Iloilo City Regulation Ordinance 2015-282
Iloilo City Regulation Ordinance 2015-282
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RODEL F AGADO
JOSHUA C ALIM, Floo' Lefili<e
LADY JULIE GRACE L BARONDA
R LEONE N. GEROCIIl
JASON R GONZALES
CARLOS P GUARIN, Prcs.,Liga ng mga Barnngay
PLARIDEL C. NAVA, II Asst.FlomLeade'
ARMAND S. PARCON
EDUARDO L PENAREDONDO
LIEZL JOY ZULUETA-SALAZAR
JOSE EFRAIN G. TRENAS Ill
NIELEX C. TUPAS
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WHEREAS, Executive Order 32 series <if 2011 in the C'ity ofIloilo, was :issued to reconstitute
the lloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council from the existing Iloilo City Disaster
Coordinating Council, Executive Order 32-A series of 2011 was issued for the creation of the Iloilo
City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, designating a Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Officer, Staff for Administration and Training, Research and Planning, and Operations and Warning
and Exec1,tive Order I 13 Series of 2013 was issued to Reconvene, Recompose and Update the Iloi1o
City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council;
WHEREAS, The administration of the Local Government of Iloilo City desires to protect its
citizens, employees, infrastructures and properties in times of emergency, disaster and/or calamity and
to coordinate with the National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Non-Government Organizations
(NGOs) in charged with assisting the Iloilo City residents in case of any emergency, disaster and/or
calamity;
SECTION 1. TITLE: This ordinance shall be known as "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
3, 5 AND 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2014-262 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ORDINANCE
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, THEREBY ESTABLISHING THE JT,OJLO CITY DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE, PROVIDING FOR ITS SYSTEM, PLAN,
ORGANIZATION, COMPOSITION AND STAFFING PATTERN, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" adopting certain definitions, sections and
provisions pursuant to and in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 10121: "An act Strengthening the
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, providing/or the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Framew<1rk and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Plan, appropriating jund<t therefore, and for other purposes, integrating all Jaws,
orders, memorandum circulars, resolutions pertinent thereto andfor other purposes and Republic Act
7160 which are applicable in its jurisdiction"
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY:
It is the policy of the State, as it is adapted with the Local Government Unit of the City oflloilo, to:
a) Uphold the people's constitutional rights to life and property by addressing the root
causes of vulnerabilities to disasters, strengthening the city's institutional capacity for
disaster risk reduction and management and building the resilience of local communities
to disasters including climate change impacts;
b) Adhere to and adopt the universal nonns, principles, and standards of humanitarian
assistance and the global effort on risk reduction as concrete expression of the city's
commitment to overcome human sufferings due to recurring disasters;
c) Incorporate internationally accepted principles of disaster risk management in the
creation and implementation of local sustainable development and poverty reduction
strategies, policies, plans and budgets;
d) Adopt a disaster risk reduction and management approach that is holistic,
comprehensive, integrated, and proactive in lessening the socio-economic and
environmental impacts of disasters including climate change, and promotes the
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involvement and participation of all sectors and all stakeholders concerned;
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q) "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 to act appropriately and in sufficient
time to reduce the possibility of harm or loss. A people centered early warning system
necessarily comprises four (4) key elements: knowledge of the risks; monitoring,
analysis and forecasting of the hazards; communication or dissemination of alerts and~
warnings; and local capabilities to respond to the warnings received. The expression
"end-to-end warning system" is also used to emphasize that warning systems need to
span all steps from hazard detection to community response.
r) "Emergency~' - unforeseen or sudden occurrence, especially danger, demanding
immediate action.
s) "Emergency Management" - the organization and management of resources and
responsibilities for addressing all aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness,
response and initial recovery steps.
document to be formulated and implemented by the OCD that sets out goals and specific
objectives for reducing disaster risks together with related actions to accomplish these
objectives. The NDRRMP shall 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 line of authority at all government levels; and vertical and horizontal
coordination of disaster risk reduction and management in the pre-disaster and postdisaster phases. It shall be in conformity with the NDRRMF.
x) "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 factors, in accordance with the principles of "build back
better".
y) "Private Stttor" - the key actor in the realm of the economy where the central social
concern and process are the mutually beneficial production and distribution of goods
and services to meet the physical needs of human beings. The private sector comprises
private corporations, households and non-profit institutions serving households.
z) "Resilience" - the ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist,
absorb, accommodate and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient
manner, including through the preservation and restoration of its essential b a s i y
structures and functions.
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aa) "Risk" - the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences.
bb)"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. Risk assessments with associated risk mapping
include: a review of the technical characteristics of hazards such as 1heir location,
intensity, frequency and probability; the analysis of exposure and vulnerability
including the physical, social, health, economic and environmental dimerisions; and the
evaluation of the effectiveness of prevailing and alternative coping capacities in respect
to likely risk scenarios.
cc) "Risk Management" - the systematic approach and practice of managitig uncertainty
to minimize potential harm and loss. It comprises risk assessment and analysis, and the
implementation of strategies and specific actions to control, reduce and transfer risks. It
is widely practiced by organizations to minimize risk in investment deCisions and to
address operational risks such as those of business disruption, production failure,
environmental damage, social impacts and damage from fire and natural hazards.
dd)"State of Calamity" - a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to
property, disruption of means of livelihoods, roads and nonnal way of life of people in
the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of natural or human-induced hazard.
ee) "Sustainable Development" - development that meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It contains
within it two (2) key concepts: (1) the concept of"needs," in particular, the essential
needs of the world's poor, to which overriding priority should be given; and (2)the idea
of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organizations on the
environment's ability to meet present and future needs. lt is the harmonious integration
ofa sound and viable economy, responsible governance, social cohesion and harmony,
and ecological integrity to ensure that human development now and through future
generations is a life-enhancing process.
ft) "Vulnerability" - the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset
that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard. Vulnerability may arise
from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors such as poor design
and construction ofbuildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information
and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and
disregard for wise environmental management.
gg) "Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups" - those that face higher exposure to disaster
risk and poverty including, but not limited to, women, children, elderly, differentlyabled people, and ethnic minorities.
hh)"Disaster Mitigation" - the lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards
and related disasters. Mitigation measures encompass engineering techniques and
hazard-resistant construction as well as improved environmental policies and public
awareness.
ii) "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. Preparedness action ls carried out within the context
of disaster risk reduction and management and aims to build the capacities needed to
efficiently manage all types of emergencies and achieve orderly transitions from
response to sustained recovery. Preparedness is based on a sound analysis of disaster
risk and good linkages with early warning systems, and includes such activities as
contingency planning, stockpiling of equipment and supplies, the development of
arrangements for coordination, evacuation and public information, and associated
training and field exercises. These must be supported by formal institutional, legal and
budgetary capacities.
jj) "Disaster Prevention" - the outright avoidance of adverse impacts qf hazards 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 risks, 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.
kk)"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'.
All other definition of terms stated in R.A. 10121 otherwise known as "Philippine Disaster Reduction
Management Act of2010" and NDRRMC-DJLG-DBM-CSC Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2014-1
are hereby incorporated and made integral part of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. SCOPE: This Ordinance provides for the institutionalizing of the floilo City Disaster
Risk Reduction Management Council, and establishing the Iloilo City Disaster Reduction Management
Office, and providing forits System and Plan, its Organization and Composition, defining its functions
including its Staffing Pattern and Qualifications.
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b) Criteria for CSOs and private sector representative. The criteria for the selection for CSOs
and the private sector representation in the ICDRRMC shall adhere with the guidelines issued
by the National Council for said purpose, including accreditation and operational mechanisms
or processes.
c) Functions. The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (ICDRRMC) shall
have the following functions:
1) Implement within the City the Disaster Risk Reduction Management guidelines,
perSec.11-b,RA 10121;
2) Approve, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the ICDRIUvfP and
regularly review and test the plan consistent with other national and local
planning programs;
3) Ensure the integration of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
into local development plans, programs and budgets as a strategy in sustainable
development and poverty reduction;
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c. LIVELIHOOD UNIT
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This unit is in charge in finding alternative livelihood to those who are affected or relocated, such
livelihood could be short term or long term in order to address the need of the family for them
have experience normal life the soonest time possible after disaster.
To determine area, places as well as the safety of the evacuation center, as well as
facilities and adequate provision to address the needs of the evacuee's
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f. PROTECTION UNIT
To provide security and maintenance of peace and order and safe-guarding of essential facilities
during times of emergency, disaster and/or calamity.
g. LOGISTICS UNIT
This unit shall undertake to find sources of funds, equipment, tools, facilities and whatever logistics
maybe necessary to be used in times of disasters and/or calamity.
g. 1) Undertakes survey of urgent items needed in helping the victims of disasters and/or
calamities as well as gather the necessary inventory of different resources~
g.2) Shall have the continuing task of updating its data and furnishing the same to all
concerned units/committees for ready reference and guidance.
j. TRANSPORTATION UNIT
To provide transportation facilities of rescue teams and equipments, rescued persons and evacuees,
medical and health teams, casualties, engineering and utility crews, emergency labor parties and to
coordinate with the transport needs of other disaster/calamity action teams.
k. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT UNIT
To identify and register volunteers and groups from community based organizations, schools,
NGO's and other civic organizations and private individuals that will augment manpower in the
delivery of services before and during calamities and disasters.
I. ECOSYSTEM UNIT
Task to specifically identify, and manage the environment, its natural disaster barrier and disaster
impacts and damages including sand dunes, coastal wetlands, mangroves or reefs that protect
against stonn surges and tsunamis; forestation that protects against flash. flooding, landslides;
natural overflow channels, sandy soil soak-zones, and marshes that can, protect against river
flooding and storm water run-off; lakes, rivers and aquifers that supply water; water-tables that, if
lowered, may cause low-lying or reclaimed land to shrink to below sea level; trees that reduce urban
heat-island and such others which pertain to the natural environment.
SECTION 7.ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE
(ICDRRMO)
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office shall be established in the City of Iloilo.
The ICDRRMO shall be under the Office of the City Mayor.
c) Position Title, Qualification Standard and Salary Grade of the Technical Staff of the Iloilo
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
The Technical staff CDRRMO with Salary Grade I I provided for by NDRRMC-DBM-CSC
Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2014-1 responsible for (1) administration and training, (2)
research and planning, and (3) operations and warning sha11 have the following minimum
qualifications:
1. Must have a Bachelor's Degree, and
2. Must have a Career Service Sub-Professional/2nd Level Eligibility
SECTION 8. BARANGAY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(BDRRMC)
The Barangay Disaster Coordinating Councils shall cease to exist and its powers and functions shall
henceforth be assumed by the existing Barangay Development Councils (BDCs) which shall serve as
the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (BDRRMC) in every barangay, j~
provided by the IRR of RA 10121.
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There shall be established a Barangay Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) in
every Barangay of Iloilo City. Every BDRRMC shall be headed by the Punohg Barangay of each
respective Barangay. It shall be responsible for setting the direction., development, implementation and
coordination of disaster risk management programs within their territorial jurisdi:Ction.
The BDRRMC shall be a regular committee of the existing BDC and shall be subject thereto. The
Punong Barangay shall facilitate and ensure the participation of at least two (2) CSO representatives
from existing and active community-based people's organlzations representing the most vulnerable and
marginalized groups in the barangay.
The members of the BDRRMC shall be organized to include community representatives and be
responsible for: (1) administration and training; (2) research and planning; and (3) operations and
warning.
SECTION 9. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ILOILO CITY RISK
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE (ICDRRMO) OR BARANGAY DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BDRRMC)
The ICDRRMO or BDRRMC, within their territorial jurisdiction, shall be responsible for setting the
direction, development, implementation, and coordination of disaster risk reduction and management
programs, and shall perform the following functions and those that may be authorized by the
ICDRRMC:
A. DRRM Research and Planning
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Design, program, and coordinate DRRM activities, consistent with the NDRRMC's
standards and guidelines;
2. Facilitate and support risk assessments and contingency planning activities at the local
level;
3. Consolidate local disaster risk information which includes natural hazards,
vulnerabilities, and climate change risks, and maintain a local risk map;
4. Conduct research and development initiatives on DRRM;
5. Formulate and implement a comprehensive and integrated JCDRRM Plan in accordance
with the national, regional, and provincial framework:, and policies on Disaster Risk
Reduction (DRR) in close coordination with the Local Development Council (LDC);
6. Prepare and submit to the Local Sanggunian through the lCDRRM Council and the
Local Development Council (LDC) the an.nual CDRRMO Plan and budget, the proposed
programming of the ICDRRMF, other dedicated DRRM resources, and other regular
funding sources and budgetary support of the ICDRRMO or BDRRMC;
7. Maintain a database of human resource and their capacities, equipment, directories, and
location of critical infrastructures such as hospitals and evacuation centers;
8. Serve as the Secretariat and executive arm of the Iloilo City DRRM Council
(TCDRRMC);
9. Recommend through the ICDRR.MC the enactment of local ordinances consistent with
RA 10121;
10. Prepare and submit, through the ICDRRMC and the LDC, the report on the utilization
of the LDRRMF and other dedicated DRRM resources to the local COA, copy furnished
the regional director of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the local government
operations officer of the DILG; and
11. Involve the most vulnerable sectors (women, children, senior citizens, and PWD) in risk
assessment and planning.
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Establish linkage and/or network with other LGUs for DRR and emergency response
purposes;
Establish a barangay DRRM Operations Center;
Give early warning to the most vulnerable sectors (women, children, senior citizens, and
Persons with Disability (PWD)) to respond to their needs; and
Respond to and manage the adverse effects of emergency and carry out recovery
activities to the most vulnerable areas especially to the vulnerable sectors (women,
children, senior citizens, arid Persons with Disability (PWD)).
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (ICDRRMO) and the Barangay Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Committees (BDRRMCs) shall submit a Local Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Plan (LDRRMP) to the Office of Civil Defense for review and evaluation,,__
SECTION 11. ILOILO CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FUND
(lCDRRMF)
The present City Calamity Fund shall henceforth be known as the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Fund (ICDRRMF).
a) Utilization of the LDRRMF. Not less than five percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from
regular sources shall be set aside as the TCDRRMF to support disaster risk management
activities such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster preparedness programs inclu~ing training,
purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-disaster
activities, and for the payment of premiums on calamity insurance. The ICDRRMC shall
monitor and evaluate the use and disbursement of ICDRRMF based on the ICDRRMP as
incorporated in the local development plans and annual work and financial p~an. Upon the
recommendation of the ICDRRMO and approval of the Sangguniang Parilungsod, the
ICDRRMC may transfer the said fund to support disaster risk reduction work of other
LDRRMCs which are declared under state of calamity.
b) Quick Response Fund. Of the amount appropriated for CDRRMF, thirty percent
(30%)shall be allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and
recovery programs in order that situation and living conditions of people in communities or
areas stricken by disasters, calamities, epidemics, or complex emergencies, may be
normalized as quickly as possible.
c) Unexpended ICDRRMF shall accrue to a special trust fund solely for the purpose of
supporting disaster risk reduction and management activities of the ICDRRMC within the
next five (5) years. Any such amount still not fully utilized after five (5) years shall revert
back to the general fund and will be available for other social services to be identified by
the Sangguniang Panlungsod
d) Guidelines on fund tracking and utilization of the ICDRRMF shall be in accordance with
existing auditing and accounting guidelines on public funds, local government code and
other applicable laws.
e) Public Disclosure of Fund Utilization. The ICDRRMC shall make public its reports on the
utilization of the ICDRRMF by publication and posting thereof in a conspicuous place,
including websites if any. The reports of the ICDRRMC on the utilization of the ICDRRMF
shall be available to the public.
SECTION 12. APPROPRIATION
The budgetary requirements for personal services, maintenance and other operating expenditures, and
capital outlay of the ICDRRMO shall be sourced from the General Fund of the LGU, subject to the
prevailing and existing National law.
Other maintenance and other operating expenditures, and other capital outlay requirements of the
CDRRMO or BDRRMC in the implementation of DRRM programs shall be charged to the Local
DRRM Fund (LDRRMF) subject to the provisions of the Joint NDRRMC, DBM, and DILG
Memorandum Circular No. 2013-l and COA Circular No. 2012-002.
Local Government Unit may augment the staff of the ICDRRMO through any or a combination of the
following options:
a. Designation or assignment of personnel of LGU to the CDRRMO in concurrent
capacities with their existing positions;
b. Re-assignment of personnel of the LGU to the CDRRMO;
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recommendation of the ICDRRMC, based on the results of the damage assessment and needs
analysis.
b) Criteria in Recommending the Declaration and Lifting of a State of CJl.lamity: The city shall
adopt the criteria for the declaration and lifting of a state of calamity determined by the national
council, including epidemics.
SECTION 17. MANDATORY REVIEW: The Sangguniang Panlungsod oflloilo shall undertake a
mandatory review of this Ordinance at least every three (3) years and as often as it may deem necessary,
to ensure that policies and guidelines remain responsive to the changing circumstances.
SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE: All existing city ordinances or part thereof which
inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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SECTION 20. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE: If for any reason or reasons, any part of this Ordinance
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other portions or provisions hereof, which are not affected
thereby, shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 21. SUPPLEMENTARY CLAUSE: In case of conflict, doubt or ambiguity in the
interpretation of this ordinance, the provisions under Republic Act No. 10121, otherwise known as the
"Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of2010" and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations shall be supplementary.
Section 22. EFFECTIVITY: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval and
publication.
IN THE ABSENCE OF
SECRETARY TO THE SP:
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Board Secretary IV
APPROVED: