Definition of Terms

CDRRMO. City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. It refers to the governmental

agency located in Legazpi City, responsible for disaster risk reduction and management,

including planning, coordination, and response to disasters and emergencies within the city.

Capability. The quality of being capable. (Merriam Webster Dictionary, n.d.). The ability of the

CDRRMO of Legazpi City to effectively plan, implement, and manage disaster risk reduction

and management activities in response to potential hazards and incidents.

Composition. The manner in which something is composed. (Merriam Webster Dictionary,

n.d.). The specific arrangement and structure of resources, personnel, and components within the

CDRRMO that facilitate the execution of disaster risk reduction and management functions.

Community Resiliency. The ability to prepare for anticipated hazards, adapt to changing

conditions, and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions. (National Institute of Standard

and Technology, n.d.). The capacity of the community, as facilitated by the CDRRMO, to

proactively prepare for known hazards, adapt to changing conditions, and swiftly recover from

disruptions in the face of natural and man-made disasters.

Function. The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing

exists. (Merriam Webster Dictionary, n.d.). The particular roles and responsibilities carried out

by the CDRRMO in accordance with its mandate for disaster risk reduction and management

within Legazpi City.

Funding Source. Funding Source consists of financial resources of the government set aside for

specific purposes to finance specific programs and projects of the government. (Unified

Accounts Code Structure, 2014). The financial resources allocated by the government for the
exclusive purpose of financing the specific programs and projects undertaken by the CDRRMO

in Legazpi City.

Governance. The act or process of governing or overseeing the control and direction of

something. (Merriam Webster Dictionary, n.d.). The act or process of managing, directing, and

overseeing the policies and activities of the CDRRMO to ensure efficient disaster risk reduction

and management.

Hazard and Risk Awareness. Recognition of the potential for risk, hazards and incidents that

can occur in an environment and can result in harm. (Oxford Academic, 2010). The recognition

and understanding of potential risks, hazards, and incidents that may occur within the jurisdiction

of Legazpi City, which is essential for effective disaster risk reduction and management efforts

by the CDRRMO.

Implementers. Person who implements something or who puts it into practice. (YourDictionary,

n.d.). Refers to the individuals, particularly the heads of programs and projects within the City

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in Legazpi City, responsible for

executing and overseeing the practical implementation of disaster risk reduction and

management initiatives.

Implementation. An act or instance of implementing something. (Merriam Webster Dictionary,

n.d.). The process of executing and putting into practice the disaster risk reduction and

management programs and projects conducted by the CDRRMO within Legazpi City.

Organizational Structure. Organizational structure is the method by which work flows through

an organization and allows groups to work together within their individual functions to manage

tasks. (Society for Human Resource Management, 2023). The formal arrangement and hierarchy
of positions, departments, and divisions within the CDRRMO that govern how tasks are

allocated and carried out to manage disaster risks.

Best Practices. Perform or exercise repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency.

(Oxford Languages, n.d.). The established and proven methods, procedures, and approaches

adopted by the CDRRMO to continually enhance its proficiency and efficiency in disaster risk

reduction and management.

Preparedness and Response. The process of turning awareness of the natural hazards and risks

faced by a community into actions that improve its capability to respond to and recover from

disasters. (National Academies Press, 2023). The process by which the CDRRMO translates its

knowledge and awareness of potential hazards and risks into concrete actions that enhance its

ability to respond to and recover from disasters effectively.

Programs. A plan or system under which action may be taken toward a goal. (Merriam Webster

Dictionary, n.d.). The structured plans and systems formulated by the CDRRMO to achieve

specific goals in disaster risk reduction and management within Legazpi City.
Scope and Delimitation

The study exclusively examines the capability of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Office (CDRRMO) of Legazpi City, Philippines. It encompasses an analysis of the CDRRMO's

organizational structure, composition, functions, and funding sources. The research also assesses the

effectiveness of CDRRMO programs related to hazard and risk awareness, community resiliency,

preparedness and response. It investigates the capability of CDRRMO implementers and identifies best

practices employed for sustaining disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) initiatives.

Additionally, the study includes the perspectives of 100 selected residents of Legazpi City to gauge the

community's engagement and perception of the CDRRMO's capability in DRRM.

The study's focus is limited to Legazpi City, and it does not extend to other cities or regions in the

Philippines. It exclusively centers on the CDRRMO's capability and does not encompass an evaluation of

DRRM capacities within other organizations or agencies in the city. The research relies on the opinions

and perceptions of 100 selected residents of Legazpi City and does not claim to represent the entire

population's views. The assessment of the CDRRMO's governance, programs, implementers' capabilities,

and best practices is confined to the available information within the research timeframe. It does not delve

into broader examinations of disaster risk factors, climate change impacts, or other environmental and

socio-economic issues, unless directly related to the CDRRMO's capability. Furthermore, the study's

findings and recommendations are specific to Legazpi City's CDRRMO and may not be directly

transferrable to other local government units or regions.