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Under RA 10121, what council is primarily responsible for disaster risk reduction and management policy at the national level?

  1. Climate Change Commission
  2. DENR
  3. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
  4. Department of Health

Answer

C. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

Solution

The NDRRMC coordinates disaster risk reduction and management efforts nationwide.

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