Local Government Profile
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"We in Makati have long been taking steps towards disaster risk reduction. We know that advance planning and preparation is the best way to minimize, if not totally eliminate, the impact of disaster on members of our communities and our properties."
Hazard and vulnerability profile
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One of the risks faced by Makati City is the occurrence of earthquake. Located at the eastern portion of the city is the West Valley Fault System which transects five of Makati's 33 barangays, namely, West Rembo, East Rembo, Comembo, Pembo and Rizal.
According to the Metro Manila Earthquake Impact Reduction Study (MMEIRS), when a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurs, Makati would suffer human casualty of about 2,300 deaths and 7,700 injuries, 9,200 heavily damaged buildings and 16,500 partially destroyed, maximum of 53 hectares of burnt out area and displacement of 156,000 people.
Former tidal flats are also located at the western portion of Makati. Nine (9) barangays are flood-prone which includes Barangays Kasilawan, Singkamas, Tejeros, La Paz, San Antonio, Sta. Cruz, Palanan, San Isidro and Pio del Pilar. Three barangays are also identified to be near the course of Pasig River - Guadalupe Viejo, Tejeros and Valenzuela.
In addition, the City faces the potential of liquefaction and landslide.
Disaster Risk Reduction Activities
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Located in heart of the National Capital Region of the Philippines, Makati City is home to the vibrant and bustling central business district, housing the top corporations in the country, and making it the Financial Capital of the Philippines.
In 2006 then Mayor, now Philippine Vice President, Jejomar C. Binay Sr. established the Makati Command, Control and Communication (Makati C3). It oversees the City’s Emergency Operation Centre for incident monitoring, service unit coordination, integration and resource mobilization, and delivers efficient and timely medical, public safety and protection and technical rescue services.
When it was first established, Makati C3 was under the leadership of then Councillor, now Mayor, Jejomar Erwin S. Binay Jr. At the time, the city established a 3-digit access # 168 dedicated to emergencies, which is managed by the Emergency Operations Centre. The system combines Makati City’s ample assets with Barangay resources to address emergency situations and/or disasters, and facilitates networking and partnership among government agencies, NGOs and private entities. Currently, Makati C3 has trained personnel that serve as call-takers, dispatchers, technical support, administrative support staff and trainers operating in 3 shifts ensuring 24 hour service.
Over time, Makati C3 improved its technical offerings, by upgrading the Geographic Information System and video surveillance equipment, through which mobile/patrol units, ambulances, fire trucks and rescue vehicles (installed with GPS device) can be tracked on to monitor real time via Auto Vehicle Locator System. Makati C3 also enhanced its personnel and operational capabilities and standards through international engagements with organizations such as the ASEAN, INSARAG, and UNDAC. Strong linkages were also established with National, Regional, Local, and Non-Governmental organizations as well as the private and business sectors.
A Radio Dispatch System was also used for monitoring, coordination and dispatch of resources via a radio integrator consoles. The operation also incorporates a video surveillance system deployed strategically in the major thoroughfares of the city. Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Building programs for the barangays and other stakeholders are also implemented to build safe communities.
Within the City, Makati C3 also participates in the conduct of risk sensitive land use planning and Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Building programs for the barangays and other stakeholders in its mission to create safer and disaster resilient communities. As part of its commitments, Makati supports many other cities and municipalities through its services and aims to set up a national training centre.
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Role Model in Applying the Ten Essentials
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Essential 1
Essential 1: Put in place Organisation and coordination
The City Government established and institutionalised the
Makati City Disaster Coordinating Council (MCDCC) as a
specialised task group for the coordination of disaster
reduction policies and strategies between the national and
regional levels and the city level. MCDCC also serves as a
policy decision-making body for DRR-related activities. MCDCC
is composed of different City offices and departments from
key sectors such as environment, physical, social, peace and
order and representatives from the national agencies and nongovernment
organisations (NGOs). Parallel to MCDCC, the
Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council (BDCC) for each
barangay was established as the implementing arm of MCDCC
at the community-level.-
Essential 2
Essential 2: Assign a budget for DRR
As mandated by the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA
7160) the City Government allots 5% of its total annual fund
for calamity. From 2010 onwards, the City Government
optimises the said fund to be used for disaster preparedness
and risk reduction in addition to disaster response and postrecovery
initiatives. In addition to the City fund, the barangays
were also mandated to allot 5% of their annual fund for the
same purpose. Similarly, barangays were encouraged to
optimise the available fund for risk reduction and disaster
preparedness particularly the capacity and competency
building for BDCC personnel, rescue teams, and residents.-
Essential 4
Essential 4: Invest in and maintain critical infrastructure that
reduces risks
Land improvement projects such as concreting of roads and
drainage improvement are 100% completed. Relatively,
regular maintenance and improvements of roads including
clearing of sagging and entangled telecommunication cables in
major roads as well as regular cleaning of the drainage system
through dredging and declogging are being undertaken by the
City’s Department of Engineering and Public Works in
collaboration with the Department of Environmental Services
and the barangays (communities). Schools, hospitals, flood
control facilities and other critical infrastructure are also
assessed in terms of safety and efficiency.-
Essential 5
Essential 5: Assess the safety of all schools and health
facilities
Members of the Makati Emergency Management System
spefically the Makati Health Department (MHD), Ospital ng
Makati (city hospital), Makati Rescue, Department of
Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) were assigned to assess
the safety of health facilities and schools using the Safety
Hospital Philippine Indicators formulated by the national
government in relation to the ISDR Campaign for Safe
Hospitals and Schools. The MHD has also been requested to
coordinate with the private hospitals and other health
facilities based in Makati to undertake the said assessment
while the Department of Education-Makati (DepEd-Makati)
was assigned to spearhead the assessment of school buildings
and facilities in coordination with the MEMS members.-
Essential 6
Essential 6: Apply and enforce realistic, risk-compliant
building regulations and land use planning principles
As part of its mandates, the Department of Engineering and
Public Works (DEPW) through its Office of Building Official
(OBO) conducts annual inspections of buildings and facilities
within the City to ensure strict compliance with the National
Building Code. The Zoning Division of the Urban Development
Department (UDD), on the other hand, handles the
implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)
and Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance of new and
existing establishments before issuance of locational
clearances.-
Essential 7
Essential 7: Educational programmes and training on DRR are
in place in schools and local communities
Climate change and disaster risk reduction have been
integrated in the school curricula at the elementary and
secondary levels. Intensive awareness drive on disaster risk
reduction and preparedness were also being undertaken at
the community level especially for those who are staying at
home and out-of-school youth through various IEC
(Information Education Campaign) activities using existing
media such as television, radio, newspapers, and brochures.
Likewise, quarterly disaster drills and simulated activities are
conducted in schools and barangays for disaster preparedness.
Some educational programmes and training conducted are as
follows:
a. Module on Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation and
Disaster Risk Reduction for Elementary and Secondary
Teachers
b. Proper Handling and Chemical Safety Seminars for Teachers
c. Earthquake and Fire drills for students and building
occupants held every quarter
d. Training on First Aid application and Basic Life Support for
Barangay Rescue Teams and volunteers
e. Planning and disaster management staff trained in risk
sensitive land use planning-
Essential 8
Essential 8: Protect ecosystems and natural buffers to
mitigate floods and other hazards
Intensive IEC (Information Education Campaigns) activities on
proper solid waste management, climate change, GHG
reduction, and energy efficiency are being undertaken to
encourage the people of the City's thrust in reducing the
impacts of climate change and natural disasters in the City.
Projects implemented are:
A. Proper Solid Management
- Barangay Solid Waste Segregation and Resource
Recovery Program
- Organisation of the Junkshop Owners Association
- Organisation of the students group called the “ANGELS”
(Agents of New Generation Environment Lovers and
Saviors) club
- Establishment of MRFs (Material Recovery Facilities) in
all 38 public schools
- 3Rs in Christmas – recyclables turned into novelty items
and Christmas decors in partnership with the League of
the Communities, private and public schools, and
livelihood cooperatives
- Makati City Weekend Waste Market in partnership with
the Philippine Business for the Environment, various
recycling companies, Ayala Foundation Inc., and
Department of Environmen and Natural Resources
(DENR)
- Community-based Recyclables Market
- Nutrition and Health Early Education Program in West
Rembo – use of recyclables as tuition fee for barangay
day care center pupils
- Poblacion Barter Project: Recyclables-to-Goods –
exchange of recyclables to grocery goods such as coffee,
milk, sugar, and shampoo
- House to house Garden Waste Shredding for Composting
at Barangay Forbes Park
- SWM seminars and orientation to different sectors such
as transport groups, market vendors, and funeral parlor
operators
- Formulation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management
Code
B. Energy Efficiency
- Energy Efficiency Program for City-owned buildings and
facilities (change to energy efficient lights, basic energy
conservation measures, HPS streetlights coupled with
energy saving schemes)
- Shift to Energy Efficient Lights Program for 12 Markets in
partnership with Philips Company
- Promotion of Energy Efficient Lights through
briefing/orientation on Climate Change Impacts and
Initiatives
- Memorandum of Mutual Cooperation with the Philippine
Green Building Council for the advocacy on improved
indoor air quality, water efficiency, promotion of energy
efficiency and conservation, establishment of solid waste
management practices, advance eco-friendly site
developmeny, and further utilisation of green materials
in all phases of the building construction
- Memorandum of Cooperation toward an Energy Efficient
City with Greenpeace, Ayala Foundation Inc., Makati
Commercial Estate Association (MACEA), and Ayala Land
Inc.
C. Urban Greening
- Citywide tree planting
- Roadside planting of ornamental species
- Urban Renewal Projects along Pasig River
D. Adoption of Envi-Friendly Technologies
- Promotion of E-Jeepneys
- Rainwater harvesting at the Makati Park and Garden
Plant Nursery
E. Climate Change and GHG Reduction
- Distribution of IEC Material re: Climate Change in
schools, communities, and business and commercial
establishments
- Seminar for City Government personnel and other
sectors on the effects of climage change and measures
on how to reduce GHG emissions
- Clean Cities Advocacy Program: Annual Tigil Buga Activity
– one mintue engine shut-off in 8 strategic points in
Makati
- 30 Second Bio-fuel Cinema Ad in collaboration with Ayala
Cinemas, Market Market, SM Mall of Asia, and SM
Megamall
- Observance of Earth Hour
- Strict implementation of the Anti-Smoking and Anti-
Smoke belching ordinances
- Approval of the Ordinance Regulating the Use of
Groundwater in Makati City Providing Penalities for
Violation-
Essential 9
Essential 9: Install early warning systems and emergency
management capacities
The City established its Makati Command Control and
Communication Center (Makati C3) to serve as liaison
between national government agencies and the communities
for early warnings and emergency responses prior, during, and
after disasters. Capacity enhancements of the Makati Rescue
personnel on basic life support and emergency response and
rescue as well as disaster drills and simulated activities held in
schools and barangays are conducted regularly to ensure
preparedness in time of disasters.-
Essential 10
Essential 10: Ensure that the needs of the survivors are in
place
The City Government has delegated its engineering and
environment departments to assist in the clearing and
cleaning of affected areas within the City together with the
barangays. Sidewalk recovery operations and waterways
declogging are being undertaken by the City’s Department of
Environmental Services for faster receding of floodwater. The
Social Welfare Department, on the other hand, ensures that
there is enough food, medicine, and other support
mechanisms for the affected residents. Assistance such as
food, water, and medicine supplies were also provided by
various partners such as the private companies, foundations,
religious groups, and individuals. Lastly, the Makati Emergency
Management Services System (MEMSS) provides a standard
approach on health and emergency management to address
medical and related emergencies and takes a great part in
disaster risk management. Public schools and facilities are
also used as evacuation centers for the affected families in
case of floods and other disasters.
Various stakeholders in the community will be tapped such as
the barangay leaders, NGOs, private and business sectors,
academe, research institutions, national government agencies,
youth, and volunteer experts from different fields.
Initially, the following institutions have been tapped by the
City Government to participate in the formulation of the City's
Climate Action Plan through the Climate and Disaster
Resilience Initiative (CDRI) Capacity Building Program
organised by ISDR, CITYNET, Kyoto University, and TDLC:
A. Private Sector: Manila Water, Ayala Land Inc., and Ayala
Properties Management
B. Non-Government Organisation: Ayala Foundation,
Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative (EMI)
C. National Government Agency: Metro Manila Development
Authority (MMDA)
D. Academe: Department of Education-Makati (DepEd-Makati
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