The Commencement

Brief History

            Pursuant to Section 11 of Republic Act 10121, otherwise known as The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 and Sections 1 and 2, Rule 5 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the existing Provincial, City and Municipal Disaster Coordinating council are now individually referred to as Provincial, City or Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

            On May 24, 2013, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) were initially installed located at the ground floor of the City Mayor’s Office, this city. There were there (3) employees designated, Mr. Haron Damada Jr., being the Action Officer, Mrs. Lorie Bongcawel, the Research and Planning Officer, and Ms. Gigi B. Tolcidas, the staff Clerk. A few weeks after, a huge number of newly hired employees had been assigned to the office. This circumstance enables the executive head to encourage for the creation of the City Disaster’s Operation Team.

            Finally, on the 2^nd day of July, 2013, through Executive Order No. 35, Series of 2013, The Pagadian City Risk Reduction and Management Council had been reorganized, and Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10121, its functions were defined and able to provide funds. Thereafter, through Executive Order No. 36, series of 2013, by virtue of power vested to Hon. Romeo P. Pulmones, the Pagadian City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office has been formally institutionalized.

 

            The established City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office (CDRRMO) in the City of Pagadian is directly under the office of the City Mayor and responsible for setting the direction, development, implementation, and coordination of disaster risk reduction and management programs within its territorial jurisdiction.