Assessment of Disaster Risk Reduction Management Program of the Municipality of Bingawan: A Gateway to a Simplified Training Design

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the current status and capability of Disaster Risk Reduction Management Program of the Municipality of Bingawan that will lead to the formulation of a simplified training design. Descriptive method of inquiry was employed such as survey technique, focus group discussion (FGD) technique and interview technique. There were 150 respondents and that includes Barangay and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee Officers and Members, Local Government Unit Heads, Schools and District DRRM Coordinators and community people. It was revealed that typhoon, landslides, earthquakes, and El Niño are identified disasters.  It was also found out that there is an “existed and fully practiced” Municipality Disaster Risk Reduction Management system in the Municipality of Bingawan and a “very high” potential and capability to respond in case of risks and disasters.