Groups call on gov’t to build disaster-resilient communities on Ondoy’s 10th anniversary

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Environmental health groups called on the local government units (LGUs) to give their commitment to building disaster-resilient and healthy communities to prepare for the continued deteriorating global climate as the nation marks the 10th anniversary of tropical storm Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) today.

“As we recall the wrath of Ondoy, we urge all city and municipal governments to assess their compliance to the provisions of two vital post-Ondoy laws – Republic Acts 9729 and 10121 – in order to foster climate adaptation and disaster resilience, especially in our poor and vulnerable communities,” said Noli Abinales, founder of Buklod Tao and former president of the Quezon City-based EcoWaste Coalition.

While RA 10121, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, requires Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans to be drawn up, reviewed and tested, among other provisions. “Let the tragic memories of Ondoy and other extreme weather disturbances remind us of the need to faithfully carry out the provisions of RA 9729 and RA 10121,” he added.

“The proactive enforcement of RA 9003 will prevent garbage from blocking waterways and aggravating the flooding due to heavy rainfall,” he said.

 

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