Hazards - The Philippines

Question 3

What is the direct cost of hazards to the Philippines economy.

Answer 3

Direct costs of hazards to the Philippine economy are estimated at 0.5% of GDP

Question 5

How many natural disasters has the Philippines experienced in the past 20 years?

Answer 5

In the past 20 years, the Philippines
has experienced over 300 natural
disasters

Question 6

Why are bottom up approaches needed in the Philippines?

Answer 6

Bottom up approaches are needed to help the most vulnerable communities following a hazard: Philippines
National Red Cross (PNRC) together with foreign Red Cross organisations has started community level programmes.

Question 7

The UN claims the Philippines has some of the best ____ _________ laws in the world, but these are on paper
and not acted out in practice

Answer 7

The UN claims the Philippines has some of the best risk reduction laws in the world, but these are on paper
and not acted out in practice

Question 8

Recent legislation calls for __% of disaster spending to be on long-term plans, leaving only __% for emergency
aid.

Answer 8

Recent legislation calls for 70% of disaster spending to be on long-term plans, leaving only 30% for emergency
aid.