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2015

METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

[METROPOLITAN MANILA EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CORPS (MMEVC)] 2011 - 2015

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METROPOLITAN MANILA EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CORPS A Volunteer Program of the MMDA

INTRODUCTION

The Metropolitan Manila Emergency Corps (MMEVC) was launched at the

Occupational Safety and Health Center, Quezon City on June 22, 2011 as a volunteer

program of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

The establishment of the volunteer program at MMDA is a response to the need

for strengthening the capacities of LGUs and communities in mitigating and preparing

for, responding to, and recovering from the impact of disasters through the spirit of

volunteerism (bayanihan), self-help, mutual assistance and cooperation.

The Metro Manila Emergency Volunteer Corps (MMEVC) operates under the

supervision of the Office of the General Manager. It is the structure that coordinates

and implements the Authority’s emergency volunteer program. Its objective is to

develop a volunteer base that can be mobilized to augment MMDA’s response in times

of emergencies.

To date, MMEVC works with 95 volunteer organizations operating in Metro

Manila. Notable among its partners are the Civil Defense Action Group (CDAG),

TXTFIRE, Search and Rescue Unit Foundation (SARUF), National Civil Defense

Network (NCDN), Rotary Club of Raha Sulayman Fire and Rescue, Pureforce Rescue

Corporation, UNTV Fire and Rescue, CLAB Rescue, and United Fire and Rescue among

others.

MANDATE

The Authority implements its volunteer program in compliance of RA 9418 or

the Volunteer Act of 2007 and the subsequent Civil Service Commission (CSC)

Memorandum Circular No. 23, S2012 enjoining all heads of agencies to establish and

implement volunteer programs on top of the agencies’ regular mandate and functions.

Likewise, RA 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act

of 2010 states that “It is the policy of the State to engage the participation of civil

society organizations (CSOs), the private sector and volunteers in the government’s

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disaster risk reduction programs towards complementation of resources and effective

delivery of services to the citizenry” [RA 10121 Section 2 (m)].

FOCUS OF INVOLVEMENT

Since its foundation, the MMEVC has assisted the MMDA in its major programs

and projects which include the (1) establishment of partnership with search and

rescue volunteer organizations, (2) augmentation of manpower in various special

operations, (3) conduct of training and demonstration drills on search and rescue

operations, (4) Manila Bay clean-up operations, and (5) tree-planting activities.

While assisting the MMDA in various operations, MMEVC’s emphasis is on

disaster awareness and preparedness and on collaboration with other agencies and

organizations in the conduct of their various activities and advocacies.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. Develop volunteer base of search and rescue groups and organization

through the establishment of partnership.

2. Promote disaster awareness and preparedness among the communities

and schools within the vicinity of the West Valley Fault.

3. Mobilize volunteers to augment manpower for various MMDA operations

such as tree planting, clean-up, and other special operations.

4. Continuously develop its capacity through participation disaster

preparedness activities such as drills, workshops, conferences, and

symposia.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT 2015

Disaster Awareness and Preparedness Capacity Building Activities

60 seminar and drills, TOTs, for volunteer groups, DRRMOs, schools, and private utilities

Drafting of Protocol on Disaster Communication and Interoperability of the Government and Private Utilities

3-day workshop participated by 100 delegates from the government sector, DRRMOs, private utilities, and volunteer groups

Mobilization of volunteers for MMDA special operations

12 events annually including Nazareno Traslacion, Clean-up, and rescue and relief operations

Disaster related advocacy activities for the rights of PWDs, women and children

9 activities including awareness and preparedness training for PWDS, meetings, and culminating activities

Arranged for partnership on specific programs in behalf of MMDA

Pureforce rescue Corporation – for the donation of Emergency Response System App Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center – for free medical treatment for MMDA enforcers

Membership as of 11 July 2016 1,208 individual members 93 volunteer organizations

CONTACTS:

DIRECT LINE: +63 2 882-0927

TRUNK LINE: +63 2 882-4151 to 77 Local 1148

FAX NO. : +63 2 882-2637

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ANNEX: PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

DISASTER AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Disaster Preparedness Training, San Beda

College, Manila, February 8, 2014 BALIKATAN “T.O.T” For DRRM

February 27, 2014

TXTFIRE “Make Everyday A fire

Prevention Day” Motorcade, March 2, 2014

Makati Fire Evacuation Drill University of Makati, 13 March 2014

Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, 19 March 2014

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2nd Batch of Training of Trainers on DRRM, MMDA, 20-21 March 2014

RESCUE MARCH CHALLENGE, from BGC Taguig to QC Circle, 3 August 2014

BAYANI CHALLENGE 2014

On 14-18 May 2014, a total of 923 volunteers were deployed at Ormoc and

Tanauan, Leyte. Through the MMMEVC, the following support and logistics were

provided: promotional advertising with an estimated worth of Php 1.4M at SM

Supermall’s LED Board in all of its branches in Metro Manila from April 28 to June 12.

1. Deployment of 923 volunteers at Ormoc and Tanauan, Leyte on May 14-18.

2. Use of nine vehicles owned by the participating volunteer groups.

3. 10 Petron Value Cards (PVC) donated by PETRON for the fuel of the vehicles.

4. MMDA employees donated canned goods.

WORKSHOP ON BRIDGING COMMUNICATION GAPS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

World Trade Center, Pasay City, October 17-19, 2014

DAY 1: Presentations of government sector and MMDA, Day 1

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DAY 2: Presentations of the private sector

VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATION FOR MMDA SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Black Nazarene “TRASLACION”, 9 January 2014

Liberation of Mandaluyong City

(Fluvial Parade), 15 February 2014 Joint clean-up activity Maricaban Creek

“Toka-Toka”, March 8, 2014

ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES

Orientation Seminar on Disability Sensitivity and Emergency Response for PWDs, Hiyas

ng Bulacan Pavillion, Provincial Capitol, 25 Feb. 2014 (with Governor of Bulacan)

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Women’s Month Celebration 2014 “ Sulong Juana”, Quirino Grandstand, March 8, 2014

National Working Committee Meeting on 2014 “World Autism Awareness Day (WAA)

Celebration”, NCDA Boardroom, 12 March 2014

CY 2013

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING

Advance ROTC Academic Phase Training for MS 31/32 Class 2013, Camp Riego de Dios,

Tanza, Cavite, 10 May 2013

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DISASTER AWARENESS FOR SCHOOLS WITHIN THE WEST VALLEY FAULT

1.1. Ramon Magsaysay Highschool, España, Manila, 10 July 2013

1.2. Andres Bonifacio Elementary School, Tondo, Manila, 12 July 2013

1.3. Cecilio Apostol Elementary School, Sta. Cruz, Manila, 15 July 2013

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1.4. Laong-Laan Elementary School, Sampaloc, Manila, 16 July 2013

1.5. Juan Sumulong Elementary School, Sta. Cruz, Manila, 19 July 2013

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SEMINARS

1.6. CARITAS MANILA, 26 July 2013

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1.7. MLQU NSTP Disaster Emergency Training with KOR-DERIN, Quiapo, Manila, 31 July

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1.8. Manggahan High School, Pasig City, 02 August 2013

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2. TREE PLANTING

San Mateo Sanitary Landfill, San Mateo, Rizal

3. CLEAN-UP DRIVE

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4. MMDA-VSO BAHAGINAN PROJECT

4.1. Volunteer Management System Training for San Juan and Mandaluyong,

Mandaluyong City, 30 January to 01 February 2013

4.2. Volunteer Management System Training for Marikina & Pasig, Marikina City, 26-28

February 2013

4.3. Volunteer Management System Training, Muntinlupa City, 19-21 March 2013

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4.4. Basic Incident Command System, San Juan, 19 April 2013

4.5. Basic Incident Command System, Parañaque City, 26 April 2013

4.6. Volunteer Management System for Pateros, Taguig & Las Pinas, MMDA, June 19 –

21, 2013

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4.7. Basic Incident Command System for Pateros, Taguig & Las Pinas, MMDA, July 16,

2013

4.8. Strategic Planning for Pateros, Taguig & Las Pinas, MMDA, July 25, 2013

4.9. Basic Incident Command System for Makati, Makati City Hall, August 28, 2013

4.10. Strategic Planning for Makati, Makati City Hall, August 29, 2013

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5. PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP, DRILLS, & TRAINING

5.1. Development of Advocacy Tool on the Inclusion of Disability in the DRR Program,

Hilongos, Leyte, 4 April 2013

5.2. PUP Civic Welfare Training Service, PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila, 14-15 June 2013

5.3. National Orientation & Training on Disability-Inclusive DRRM, Bayview Hotel,

Intramuros, Manila, June 19-21