LDRRMF Utilization
10. Out of the total available Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Funds
(LDRRMF) for the 70% Mitigation Fund, Continuing Appropriations, and
unexpended LDRRMF from previous years totaling ₱51,085,135.04 for CY 2024,
only ₱19,653,991.38 or 38.47% was utilized for the implementation of LDRRMF
programs/projects/activities (PPAs). Thus, the use of the fund was not maximized to
strengthen the capacity of the Municipality to reduce and manage the adverse
effects in times of disasters or calamities.
10.1. Pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 10121, otherwise known as the Philippine
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, not less than five percent
(5%) of the estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside as the
LDRRMF to support disaster risk management activities. These include, but are not
limited to, pre-disaster preparedness programs such as training, procurement of life-
saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, post-disaster activities, and
payment of premiums on calamity insurance.
10.2. Anent thereto, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and Department of
the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued Joint Memorandum Circular
(JMC) No. 2013-1 dated March 25, 2013, which provides guidelines for LDRRMF
allocation and utilization. It explicitly provides the necessary measures to avoid,
lessen, or limit potential adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters. It also
capacitates governments, communities, and individuals to effectively anticipate and
manage all types of emergencies and achieve orderly transitions from response to
sustained recovery.
10.3. Sections 5.1 to 5.4 of the JMC define disaster prevention and mitigation, disaster
preparedness, disaster response, and disaster rehabilitation and recovery. The same
sections enumerate the PPAs under the four thematic areas of disaster risk reduction
and management for which the LDRRMF may be utilized.
10.4. In addition, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2012-73 dated April 17, 2012,
provides a detailed list of allowable PPAs for which the LDRRMF may also be
utilized.
10.5. In CY 2024, the Municipality had a total available appropriation for LDRRMF
amounting to ₱55,155,775.65, which includes ₱4,070,640.64 appropriated for the
30% Quick Response Fund. This left a balance of ₱51,085,135.04 available for the
implementation of LDRRM PPAs, consisting of the 70% Mitigation Fund,
Continuing Appropriations, and unexpended LDRRMF from previous years.
However, of this amount, only ₱19,653,991.38 or 38.47% was utilized during the
year.
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