[OPINION] Years later, Department of Disaster Resilience still the wrong solution

'Without strong evidence-based policymaking, consistent political will, proper use of available funds and resources, and a truly inclusive approach, whatever system is designed to address disasters would end up being ineffective.' Opinion

Philippine Congress for establishing a Department of Disaster Resilience . Despite being named a priority of the previous leadership, bills proposing its creation ultimately failed to be passed in both houses of the legislature.

The climate crisis is more than just about disasters. It is not just about responding to the loss and damage that typhoons, droughts, flashfloods, and other extreme weather events inflict on communities around the country. It must be reiterated that a strong localized approach is at the heart of any effective disaster management, as reflected in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and existing national laws. LGUs and communities are the first line of defense and responders against potential impacts that will vary in each community, so building their capacities to address disaster risk is needed to avoid or minimize costs and impacts.

Without strong evidence-based policymaking, consistent political will, proper use of available funds and resources, and a truly inclusive approach, whatever system is designed to address disasters would end up being ineffective.Tale of two Pampanga villages shows critical role of local gov’t disaster responseIt is no secret that the term “resilience” is now receiving a more negative reaction within the nation, especially when politicians themselves are over-glorifying it.

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