The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) remained steadfast in advancing the Province’s disaster resilience agenda through the implementation of its four (4) major core programs, namely: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Response, and Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery. Guided by the principles of proactive risk reduction, preparedness enhancement, timely emergency response, and sustainable post-disaster recovery, the Office continuously strengthened institutional capacities, supported local government units and communities, and ensured the effective delivery of disaster risk reduction and management interventions across Occidental Mindoro. Through these core programs, the PDRRMO pursued a comprehensive and integrated approach to safeguarding lives, protecting properties, and
building safer and more resilient communities in the province.
1. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Program, the PDRRMO implemented strategic interventions aimed at reducing the vulnerability of communities to various hazards through structural mitigation, environmental management, policy advocacy, and science-based coordination. For Calendar Year 2025, the program had an approved budget of ₱5,380,000.00, with a budget utilized of ₱7,270,000.00. Completed activities under this program included:
Subsidy to other LGUs – BAYANIHAN PARA SA KALIGTASAN (provision of support for the construction of gabions and other flood protection structures that will reduce/mitigate flood risks); Provision of support for the rechanneling, dredging, and declogging of rivers and canals;
Subsidy to other LGUs – provision of support for the construction of slope protection and other structures for different hazards; Conduct of multi-hazard and solution-driven research in partnership with science and research institutions;
Provision of support for the improvement of water supply system; Provision of solar street lights for installation at disaster-prone areas/communities; Advocacy of strict implementation of the “No Build Zone” law; Establishment/maintenance of eco-friendly Provincial Nursery (ENRO); Advocacy on the strict implementation of the Local Building Code in the province with the integration of DRRM and CCA; and Coordination/partnership with DOST, PHIVOLCS, and other science agencies on the latest Early Warning Systems (EWS).
The program recorded no on-going and no deferred activities for the period covered.
2. Disaster Preparedness
The Disaster Preparedness Program served as the most extensive core program of the Office, focusing on institutional readiness, capability-building, emergency planning, logistics prepositioning, volunteer mobilization, operations center support, and community awareness. For CY 2025, the program had an approved budget of ₱35,680,378.68, with a budget utilized of ₱33,860,502.20. Completed activities under this program included: Conduct of meetings, summit, assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation regarding different disaster related activities (PDNA, RDNA, PDRA, PDRRMC & MDRRMO meetings, DRRM Association, volunteers’ summit, etc.); Capacity-building activities for PDRRMC members, PDRRMO staff, QRTs, volunteers, DRRM for Health personnel, Nutrition in Emergencies, and LDRRMOs; Provision of personal accident insurance of accredited members of PQRTs and disaster volunteers; Fabrication and installation of EWS to disaster-prone areas; Preparation and updating of IEC and advocacy plan, preparedness plan, response plan, contingency plans and pre-disaster recovery plan; Capacity building training to barangays including families living in disaster-prone areas;
IEC and capacity-building on CCHAMP for P/MDRRMC members including environmental awareness campaign; Organization/Capacitating all Response Clusters; Conduct of Provincial DRRM Summit/Convention; Conduct of Rescue Olympics and Fire Olympics; Activation of Incident Command System and deployment of Incident Management Team in support to different barangay, municipal and provincial, regional and national planned events/activities; Provision of support to 24/7 Operations of Disaster Operations Center; Formation, training and accreditation of volunteers including IP disaster volunteers per tribe and provision of PPEs and rescue tools and equipment; Updating of DRRM-CCA plans (DRRM Plan, LCCAP, PSCP, etc.); Stockpiling of food, non-food items, palay seeds and medical supplies for human and livestock; Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for Quick Response Teams/frontliners; Provision of equipment, tools for rescue operation, rubber boats and other supplies and materials per hazard; IEC, printing and dissemination of flyers, leaflets and other IEC materials including DRRM for Health and Nutrition in Emergencies; Premium and insurance of rescue equipment and evacuation center; Aid to Mun./Brgy./School DRRMC, organized disaster volunteers and KA3LALAY communities;
Operational cost for internet connection to PDRRM Offices; Enhancement of communication equipment for rescue and emergency operation including its operational cost; Repair/Maintenance of rescue/emergency vehicles and equipment; Provision of fuel, lubricant, oil expenses for emergency vehicles; Conduct of simulation drills (earthquake, storm surge, tsunami, flood, human-induced, health-related risks, etc.) in municipalities, barangays, offices, and schools; Repair/maintenance of fixtures of Capitol Evacuation Center, PDRRMO Office at Mamburao, and sub-offices at Sablayan, San Jose, Lubang and Looc; Provision of materials and equipment and other necessary requirements for CCCM/evacuation center; Formulation of Standard Operating Procedures for EOC, hydrometeorological, geological and terrorism-related activities/conflict, and biological hazard; Provision of Manual Weather/Hazard Monitoring System (Manual Rain Gauge); Empowerment/Enhancement of Indigenous Weather/Hazard Monitoring System; Provision of tracking system of PDRRMO rescue vehicle; and ROADRRMS (Road Opening to Accessible DRRM Services).
For on-going activities, the program listed “Mindoreño Laging Alerto” Seal of Excellence, with implementation timeline adjusted and to be accomplished in 2026.
For deferred activities, the following were identified: Provision of support to Nutrition in Emergencies Program (fund realigned to Representation Expenses); Provision of support to rabies and dengue control program (fund realigned to Representation Expenses); and Implementation and monitoring of CBDRRM Program (fund realigned to Welfare Goods
expenses).
3. Disaster Response
Through the Disaster Response Program, the PDRRMO ensured the timely mobilization of resources, response teams, logistics, evacuation support, and emergency interventions
during disaster and emergency situations. For CY 2025, the program had an approved budget of ₱3,790,700.30, with a budget utilized of ₱3,205,842.95. Completed activities under this program included: Provision of food, fuel and other support to other LGUs, MDRRMCs and BDRRMCs during response operations; Activation of IMT, Response Clusters and other response groups; COVID-19 and ASF response activities, Incident Management Team/Surveillance Team deployment, Border Control and other activities to control the spread of virus; Provision of food, fuel and other logistical requirements for the PDRRMC, Response Clusters, IMTs, SRR teams, and partner agencies and stakeholders; Provision of food and Non-Food Items to disaster victims (hydromet, terrorism, geological and biological hazard including infectious diseases) and other support based on the nature of disaster;
Establishment of child-friendly spaces or temporary learning area in the evacuation center with high consideration on health protocols pertaining to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases; Provision of tents and other temporary shelter facilities; Activation of SRR operations and RDANA team; Provision and distribution of prioritized basic needs including PPEs and other health-related requirements for frontliners; Identification and implementation of temporary livelihood and/or income generating projects including training to beneficiaries; and Provision of support to a safe and timely evacuation of affected families/communities.
The program recorded no on-going activities during the period. For deferred activities, the program listed Provision of basic health services to affected families, with the corresponding fund realigned to Welfare Goods for distribution.
4. Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
The Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Program focused on restoring damaged infrastructure, facilitating recovery planning, and supporting post-disaster rehabilitation interventions to help affected communities recover and rebuild. For CY 2025, the program had an approved budget of ₱3,810,000.00, with a budget utilized of ₱3,533,398.75. Completed activities under this program included: Subsidy to other LGUs – construction/rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure facilities (e.g., bridges, irrigation canals, roads, seawalls, evacuation centers, etc.); Provision of food, fuel and other support to other LGUs, MDRRMCs and BDRRMCs during response operations; Identification of rehabilitation/recovery PPAs mainstreaming CCAM; Conduct of Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA); Support in the formulation of disaster recovery plans depending on the nature of disasters including human-induced and pandemic; and Improvement/re-gravelling of roads. The program recorded no on-going activities during the period.
For deferred activities, the program identified Identification and implementation of long-term livelihood programs, with funds realigned to Repair/Maintenance of rescue/emergency vehicles and equipment.
PDRRMO’s implementation of its four (4) core programs in CY 2025 demonstrates a comprehensive, multi-phase, and responsive disaster risk reduction and management framework that spans from prevention and preparedness to emergency response and post-disaster rehabilitation. Through sustained coordination with local government units, partner agencies, volunteers, and communities, the Office was able to strengthen disaster resilience mechanisms across the province while ensuring that strategic interventions remained aligned with the evolving needs of vulnerable sectors and hazard-prone areas. The Office’s accomplishments further reflect its continuing commitment to institutional preparedness, operational readiness, immediate life-saving response, and resilient recovery for the people of Occidental Mindoro.