1. Pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 10121, titled the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, all national government agencies are mandated to: a) institutionalize policies, structures, coordination mechanisms and programs; b) spearhead the establishment of mechanisms which prepare a guarantee protection; c) increase resiliency of the Department of Education constituents in the face of disaster; d) institutionalize the culture of safety at all levels; e) systematize protection of education investments; and f) ensure continued delivery of quality
education services.
2. In this regard, the City Schools Division of Dasmariñas, through the SGOD-DRRM Unit, will conduct an overnight DRRM camp for SDRRM Coordinators and alternate SDRRM Coordinators on May 19-20, 2023, from 8:00 AM onwards, at Sta. Cruz Elementary School.
3. This activity aims to:
a. strengthen understanding on the foundational modules of DRRM;
b. enhance PPAs on climate change adaptation;
c. establish risk-informed plans, policies, and standards for implementation;
d. empower SDRRM and alternate SDRRM coordinators in ensuring safety of schools; and
e. establish planning and management functions for responding partners to work in a coordinated and systematic approach.
4. Shifting to appropriate distance learning modality for the classes affected by this training activity shall be upon the sound discretion of the school head.
