Disaster Coordinating Council. The Council shall be composed of the executives of regional offices and field stations at the regional level. 166 AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. SEC. The Metropolitan Manila Governor shall determine the composition of the Council and may designate as action officer for disaster operations. This Decree shall take effect upon approval. Rules and regulations. Organization of the Regional Level. 3. "state of calamity" is defined as "a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to A National Disaster and Calamities Preparedness Plan shall be prepared by the Office of Civil Defense for approval by the President; The planning factors and guidelines for all national and government entities shall conform to the approved Disaster and Calamities Preparedness Plan; All implementing plans shall be documented and copies thereof furnished the National Disaster Coordinating Council through the Office of Civil Defense within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Decree; and. 2. The Council shall be further composed of organic City/Municipal officials as well as National Officials assigned to the City/Municipality. The Council shall be further composed of organic City/Municipal officials as well as National Officials assigned to the City/Municipality. 4. 1566 In 1978, former President Marcos mandated Presidential Decree No. Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Secretary-General, Philippine National Red Cross. Section 5. The planning factors and guidelines for all national and government entities shall conform to the approved Disaster and Calamities Preparedness Plan; c. All implementing plans shall be documented and copies thereof furnished the National Disaster Coordinating Council through the Office of Civil Defense within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Decree; and. Then in 2010, the Phil. Section 6. The Council shall be composed of the executives of regional offices and field stations at the regional level. This changed from the NDCC to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Such drills and exercise shall be supervised by the department or agency concerned. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 5. Sec. Effectivity. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation responsible agency Department of Science and Technology malacaang manila presidential decree no. SEC. hydro-meteorological occurrences, aggravated by man-induced disaster situations (Figure 1). In time of emergencies and according to their level of assignment, all national government offices in the field shall support the operations of the local government; and. The Council, in discharging its functions, shall utilize the facilities and services of the Office of Civil Defense in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Convene the Council as often as necessary to effectively coordinate the national efforts on disaster preparedness emergency operations and recovery and rehabilitation activities; and. The Secretary of National Defense, as Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council shall, 1. 1586 - ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM, INCLUDING OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RELATED MEASURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The national government exists to support the local government. In time of emergencies and according to their level of assignment, all national government offices in the field shall support the operations of the local government; and. Each political and administrative subdivision of the country shall utilize all available resources in the area before asking for assistance from neighboring entities or higher authority; c. The primary responsibility rests on the government agencies in the affected areas in coordination with the people themselves; d. It shall be the responsibility of all government departments, bureaus, agencies and instrumentalities to have documented plans of their emergency functions and activities; e. 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