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The Causal Loop of Global Economic Risks

Illustrates the virally emergent problems spawning from each crisis.

Shared inter-organizational tribulations; as well as the need for a
harmonized crisis response.

The Chain

Signifies Interconnected Strength

The unique virtue of shared power where the whole will eventually fall
upon its most fragile link.

The Stylized Paper Dolls

Collaboration, collective security, accountability and responsibility of

the Global Community.

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PREFACE

On March 22, 2011, President Benigno S Aquino III issued a memorandum to the National
Security Adviser, to organize an inter-agency working group that would review and revise the 2000
Crisis Management Manual, and would harmonize all government crisis management manuals
with the revised manual. Secretary Cesar P. Garcia Jr., NSA, organized a Project Management
Team and undertook a series of inter-agency workshops and conferences, researches, interviews
with subject-matter experts, and focus group discussions, for the crafting of the National Crisis
Management Core Manual (NCMCM) or the Core Manual.
Purpose
The purpose of the Core Manual is to provide a general framework of courses of actions
that will guide government agencies in dealing with emerging and existing threats and crises of
varying characteristics.
Specifically, it has the following objectives:
To establish uniform terminologies used in crisis management, vis--vis RA 10121
(PDRRMC) and other international organizations;
To achieve a uniform Situation Awareness process;
To attain uniformity in the formulation of inter and intra-agency policies, contingency plans
and crisis action plans for crisis management;
To identify Post-Action and Assessment activities;
To provide awareness of the principles in building and enhancing capabilities of government
agencies for crisis management; and
To identify levels of authority, responsibility, and accountability in times of crisis

Scope and Applicability

The Core Manual covers all functional areas and phases in government agencies
crisis management efforts. These comprise strategic context, situation awareness, responses
to emerging threats and crises, post-action and assessment, enhancing and building crisis
management capabilities and applying Command and Control in crisis management.


Given this scope, it is expected that government agencies would align their respective
crisis management plans and operational manuals upon promulgation of the Core Manual,
without prejudice to specific systems or courses of actions inherent in respective agencies that
are deemed vital to their proper functioning.
User Information

The primary proponent of the Core Manual is the National Security Council Secretariat/
Office of the National Security Adviser through the Crisis Management Support Secretariat
(CMSS), which is responsible for its evaluation and revision upon directives of the National
Security Adviser (NSA). The Core Manual is the product of inter-agency consultations and
research work facilitated by the CMSS. Items in existing crisis management plans/systems from
various agencies found useful by the CMSS were adopted and incorporated in the Core Manual.

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Rescission

All previously NSC-issued publications and manuals directly inconsistent with the Core
Manual are hereby rescinded. In compelling situations or contexts, however, the Core Manual or
parts of it can be revised at any given time upon instructions from the Cabinet Cluster on Security
through the NSA or from the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
Gender

The Core Manual adheres to the principle of gender equality in all of its sections and
intentions. Unless this publication states otherwise, ostensibly masculine terms and phraseologies
do not refer exclusively to men.

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GLOSSARY
Administrative Control (ADCON) - is a direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other
organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service
forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual
and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters not
included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations
Affectation - disease; morbid symptom; malady; as, a pulmonary affection. To have an influence
on or affect a change in; to attack or infect, as a disease
Allocation - in a general sense, distribution of limited resources among competing requirements
Bayani, bayanihan spirit - ba.ya.ni pd. (pandiwa) Nauukol sa paggawang hindi binabayaran ang
gumagawa. sk (singkahulugan): pakisuyo, tulong, bataris, suyuan


bayani is situated in his or her (the word bayani is not gender-specific) relation to the
community, and the verb sense, in fact, stresses community spirit-- working for free the way
we have always known the bayanihan spirit to be


Bayani as concept and word can have any of these three applications: bayani as a
person; kabayanihan as a heroic act; and bayani as a heroic group, community or nation


The core value in being bayani is recognition of and deference to the interest of what is
bigger than the individual, like the group, the community, the nation, even humanity and
nature. This deference is conscious even if almost instinctive and habitual.


For one to be bayani in meeting with various challenges both in daily life and in critical
historical moments, he/she must have all or at least most of the following: (1) determination;
(2) perseverance; (3) courage; (4) diligence; (5) enthusiasm; (6) humility; and (7) inspiration
and effect of inspiring others.
Capability-Building - efforts aimed to develop human skills or societal infrastructure within a
community or organization needed to reduce the level of risk; includes development of
institutional, financial, political and other resources, such as technology at different levels
and sectors of the society
Capability Components - component parts of capability are leadership; people; coordination,
cooperation and communication; organization; training; sustainability; exercises; equipment;
community awareness and support
Capability Enhancement - required activities for stakeholders who have experienced responding
or pre-empting the occurrence of a crisis
Capacity - refers to the ability of the people, organizations and society as a whole to prepare for,
respond to and recover from the impact of crises or disasters
Chain of Command - is the succession of leadership from a superior to a subordinate through
which command is exercised. Also called command channel

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Civil Society Organizations - also known as CSOs, include non-government organizations

(NGOs), trade unions, faith-based organizations, indigenous peoples movements and
foundations
Collaboration Scheme - has the following components: Stakeholders with vested interests in
collaboration; Trusting relationships among and between the partners; A shared vision and
common goals for the collaboration; Expertise; Teamwork strategies; Open communication;
Motivated partners; Means to implement and sustain the collaborative effort; and, An action
plan
Command Post (CP) - is a units or subunits headquarters where the commander and the staff
perform their activities. It is the principal facility employed by the commander to control
operations
Community Resilience is the sustained ability of a community to withstand and recover from
adversity. It may also refer to practices or experiences emphasizing local empowerment
and helping minimize the likelihood of chronic dependency by returning individuals to
economically productive routines, and helping affected communities participate actively in a
substantial amount of rebuilding activities
Concept of Operations - (1) is a verbal or graphic statement, in broad outline, of a commanders
assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations. The concept of
operations frequently is embodied in operation plans particularly when the plans cover
a series of connected operations to be carried out simultaneously or in succession. The
concept is designed to give an overall picture of the operation. It is included primarily for
additional clarity of purpose; (2) is a clear and concise statement of the line of action chosen
by a commander in order to accomplish his mission describes how the commander sees
the actions of each of his units fitting together to accomplish the mission
Contingency Planning - is a forward planning process in a state of uncertainty, in which scenarios
and objectives are agreed, managerial and technical actions defined, and potential response
systems put in place in order to prevent or better respond to an emergency or critical situation
Coordination - is an exchange of information to inform and integrate, synchronize, and de-conflict
operations. Coordination is not necessarily a process of gaining approval but is most often
used for mutual exchange of information
Coordination, Cooperation, Communication - known as the 3Cs in Crisis Management; the
mechanisms pursuing common goals needed to be established at the lowest levels, to close
in any gaps in any short fall of capabilities when needed and avoid turfing issues, and the
inconsistencies in the overall crisis management/ emergency operations and contingencies
Course of Action (COA) - (1) is a plan that would accomplish, or is related to, the accomplishment
of a mission; (2) is the scheme adopted to accomplish a task or mission
Crisis - a crisis or emergency is a threatening condition that requires urgent action or response
Crisis Action Planning - is based on current events and conducted in time-sensitive situations and
emergencies using assigned, attached, and allocated forces or units and resources

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Crisis Capabilities - capability to anticipate potential crisis and prepare for them; provide accurate
information; pre-empt situations; and, if this fails, provide timely response; and determine
long-term solutions
Crisis Management - involves plans and institutional arrangement to engage and guide the
efforts of government, non-government, voluntary and private agencies in comprehensive
and coordinated ways to respond to the entire spectrum of crisis needs
Crisis Management Council - is a governing body that takes decisive actions to resolve crisis
or emergency. It is primarily concerned with the formulation of crisis management policies,
integration and orchestration of government and public efforts towards the control of crisis
Critical Incident - is any incident/event, whether man-made or natural, that requires the
implementation of special tasks by one or more of the urgent services of the Philippine
government
Critical Success Factors - the following should be considered during the Pre-Crisis, During and
Post-Crisis Phases: application of early warnings and alert levels; situation assessment &
crisis determination; authority to act; leadership and business/ community awareness and
support; establishing a foundation for identifying community resilience-building activities;
and community resilience

For Pre-crisis, consider the following: dissemination of operational responsibility; program

and response priorities; crisis management organizations (teams, mandate, participants,
roles, designated backups, team leaders); operational policies; application of principles of
crisis management in accordance to the Core Manual; pre-crisis response planning; and,
geographical implementation and organizational-wide implementation

During the Crisis, consider the following: decision making during the crisis; documentation
of event during the crisis; tools to support teams and in-crisis processes; process during
the crisis (threat assessment until the resolution of the crisis); and crisis command centre
operations (including Risk Communication utilizing external media stakeholders)

For Post-Crisis Phase, consider all of the above and operational integration with other
stakeholders.

Culture of preparedness - for a community to believe they have the wherewithal to create
an orderly arena within a chaotic environment would be the essence of a culture of
preparedness; preparing for an effective response to a large-scale disaster
Disaster - a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society involving widespread
human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability
of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council - this pertains to the DRRMC from national to
local level. Its powers and functions are defined in Republic Act 10121 also known as the
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

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Documentation - a record of contingency, emergency or crisis management plans, equipment

maintenance, skills training as well as risk and vulnerability assessment for review and
future reference; studies of successful sustainable crisis and recovery efforts focus on three
broad approaches -- local empowerment, organization and leadership, and planning for
sustainability
Drivers - are variables that influence or propel an events occurrence
Emergency Planning - is decision-making prior to an actual crisis or disaster including the
consideration of resources required to manage and resolve the event. The plan must also
include the necessary steps during and after the crisis is resolved
Emerging or Weak Signals - either influence the enfoldment of one underlying process or another,
or be a symptom of this evolution. It also signifies the appearance of new processes
Equipment - should not only comprise an inventory of equipment but rather an assessment of
the condition, availability, maintenance and use for inter-operability to properly perform in
a crisis
Exercises - exercises must be done constantly to test the capabilities of equipment and the
personnel familiarization of its use. These include interfacing between or among agencies
in order to assist in determining deficiencies and needs for additional or updated equipment
or skills enhancement, especially in the area of an integrated or inter-agency response
First Responder - any person or unit who arrived first at the place of incident and endeavours to
render assistance to the victim and to protect and secure the incident scene
Foresight - defined in several ways but that which essentially means a process of anticipation
of future probabilities and options for actions. For the Strategic Foresight Group, it is
forecasting plus insight, requiring deep understanding of a particular subject (Kousa, 2010).
It is a systematic, participatory, future-intelligence-gathering and medium-to-long-term
vision-building process aimed at present-day decisions and mobilizing joint actions (Lavoix,
2010)

Foresight means going beyond the usual suspects and gathering widely distributed
intelligence on current and emerging threats (Kousa, 2010), identifying and creating
opportunities, assessing vulnerabilities and strengths

Gap Analysis - a technique for determining the steps to be taken in moving from a current
state to a desired future-state; also called need-gap analysis, needs analysis, and needs
assessment. Gap analysis consists of (1) listing of characteristic factors (such as attributes,
competencies, performance levels) of the present situation (what is); (2) cross listing
factors required to achieve the future objectives (what should be); and then (3) highlighting
the gaps that exist and need to be filled
Growth Stage - is the period when the system imports material and energy to enable it to survive
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Hard Target - one which is guarded or has considerable security; this means that a terrorist attack
runs the risk of being intercepted often with potentially lethal force. Examples of Hard
targets would include military bases, and political organizations and high ranking politicians
and heads of state such as Presidents
Hazards - defined as dangers and are widely used in the case of natural dangers; Hazard is a
potentially damaging phenomenon that may cause the loss of life or injury
Incident - an event or occurrence
Incident Command System (ICS) - a set of personnel, policies, procedures, facilities, and
equipment, integrated into a common organizational structure designed to improve
emergency response operations of all types and complexities
Incident Commander - is the single person who commands the incident response and is the
decision-making final authority on the ground
Inhibitors - are variables that have negating effect
Inter-agency Contingency Planning Process - is a procedure in the formulation of a contingency
plan involving more than one department, bureaus or units of the executive branch and other
stakeholders. An inter-agency contingency plan (IACP) includes three essential elements:
Situation Awareness, Strategy, Command and Control
Interagency Operations - any action which combines the human and material resources of two
or more independent organizations, be they governmental, international, or private, in
prosecution of a common objective
Interoperability - the ability of systems, units, or forces to provide services to and accept services
from other systems, units, or forces and to use the services so exchanged to enable them
to operate effectively together
Leadership - a Crisis Manager, a person who has the ability to direct a team towards the
achievement of a specific goal within a timeframe using available resources, to gather
information, to establish priorities, and to define crisis management plans
Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Fund (LDRRMF) - not less than five percent (5%) of
the estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside as the LDRRMF to support
disaster risk management activities such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster preparedness
programs including training, purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and
medicines, for post-disaster activities, and for the payment of premiums on calamity
insurance. Of this amount, thirty percent (30%) shall be allocated as the Quick Response
Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and recovery programs so that the situation and living
conditions of people in communities or areas stricken by disasters, calamities, epidemics, or
complex emergencies may be normalized as quickly as possible
Loss and Damage Control Management - preventing or controlling incidents by protecting the
overall safety of people, equipment, material and the environment

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Mass Casualty - any large number of casualties produced in a relatively short period of time,
usually as the result of a single incident such as a military aircraft accident, hurricane, flood,
earthquake, or armed attack that exceeds local logistical support capabilities
Mission - the commanders expression of what the unit must accomplish and for what purpose.
The who, what, when, where, and why that must be accomplished
Mission Statement - a short paragraph or sentence describing the task and purpose that clearly
indicate the action to be taken and the reason therefore. It usually contains the elements of
who, what, when, and where, and the reason therefore, but seldom specifies how
Mob Rule - characterized by anarchy/chaos, blatant violation of law due to breakdown of the
administration; a situation in which a crowd of people control a place illegally
Multi-Year Development Plan - planning that should be based on medium to long-terms, using
Futures Research and/or Horizon Scanning methodologies (refer to Situation Awareness) to
meet desired level of capability, so that the long-term development projects can be properly
scheduled and funded
On-Scene Commander - is an individual in the vicinity who temporarily assumes command of
the incident
Opportunities - a chance or opening offered by circumstances
Order - a communication, written, oral, or by signal, that conveys instructions from a superior to
a subordinate
Organization - a clear and responsive structure that supports a hierarchy which is neither too
unstructured that it fails to support the 3Cs system of Crisis Management, or too rigid that it
disables stakeholders from responding at all
People as Human Resources - includes both leadership and support staff that mean not only
having the right number, but also the appropriate skills and competencies.
Perform - is the actual implementation of contingency plans when a crisis occurs, despite the
pro-active measures undertaken
Policy - describes the intention of the government and provides the principles that govern the
action towards certain ends. In the context of crisis management, policy directs and becomes
the consideration from where responses to crises or disasters are derived
Risks - the chance or possibility of danger, loss, injury or other adverse consequence; the
combination of the potential negative impact of an event, determined by combining the
likelihood of the event occurring with the impact should it occur. Risk is characterized by
both the probability and severity of a potential loss that may result from the presence of an
adversary or a hazardous condition
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approach can identify the requisite response activities, and a logically ordered sequence for
their implementation; generally accepted to consist of risk assessment, risk management,
and risk communications
Risk Assessment - evaluation of a recognized dangerous condition to determine the risk or threat
they present; identify the dangers it may pose to people or equipment (lower risk, serious
injury/damage, or death/destruction); See also loss and damage control management
Risk Communication - the communication of clear, accurate and understandable information on
the risks to the public; Essential for informing the public of preventive measures that are
available to minimize the risk of exposure in a clear and rapid manner
Risk Management - the process of identifying, assessing and controlling risks arising from
operational factors, and making decisions that balance risk cost with benefits; encompasses
all those activities that are required to reach and implement decisions on risk reduction or
elimination. Once a risk has been identified and characterized, an informed decision can be
made as to what control measures can be applied, if any, to reduce the risk or eliminate the
hazard. Usually, control measures involve reducing the probability of occurrence or severity
of an incident
Risk Management And Acceptable Risks - all activities that are required to reach and implement
decisions on risk reduction or elimination; an informed decision can be made as to what
control measures can be applied, if any, to reduce the risk or eliminate the hazard. Usually,
control measures involve reducing the probability of occurrence or the severity of an incident

Acceptable risk - a conscious decision must be made at the proper level whether the
remaining risk is acceptable; everyone accepts a degree of risk in order to accomplish
something beneficial

Semaphore - an apparatus for visual signalling (as by the position of one or more movable arms).
It is a system of visual signalling by two flags held one in each hand
Situation Awareness - the ability to identify, detect and anticipate incidents or risks that can turn
into a crisis; should be done throughout the phases and stages of the Crisis Management
Framework
Soft Target - one which has little or no military protection or security and hence is an easy option
for a terrorist attack. This includes commercial shopping centres, power stations, and leisure
facilities such as football grounds and sports stadiums
Stakeholders - stakeholders are persons or entities who may have an interest in or who may be
affected by a particular policy
Stakeholders Relationship - fostering stakeholders relationship achieves a comprehensive
integration of crisis management planning among communities, peoples organizations, and
civil society organizations (CSOs), and between the local and national policy making and
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Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) - are routine duties or recurring actions not needing the
commanders involvement aimed at enhancing effectiveness and flexibility
Sustainability - a high level of capability for an extended period of time; capabilities can only be
sustained through planning at the short, medium and long-terms, skills enhancements, and
equipment procurement
Target hardening - target hardening is the use of strategies to make it harder for a crime to
be committed and reduces the gains of crime. Target hardening increases the efforts that
offenders must expend in the commission of a crime and is the most established approach
to crime prevention. It is directed at denying or limiting access to a crime target through the
use of physical barriers such as fences, gates, locks, electronic alarms and security patrols
Task - the specific activity to be performed by the unit while conducting a form of tactical operation
or a choice of manoeuvre. It is the minimum essential effects to accomplish the purpose
Threat - an indication of something undesirable coming; a person or thing as a likely cause of
harm; refers to people, phenomena, situations and trends in the environment that could
adversely affect the welfare and well being of the people
Threat Analysis - a multi-disciplinary activity, with inputs from a range of stakeholders; aims to
identify the kind of threat, the potential perpetrators, the means that may be used and the
circumstances under which they may be used
Training - aims to enhance specific agencies tasked for Crisis Response; comprised of individual
and collective training, where individuals must be prepared to be part of an integrated,
inter-agency operations; should also address the operational and strategic needs of the
stakeholders
Triage - the evaluation and classification of casualties for purposes of treatment and evacuation.
It consists of the immediate sorting of patients according to type and seriousness of injury,
and likelihood of survival, and the establishment of priority for treatment and evacuation to
assure medical care of the greatest benefit to the largest number
TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures)
Tactics the art and science of employing available means to win battles and engagements
Techniques the methods used by troops and/or commanders to perform assigned
missions and functions, specifically, the method of employing equipment and personnel
Procedures the standard and detailed courses of action that describe how to perform
a task
Turning Point - the point at which a very significant change occurs; a decisive moment
Volunteer Service Organizations - a local or foreign group that recruits, trains, deploys and
supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them or by other
organizations or any group that provides services and resources, including but not limited to,
information, capability building, advocacy and networking for the attainment of the common
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Vulnerability - the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make
it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard; is a set of conditions resulting from
physical, social, economic and environmental factors which increase susceptibility to losses
from impact of hazards
Vulnerability Analysis - identifies the level of threat that exists, given the potential vulnerability of
the community or area concerned; identification of potential scenarios as well as weaknesses
in the system that may come into play for an incident to escalate
Weak Signals - are phenomena, trends, issues, factors, or forces that may initially have negligible
impact but are too important to be totally ignored
Wildcards - are low-probability, high-impact events that can drastically alter situations and
assumptions, and catch everyone by surprise should they occur

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Strategic Context
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National Policy Guidelines
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Key Principles in Crisis Management
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The National Crisis Management Framework
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Incident Command System
Working Synergy
National Level Crisis Management Committees
Local Level Crisis Management Committees
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Crisis Management Organizations Abroad
Crisis Escalation Protocol

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Inter-Agency Contingency Planning
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Operational Situation Awareness
Tactical Situation Awareness

Principles in Capabilities Building and Enhancement

Principles in Conducting Needs Assessments/ Vulnerabilities
Assessment of Capabilities to Determine Effective and
Efficient Crisis Management
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Principles in Prevention and Mitigation of an Incident from

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Principles in Evaluating Crisis or Emergency Operations

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Principles in Making Multi-Year Capabilities Development Plan

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Principles in Annual Capability Development Increment

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Principle for Capability Resource Management

4-10 Principles in Fostering Stakeholders Relationships


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References 158

Activities in Post-Action and Assessment

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Summary of AFP/DND International Agreements

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Other relevant Policies related to Crisis Management

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C Sketch on Incident Command System Deployment at Scene of

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C-1 ICS of the NDRRMC

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Government Media Platforms 106

E Steps in conducting Situation Awareness (SA)
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Sample Checklist for Tactical Situation Awareness (SA)

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Inter-Agency Contingency Planning Toolbox

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Inter-Agency Contingency Planning Format

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Summary of Principles Arranged According to the Components

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J Recovery and Redevelopment Experiences based from

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International Disasters
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Command and Support Relationship 153
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Proposed Action and Assessment Report 156

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Ideal Composition of a Crisis Management Committee at Any Level

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ICS Basic Organizational Structure

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Organizational Structure of PMAG within the ICS

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ONSA-PSR-CMSS-EXECOM Command Relationship

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Conditions/Trigger Points in the Handover of Responsibilities

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SA at the Strategic, Operational and Tactical Levels

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SA Processes at the Strategic, Operational and Tactical Levels

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Policy Process

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Policy to Contingency Planning Flowchart

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Inter-Agency Contingency Planning Flowchart

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Crisis Action Planning Procedure

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Guide to Making a Tentative Operational Plan

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Principles of Building and Enhancing Capabilities

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Role of the C, CMC

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Delineation of CMCs and ICS Authority, Responsibility and Accountability

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Components of the EXECOM/NCMC

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Members of the EXECOM/NCMC Designated as C-OPR

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Conditions/Situations with Particular CMC

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List of Available Resources that a CMC may Utilize at its Own Discretion

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Sample Matrix to be Considered in the Relinquishment of Responsibilities

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Critical Success Factors

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INTRODUCTION

The 2009 United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) defines
crisis or emergency as a threatening condition that requires urgent action.

A single crisis may spawn another crisis elsewhere, or several crises could happen in
different places at the same time. A complex emergency could also happen where the cause of
emergency as well as the assistance to the afflicted is complicated by intense level of political
considerations (Republic Act 10121 or Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act).

The National Security Policy recognizes the crises adverse effects to society and the
environment, to wit: crises and disasters are being confronted every year which significantly
deplete scarce government financial and material resources, including the interruption of critical
delivery of basic services. Worse, mishandling of crisis may even lead to disaster or loss of lives.

However, crises may not always go down towards deterioration or disintegration
but could also go up towards resolution, often temporary, and/or higher order transformation as
shown in the following figure:

Crisis Managers are responsible for the entire spectrum. Crisis planners are particularly
responsible for activities before the turning point so that instead of deterioration the institution
rises up and turns the crisis into an opportunity. Incident Commanders, on the other hand, are
responsible for events/activities pertaining to and/or leading to deterioration/disintegration. Crisis
Managers and Planners, and Incident Commanders all work towards resolution of and recovery
from crisis.

Managing, resolving and even turning crisis into opportunity was ably demonstrated by
General Roy A. Cimatu (Ret.) and the Ambassadors of the Philippine Embassy in the Middle East

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when they placed out of harms way the millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the
Middle East during the war between the US and Iraq in 2002. Their commitment, preparedness
and dedication resulted in zero casualties among OFWs, in having other countries embassies
relying on the Philippines contingency plan for the protection of their countrymen, and in becoming
instrumental for the restoration of the Kuwaiti government.

Government response efforts to prevent or mitigate the effects of crisis are guided by
Article II, Section 4 and 5 of the Constitution, which states that the prime duty of the Government
is to serve and protect the people and that it is essential to maintain peace and order, protect
the life, liberty and property, and promote the general welfare of the people. The objective of our
overall crisis management effort is embodied in the Preamble of the Constitution. Public leaders,
therefore, have a special responsibility to safeguard society from adverse consequences of
crises. And since crises almost always emerge and occur within a specific locality, effective
crisis management, thus, begins with the lowest political jurisdiction.

Crises or emergencies take several forms and have varying extent. The Core Manual
is designed to address human-induced crises through a preventive, inter-agency approach.
This manual recognizes that threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks in the 21st century
security environment are interconnected; with one crisis resulting into another crisis of varying
proportions. Thus, an agency/department/unit may need to consider working with other agencies
to effectively detect and manage crises and its consequences. Effective inter-agency approach
to detecting and managing crisis, however, poses several challenges, one of which is going
beyond our individual and organizational biases. Having a uniform way of addressing our roles
and functions, and processes and concepts in crisis management, should help us go beyond our
silos. This Core Manual, with its six chapters, aims to harmonize all crisis management functions
of government agencies/departments and stakeholders toward thinking and moving coherently
and strategically over any type of crisis.

Chapter 1 discusses the prescribed Crisis Management Organizations. It started with the
Crisis Management Committee and the Incident Command System and the levels of authority,
responsibility and accountability of the two organizations. The National level crisis management
organizations and their functions, focusing on human induced incidents, are identified. Local
level crisis management organizations from the regional to the Barangay were also recognized.
In order to understand when to elevate a crisis level, a crisis escalation protocol is established.

Chapter 2 discusses detecting crisis through Situation Awareness (SA) at the strategic,
operational and tactical levels. At the strategic level, SA is developing foresight of emerging
threats, risks and crises, from primarily scanning the environment and conveying warnings to
decision makers. At the operational and tactical levels, SA is analyzing the identified threat and
the operating environment so that appropriate response efforts are known and undertaken.

Chapter 3 talks about undertaking responses to emerging crises: policy formulation and
inter-agency contingency planningand during crisiscrisis action planning.

Chapter 4 discusses enhancing and building capabilities in the long, medium and
short terms. A strong and effective capability can prevent and/or limit the damage of a crisis or
disaster. These include: thorough assessment on leadership; people; coordination/cooperation/
communication; organizational structure; sustainability; training; exercises; equipment; and

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documentation.

Chapter 5 entitled Applying command and control in crisis management covers
the principles on command and control system, communication system, computer drives and
information system.

Chapter 6, Post-Action and Assessment, discusses crisis recovery and evaluation
efforts. This chapter describes actions and procedures aimed to assist policy and decision makers
in improving or refining crisis response efforts.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The 21st security environment, in which crises of varying forms and proportion are expected
to emerge, is said to have evolved from a purely military concept to a more comprehensive,
multidimensional idea shared by sectors outside the military establishment. Security, therefore,
is now perceived to be more complex and wide-ranging. It has veered away from mere security
of the state to the more comprehensive and complicated security of communities/individuals. In
global, regional, and national security settings, a multitude of perspectives must be employed to
capture the intimate interrelations of one issue/threat to others.

This manual intends to proceed with national crisis management mindful of the nature,
dynamics, and interrelation of 21st century threats. This chapter aims to briefly showcase a
number of security threats that could abruptly or gradually give rise to a plethora of crises, which
the government and the people should be capacitated to deal with.

Dynamics and Interrelations of 21st Century Security Threats. This figure is lifted from a publication
of the World Economic Forum in January 2011 entitled Global Risks 2011 Sixth Edition. It is an excellent
illustration of a comprehensive and multidimensional appreciation of the security threats of our time. It
depicts issues and threats of various natures and how they interact with each other. It identifies economic
disparity and global governance failures as the key drivers of risks while also providing insights into
perceived likelihood and impact that are very useful in strategic-planning and national crisis management.

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The Security Environment

The 21st Century strategic environment poses emerging and re-emerging security threats
and concerns at the global, regional, and national levels. These security issues encompass both
traditional and non-traditional concerns, involving actors that are not anymore limited to states/
governments. Another key characteristic about these 21st Century security concerns is their
dynamic interrelations that put tremendous pressure on the government to be more insightful
and creative in the performance of its functions. This validates a more comprehensive and
multidimensional conception of crisis and security.

Threats at the global arena such as terrorism and militant extremism exacerbate anxieties
of world governments towards weapons of mass destruction. The global economic crisis also
contributes to rising public/labor discontent towards governments and large corporations, making
people more restive. Such restiveness could spell gargantuan shifts in the political landscape
as clearly evidenced by the Arab Spring. Cyberspace is also fast becoming an arena of great
insecurities as more and more aspects of humanitys day-to-day affairs are hinged upon this
technology. The most global perhaps of all threats is climate change, which threatens all fabrics
of humanitys existence. Yet, the global arena remains largely a stage of interactions between
and among states, whose geostrategic interests sometimes clash.

The regional environment (East Asia/Asia Pacific), meanwhile, lays witness to a very
gradual yet steady thrust towards community-building. However, countries in the region are faced
with many transnational problems, and quite numerous of these predicaments are sea-borne.
Border disputes between and among states are still high in the agenda, making their military
establishments perennially alert. Such disputes also highlight to a very acute level the greatpower competition, which smaller countries are very anxious to manage or cushion. The claws
of terrorism, coupled with highly porous and disputed borders, present serious strains to the
defense and law enforcement policies and capacities of governments in the region.

These international dynamics are felt, in varying degrees, at the national level. Exploiting
the vulnerabilities brought about by communist insurgency and the Southern Philippines
Secessionist Groups (SPSG). The menace of terrorism threatens to worsen the socio-economic
and political malaise of the country that gave rise to insurgency and secessionism in the first
place. There is also an increasing recognition of the fusion of criminality and terrorism, with one
reinforcing the other. Furthermore, natural disasters constitute challenges to the countrys sociopolitical and economic resiliency while overpopulation and over-urbanization take their toll on the
governments capacity to deliver basic social services.

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The figure below attempts to showcase global environment trends vis-a-vis the Philippine
situation.

Sample Causal Loop depicting the local security environment in relation to regional and global trends: blue
lines for emerging global trends, black for regional and yellow for the PH environment. The colors indicate
what dimensions they fall under: Green for environment, Blue for social, Gray for terrorism/political, Beige
for geo-political, Pink for techno-scientific and Light Gray for economic. The Red blasts/figures represent
factors that contribute to each situation or outcome.

The National Security Policy (NSP) further discusses the 21st security environment in its
sections on the external and internal environment and on other strategic issues. The NSP could be
viewed at the official gazette: http://www.gov.ph/2011/08/18/national-security-policy-2011-2016.


The complexity of the 21st century security environment necessitates a response that
should involve all sectors in the community in order to be successful in preventing or mitigating the
negative effects of crises. The succeeding section presents the crisis management organizations
at the national level and the general principle in organizing the same at the regional down to the
barangay level.

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NATIONAL POLICY GUIDELINES

Crisis management policies should be anchored in the 1987 Constitution that spells out
the ways and means to achieve the end that is embodied in the Preamble. Stated thus:
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the act of Almighty God, in order to build a just
and humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations,
promote the Common good, conserve and develop our patrimony and secure to ourselves and
our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime
of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.


-Preamble, 1987 Constitution


Crisis management policies are further guided by the following: Legislation, a law which
has been promulgated (or enacted) by Congress; Executive Proclamations or Orders or Decrees
issued by the President; Treaties, a formal agreement between two or more states, as in reference
to terms of peace or trade, binding among all parties to the treaty; and Supreme Court decisions.
Specifically:

1. SEC 3, ARTICLE II of the Philippine Constitution, which states that the Armed Forces
of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty
of the State and the integrity of the national territory. SECTION 5, ARTICLE II states that one of
the prime duties of the Government shall be the maintenance of peace and order, the protection
of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment
by all the people of the blessings of democracy.

2. The National Security Policy, a statement of principles that should guide national
decision-making and determine courses of action to be taken in order to attain the state or
condition wherein the national interests, the well being of our people and institutions, and our
sovereignty and territorial integrity are protected and enhanced.

3. Executive Order 773 series 2009, further reorganizing the Peace and Order Council,
with specific responsibilities that include contributing to the strategies of the NSC that would
effectively respond to peace and order problems, coordinating and monitoring peace and order
plans, providing a forum for inter-disciplinary dialogue and deliberation of major issues and
problems affecting peace and order, providing a forum for dialogue and deliberation of major
issues and problems affecting peace and order, including insurgency, recommending measures
which will improve or enhance peace and order and public safety in their respective areas of
responsibility, including anti-insurgency measures, and recommending measures to converge
and orchestrate internal security operations efforts of civil authorities and agencies, military and
police.

4. Republic Act 8551, Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998
is an act providing for the reform and reorganization of the Philippine National Police and for
other purposes, amending certain provisions of Republic Acts 6900 and 75 entitled, An Act
establishing the Philippine National Police under a re-organized department of the interior and
local government, and for other purposes.

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Although RA 8551 mentions the PNP reform and reorganization, it also discusses the
relief of the DILG from its responsibility on matters involving the suppression of insurgency and
other serious threats to national security. The Armed Forces of the Philippines shall be responsible
for matters involving suppression of insurgency and the Philippine National Police will provide
support, except in cases where the President shall call on the PNP to support the AFP in combat
operations.

5. Republic Act 9372, Human Security Act of 2007, An Act to Secure the State and
Protect Our People From Terrorism, to protect life, liberty, and property from acts of terrorism,
to condemn terrorism as inimical and dangerous to the national security of the country and to
the welfare of the people, and to make terrorism a crime against the Filipino people, against
humanity, and against the law of nations. It further states that the State recognizes that the
fight against terrorism requires a comprehensive approach, comprising political, economic,
diplomatic, military, and legal means duly taking into account the root causes of terrorism without
acknowledging these as justifications for terrorist and/or criminal activities. Such measures shall
include conflict management and post-conflict peace-building, addressing the roots of conflict by
building state capacity and promoting equitable economic development.

6. Treatise A summary of International Agreements involving the DND/AFP are found
in Annex A.

Other policies related to crisis management can be found in Annex B. Crisis managers
are encouraged to strengthen existing and future crisis-related policies or laws, identify crucial
linkages (or perhaps incompatibilities) among these statutes, and reflect on the comprehensive
and multi-dimensional approach of crisis management.

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KEY PRINCIPLES IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT

The key principles in crisis management are rooted in the 1987 Constitution, our cultures
and values, and the best practices that were honed by years of governance. These principles
also recognize that our country, being an archipelago, shaped the differences not only of the
physical environment but also of the people residing in them. These eight (8) key principles are:
a. Whole-of-nation approach;
b. Strengthened inter-agency collaboration;
c. Efficient Situation Awareness;
d. Tiered response to incidents;
e. Adaptable operational capabilities;
f. Unity of effort through Unity of Command;
g. Readiness to act; and
h. Intensified public information campaign.

A. Whole-of-Nation Approach (WONA)

The whole of nation approach is having leaders at all levels communicating and
engaging all stakeholders in identifying emerging or immediate threats, agreeing with solutions,
developing shared goals, and aligning capabilities so that no one is overwhelmed in times of
crisis. Stakeholders participation is critical in order to establish a sense of ownership for response
actions. The unique Filipino values of bayanihan and bridging leadership typify the Whole-ofNation-Approach in preventing and/or mitigating the effects of crises.

B. Strengthened Inter-Agency Collaboration

Agencies/Departments have specific mandates and limited resources. Each agency/
department would thus need the support of other agencies/departments to be effective in
addressing complex and interconnected threats in the 21st century. In order to be successful,
agencies/departments must collaborate with other agencies in detecting and simultaneously
addressing all aspects of a crisis - diplomatic, political, military, humanitarian, economic, and
social.

The goals of a strengthened inter-agency coordination are comprehensive: gain complete
situation awareness; formulate integrated government policy guidance; make agency planning
activities transparent to other agencies; increase individual accountability for implementation of
assigned agency responsibilities; and anticipate and keep pace with events during operations. To
accomplish these goals, inter-agency crisis management organizations have been established.
Inter-agency functions and processes are likewise prescribed in the succeeding chapters.

C. Efficient Situation Awareness

The importance of an efficient Situation Awareness in the 21st century environment
should be emphasized prior to adopting measures to prevent and prepare for emerging and
immediate threats and crises. Efficient situation awareness detects threats and crises long before
it occurs; analyzes the root causes; and effectively conveys warnings, providing enough lead
time to prepare for wide ranging scenarios.

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D. Tiered Response to Incidents

Crises essentially begin and end locally. Local government units must therefore be capable
and effective in managing crisis. Crises may require unified response from local government
units and other stakeholders, or higher levels of governance. National level organizations should
recognize this and should be ready to provide resources or capabilities to support and sustain the
responses and initial recovery. National level organization can also hold command over any crisis
response effort, if necessary. This conforms to the responsibility and power given to the President
by the Constitution. However, it is imperative that all levels are able to prevent and mitigate the
occurrence of crisis and anticipate required resources.

E. Adaptable Operational Capabilities

As incidents change in size, scope and complexity, the response should adapt to meet
requirements. Therefore, crisis management organizations at all levels should be organized with
capabilities for diverse operations. Government agencies must be ready to execute graduated
measures to a particular incident, and as needs increase and change, responders should remain
alert and adaptable. Similarly, the overall response should be flexible as it transitions from
response effort to recovery.

F. Unity of Effort through Unity of Command

Effective unified command is indispensable to response activities and requires a clear
understanding of the roles and responsibilities of participating organizations. Success requires
unity of effort, which respects the chain of command of each participating organization, overcoming
organizational biases, while harnessing seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of
common objectives.


Unity of command is accomplished through the different levels of Crisis Management
Committee and the Incident Command System (ICS). The role of the Incident Commander (IC)
in providing effective leadership and decision making is critical to the successful resolution of any
crisis. Chapter 6 discusses in detail the ICS.

G. Readiness to Act

Effective response to crisis requires readiness to act balanced with an understanding
of the risks. From individuals, indigenous groups, private sectors and government agencies,
response to a crisis depends on the players instinct and ability and readiness to act. Readiness
to act or the willingness to do something if and when needed should be encouraged among
communities. Readiness to act is ingrained among First Responders and is enhanced through
training and planning. Readiness to act may mean readily taking command or being responsible
for establishing priorities for the safety of the public and other responders, and for ensuring that
adequate safety measures are in place.

H. Effective Public Information Campaign

The government must pursue an effective public information campaign. The public must
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occurrence of crisis resulting from these threats. Well-developed public information, education
strategies, and communication plans help ensure that lifesaving measures, evacuation routes,
threat and alert systems and other public safety information are coordinated and communicated
to numerous and diverse audiences in a consistent, accessible, and timely manner.

An effective public information campaign against an impending or current crisis also
ensures everyones support. This manual espouses a comprehensive and multidimensional
approach in anticipating risks and scenarios, and preventing or managing crisis. Effective crisis
management necessitates continuous participation from a wide variety of stakeholders in order
to guarantee the employment of as much viewpoints and core competencies as possible. An
effective public information campaign is crucial to achieving this.

In compelling situations where the government is confronted with the absence of statutes/
policies to address serious and potentially devastating emergencies and crises, the President is
vested with the authority or responsibility to employ his/her constitutional powers in protecting
the State and the people, and maintain peace and order in the country or any part of it, within a
prescribed period.

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THE NATIONAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

(NCMF)

The National Crisis Management Framework provides a comprehensive approach to
understanding the components of a crisis or the 5Ps of crisis management: Predict, Prevent,
Prepare, Perform and Post-Action and Assessment. The illustration below shows the
escalation of crisisfrom convergence of indicators to the occurrence of an incident, critical
incident and a full-blown crisisand the interaction of the 5Ps of crisis management.

Although the 5Ps are interrelated crucial components of effective crisis management,
these components do not happen in phases, whether sequential or consequential. Addressing
complex or multi-dimensional crises require activities under Predict, Prepare and Prevent
to happen simultaneously and in a continuous manner even while executing activities under
Perform or responding to an ongoing crisis or conducting Post-Action and Assessment activities.

National Crisis Management Framework

Appropriate Crisis Management Committee
(National, Regional, Provincial, City/Municipal)

Predict Predictions are attempts to remove uncertainty from the future. The Predict component,
as prescribed in the Core Manual, is undertaken through Strategic, Operational and Tactical
Situation Awareness processes. Strategic SA is producing foresight and conveying strategic
warnings through Horizon Scanning or Strategic Forecasting; It scans the environment,
identifying weak signals, drivers, inhibitors, wildcards, threats, hazards, risks, opportunities and
vulnerabilities, among others, develops foresight and conveys strategic warnings. Operational
and Tactical SA is producing detailed reports against a specified threat, describing the operating
environment where a threat or a crisis could emerge; the threat or the crisis itself, its potential of
becoming a crisis; and current efforts and capabilities of agencies/departments addressing the
threat or crisis.

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Prevent Crisis prevention is better than cure. Prevention is a deliberate action aimed at
avoiding future harm by addressing its causes. It is closely related to mitigation, which accepts
that a potentially harmful incident cannot be prevented, but harmful consequences arising from it
can be minimized by precautionary measures. Two (2) preventive measures are described in the
Core Manual: the first involves a long-term strategy that is expected to yield effects over years;
and, the other is operational in nature (e.g. target hardening).
Prepare Preparedness is essential for effective response. It covers six (6) essential activities:
Plan, Organize, Train, Equip, Exercise and Evaluate and Improve. The figure below illustrates
the preparedness cycle.

The Preparedness Cycle

Simulation and desktop exercises evaluate the effectiveness of preparations, bring out
flaws and weaknesses, and enable corrections and remedies to be effected, to heighten levels of
readiness of systems, procedures, organization, equipment and logistics, to better cope up with
actual crisis.
Perform Performance is the actual implementation of contingency plans when a crisis occurs,
despite the pro-active measures undertaken. Once a crisis occurs, priorities shift from building or
enhancing capabilities to employing resources to save lives, protect property and environment,
and preserve the social, economic and political structure of the jurisdiction.
Post-Action and Assessment Post-Action is a component which begins when the crisis has
been addressed and the situation is deemed clear. It is in this phase where the organization
is returning to business as usual. Post-Action activities seek ways to evaluate and improve
prevention, preparation and the actual execution.

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CHAPTER 1
CRISIS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Crisis management organizations determine the levels of authority, responsibility
and accountability. This manual identifies three characteristics of crisis management that are
significant in establishing crisis management organizations. First, the amount of time available
for deliberation is comparatively short. Therefore, there must be well-established procedures
for producing timely direction and guidelines. A day to day coordination among agencies
could accomplish this. Second, decisions concerning the response to a crisis must not only be
coordinated at the national level, but also coordinated and implemented in an integrated manner
at the local levels (regional, provincial, municipal and barangay or in cases involving OFWs,
with the Ambassadors). Consequently, the national level inter-agency organizations must not
merely decide on policy direction, but also carry out initial planning for the implementation of
those decisions. Third, crisis often involve government agencies and other stakeholders that are
not normally party to the national security policy-making structure. Any crisis procedure must not
only include these agencies and stakeholders, but must also ensure that their perspectives are
adequately integrated into the overall government response.

Section 1-1 The Crisis Management Committee (CMC)

The CMC is a governing body that takes decisive actions to resolve crisis or emergency.
It is primarily concerned with the formulation of crisis management policies, integration and
orchestration of government and public efforts towards the control of crisis or incidents.

Members of the CMC are both elected and appointed public officials who have a special
responsibility to safeguard society from the adverse consequences of crisis. They are thus
concerned with the entire crisis spectrum.

The CMC has the five (5) critical tasks of: sense making, decision making, meaning
making, terminating, and learning. Sense making may be considered as the classical
assessment step in decision making. Decision making is both the act of coming to a decision as
the implementation of that decision. Meaning making refers to crisis management as a political
communication. Terminating a crisis is only possible if the committee, through its Chairperson,
correctly handles the accountability question. Learning refers to the actual learning from a crisis;
it is limited but it should be noted that a crisis often opens a window of opportunity for reform for
better or for worse.

Ideally, a CMC must comprise of a Chairperson and Point-Persons for medical, legal,
logistics, community relations, public safety, and social services, as well as technical
advisers as needed. Members of the CMC shall establish procedures for producing timely
direction and guideline, coordinate and implement responses to crisis in an integrated manner
from national to local levels (in cases involving OFWs, with the Ambassadors), ensure that
the perspective of government agencies and other stakeholders are integrated into the overall
government response. Other functions of the CMCs are:
a. Provide and mobilize available resources through an established inter-agency resource
sharing protocol.

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b. Coordinate inter-agency crisis management efforts;

c. Ensure that operational demands during crisis are met and all actions are coordinated
and complementary; and
d. Establish an accessible communication lines so that reliable and timely information are
received and disseminated to appropriate levels.

Once the CMC is activated, they shall now perform their roles and functions in accordance
to the authority and responsibility bestowed upon them. They shall be accountable not only to
proper authority but also to the people. The following figure illustrates the ideal composition of a
CMC at all levels:

Figure 1-1 Ideal Composition of a Crisis Management Committee at Any Level

1-1.1 The C, CMC has a special responsibility to safeguard society from the adverse consequences
of crisis. This entails accomplishing tasks under Predict, Prevent, Prepare, Perform and PostAction and Assessment. In this regard, the C,CMC shall designate a specific office to undertake
or monitor crisis management efforts (i.e. The Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office may
be designated to monitor crisis management efforts). The following are the responsibilities of the
C,CMC vis--vis the components of crisis management:

CM Component

Responsibility of the C,CMC

Predict

Responsible for scanning emerging crises and conveying strategic

warnings through Horizon Scanning. Likewise, it shall be responsible
for monitoring actions taken with regard to warnings issued.

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Prevent

Formulates policy and contingency plan, based on worst case

scenarios, which include an appropriate rules of engagement and
strategic communication plan, among others, in relation to a warning
issued on an emerging crisis and monitors the preparations of the
agency/department or units to ensure effectiveness in preventing
and mitigating the effects of a crisis.
When appropriate, crafts an operational manual based on
the agency/department or units contingency plan prepared
in accordance with concepts and processes defined in the
Core Manual.
Ensure the participation and assistance of appropriate agencies/
departments during inter-agency/department policy formulation and
contingency planning
The inter-agency/department Contingency Plan will identify
and define the roles of each agency/department and
establish command and control during crisis.
Encourages subordinate offices/agencies/departments/units within
the offices/agency/department/units to understand and internalize
their roles, both in the intra-agency/department and inter-agency/
department process, in addressing emerging and current threats or
crises.

Prepare

After the formulation of plans, undertake or monitors other Prepare

activities such as organizing, training, equipping, exercising and
evaluating/improving. This includes regular conduct of simulation
exercises to test and evaluate contingency plans.
Systematically undertakes capability building and enhancement,
such as resource identification/mapping and allocating funds.

Perform

Identifies the appropriate Contingency Plan that will be implemented

in anticipation of an emerging or current threat.
If the emerging or current threat was not addressed by the CONPLAN
which resulted to an incident developing into a crisis:
Activate the Crisis Management Committee and initially
conducts all-source situation awareness on the incident.
Declare the level of crisis, depending on the situation and the
prevailing procedures of the concerned agency/department
or unit.
Activate the Incident Command System (ICS) and calls on
the pre-designated Incident Commander (IC).

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 Issues decisions and guidance to the IC including the Rules of

Engagement (for Media, Incident Commanders, Crowd/External
Public, etc.).The IC shall:
Report directly to the Chairperson of the CMC for guidance and
instructions.
Issue Warning Order to available forces/units within the ICS.
Request the CMC for additional forces when necessary.
Formulate a tentative operation plan (See Figure 3-3.2). Review
contingency plan, incident action plans and other plans or
manuals related to the incident while formulating a tentative
plan.
Initiate movement of forces/units which includes establishment
of Incident Command Post, Staging Areas and Bases, and
Media Centers, etc.
Conduct inspection on the area of operation. At this point the
IC may recommend to the C,CMC whether the situation needs
to be elevated or he may request for special units needed to
accomplish the objective.
Adjust the tentative operational plan if necessary.
Brief and recommend the best Course of Action (COA) to the
C,CMC.
If time permits, conduct rehearsal on the forces/units in
accordance to the COA selected by the C,CMC.
Implements and executes plan of action.
Ensures compliance of instructions down to the lowest level.
Designates a Public Information Officer (PIO) who shall undertake
the following functions:
Coordinates with the Head/s Communication Group with regard
to strategic communication (STRATCOM) plan and existing
protocols on crisis management.
Reviews strategic communication plan and ensures that
protocols are followed.
Shall receive information from the designated IC in relation to
the incident.
Seeks clearance from C,CMC prior to the release of information
to the public/media.
Coordinates with higher level authority or other agencies, whether
local or international, for support, if necessary.
Allocates and dispatches resources to the Incident Commander.
Select and, if possible, affix signature on the selected COA.

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Exercise general supervision over the actions of the Incident
Commander.
Provides expert advice to the next higher CMC or to the President
and the EXECOM/NCMC.
Informs the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) if incident involves
foreign nationals (whether as offender/s or victim/s).
The DFA shall ensure that the Philippine government shall act in
accordance with existing multilateral and bilateral understanding
or agreements. In the absence of such agreements, it shall
ensure that the Philippine government maintains close contact
and coordination with the foreign government whose national or
property is involved.
The DFA shall also monitor the impact of crisis on the countrys
diplomatic relations and international image and implement
measures or recommend actions to address issues that may
arise.
The DFA, as needed, shall implement measures to generate
international support for the Philippines.
Be prepared to receive guidance from higher authorities.
Post Action and
Assessment

Table 1-1.1

In coordination with the Incident Commander, relinquishes

responsibility to appropriate agency.
Undertake or monitor post action activities.
Systematically provides Post Action and Assessment Reports to the
next higher CMC or the EXECOM/NCMC.

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Section 1-2 Incident Command System (ICS)

The ICS is a set of personnel, policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment, integrated
into a common organizational structure designed to improve emergency response operations of
all types and complexities. It is based upon a flexible, scalable response organization providing
a common framework within which people can work together effectively, since these people
may be drawn from multiple agencies that do not routinely work together. ICS is designed to
give standard response and operation procedures to reduce the problems and potential for
miscommunication on such incidents.

ICS includes procedures to select and form temporary management hierarchies to control
funds, personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications. Personnel are selected according
to standard rules previously sanctioned by legitimate authorities. ICS is a system designed to
be used or applied from the time an incident occurs until the requirement for management and
operations no longer exist.

ICS is interdisciplinary and organizationally flexible to meet the following management
challenges:
a. Meets the needs of a jurisdiction to cope with incidents of any kind or complexity (i.e.
it expands or contracts as needed)
b. Allows personnel from a wide variety of agencies to meld rapidly into a common
management structure with common terminology
c. Provide logistical and administrative support to operational staff
d. Be cost effective by avoiding duplication of efforts and continuing overhead
e. Provide a unified, centrally authorized, legitimate emergency organization

For an overview of the deployment of the ICS at the scene of incident, refer to Annex C.
Likewise, a detailed discussion on the Incident Command System of the NDRRMC, as approved
by its Executive Committee for implementation through Memorandum Circular Nr. 4, s. 2012, is
hereto attached as Appendix C-1 of this Core Manual.

Figure 1-2.1 ICS Basic Organizational Structure

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The ICS organizational structure develops in a modular fashion based on the size and
complexity of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the
incident. When needed, separate functional elements can be established, each of which may be
further subdivided to enhance internal organizational management and external coordination.
Responsibility for the establishment and expansion of the ICS modular organization ultimately
rests with the Incident Commander, which bases the ICS organization on the requirements of the
situation. As incident complexity increases, the organization expands from the top then down,
as functional responsibilities are delegated. Concurrently with structural expansion, the number
of management and supervisory positions expands to address the requirements of the incident
adequately.
1-2.1 Modules of ICS.

Generally, there are three (3) modules in the ICS organizational structure, and these are:
a.

Incident Commander The ICS Commander or Incident Commander is

the single person who commands the incident response, and is the final
decision-making authority on the ground. It is the Incident Commanders
role to efficiently and effectively integrate the people and resources to contain
the current crisis. He/She is a duly designated individual, responsible for the
implementation of the decision of the CMC. His/her designation, thus, should
not be made solely by virtue of his present position or assignment. He/She
must possess necessary and appropriate knowledge, skills, and ability to
manage or handle crisis. An Incident Commander can be:
1) Single Incident Commander is a single person command
2) Unified Commander is a person designated to command on larger incidents
usually when multiple agencies are involved; a Unified Command typically
includes a command representative from primarily involved agencies and
one from that group to act as the spokesman, though not designated as an
Incident Commander. A Unified Command acts as a single entity.
3) Area Commander is a person designated during multiple-incident situations
where he has to provide support for Incident Commanders at separate
locations. Generally, an Area Commander will be assigned - a single person and the Area Command will operate as a logistical and administrative support.
Area Commands usually do not include an Operations function.

b.

General Staff provides planning and operations direction and supervision,

resources procurement and allocation, and support services. They are primarily
composed of:
1) The Operations Chief tasked with directing all actions to meet the incident
objectives
2) The Planning Section Chief tasked with the collection and display of incident

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information, primarily consisting of the status of all resources and overall

status of the incident
3) The Finance/Administration Section Chief tasked with tracking incident
related costs, personnel records, requisitions, and administrating procurement
contracts required by Logistics
4) The Logistics Section Chief tasked with providing all resources, services,
and support required by the incident
c.

Technical Staff provides technical advice to the Incident Commander and they
are:
1) The Safety Officer monitors safety conditions and develops measures for
assuring the safety of all assigned personnel
2) A Liaison serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at
an incident
3) The Public Information Officer serves as the conduit for information to
internal and external stakeholders, including the media or other organizations
seeking information directly from the incident or event

1-2.2 The Public Information Officer or the Spokesperson (PIO)

To ensure that accurate information and a consistent message is provided to the media in
a crisis, there should only be one spokesperson. At times however, there may be more than one
spokesperson designated depending on the type of inquiries, and the need for specific expertise
to respond to questions or concerns. Whatever would be the set-up and whoever would be
designated as spokesperson/s, the following must be clearly understood and applied by them in
any crisis:

a.

Functions of the PIO:

1) Provide information openly and honestly with minimum delay;
2) Contribute to confidence, trust, respect and esteem of the members of the
CMC and of the ICS; and
3) Promote a greater understanding of the CMC and ICS and its contribution to
the overall effort of restoring peace and order.

b.

Roles of the PIO:

1) Know the media;
2) Engage the media;
3) Tell the story good or bad accurately and timely.

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c.

Responsibilities of the PIO:

1) Ensure that all information provided to internal or external audience is
accurate;
2) Take appropriate action to correct erroneous information that appears in any
medium;
3) Avoid promotional, self-serving releases and events staged solely for publicity
purposes; and
4) Protect classified information in the interest of the safety of victims and family
and that of national security, including the security of ones operation.

1-2.3 Role of Public and Media Affairs Group (PMAG)

The PMAG plays a vital role in crisis management. As such, failure to consider its role
would result in failure in the overall crisis management effort, as in several cases in the past,
which brought the country into disrepute.

Crises, as well as events that are controversial in nature are often the focus of media
attention. However, fear of potentially negative media reports is no reason to refuse legitimate
requests for information. It is important to remember that in the normal course of affairs, the
media also provides coverage of good news items, and in doing so, helps to build the reputation
of the CMC involved, the ICS, and the whole of government.

In any situation where there is the potential for media attention, the provision of factual
information is important, but the safety and well-being of victims including incident commanders
and responders are the first priorities in any crisis management.

Generally, as the incident develops into a critical incident or into a crisis, a PMAG shall
be organized and activated within the ICS. This is to unburden the Incident Commander from
answering meticulous queries from the members of press so that his operational focus would not
be affected. It is the responsibility of the PIO of the ICS, at any level, to manage and maintain
relations with the members of the media. Initially, the PIO of the ICS, once designated, must
establish a Media Center to cater to all queries from the media or the public. Within the Media
Center , a Monitoring Unit shall be organized to process the influx and outflow of information.
On this note, the Incident Commander must issue his critical guidance on interacting with the
media and must establish certain protocols or a system: on who should provide the necessary
and appropriate information; to whom the information should be directed to; and how it
should be disseminated. In other words, sets of media protocol, clearly specifying the Dos
and Donts in reporting, must be in place to address specific type of crisis without necessarily
curtailing freedom of information.

For security purposes, only accredited and sanctioned media practitioners and outfits
shall be tapped to cover crisis.

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Figure 1-2.2 Organizational Structure of PMAG within the ICS

The PMAG shall be organized by the ICS PIO. Basically, it evolves from the Media
Center and it shall be composed of the PIOs from the different government department/agencies
involved in the management of the current crisis. Thus, from a mere Media Center, it shall now
become a PMAG, which has two (2) sections: the Public Relations Section, which addresses
information that comes to and from the general public aside from media; and the Media
Relations Section, which is in direct contact with the quad-media personalities. The ICS
PIO, aside from being the Command (Technical) Staff of the Incident Commander, heads the
PMAG. He may act as the overall Spokesperson or he may designate somebody from among the
Media Relations Section members.
1-2.4 National Government Media Platforms

As embodied in the Memorandum Order signed by the President on 22 March 2011
with Subject: Amending the Crisis Management Organization as Provided for in the 2000 Crisis
Management Manual, the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning
Office (PCDSPO), more popularly referred to as the Communications Group, is responsible
for speaking to the public, for maintaining a constant, coordinated flow of information to the
public and the government about the emergency or crisis. It implements the Crisis/Emergency
Communication Plan of the government. It also ensures that all other government spokespersons
of the respective departments, agencies instrumentalities or bureaus involved in the emergency
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shall avoid speaking to the public or media before, during and right after the emergency. It takes
responsibility for the messaging during the crisis or emergency and it ensures that the EXECOM,
NSC/NCMC and all other government officials or agents involved in the crisis adhere to the Crisis
Communications Plan and speak in one voice.

This group also ensures the prudent handling of information to and from the media,
and that the information disseminated will not prejudice nor hamper on-going operations or the
crisis management process. It develops an appropriate Crisis/Emergency Communications
Plan which shall be implemented and strictly adhered to by the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC and
all other government officials or agents. ANNEX D of this manual lists the media platforms of
the government should official pronouncements/statements of the Communications Group are
made. For more details on the mandates of the PCDSPO, please refer to EO Nr. 4 series of 2010,
Office of the President.
1-2.5

The On-Scene Commander

An On-Scene Commander is an individual in the vicinity of an incident, who temporarily
assumes command and institutes immediate emergency procedures, such as the isolation of the
incident from the rest of the environment. He/She must have the proper training and the authority
to respond. Technically, he/she is part of the second type of First Responders. He/she has the
responsibility of applying necessary actions to avoid greater evil or damage that may arise out
of an existing or developing crisis. In doing so, he/she has to exercise wise judgment in the
performance of duties and responsibilities. His/her role ends when an Incident Commander has
been designated, unless he/she is also selected by the latter to be part of the ICS.
1-2.6

The First Responder/s

There are two types of First Responders: The first refers to those who are on the scene
of the incident (anybody who is coincidentally on the scene); and the second refers to certified
responders who are on standby for such occurrence (as mandated). The first responder referred
to by this manual is of the second type. The First Responder carries out the immediate and
timely response needed in addressing an incident. The First Responders performance covers
that point in time when the level of incident shifts either to a higher level or towards elimination
of crisis. The First Responder also secures the scene of incident and conveys the appropriate
communication to respective channels, primarily, to an Incident Commander or to the Local Chief
Executive. Thus, the response of the First Responder is crucial in crisis management.

Section 1-3 Working Synergy

Crisis management resides with the Executive level in an organization. It normally has no
direct power, but functions as an adviser or coordinator to ensure that all parts of an organization
are focused on the common goal. Effective crisis management relies on a thorough integration
of efforts at all levels of the organization. Moreover, there must be clear understanding that crisis
must be addressed at the lowest political jurisdiction and that higher level crisis management
organizations must be ready to provide assistance and additional resources when needed.

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between crisis management committee members and the Incident Commanders so that
respective tasks and purposes of each element would be clearly understood.

One of the primary responsibilities of the local CMC is to organize the Incident Command
System (ICS) and to designate its Incident Commander (IC) in accordance to the nature of the
crisis. The designated IC shall be reporting directly to the Chairperson, CMC for guidance and
instructions. However, on complex situations wherein the need to organize different ICSs is
paramount, CMC has the prerogative to create several ICSs with different ICs that addresses
specific types of crisis simultaneously. At this juncture, either an Area (Support) Commander or
a Unified Commander within the ICS shall be designated to synchronize and to coordinate all
efforts of subordinate commanders. The Area (Support) Commander or the Unified Commander
shall be reporting directly to the Chairperson of the local CMC for guidance and instructions, or
for additional support requirements.

It is the joint responsibility of the local CMC and the next higher level CMC to determine
the appropriate level of CMC that would best address the crisis. The decision to elevate crisis
response should be based on their continuous and thorough assessment of the situation, taking
into consideration the severity of the nature of the crisis, the capability of available forces or units
addressing the crisis and the availability of resources.

The CMC shall not distract or disrupt the operations of the ICS. Its primary functions are:
a. providing for the requirements of the ICS
b. coordinating and facilitating support from higher authority; and
c. supervising the execution of the plan of action by the members of the ICS once it has
been established and operationalized.

The CMC shall intervene in the operation if: (1) actions undertaken by the ICS are not in
accordance to those approved by the CMC; or (2) the CMC, during their assessment, finds that
capabilities of committed forces or units inappropriate or ineffective. The CMC shall be the overall
responsible and accountable unit, whatever the outcome of the conduct of the operations.

The Incident Commander has the responsibility of selecting, constituting, and organizing
units and members of the ICS. This responsibility implies the prerogative of choosing what unit or
agency of the government or private sector should be involved in managing the crisis. Likewise,
he/she has the implied responsibility of determining additional assets necessary to accomplish
the mission.

Considering the immensity of his/her knowledge in the different operational concepts and
the diverse tactics, techniques, and procedures in crisis management, the IC has the responsibility
of generating options in addressing the crisis and recommending the best option to the CMC.

When an option has been chosen and approved by the Chairperson, CMC, the IC now
has the responsibility of implementing the plan of action. Corollary to this, he/she must ensure
that the mission and intents are disseminated and clearly understood by all elements of the ICS.

The IC reports directly to the Chairperson, CMC for guidance and instructions and
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responsibility to recommend to the Chairperson, CMC whether or not the resolution of the crisis
should be elevated to a higher response level.

To further discuss the two (2) aforementioned elements, the table below delineates the
CMCs and the Incident Commanders authority, responsibility, and accountability.
COMMAND

ELEMENTS
CMCs

Incident Commander

Philippine Laws
Policies, guidance, intents,
issuances from higher level

Designation order
Operations orders
Decisions and guidance of
concerned CMC
Knowledge, skills and ability to
perform actions

Responsibility

Incident Commanders actions,

omissions or failures

Subordinates actions, omissions

or failures

Accountability

Accountable to higher authority

and to the people

To the concerned CMC

Authority

Table 1-3.1

Section 1-4 National Level Crisis Management Committees

National level crisis management committees are intra and inter-agency/department
organizations at the national level created by law, Executive Orders or Department Orders.
These organizations are created because government recognizes that a crisis has implications
to national security. This section identifies the national level crisis management organizations
and its membership, and enumerates their respective roles and functions in crisis management.
1-4.1

The National Security Council (NSC)

The National Security Council (NSC) is the principal forum for inter-agency/department
deliberation of national security policy issues requiring Presidential decisions. The government
recognizes that a crisis has implications to national security; thus, policies and contingency plans
are formulated and agencies/departments are organized to prevent or mitigate its effects.

The NSC is an advisory body to the President. The National Security Adviser (NSA), as
Director General of the National Security Council Secretariat, ensures that the policies formulated
by the NSC and approved by the President are effectively and efficiently implemented.

The function of the NSC in relation to crisis management is to evaluate and analyze
all information, events, and incidents in terms of the risks they pose or implications upon and/
or threats to the overall security and stability of the nation, for the purpose of recommending
to the President appropriate responses thereto and/or action thereon. In effect, the NSC
serves as the governments National Crisis Management Committee, addressing crises
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territory, maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property, and
the promotion of the general welfare of the people.

National level Crisis Management Committees are structured as follows:

A. Executive Committee, National Security Council as the National Crisis
Management Committee (EXECOM/NCMC)

The EXECOM, NSC/NCMC is the highest executive policy-making body that addresses
man-made crisis at national level. This senior inter-agency/department forum shall resolve policy
issues concerning threats and the risks they pose to the populace. In a national level crisis, it shall
inform the President of the situation and the initial actions of government agencies/departments.
It shall also recommend to the President, as Chairperson of the NCMC, appropriate inter-agency/
department responses to resolve the crisis. The President executes his crisis management plan
by way of issuance of policies, guidance, and intents to the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC, who shall,
in turn, execute intra-agency/department policies and plans in support of the Presidents crisis
management plans.

The EXECOM/NCMC is composed of the following:

Principal Members

Secondary Members

President and/or Executive Secretary as

Chairperson
Executive Secretary
Secretary of National Defense
Secretary of Interior and Local Government
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Secretary of Justice
Head(s), Communications Group
National Security Adviser (Secretary of the
Committee)

Secretary of Health
Secretary of Finance
Secretary of Trade and Industry
Secretary of Social Welfare and
Development
Secretary of Budget and Management
Secretary of Energy
Chairperson, OPAPP
Other government officials as the
President may appoint or designate from
time to time.

Table 1-4.1
Certain members of the EXECOM/NCMC is also designated as Cabinet-Officer Primarily
Responsible (C-OPR) for certain types of threats/crises/incidents.
Member as C-OPR

Types of Threats/Crises/Incidents

Executive Secretary

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1. Terrorism as defined in the Human Security

Act of 2007;
2. Crises or emergencies in foreign countries
affecting Filipino nationals (Inter-Agency/
Department Response, EO 34, s. 2011,
Creation of the Overseas Preparedness and
Response Team); and
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Response, EO 57, s. 2011, Creation of the
National Coast Watch Council).

Secretary of National Defense

1. Threats to national security, such as but not

limited to revolts, mutinies, insurrections,
coup d etats, war; and
2. Border incidents as Co-C-OPR.

Secretary of Interior and Local Government

Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Threats to peace and order (i.e. civil

disturbances, violent labor strikes, riots,
anarchy, disorderly mass demonstrations).
1. Crises or emergencies involving OFWs
as Co-COPR (Intra-Agency/Department
Response); and
2. Border incidents as Co-C-OPR.

Secretary of Health

Threats to public health.

Secretaries of Finance and

Trade and Industry

Crises or emergencies involving the economy.

Secretary of Energy

Threats to energy and oil supply

National Security Adviser

Secretariat to the NSC and EXECOM/NCMC.

Table 1-4.2

In cases of crises or emergencies not defined herein, the Chairperson of the EXECOM/
NCMC shall designate the Secretary of the Department concerned to serve as C-OPR for that
crisis or emergency situation. The existing departmental manuals or procedures in managing the
crisis or emergency shall apply.

The Cabinet Officer Primarily Responsible or C-OPR plays a vital role in all the 5Ps
of crisis management. Crisis leadership has become a defining feature of contemporary
governance, both in the public and private sectors. Citizens expect governments and public
agencies/departments to make sense of what is going on and to protect them from real or
perceived threats. Effective leadership in crisis management is even more significant with the
advent of 24-hour news coverage and technological advances, including rapid growth in the use
of social media.
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NCMC, with the NSA as its Chairperson. This senior sub-cabinet group is tasked to conduct
inter-agency/department Horizon Scanning of the PREDICT component of the Crisis Management
Framework, monitor inter-agency/department collaboration to manage threats and risks, and
identify unresolved policy issues for the EXECOM/NCMC. The Sub-committee, through the NSA,
informs the EXECOM/NCMC of emerging crises, and recommends appropriate response and
seeks strategic guidance in addressing emerging crises. The Sub-Committee shall then carry out
the initial planning based on the policy guidance supplied by the EXECOM/NCMC and monitor
implementation of the decisions made.
The members of the Sub-Committee are the following:
Undersecretaries or Assistant Secretaries of the Principal Members of the EXECOM/
NCMC
Other Under/Assistant Secretaries of Secondary Members of the EXECOM/NCMC who
shall be called upon when needed
Other Departments and Bureaus
o Director General, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency/department
o Chief of Staff, AFP or representative
o Chief, PNP or representative
o Chief, PCG or representative
o Director, NBI or representative
Other Stakeholders
C. Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC)

The ATC was created under Section 53 of the Republic Act 9372 or the Human Security
Act of 2007, for the proper and effective implementation of the countrys anti-terrorism policy. It
serves as the National Crisis Management Committee in cases of a national-level crisis involving
acts of terrorism.
The ATC is composed of the following:
Chairperson: Executive Secretary
Vice-Chairperson: Secretary of Justice
Members
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Secretary of National Defense
Secretary of Interior and Local Government
Secretary of Finance
Secretary of Transportation and Communication
National Security Adviser
Support Agencies
National Bureau of Investigation
Bureau of Immigration
Office of Civil Defense
Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Anti-Money Laundering Council
Philippine Center on Transnational Crime

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 Philippine National Police Intelligence and Investigative elements

The Program Management Center (PMC) of the ATC serves as the Support Secretariat of
the Council when the ATC is constituted as a National Crisis Management Committee to address
crises involving act/s of terrorism.
D. Overseas Preparedness and Response Team (OPRT)

The OPRT was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 34 dated 06 April 2011,
replacing the Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC) that was created
under Executive Order Nr. 159 (s. 2002). The OPRT was set up for the purpose of addressing
crises/emergencies in foreign countries that affect Filipino nationals. It serves as the National
Crisis Management Committee for crisis involving OFWs.
The OPRT is composed of the following:
Chairperson: Executive Secretary
Members:
Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers Concerns
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Secretary of Labor and Employment
Secretary of National Defense
Secretary of Justice
Secretary of Interior and Local Government
Secretary of Budget and Management

The OPRT Secretariat is composed of officials from the OPRT member-agencies/
departments, which provide administrative and related support services to the team. It is headed
by a senior official designated by the Executive Secretary and serves as the support secretariat
of the OPRT when the latter performs the role of a National Crisis Management Committee for
crisis involving the safety of OFWs.
E. Inter-agency Energy Contingency Committee (IECC)

As provided in Administrative Order No. 6 dated March 3, 2011, the IECC is directed to
ensure that the necessary preparations are in place should there be any disruption to the supply
of petroleum and other energy sources in the country.
This committee is composed of the following:
Department of Energy: Chairperson
Department of Finance
Department of Budget and Management
Department of Justice
Department of Trade and Industry
Department of Agriculture
Department of National Defense
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Department of Transportation and Communications
Department of Foreign Affairs

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National Security Council
F. National Coast Watch Council (NCWC)

As provided in Executive Order No. 57 dated September 6, 2011, the NCWC shall be the
central inter-agency/department body which shall be in charge of formulating strategic direction
and policy guidance for the National Coast Watch System.

This committee is composed of the following:

Executive Secretary: Chairperson
Department of Transportation and Communications
Department of National Defense
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Interior and Local Government
Department of Justice
Department of Energy
Department of Finance
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture
G. Crisis Management Support Secretariat (CMSS) of the ONSA

The CMSS serves as the support secretariat to the EXECOM/NCMC and Secretariat to the
Sub-Committee, NCMC. It shall maintain a database for all Inter-agency/department Contingency
Plans, After Action Reviews, Assessments, updates on Horizon Scanning methodologies, and
other relevant data for crisis management. It is also responsible for advocating inter-agency/
department collaboration and leads inter-agency/department trainings and rehearsals to address
threats or crises. The CMSS likewise assists concerned staff of the C-OPR in validating, through
inter-agency/department simulation exercises, the inter-agency/department contingency plans.
H.

Presidential Situation Room (PSR)

The PSR serves as the National Crisis Management Operations Center for various
contingencies and crises. It is managed and operated by the Office of the National Security
Adviser through an Executive Director. It performs the following functions:
Monitors events, situations and developments that have national security implications
including those with serious diplomatic, political and peace and order ramifications;
Provides current intelligence and crisis support to the President, the Executive Secretary,
the National Security Adviser, and the Secretary of the Presidential Management Staff;
Serves as the primary monitoring, coordination and communications center in
Malacaang on classified information;
Coordinates the collection, verification and evaluation of highly sensitive information
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 Establishes linkages and coordinates with the various Operations Centers of civil and
security agencies of government;

Illustrated below is the organizational set-up directly responsible for crisis management
at the national level. It shall be headed/chaired by the C-OPR whether through an intra- or
inter-agency/department crisis management committee and depending on the nature or the
type of crisis. The C-OPRs designated crisis management office/unit shall serve as the Crisis
Management Operations Center.

When a crisis escalates or when an information and/or incident demands higher-level
decision-making, the EXECOM/NCMC shall be activated upon the advise of the NSA. The PSR
becomes the National Crisis Management Operations Center. The CMSS, on the other hand,
shall serve as the support secretariat of the EXECOM/NCMC. The C-OPR shall provide expert
advice depending on the nature or the type of crisis. The chart below is an illustration of this
organizational set-up.

Figure 1-4.1 ONSA-PSR-CMSS-EXECOM for NCM Command Relationship and Degree of

Control (Intra/Inter-Agency Crisis Management)

Section 1-5 Local Crisis Management Committees (Regional, Provincial,

City or Municipality, and Barangay)

As embodied in EO 320 s. 1988 entitled Reorganizing the Peace and Order Council,
a Special Action Committee/Crisis Management Committee shall be organized within the NPOC
to take decisive action in emergency situation. Same EO directs the POCs to organize at the
regional, provincial, city or municipality, and barangay levels a similar committee to what is being
prescribed at the national level.

In the case of Metro Manila, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson
or whoever is designated by the President as Chairperson of the Regional POC shall serve as
Chairperson of the Regional CMC.

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The above provisions simplify efforts in the creation of a CMC at the lower level since
POCs have long been established at all levels, and therefore imply no additional cost and time.
Just like the National-level Crisis Management Organizations, Peace and Order Councils (at
all levels) are well-represented by the different government departments, agencies, and even
bureaus. These representatives may be the same people who could form part of the local CMC
when the need arises.

Both CMCs and POCs are organizations of the government that have a common objective
of maintaining or restoring peace and order in society. Sizes of these organizations vary from
one level to another but roles and functions are still the same. The only difference is that POCs
functions cover the whole range of peace and order, while CMCs functions only cover a specific
type of situation. Hence, a CMCs organizational structure depends on: the type of its operation,
which is relative to the nature of the threat, hazard, or risk; on jurisdiction; and on available
resources. Whatever will be the composition of said organizations (at any level) operational
capabilities will not be affected for as long as basic roles and functions of each element remain
the same.

Section 1-6 Crisis Management Organizations Abroad

The Crisis Management Organization abroad is guided by the One Country-Team
Approach from the provisions of the Omnibus Rules and Regulations Implementing the Migrant
Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995, as Amended by Republic Act No. 100222. Under the
country-team approach, all officers, representatives and personnel posted abroad, regardless of
their mother agencies shall, on a per country basis, act as one country-team with a mission under
the leadership of the ambassador. This means that during times of crisis, the Ambassador of a
particular country becomes the Chairperson, Crisis Management Committee and all personnel
posted under him/her become members of the CMC. He/she shall call on the designated Incident
Commander among his staffs, preferably the Defense and Armed Forces Attach (DAFA), when
appropriate. Further, as Chairperson CMC, he/she shall initiate crisis management efforts as
espoused by this manual.

Inter-agency and regional crisis management efforts will be guided by the provisions
of the Executive Order 34 series of 2011 creating the Overseas Preparedness and Response
Team (OPRT). The OPRT is tasked to draw up strategies and programs and formulate policies
to appropriately respond to any crisis affecting Filipinos abroad. It is also tasked to develop and
adopt interactive operating arrangements among government agencies/departments to effect
maximum coordination. In essence, the OPRT serves as the inter-agency Crisis Management
Committee for crisis involving OFWs.

Section 1-7 Crisis Escalation Protocol (Transitions)

Transitions mark the intervals between the on-going operation and the full execution of
branches and sequels. In the military, transitions often mark the change from one dominant type
of operations, such as offense, to another, such as stability. Commanders consider transitions
from the current operation to future operations early in the planning process. Command
arrangements, for example, often change. Typically, the command structure evolves to meet

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changing situations.

Changes in the strategic situation require adjusting the strength and composition of
deployed forces. When the dominant type of operation changes, the types of units originally
deployed may no longer be appropriate. As each new force prepares for operations, the force
must be tailored to meet mission requirements and environmental constraints.

Transitions are the sequels that occur between types of operations. Commanders
anticipate and plan for them as part of any future operation. Transitions between operations are
difficult, and during execution may create unexpected opportunities for own forces, enemies,
or adversaries. Such opportunities must be recognized quickly, developed as branches to the
transition operation, and acted upon immediately. Transition between operations may be the
most difficult follow-on operation to accomplish.

Typically, a role of responsibility can be transferred during an incident for several
reasons. First, as the incident grows, a more qualified person is needed to take over as Incident
Commander, to handle the ever-growing needs of the incident. Secondly, in reverse where an
incident reduces in size, command can be passed down to a less qualified (in terms of level)
to make available highly-qualified resources for other tasks or incidents. And thirdly, due to
jurisdictional change, when the incident moves location or area of responsibility, or because of
normal turnover of personnel due to extended incidents.

Whatever the reason, the transfer of command process (transition) always includes a
Transfer of Command Briefing, which may be oral, written, or a combination of both that should
be attended by key members of the incoming and outgoing CMCs and ICSs.

The succeeding table shows conditions or situations in any Crisis Level so that smooth
transition of command responsibility is attained. The conditions or situations enumerated below
will dictate what particular CMC is appropriate to manage a certain crisis. In effect, these are
the trigger points in the handover of responsibilities. It is, likewise, advised that all members of
CMCs and ICSs shall familiarize themselves with the conditions or situations that will trigger the
handover of responsibilities from local to the national, as stated below.
Involved CMC

Conditions or Situations
(Ifs and Whens)

Barangay/Municipal/City Local security forces or law enforces and CMC are in control of the
situation
Appropriate resources are available and capable at either Municipal
or Barangay level
Provincial

Local security forces or law enforcers at the municipal/city level are

unable to resolve the crisis within their capabilities
Barangay/Municipal/City CMC recommends elevation of the crisis
level
Situation requires employment of security forces and utilization of
resources of the provincial level organizations and beyond
Incident affects two or more municipalities within the same province

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Regional

Situation requires employment of security forces and utilization of

resources of the Regional level organizations and beyond
Upon the recommendation of the Provincial CMC or of the C-OPR
(EXECOM, NSC/NCMC) of a particular crisis
Incident affects two or more provinces within the same region
Crisis involves foreign national/s, either perpetrators or victims
Crisis affects peace process, national tourism industry, and other
major industries

National

The crisis (issues and demands) requires major decisions of the

principal members of the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC.
The Presidents decision is required
International commitments are at stake
Crisis entails border issues/conflicts
National Security issues are at stake, such as food, water, energy
security, critical transportation and communication structure, and
environment are threatened
Incident affects two or more regions within the country
The highest terrorist threat level involving mass casualty attacks has
been declared
And, upon the recommendation of the C-OPR of a particular crisis to
the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC.

Table 1-7.1

To further give a clear understanding on why a crisis should be handed over to a more
appropriate CMC, the table below shows a list of available resources that a specific Crisis
Management Committee may utilize at their own discretion:
Involved CMC

Available Resources

Barangay/Municipal/City Local security forces (Detachment of CAAs, Bantay-Bayan, AFP

Companies or Teams, etc.)
Local law enforcers (Police, Tanods, SWAT, etc.)
Fire stations
Volunteers

LGUs Special Response Teams, if there is any
Provincial

Army Battalion or Brigade

Police, Provincial Public Safety Companies (PPSCs)
Provincial Government Units
Provincial Special Response Teams
Departments and Agencies Provincial Offices

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Regional

Army Division
AFP Unified Commands
PNP DIPO
Police, Regional Public Safety Battalions (RPSBs)
Naval Districts
Coast Guard Districts
Air Force Divisions
Departments, Agencies and Bureaus Regional Offices

National

AFP National Maneuver Units

PNP National Maneuver Units
Coast Guard Special Units
Government Departments, Agencies, and Bureaus
Local and international NGOs
Specially organized, trained, and equipped response units

Table 1-7.2

In aid of analysis or situation assessment, whether a crisis level is to be elevated or
downgraded, CMCs at all levels are advised to use the succeeding matrix to identify reasons why
they have to relinquish responsibility over a certain crisis. The matrix is answerable by either
YES or NO, based on the table below (Table 1-7.3):
Prevailing Situation: (A brief (Example): A Kidnap for Ransom Group kidnapped a US
description of the existing
diplomat in Zamboanga City and brought the victim to the
situation)
Province of Sulu. AFP JSOG was deployed to rescue the
victim. Regional CMC was activated and JTF Comet is tasked
as ICS. US Embassy has issued Travel Advisory banning
travel to Mindanao to their citizens
Parameters

Levels of Crisis
I
(B/M/C)

II
(Provincial)

III
(Regional)

IV
(National)

Resource Utilization

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Personalities Involved
(Victims and Perpetrators)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Geopolitical Boundaries

Yes

Yes

No

No

Diplomatic Issues

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

National Security Issues

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Economic/Tourism Issues

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Affected Infrastructures

Yes

Yes

No

No

Table 1-7.3

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Interpreting the above example, the matrix would tell us that, although the prevailing
situation only affects the provincial level with regards to geopolitical boundaries and to a certain
degree, only affects provincial level infrastructures, there is a need to elevate the situation to the
highest level; national level assets are already employed/utilized; the victim is a foreign diplomat
with its attendant national security, economic and tourism implication.

As situation shifts from one level to another, the chart below illustrates the transition of
authority, and the flow of communication:

Figure 1-7.1 Transition of Authority and Communication Flow Chart

Crisis management starts at the lowest political jurisdiction. As the incident becomes
critical, the local chief executive being the chairperson of the local Peace and Order Council has
the responsibility of creating and activating a Crisis Management Committee that will address the
existing situation. Corollary to this responsibility is the designation of an Incident Commander.
The Incident Commander, on the other hand, has the responsibility of organizing the ICS and
henceforth, the ICS shall be placed under the operational control of the CMC, and both (CMC and
ICS) shall perform their respective roles and functions as described above. At this point, the CMC
is required to render regular updates to the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC through the PSR/CMSS,
through appropriate channels. The C-OPR of a particular crisis or his duly designated Crisis
Management Officer (CMO), for their part, may proceed to the area to work directly with the CMC
and ensure that necessary support is available and higher authoritys intents and guidelines are
adhered to. In this case, however, the CMC is not under the command and control of the C-OPR
or of the CMO, but they may seek the latters advice and guidance, if they find it necessary. To
emphasize, the C-OPR or the CMO has no command relationship and control over the ICS.

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When the need to elevate the management of the crisis arises, as described in the
preceding tables and matrices, the C-OPR has the responsibility and authority to direct the
activation of the next higher level CMC. If this happens, the lower level CMC shall be placed
under operational command (OPCOM) of the higher level CMC and they shall now start working
as one expanded CMC. The existing ICS shall continue with its current mission unless replaced
by the higher level CMC through proper procedures as described above. On this note, the lower
CMC relinquishes its control over the existing ICS since it (ICS) will now be placed under the
operational control of the higher level CMC. It shall then be the responsibility of the higher level
CMC to render regular updates to the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC through the PSR/CMSS. Same
procedures shall be applied every time there is a need to elevate the level of the crisis.
1-7.1 Special Conditions

When a higher level CMC takes control of the situation, it is not necessary for the
previously organized ICS to be changed. There are instances that require only additional
resources to augment the existing ICS, for the reason that they are more familiar with the nature
of the operational environment and of the culture of the people within the affected area. At
this instance, the augmented resources (personnel or equipment) shall be placed under the
operational control of the Incident Commander.

Likewise, there are instances when a more appropriate ICS should be organized because
of the nature of the operation, which requires highly trained and equipped individuals or units, but
the controlling CMC remains the same. This particular instance requires the incoming ICS to be
placed under the operational control of the involved CMC, while the outgoing ICS shall be placed
under the operational control of the newly formed ICS to play a supporting role. This is to avoid
confusion among members of the response units or agencies.

In the event that one of the aforementioned situations happens, it is imperative that the
C-OPR (of the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC) of a particular crisis or his appropriate representative
establishes physical presence at the local CMC, purposely not to influence or intervene with the
decisions and operations of the latter, but to see to it that national level intents are adhered to and
national level resources are properly appropriated and employed.

When a crisis occurs within an area, which is administered by a semi-autonomous
institution such as the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the Manila International Airport
Authority (MIAA), and other specially protected zones or areas, the administering authorities
are responsible in the management of crisis occurring within their area of jurisdiction. But such
responsibility ends when the conditions or situations, set at National-Level Crisis in Table 6-6.1
of Section 6-6 of this manual, are present. In this case, the C-OPR of the EXECOM, NCMC shall
immediately take control and the national level ICS (augmented by their ICS) shall immediately
be organized to respond to the crisis.

As embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and as mentioned in the above
discussion, the President is the ultimate person responsible for crisis management, because
it is his primordial duty to protect the citizens of the state from the effects of threats, hazards,
and risks. Hence, the President, at any point in the crisis management spectrum and upon the
recommendation of the members of the EXECOM, NSC/NCMC, may intervene with the decisions
made by the local CMC and can hold implementation of the plan of actions of the ICS if he finds
it necessary.

Members of the CMC and of the ICS must understand that there is a need to define
clearly the authority, responsibility, and accountability of each member and that, the principle of
inter-operability must always be taken with due consideration to avoid confusion that may result
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communication during planning and execution of operation, which can also be enhanced through
continuous conduct of trainings, rehearsals, and simulation exercises.

All incidents begin and end locally. But we have to consider also that not all crisis
management assets/resources are available at the local level. Therefore, when the need to
transfer or elevate the level of management arises, the Incident Commander and the CMC
Chairperson must be prepared to relinquish command and control to avoid further loss of lives
and limbs and damage to properties.

The succeeding chapters will enable planners and analysts at all levels of crisis
management organizations to formulate intra or inter agency manuals and contingency and crisis
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CHAPTER 2
SITUATION AWARENESS

Effective crisis management begins with having an effective situation awareness (SA)
process. Defined as the ability to extract and integrate information in a continuously changing
environment and to use such information to direct future actions, SA constitutes the PREDICT
component in crisis management. SA, in this crisis management manual, is an attempt to gradually
move away from the traditional concept of managing crisis and into the more challenging but
imperative notion of preventing crisis from even occurring.

This manual prescribes the use of a systems-and-dynamics, diverse, and collaborative
scanning and warning process at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels for detecting
opportunities, risks, vulnerabilities, threats and potential crises. At the strategic level, SA shall
reduce surprises and eliminate potential crisis by confronting weak signals and root causes.
At the operational and tactical levels, SA shall enable timely preparation, through capability
enhancement and effective execution of contingency, crisis action, and crisis recovery plans.
SA at the Strategic, Operational and Tactical Levels

The 21st century threat environment is described as increasingly complex and uncertain,
wherein threats come from multiple sources, are interlinked, and are rapidly evolving. Threat and
risk identification, prioritization, handling, and response have become increasingly challenging.
Analysts must be able to manage uncertainty and probability, detect potential sources of conflict,
assess impact, and correctly judge the efficiency of public policy response. These require an allsource scanning and warning process with improved sense-making capabilities and enhanced
inter-agency/department and multi-stakeholder approach at the strategic, operational, and
tactical levels.
Section 2-1 Strategic Situation Awareness

At the strategic level, SA means generating foresight in crisis management. It is
strategically preventing crises. In strategic SA, agencies/departments seek to anticipate not
only emerging threats and their adverse consequences, but also opportunities in the short (0-5
years), medium (15 years), and long (25 years) terms.

The EXECOM of the National Security Council or the NCMC, the five (5) Cabinet clusters
Good Governance and Anti-Corruption; Human Development and Poverty Reduction;
Economic Development; Security, Justice and Peace; and Climate Change Adaptation and
Mitigation and the Sub-Committee of the NCMC are ideal platforms for fusing information and
generating foresight. Other national level fusion mechanisms such as the National Intelligence
Board, the National Intelligence Committee, and the Joint AFP/PNP Intel Committee
(JAPIC) shall be employed for this purpose.

Strategic SA consists of the following:

a. Detecting What is Happening;
b. Analyzing What Seems to be Happening;

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c. Interpreting What is Really Happening;

d. Determining How Things Could Go (Scenario Building);
e. Preparing Warning Products; and
f. Conveying Warnings.

A more detailed discussion on each of these steps and suggested methodologies could
be found in Annex E. Currently at least 30 other methodologies are being explored, to update
and enhance the current methodologies being used. Briefly, detecting what is happening
means scanning the environment for risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities. Scanning shall
be intra-agency or within the agency/department; and inter-agency or with other agencies/
departments, civil society organizations, subject matter experts, and the public. This diverse and
collaborative scanning and warning process is premised on the idea that if one has to cope with
unpredictability, a detection system should be closely linked to the target the public since a
threat, adversary or crisis must ultimately attack the target to succeed. Bringing the public on
board consequently reduces uncertainties about how a threat, adversary, or crisis shall proceed.

This is followed by analyzing the scanned/gathered information. Agencies/departments
shall make sense of the links between several variables or indicators classified as drivers and/
or inhibitors and how they relate to trends and the agencys internal and external environments.
It is identifying which are the more influential indicators (among the drivers and inhibitors).
Influence Analysis, which is explained in detail in Annex E, is one of the methods used to identify
the more influential indicators.

The links and behavior of the more influential indicators of an identified threat, vulnerability
or opportunity is then interpreted against the agency/departments most current available
information, especially its organizational capabilities and weaknesses, plans, and strategies.
Threat, risk, and vulnerability analysis is employed at this instance; a detailed discussion is
provided in Annex E. The concerned agency/department shall again meet with other agencies to
completely explore the relationships and the future direction of these influential indicators.

Determining how things could go or scenario building is concretely exploring the
future direction of opportunities, risks, threats, and potential crises. Agencies/departments focus
on the more crucial variables/indicators, then craft and simulate scenarios, and assess probability
and direct/indirect impacts.

Warning products are then prepared. Warning reports could come in several forms but
they shall consist of Drivers and Inhibitors, Scenarios, Areas of Convergence and Flashpoints,
Policy Recommendations, Limitations, Contradicting Analysis, Analysis for further development
and End-users.

Warning products are then conveyed in the most efficient method. Warning products
from strategic SA shall be conveyed to decision makers at the strategic level for the evaluation
and formulation of relevant policies. At the operational level, warning products shall be conveyed
to decision makers of concerned agencies and departments, and/or local government offices for
the preparation and execution of contingency, crisis action and recovery plans. In preparing and
conveying warnings, agencies/departments shall dissociate themselves from biases and selfinterests. They shall also monitor weaknesses of the SA process to improve outputs.

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The value of warning products in strategic SA is NOT defined by the way they are realized,
but by their impact on strategies, decision-making and on future state of affairs. Warning products
should draw attention to an issue and lead to decisions that eliminate the threat. They should
convince decision makers to allocate resources where the real risks are. Strategic SA is a
rigorous process. More than the ability to detect and warn of risks, threats, and potential crises, it
demands wisdom and skill in identifying and employing opportunities. Strategic SA thus requires
intuition and creativity, diverse academic expertise and experience, and competent ability to
review and offer alternative views and methodologies.
Section 2-2 Operational Situation Awareness

Strategic SA shall be complemented with operational and tactical SA. The process of
generating operational SA consists of the following:
a. Planning and Direction;
b. Collection;
c. Processing;
d. Analysis and Production; and
e. Dissemination

A detailed discussion on each of these steps is provided in Annex E. In brief, planning
and directing is identifying the courses of action to take and how they shall be undertaken when
tasked with a specific information requirement. It is listing what we know about the information
requirement, what we need to find out and the ways to gather the needed information. Collection
is gathering information overtly and covertly, the latter through special collection methods.
Processing is evaluating all the gathered information and putting it into an information report.
This information could be anything from a translated document to a description of a photo.


Analysis and production is taking a closer look at all the information and how it fits
together, while answering the initial information requirement. It is assessing what is happening
and why, what might occur next, and how it affects the publics interests and that of the agencys/
departments. Threat, risk, and vulnerability analysis, discussed in Annex C, is also employed
at this instance.

Dissemination is giving our final written analyses to support information requirements
identified at the strategic and tactical levels. These may come back with more questions and
prompt the start of the whole process again. These written analyses shall confirm, counter, or
modify indicators of emerging threats identified in strategic SA. Operational SA thus processes
warnings from strategic SA a top-to-bottom approach giving warnings form and making
them actionable. It identifies the more specific features of emerging threats capabilities and
vulnerabilities, targets and intents against that of the agencys/departments.


This is complemented by a bottom-up approach, where operational SA conveys warnings
from tactical SA for the disposition/use of operational and strategic SA. This includes coming up
with new SA goals. SA at all levels thus needs to be adaptive, facilitative, and dynamic to be able
to recognize and advance new SA goals on top of existing ones. Moreover, SA processes at the
operational and tactical shall need to work within the political and administrative cycles of three
(3) to six (6) years.

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Through this entire process of confirming, countering, and/or modifying indicators of
emerging threats, operational SA attains its goal of providing information crucial for the agency/
departments preparation and execution of contingency, crisis action, and crisis recovery plans
against diverse threats.
Section 2-3 Tactical Situation Awareness

At the tactical level, SA is the systematic and continuous process of monitoring an
identified threat shortly before a crisis occurs, to eliminate or disrupt an outbreak; during the
crisis, in preparing and performing crisis action plans; and post-crisis, to reduce escalation or
resurgence and to ensure speedy rehabilitation.


Generating tactical SA is similar to generating strategic and operational SA except that
it is more deliberate, is aimed against an identified threat or crisis, and is undertaken by units
that are near and more familiar to the identified threat or crisis. It also demands superior abilities
in pattern-recognition, action-selection, and decision making under severe pressure. Generating
tactical SA consists of:
a. Defining the Operating Environment of the Identified Threat or Crisis;
b. Describing the Impact of the Operating Environment to the Identified Threat or Crisis;
c. Evaluating Capabilities/Vulnerabilities of the Identified Threat or Crisis and the Agency
and Supporting Agencies; and
d. Determining an Identified Threat or Crisis Probable Direction

Annex E provides a detailed discussion of each of these steps. A sample checklist on
specific tactical SA requirements is also provided in Annex F.

Figure 2-1.1 sums up SA at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels through scanning
and warning and the ends by which these processes are undertaken at the pre-crisis, crisis, and
post-crisis intervals.

Short-term
(0-5 yrs)

SITUATION
AWARENESS (SA)

Strategic
Situation Medium-term
Awareness (15 yrs)
Long-term
(25 yrs)

Situation Awareness aiding decision

makers in policy analysis, evaluation
or formulation leading to prevention
or elimination of emerging crisis by
confronting weak signals and root
causes at earliest possible time and
through long-term strategies and costeffective capability enhancement
Situation Awareness aiding decisionmakers in identifying indicators of
emerging crisis in the next zero
to 25 years. Through information
requirements levied by Strategic SA to
Operational SA, these warnings shall
be confirmed, modified and/or given
shape and form

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Operational/
Tactical
Situation
Awareness

Situation Awareness aiding decisionmakers in contingency planning and

Several months crisis action planning intended to
to two (2) years disrupt or prevent a rapidly evolving or
before a crisis near-term outbreak. This ensures highprobability of success in neutralizing
may occur
perpetrators
During Crisis

Post-Crisis

Figure 2-1.1

Situation Awareness aiding decisionmakers in crisis action planning and

execution leading to reduced adverse
effects of the crisis
Situation Awareness aiding decisionmakers in crisis recovery planning and
execution leading to reduced likelihood
of escalation or resurgence of crises
and a smooth and speedy rehabilitation
or return to normalcy

The next figure illustrates how SA processes at the strategic, operational, and tactical
levels shall proceed altogether.

Figure 2-1.2

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It is important that strategic, operational, and tactical SA be undertaken in a dynamic,
systematic and sustained manner. Crisis management offices/units of each agency/department
shall conduct SA at the national, regional, provincial, city and municipal levels. At the national
level, SA reports shall be fused at the Sub-Committee, NCMC, to ensure a cohesive inter-agency/
department and multi-stakeholder response against current and emerging threats and crises at
all levels. Existing mechanisms and entities can also be mandated to undertake these functions
at the local levels. The CMSS, which serves as the Secretariat to the EXECOM/NCMC, shall
be working with crisis management offices/units of different agencies/departments, through the
Sub-Committee of the EXECOM/NCMC, in undertaking diverse and collaborative scanning and
warning of emerging crises at the strategic, operational and tactical levels.

Effectively anticipating and preparing for crises is a serious discipline in many governments
and private organizations policy-making and planning processes. All too often the details on
when, where and how a crisis will strike can never be predicted or known. Crises will always
take everyone by surprise. Thus, the measure of effectiveness is when agencies/departments,
decision-makers, and the public are at an appropriate level of readiness.

Through diverse and collaborative SA at all levels, agencies/departments shall have a
diverse view of the future. The varied and collaborative ways of: rehearsing how a crisis will play
out; analyzing and formulating necessary policies; preparing contingency and crisis action plans;
identifying and employing opportunities for preventing and/or changing the course of crises;
and building and enhancing long-term and cost-effective capabilities shall ultimately prepare
government units for any eventuality.

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CHAPTER 3
CRISIS PREVENTION MEASURES

Crisis prevention is better than cure. When emerging threats are detected, this chapter
presents measures to prevent crises from occurring or mitigate its consequence when they
occur, through policy formulation, contingency and crisis action planning. It prescribes uniform
processes on these measures in order to harmonize inter-agency efforts in crisis prevention and
response.

Section 3-1 Policy Process in Crisis Management

Policy describes the intention of the government and provides the principles that govern
action towards certain ends. In the context of crisis management, policy directs and becomes
the consideration from where responses to crises or disasters are derived. Strong and relevant
policies enhance responses to crises and disasters.

Policies are formulated by the executive and legislative branches of government. The
Congress is the highest policy-making body whose deliberations are made into laws. Other
policies in the form of a law are international treaties and juridical decisions. While a policy
guides actions to achieve a desired outcome, a law can compel or prohibit behaviors. The 1987
Constitution serves as a guide in the formulation of all laws and policies of the country. It is the
responsibility of the Judiciary to declare whether a law or policy is constitutional or not.

As mentioned above, policy formulation in government is the responsibility of the
Executive and Legislative branches. The President being the head of the Executive Department
has formidable legislative powers. The Administrative Code of 1987 provides that the President
can issue policies in the form of: Executive Orders, Administrative Orders, Proclamations,
Memorandum Orders, Memorandum Circulars, and as Commander in Chief of the AFP, General
and Special Orders.

Heads of Agencies in the Executive Branch are also empowered to issue policies that will
guide the actions of bureaus, offices, units, and individuals for their desired end in relation to the
threat or crisis.

The Local Government Code also empowers Local Government Units to formulate their
own policies. Local Chief Executives can issue executive orders while the Sanggunian at the
provincial, municipal or city level, and the barangay level formulates policies for their constituents
(e.g. ordinances).
3-1.1 Policy Process

With different sectors of the government empowered to formulate policies, this chapter
prescribes a policy process for the purpose of crisis management as shown below.

Figure 3-1.1 Policy Process

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a. Policy Analysis

The first step in policy analysis is recognizing that a threat exists, which could result to
crisis if it is not addressed. This is followed by studying the threat and its causes in detail. This
stage involves determining how aware the public is of the threat, deciding who should participate
in addressing it, and considering what means are available to prevent its occurrence or mitigate its
effects. Answers to these questions help policy makers gauge what policy changes are needed,
if any, to address the identified threat. The agenda which problems are addressed can be
set by the public, interest groups, government officials, and other stakeholders.

b. Policy Formulation

This step is typically marked by discussion and debate between government officials,
interest groups, and individual citizens to identify potential obstacles and, to suggest alternative
solutions, set clear goals and list the steps that need to be taken to achieve them. This part of the
process can be difficult, and often, compromises will be required before policies can be written.


The following information must be found in a policy formulated for the purpose of crisis
management:
1. A clear identification of the emerging threat or crisis;
2. A clear identification of the national goal (end state);
3. Guidance of the President and/or Head of Lead Agency or C-OPR or the Chairperson,
local CMC;
4. The concept on how to address the threat;
5. The agency or office primarily responsible in addressing the potential threat or crisis,
and the command and control relationship with other agencies;
6. A clear-cut task distribution identifying the lead and the support roles;
7. A monitoring and evaluation mechanism for activities; and
8. Identification of source of fund or support.

c. Policy Implementation

Crisis management policies are promulgated through official written documents. These
policy documents often come with the endorsement or signature of the President or other
executive powers to legitimize the policy and demonstrate that it is considered in force. Such
documents often have standard formats that are particular to the organization issuing the policy.

The approval of a policy for crisis management is generally followed by a contingency
plan. Figure 3-1.2 illustrates the nexus of a policy to a contingency plan prescribed by this manual.

At the national level, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) or the Lead
Agency/C-OPR undertakes Strategic, Operational and Tactical Situation Awareness to determine
emerging threats. The response to emerging threats may be decisions to undertake specific
courses or policy recommendations. ONSA monitors the actions taken by lead agencies in
addressing an emerging threat. The lead agency, meanwhile, formulates specific guidelines for
its units and offices to support decisions and recommendations made. Similarly, local government
units shall specify guidelines vis-a-vis the decisions and policy recommendations made by higher
authorities.

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Inter-agency contingency planning is then conducted among all concerned agencies/
departments and other stakeholders. The following diagram illustrates the nexus of the public
policy process and the phases of crisis management both within the context of drafting a
contingency plan.

Figure 3-1.2 Policy to Contingency Plan Flowchart

d. Policy Evaluation

Policy evaluation involves designating an office that shall monitor and evaluate the
implementation of the decisions and guidelines, and approved policies and contingency plans. It
is through a study of how effective the new policy has been in addressing the threat, which often
leads to additional policy changes

Section 3-2 Inter-Agency Contingency Plan (IACP)

The UNCHR Handbook for Emergencies defines contingency planning as a forward
planning process in a state of uncertainty, in which scenarios and objectives are agreed on;
managerial and technical actions are defined; and potential response systems are put in place,
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is undertaken before an emergency and usually in a state of uncertainty. Planning shall involve
making assumptions and developing scenarios. Scenarios aid in visualizing and simulating
responses by individuals, agencies/departments and organizations, ensuring effective response.
3-2.1 Essentials of an Inter-Agency Contingency Plan

An IACP intends to address an emerging threat in a particular time and space, within
the capability of participating agencies, following the process prescribed in paragraph 3-2.2. This
chapter prescribes three essential components of an IACP: Situation Awareness, Strategy,
and Command and Control.
a. Situation Awareness is the situation paragraph of the IACP. It constitutes SA
products and processes in place. It consists of a concise description of the threat, its operational
environment; and the capabilities of participating agencies/departments.
b. Strategy is the section in the IACP, which describes the ends, ways and the means
of the plan. Strategy connects the ends with the ways, and means of achieving those ends
within a particular context. The ends are the goals or strategic objectives of a strategy. The first
and most crucial task is to identify the ends. The broad strategic objectives must be properly
defined. The ways are the policies, programs, and principles and the corresponding commitment
of appropriate resources to attain the strategic objectives. Planners should devise the ways or
methods of developing and utilizing the means to attain the ends. The means are the instrument
of national power required to achieve the ends. After the End and Ways are identified, planners
must examine the means available to achieve the desired end.

Strategy has been described as a two-actor art form in which the strategist must
consider both his plan of action and the threat. When crafting the Strategy paragraph in the IACP,
agencies/departments must also consider the instruments of national power specifically: political,
diplomatic, information, military, and economic, in developing the plan of action.
c. Command and Control, in the context of crisis management, and one that involves
several agencies/departments, is the section in the IACP that describes the exercise of authority
and direction by the Crisis Manager over assigned/attached units/individuals to accomplish the
IACPs objective. Chapter 6 of this Core Manual contains a detailed discussion on Command
and Control. Agencies/Departments may also refer to: Contingency Planning for Emergencies,
A Manual for Local Government Units (3rd Edition, October 2007); and Annexes G and H of
this Core Manual for the Inter-agency Contingency Planning Toolbox and the prescribed IACP
Format, respectively.
3-2.2 Inter-Agency Contingency Planning Process (IACPP)

Inter-agency coordination intends to ensure focus on a common goal and appropriate
allocation of capabilities and resources. There are four general considerations for inter-agency
contingency planning:
a. Each agency must determine the scope, nature and end state of their participation.
b. Each agency shall ensure that respective roles, capabilities and methods of operations
are understood.

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c. Each agency shall develop a shared appreciation of mutual needs, develop the
fundamental rules to conduct operations, undertake certain activities, and promote
confidence in their interdependence.
d. Each agency shall establish short-term objectives in the context of the long-term
desired end-state in order to assure the value of the operation beyond its immediate
conclusion.

Having established the necessity for inter-agency coordination for crisis response, the
above considerations set the tone for inter-agency contingency planning process. An IACPP
flowchart is shown in Figure 3-2.1.

The purpose of the IACPP described in this chapter is to create a system by which
the agencies and other stakeholders can effectively integrate the operations of all Government
Agencies and Other Stakeholders (GAOS) in addressing a specific threat or crisis. While it is
true that a contingency plan can be written by an individual or a group of individuals following a
prescribed format, going through the process of formulating an IACP is equally important.

Although the day-to-day inter-agency process is generally effective in producing
coordinated policy options and decisions, the process requires additional coordinating
mechanisms and planning tools to cope with the demands of providing coordinated guidance
for operations in response to an emerging threat or crisis. Undergoing the IACPP is consistent
with the Whole-of-Nation Approach principle and ensures the commitment of GAOS involved in
the planning. Through the process, GAOS will understand the nature of the threat and will help
formulate the strategy to address it. Capability building and enhancement of different agencies
will form part of the continuous preparations, while simulation and desktop exercises increase
the alertness and readiness of GAOS for crisis. This whole process ensures effective response
to prevent the occurrence of crisis or mitigate its effects.

Figure 3-2.1 Inter-Agency Contingency Planning Flowchart

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Section 3-3 Crisis Action Plan (CAP)

During a crisis, the situation is dynamic. An adequate and feasible response in a crisis
demands flexible procedures keyed to the time available, to communications, and to the use of
contingency plans.

While contingency planning is conducted in anticipation of emerging threats, Crisis Action Planning is the immediate response to situations completely unforeseen. Usually, the time
available to plan for feasible courses of action is short. This section prescribes a Crisis Action
Planning (CAP) procedure which can be used by crisis management organizations in planning
and executing deployment and employment of units/agencies or groups in time-sensitive situations. These procedures ensure:
a. Pursuit of logical procedures that begin with recognizing the problem and developing
the solution, and progress to preparing and executing decisions;
b. Rapid and effective exchange of information about the situation, its analysis and
alternative responses;
c. Timely preparation of courses of action for consideration of the appropriate CMC;
d. Timely relay of the decisions of the Chair, CMC to the IC to permit effective execution.

Crisis Action procedures describe courses of action to be undertaken by the CMC from
the time a crisis occurred until it is resolved. The procedures are categorized into three (3) phases: Situation Awareness, Planning, and Execution as shown in Figure 3-3.1.

Figure 3-3.1 Crisis Action Planning Procedure

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The Crisis Action Planning Procedure is stated below:

1. The Crisis Manager, acting as Chairperson of the inter- or intra-agency/departments Crisis Management Committee or local CMC, conducts all-source SA focused on the incident that has the potential of becoming a crisis.
2. The Crisis Manager gathers and assesses the information collected, particularly
those coming from the On-Scene Commander (OSC). The Crisis Manager may, at
this point, also declare a threat or crisis level, depending on the situation and the
prevailing procedures of the concerned department.
3. When an incident is seen as progressing into a full-blown crisis, the Crisis Manager
activates the Incident Command System (ICS) and calls on the designated Incident
Commander (IC) for that particular crisis (pre-designated in the Contingency Plan).
4. The IC receives instructions and guidance from the C, CMC.
5. The IC reviews the previously prepared contingency plan for suitability or develops
an Operations Plan (OPLAN) when no useful contingency plan exists.
6. The OPLAN includes several options or courses of action (COA) which shall be
presented to the Crisis Manager or Chairperson, Crisis Management Committee
(C, CMC).
OPERATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
Mission Analysis
Analysis of the Mission
Purpose
Tasks Specified, Implied, Essential
Constraints
Restated Mission
Terrain/Structure and Weather Analysis
Enemy/Threat Analysis
Forces/Units Available
Risk Assessment
Course of Action Development (COA)
Analyze Own and Threat/Enemy Capability
Generate Options
Select Initial Forces/Units
Develop a scheme how to move forces/units
Assign Headquarters
Prepare COA Statement and Sketch
COA Analysis
Hasty War Game
COA Comparison
COA Selection

Figure 3-3.2 Guide to making a tentative Operational Plan

7. The Crisis Manager selects the COA to be used.
8. The IC further develops the OPLAN out of the selected COA incorporating the support elements of the ICS in the plan.
9. At the command/order of the Crisis Manager, the IC executes the plan.
10. The Crisis Manager supervises the execution of the plan.

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These steps could be followed by duly designated crisis managers and incident
commanders at any level. The above procedures are flexible and can be scaled down. Their
execution is largely determined by the time available to complete the planning and the nature
of the crisis. Successful crisis action planning is rooted in constant practice and training of first
responders and other stakeholders on their tactics, techniques, and procedures or TTPs.

The eight (8) key principles of crisis management underpin the governments responses
to crisis which make the execution of each of these procedures more effective. These principles
can strengthen, organize and coordinate response actions across all levels, such as utilizing
the whole-of-nation approach and through strengthened inter-agency/department coordination.
The tiered response emphasizes that a crisis should be handled at the lowest level capable of
handling the situation. In fact, majority of incidents are successfully managed at the local level.

The success and outcome of responses to emerging threats, risks, and crises are also
determined by the policies and contingency plans that have been formulated. As the security
environment remains dynamic and complex, the policies and contingency plans must be
revisited to maintain relevance, responsiveness, and timeliness. Stakeholders must always be
ready to act in times of crisis through a regular preparedness program. Agencies/Departments
should promote inter-agency/ department coordination and ensure that capabilities are built and
enhanced to support response actions.

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CHAPTER 4
BUILDING AND ENHANCING CAPABILITIES

Successful crisis management would be the capability to anticipate and prepare for
potential crises, provide accurate information, pre-empt incidents, provide timely response, and
determine long-term solutions. This is only possible if individuals, families, communities, and
organizations have embodied a culture of preparedness and resiliency.

Despite a culture of preparedness, one should always assume the worst a crisis
spiraling into other crises. A multi-layered capability would be important, one that addresses
different levels of a crisis at any given time. This multi-layered capability consists of principles
or commonly accepted doctrines and beliefs, which can be depicted as a cycle or chain with no
beginning or end; each one reinforcing the other. These principles are the following:

Figure 4.1 Principles of Building and Enhancing Capabilities

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The multi-layered capabilities shown in Figure 4.1 consist of the following: Threat
Analysis and Risk Analysis (Situation Awareness), Conducting Needs Assessment/ Vulnerabilities
Assessment of Capabilities; Capabilities Enhancement or Building Plans; Sustaining Capability;
Prevention and Mitigation of an Incident from Becoming a Crisis; Evaluating Crisis or Emergency
Operations; Making a Multi-Year Capabilities Development Plan; Annual Capability Development
Increment; Capability Resource Management at Local Government Unit); National Government
Agencies and National Crisis Management Committee and, Fostering Stakeholders Relationships.
A summary (quick-look) of these eleven (11) principles and how they relate to the 5Ps of Crisis
Management can be found in ANNEX I.
Section 4-1 Principles in Capabilities Building and Enhancement

Stakeholders, in general, require constant capabilities enhancement for Crisis
Management. The core of these capabilities rest in an individual or units ability to analyze
situations and operate/respond in the short-term. In the long-term, the focus is generally in
building and enhancing capabilities to handle unforeseen events. The chart below summarizes
the essential activities that stakeholders need to consider before a crisis occurs, during crisis,
and post-crisis. Capability Building and Enhancement are likewise premised on these activities:
PRE-CRISIS
PREDICTION
Situation
Awareness
Threat Analysis
Vulnerability
Analysis
Risk Reduction
Assessments

DURING CRISIS

PREVENTION/
PRE-EMPTION

PREPARATION

Situation Awareness
Threat Analysis
Risk/ Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Reduction Assessments
Emergency Plans & Procedures
Crisis Management Plans &
Procedures

4-1.1

POST-CRISIS

PERFORMANCE POST CRISIS

RECOVERY
Situation
Awareness
Threat Analysis
Risk/
Vulnerability
Analysis

Situation
Awareness
Threat Analysis
Risk/
Vulnerability
Analysis

Emergency
Response

Human Capital

Crisis
Management
Response

Governance &
Business

Situation Awareness

As discussed in Chapter 2 of this Core Manual, Situation Awareness refers to the
ability to detect, identify, and anticipate incidents or risks that can turn into a crisis. In capability
building and enhancement, Situation Awareness refer to building and enhancing institutions and
processes for attaining Situation Awareness aimed at preventing or addressing a crisis. The
principles of threat analysis and vulnerability assessment, in particular, are crucial processes
and methodologies that stakeholders shall need to consider in order to attain complete Situation
Awareness. Attaining Situation Awareness, in turn, prepares stakeholders for undertaking other
essential activities prescribed in the chain of principles of capability building and enhancement.

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Section 4-2 Principles in Conducting Needs Assessments/ Vulnerabilities

Assessment of Capabilities to Determine Effective and Efficient Crisis
Management

Knowing ones capability is important as it recognizes gaps or deficiencies that need to
be addressed in order to prevent any failure when addressing the crisis. Stakeholders, therefore,
must perform a needs or vulnerabilities assessment and determine the impact of the gaps or
deficiencies to the overall mandates, in order to facilitate planning and help in evaluating needs
prior to, during, and after a crisis. Needs and vulnerabilities assessments and evaluations must
include the following:
4-2.1

Leadership

A leader should have the ability to direct a team towards the achievement of a specific
goal within a timeframe using available resources, such as to gather information, to establish
priorities, and to define crisis management plans. However, beyond these skills, crisis managers
must have sterling qualities that place high value on their psychological make-up in order for
them to be decisive at the right moment and take actions with audacity, keeping in mind the
great responsibility placed upon them. Crisis managers should know how to propel a multistakeholder and multi-skilled team under an effective collaboration scheme that has the following
components:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Stakeholders with a vested interest in the collaboration

Trusting relationships among and between the partners
A shared vision and common goals for the collaboration
Expertise
Teamwork strategies
Open communication
Motivated partners
Means to implement and sustain the collaborative effort; and,
An action plan. (Refer also to Chapter 3, Section 3-2.5 for the Inter-Agency
Contingency Plan and Section 3-2.6 Crisis Action Planning.)

Crisis managers as collaborative leaders should be able to: build as well as lead the
team; devote to the task; be skilled in the art of compromise; and be committed to the effort. Some
leadership styles and skills that could enhance collaboration employ the concept of Principlecentered Leadership and Shared Leadership. This ensures the ability to share or apportion
responsibility to optimize various leadership skills of partners or stakeholders in a collaborative
initiative. Requirements from leaders will definitely vary during a crisis and while the collaboration
progresses. Leaders know when they are not the best choice for a particular role or task because
they recognize their personal strengths and weaknesses. Even crisis managers can gracefully
decline opportunities that may be better suited to other partners and stakeholders.

Strengthen the institution; let it function as mandated. Decentralizing decisionmaking and accountability gives individual officers the authority to solve problems and make
operational decisions suitable to their roles. Leadership and initiative is required and rewarded
at every level, with commanders, supervisors and line officers held accountable for decisions,
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should develop an incentive program to reward good practices, excellence, and voluntary acts
among stakeholders.

A flatter decision-making structure also ensures more effective crisis prevention and
response. Empowering officers at lower levels may help them feel free to pursue leads or
suspected terrorist activity. Imbuing them with decision-making authority and familiarizing them
with making and taking responsibility for important decisions could be of value in any crisis.
The crisis manager takes on several leadership roles. As the project shepherd,
he becomes a project officer, an active participant, and a motivator. As project champion,
he assumes a policy making position and gets support for the collaborative initiative from the
community or organization.
4-2.2 People as Human Resources

People as human resources includes both leadership and support staff, not only having
the right number, but also the appropriate skills and competencies. A collaborative approach
means understanding the motivations, in particular, Filipino values and practices, interests,
competencies, and resources of all stakeholders in a crisis. Fortunately, the government has
crisis partners in volunteers. Here, crises have brought out the best in Filipinos.

Instil a Culture of Preparedness linked to Filipino Values. Our national heroes and
forbears have handed to us the innate bayanihan spirit. This value can propel unity of effort
that is also invoked by government as a Holistic Approach, a Convergence towards a common
national vision, or Kapit-Bisig against poverty and Bridging Leadership that encourages
stakeholders to work together.

All these are forms of crisis management and conflict resolution, and a means to link local
security and development planning to solve local complex problems. The executive branch, along
with the AFP and the PNP, has recognized that conflicts and crises cannot be militarily addressed
alone. Ideally, a civilian local government plan and response should be more proactive, thus
having a higher impact and wider outcome.

Crisis management starts even before the crisis occurs. The enhancement and building
of crisis management capabilities requires a comprehensive approach. This way, there would be
cohesion among stakeholders in all phases of the crisis, especially when one or more stakeholders
(e.g., frontline or implementing departments, agencies and LGUs who may either be the frontliner or who are beneficiaries of the assistance, as well as their private sector partners) are
needed to work together in responding to a crisis.

There is a need for stakeholders to work properly and coordinate efforts so that even
with scarce resources, they may deliver goods and services where it is needed in real-time. A
self-check (through simulation exercises or post-action assessment) would also lead to change,
reform, and complete transformation of behaviors and attitudes, that could consequently affect
their planned conflict and crisis response positively. Filipinos have proven that synergy is at
its highest when civil society organizations, NGOs, and local government executives work with
uniformed men and women of the police and the military.

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As to leadership, it usually takes an open mind and heart, and an enterprising, creative,
integrative and facilitative local leader to address situations of conflict or crisis, so as not escalate
and spill over to the next village or barangay; worse, when it snowballs into a national security
concern. It entails creativity, full coordination among stakeholders, and a certain openness and
fidelity to the goodness of people. Fortunately, most Filipinos have the moral-spiritual consensus
about a Supreme Being who stamps His unity all over His creation and professes helping those
in need.
The bayanihan spirit is kept alive by Republic Act 9418 or the Volunteer Act of 2007.
The Filipinos democracy has it dividends in very active Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and
Volunteer Service Organizations who are exemplars of responsible citizenship. R.A. No. 9418
cites that the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) has the
mandate and shall provide the institutional mechanism to oversee the implementation of the
Volunteer Act.


In the long-term, the communitys capabilities to respond to crisis and their resilience
are the effects of responsible citizenship, volunteerism and bayanihan. In trying to monitor and
quantify volunteerism, the National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB) writes that, Helping
others and civic engagement including volunteer work build social capital and create a social
cohesiveness that has been found to be directly correlated with the efficient functioning of
democratic societies. Volunteerism is in fact, an intrinsic part of social capital; conversely,
volunteerism fosters and enhances social capital. For example, if you find NGOs, church groups,
self-help groups, youth organizations, etc. conducting volunteer work in one geographical area,
it can motivate and inspire others to participate in the activities.

Engage the Youth. The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific,
United Nations evaluates that the Filipino youth are often identified as partners in school-based
partnerships. However, experience shows that even out-of school youth partners are valuable
and are an important resource in every community collaboration effort, from planning to problemsolving. The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) should play an important role in society as the political
and legislative role models and the mechanism to develop the youth (including the out-of-school).
If possible, they can help, along with the National Youth Commission, harness the energies of the
youth towards crisis preparedness and community resiliency.

Start them Young. The Department of Education (DEPED), which oversees elementary
and secondary levels of youth education, has issued several disaster preparedness memoranda
highlighting the role of the department in managing the impact of disasters and the need
for vigilance by school communities so that the risk from natural and man-made disasters is
significantly if not totally reduced. DEPED, as a long-term policy, should continue to organize
the National Literacy Conference aimed at creating public awareness on the role of literacy in
attaining a peaceful and sustainable future involving especially for those in the conflict affected
areas. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Citizens Army Training, Scout Community Leaders Training,
the Philippine Red Cross, Fire Volunteer Groups, and other similar entities, have institutionalized
self-help or first aid trainings in their curriculum and training programs to harness the youth,
young professionals, and business groups.

It is practical to develop school manuals and audio-visual aids to advocate and help
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harvesting), and sex offenders on the web, prohibited drugs in food, recruitment by criminal and
radical groups). Again, it has to be a whole-of- nation approach because all sectors deal with and
have children of their own.
4-2.3 Coordination, Cooperation, Communication

Known as the 3Cs in Crisis Management, these mechanisms pursue common goals
that need to be established at the lowest levels. These aim to close any gaps or shortfall in
capabilities when needed, and to avoid turf issues and the inconsistencies in the overall crisis
management/ emergency operations and contingencies. The importance of communication
cannot be overemphasized here. Though it will be discussed in detail in Chapter 6, basically
communication must be two-way, available between the on-scene emergency/crisis response
personnel, their immediate supervisors, to the head of the local Crisis Management Committee,
and finally, the National Crisis Management leadership.
4-2.4

Organization

There should be a clear and responsive organizational structure that supports an
organization hierarchy, which is neither too unstructured that it fails to support the 3Cs system of
Crisis Management, nor too rigid that it disables the stakeholder from responding at all.
4-2.5

Sustainability

The stakeholder can sustain a high level of capabilities for an extended period of time
during crisis. These capabilities can only be sustained through planning at the short, medium and
long-term, and allows needed skills enhancements, or procurement of equipment. More details
under Section 5-4, Principles in Sustaining Capability.
4-2.6

Training and Rehearsal

Aimed at enhancing specific agencies tasked for Crisis Response, this comprise
individual and collective training and rehearsal, where individuals must be prepared to be part of
an integrated, inter-agency operation. Related to this, stakeholders should be capable of working
together using individual skills within their organizations, so that all actors can fulfill their specific
roles and responsibilities during a crisis. However, training and rehearsal should also address the
operational and strategic needs of the stakeholders. Practice and rehearsal of crisis responses
bring familiarity with the Crisis Action Plan, develops assurance in the plan as well as with the
crisis management team, and identifies any shortfalls (underperformance) or friction points
(conflicting points e.g., in logistics/equipment, language, systems). A training curriculum can be
developed by the NDRRMC, NDCP, CMSS, and the ONSA and other local or foreign training
institutions in accordance with the overall capability building plan of the local CMC. Training and
rehearsal must be conducted regularly since special skills are perishable, and therefore the
development of these skills should be sustained.
4-2.7

Exercises

Exercises must be done constantly to test the capabilities of personnel and their level of
familiarization with the use of available equipment. These include interfacing between or among
agencies, in order to assist in determining deficiencies, and needs for additional or updated
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4-2.8

Equipment

Fundamentally, this should not only comprise an inventory of equipment but rather an
assessment of the condition, availability, maintenance, and use for inter-operability to properly
perform in a crisis.
4-2.9

Documentation

This includes a record of contingency, emergency or crisis management plans,
successful sustainable crisis and recovery efforts, equipment maintenance, skills training, risk
and vulnerability assessment for review and future reference, and a database of trained/skilled
personnel and location of materials and equipment necessary for crisis management.
4-2.10 Business, Community Awareness and Support towards Resiliency

Leverage Power and Influence. In planning, and even during a crisis, the collaborative
initiative will be tested when they reach a point when additional financial resources, publicity, or
support from a certain constituency would make a significant difference. Hence, it is important
to seek assistance from partners in identifying elected officials, media personalities, business
executives, or respected community leaders who could leverage their resources and influence
to assist the collaboration. A well-planned crisis management plan or a problem solving project
needing a community partnership or multi-stakeholder approach may be of great interest and
benefit for these persons, resulting in a valuable win-win situation.

Section 4-3 Principles in Capabilities Enhancement or Building Plans

Plans focused in enhancing and building capabilities should be developed in accordance
with the identified specific crisis, (i.e., crisis-specific plans), so that stakeholders must be able to
determine what, where, and when it is going to occur in order to lessen the risk or effects of the
incident concerned.

The planning process must consider each function from a multi-layered perspective and
the other recommendations from stakeholders to achieve a sense of ownership and fit into the
prevention and mitigation efforts of those concerned.

Existing plans should be reviewed, evaluated, updated or when necessary, modified to
ensure their applicability to all potential threats, and evolving situations.

Once the plan has been produced and the resources determined, allocate the most
appropriate resources to the incident.

Section 4-4 Principles in Sustaining Capability

Once acquired, capabilities should be sustained. Likened to skills, existing capabilities
must be continually monitored or it will diminish over time.

Plans must be updated, equipment serviced and tested, personnel trained and
procedures and systems exercised.

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In areas that do not frequently experience large-scale crisis, plans have to be evaluated
and tested. Further test on existing capabilities, under real conditions, with current plans and
resources would eventually take place when stakeholders conduct actual crisis management
and emergency operations that may arise any time, hence, the basic need for documenting the
operations.

Garnett, and Moore (2010) writes that Documentation or studies of successful
sustainable crisis and recovery efforts focus on three broad approaches -- local empowerment,
organization and leadership, and planning for sustainability. Three key approaches to
enhance sustainability during a crisis and disaster recovery are the following:
1) Incorporation of long-term recovery goals into disaster response and pre-disaster
planning;
2) Expansion of the knowledge base, by incorporating research into recovery and
harnessing lessons learned from international experiences;
3) Development of an outcomes-oriented approach to disaster recovery planning,
including the measurement of community-level outcomes. The U.S. Department
of Homeland Security (2010) advises that greater attention should be on longterm recovery and key underlying principles: individual and family empowerment,
leadership and local primacy, preparation for recovery, partnerships and
inclusiveness, communications, unity of effort, timeliness and flexibility, and
resilience and sustainability.

Annex J is a record of lessons learned from practices or experiences of some Developing
Countries during and after a crisis or disaster. Although natural in cause, these may also be useful
during human-induced or man-made crisis especially to address the common crisis scenarios:
chaos, disrupted lives, and livelihood, displaced people living in make-shift relocation sites for
weeks and months, no regular food and water and are dependent on relief goods. Some are
more scenarios that we should be prepared for: burning, collapsed (blown buildings); looting, and
mob rule, due to desperation and panic, contamination of the crime scene, etc. These practices
or experiences emphasize local empowerment and help minimize the likelihood of chronic
dependency that can restrict recovery of individuals and communities by returning individuals
to economically productive routines, and helping affected communities participate actively in
a substantial amount of rebuilding activities. Practices included innovative and facilitative
organization and leadership which helped overcome typical bureaucratic hindrances to
crisis recovery. There were agencies that made timely, adaptive changes to structures and
processes making them more efficient and more effective in rebuilding infrastructure and
livelihoods. Smart rebuilding standards were advocated through the use of training, capacity
building, and properly structured regulatory incentives to ensure that long-term redevelopment
of housing and infrastructure was not only sustainable, but that conditions within affected
communities were improved beyond those that existed prior to the crisis or disaster. Ultimately
there is improvement in long-term development outcomes and community resilience, while
reducing or eliminating previous vulnerabilities. There were short- and long-term benefits. The
strategies adopted by other countries in their disaster recovery efforts led to a variety of specific,
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A good stakeholder analysis and networking plan among NGAs, NGOs, and LGUs
will be crucial for pooling of resources. Enabling documents such as a Memorandum Of
Understanding or Agreement may be signed before a crisis strikes. Consider also schemes
under the Public-Private Partnership and/or Build-Operate-Transfer. Refer to Annex J for samples
of MOUs/MOAs in Enhancing Disaster Recovery and Cooperation in Disaster Prevention and
Management.

Section 4-5 Principles in Prevention and Mitigation of an Incident

from Becoming a Crisis

Prevention and mitigation are crucial. Aside from active participation, stakeholders have
to nurture pro-active responses to Crisis Management. Priority of resources should be given to
prevention and mitigation efforts so that the impact of hazards and threats could be minimized
in future, and the elimination of loss and suffering can be maximized. For example, potential
targets (soft targets) of terrorists, security threat groups, organized crime syndicates or mentally
deranged individuals should be identified through intelligence and historical data in specific areas.
Stakeholders being targeted should be informed and protected (target hardening) so that they
can help in prevention and mitigation.

Results of the prevention and mitigation effort by stakeholders have to be reflected in
future hazards, risk and vulnerabilities analysis, and capability assessments.
The establishment of a Crisis Management or Emergency response system through
Emergency or Crisis Management Plans and Procedures is in itself a pre-emptive or preventive
risk reduction strategy.

Fostering Stakeholders Relationship, explained further in Section 5-10, can prove
valuable at this point as prevention and mitigation would need decisions and actions by other
actors ahead of a crisis.

Section 4-6 Principles in Evaluating Crisis or Emergency Operations

The outcome of crisis operations, with the stakeholder acting alone and with other
actors, should be analyzed and assessed in terms of actual against required capabilities, based
upon the Critical Success Factors reflected in Table 4-6.1.


4-6.1 Critical Success Factors

There are Critical Success Factors that cut across the pre-, during and post- crisis. The
assessment should be considered in updates of capabilities enhancement and building plans
and priorities and future prevention and mitigation efforts.
PRE-CRISIS

DURING CRISIS

POST-CRISIS

application of early warnings and alert levels

situational assessment & crisis determination
authority to act
leadership and business/ community awareness and support
establish a foundation for identifying community resilience-building activities
community resilience, or the sustained ability of community to withstand and recover from
adversity (Acosta, Stern, Uscher-Pines, Williams, Yeung, Garnett, and Meredith, NO YEAR)

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DURING CRISIS

operational responsibility
decision-making during the
disseminated
crisis
program and response
documentation of event
priorities
during the crisis
crisis management
tools to support teams and
organization (teams,
in-crisis processes
mandate, participants, roles, process during the crisis
designated backups, team
(threat assessment until the
leaders)
resolution of the crisis)
operational policies
crisis command centre
applied principles of crisis
operations (including Risk
management in accordance
Communication utilizing
to the Core Manual
external media stakeholders)
pre-crisis response planning
geographical implementation
and organizational-wide
implementation
Table 4-6.1 Critical Success Factors

POST-CRISIS
operational integration with
other stakeholders/ actors

It cannot be emphasized more that simulation tools or exercises should be undertaken
for evaluation purposes, especially in areas where disasters occur infrequently, to assist in
providing realistic responses to the crisis.

Section 4-7 Principles in Making Multi-Year Capabilities Development Plan:

Framework for Improving Capability

After identifying gaps in capabilities and testing them in relation to an actual crisis,
stakeholders may make a Multi-Year Development Plan. The Multi-Year Capabilities Plan, which
is part of the Multi-Year Development Plan, should be based on medium (3 to 6 years) to longterm (more than 6 years)2 that can be projected beyond, using the Foresight and Horizon
Scanning tools (refer to Situation Awareness) that the stakeholders can avail of to meet the
desired level of capability, so that the long-term development projects can be properly scheduled
and funded.

The Plan should include all crisis management projects and activities, in conjunction
with the capability and vulnerability assessment results. This should be used by the LGUs, for
example, in addressing the need for improvements that are specific in their areas, and in
preventing the use of funds against its intended purpose.

At the National Level, this information should be used to develop a National MultiYear Crisis Management Development plan for supporting stakeholder agencies and LGUs
that are directly handling crisis management efforts, and for determining priority requirements
of financial and technical support from the international organizations, foreign government,
ASEAN, and Public-Private Partnerships.
Time frame is based on National Economic Development Authoritys, Guidelines for the Formulation of the Medium-Term Philippine
Development Plan and Medium-Term Public Investment Program, 2010-2016. Accessed from http://www.neda.gov.ph/Plans_and_Reports/
MTPDP/planning_guidelines_oct2010.pdf. For strategic planning, it is also wise to respect the political or electoral process where local and
national officials are elected every three years, or six years because crucial political and financial support could come from them (Omnibus
Election Code of the Philippines BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 881, December 3, 1985; and the Department of Budget and Managements
Planning-Programming-Budgeting System (PPBS).

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Section 4-8 Principles in Annual Capability Development Increment

Moving towards desired capability, stakeholders should determine in detail what is to be
done for the incoming year in the Annual Budget of the agency concerned, because situations
change and these may have not been reflected in the accomplishments the year before.

Changes in situations identified should be reflected in modifications to the multi-year
development plan and in determining the following years annual budget increment.

The planning process should provide LGUs and National Government Agencies (NGAs)
counterparts with detailed descriptions of what they plan to accomplish in the incoming year, and
their requirements for financial and technical assistance in support of these efforts.

Because resources are limited, it is imperative to identify and acquire capabilities with
multiple-use applications (e.g. whether natural or man-made crisis of various types). For this
purpose, the CMSS shall establish a National Capability Resource Management database
in conjunction with the NDRRMC, to ensure mutual support between these two mechanisms
of government. In addition, departments, LGUs and other agencies of government involved
in responding to emergencies shall furnish, through appropriate channels, the CMSS and
the NDRRMC, their current capabilities and their planned acquisition for early location and
tracking. Departments shall conduct their own resource inventory, in coordination with the Crisis
Management Committee. The process of authority and movement of assets to the frontline when
needed shall be guided by Figure 3-2.2. (Response Effort Flowchart).

CMSS will, in turn, further develop assessment standards and criteria to provide the
concerned agencies with further evaluation tools for prioritization of capabilities building support
that can be recommended for the Stakeholders Multi-Year Capability Development Plan or
annual increments. For this purpose, CMSS, ONSA shall be part of the existing mechanisms that
looks into the operational readiness of concerned departments and agencies.

Hence, CMSS, ONSA shall be part of the operational preparedness evaluation of the
agency concerned.

Section 4-9 Principle for Capability Resource Management at the Local

Government Units, National Government Agencies, and the National Crisis
Management Committee

The LGUs and NGAs with their counterparts in different regions and provinces nationwide
are expected to contribute to the overall Crisis Management capability of government, as
duly approved by the EXECOM, NCMC. Therefore, each project and activity should represent a
necessary building block for this.

In a Joint DILG-DBM Memorandum Circular 2011-1 issued to all governors, city and
municipal mayors, Sanggunians, Punong Barangays, and other concerned officials, projects
covered by the 20 percent development fund now include projects to address and respond to
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, not less than five percent (5%) of the
estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside as the Local Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Fund (LDRRMF) to support disaster risk management and crisis management
activities at all components and/or phases such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster preparedness
programs including training, purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines,
for post-disaster activities, and for the payment of premiums on calamity insurance.

Of the amount appropriated for LDRRMF, thirty percent (30%) shall be allocated as the
Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and recovery programs so that the
situation and living conditions of people in communities or areas stricken by disasters, calamities,
epidemics, or complex emergencies may be normalized as quickly as possible.

Consistent with the Memo from the Office of the President of the Republic of the
Philippines dated 22 March 2011, cabinet members or heads of agencies shall provide expert
advice, assistance and if necessary, resources to help resolve a crisis or emergency.

As long as it is feasible, sourcing of funds in support of these duly approved projects
and activities may be done through inter-agency Memorandum of Agreements on Stakeholder
Partnerships or Private-Public Partnerships.

Certain improvements will be reflected in the capability assessment in an Annual Work
Increment to be prepared by agencies concerned. Emergency operations plans should then
be revised to incorporate these improvements. Multi-Year development plans should also be
modified to reflect these changes and the experience gained during exercises and the conduct of
actual crisis operations.

Section 4-10 Principles in Fostering Stakeholders Relationships

Rather than regarding crisis management from a crisis responder-client relationship in
the context of the Defense System of Management, which gives the connotation of a one-way
track and payment for services that the Government should provide for free to the populace, what
should be developed as a new mind-set is Stakeholders Relationships.

The European Unions Council of Ministers espouses fostering a Stakeholders
Relationship to achieve a comprehensive integration of crisis management planning among
the local people, peoples organizations and CSOs, and between the local and national policy
making and operations systems. This also builds on the existing crisis management plans,
systems and capabilities that can be further broadened to the full spectrum (from incident to
post-action) of crisis in the country. In this way, the consciousness of Crisis Management does
not only come out during a crisis.

Having a closer relationship with the populace, Crisis Managers would be able to identify
precursors or triggers for crisis, that can be monitored prior to, during and after the crisis.
Hence, assessments falling under Situation Awareness would be able to provide prior notification
on an emerging incident and in a worst-case scenario, and the incident that occurred when
it happens in real time, so that measures can be provided that can prevent the incident from
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These precursors/ triggers can range from conditions of an emerging crisis, and the
underlying causes and dynamics of the crisis that includes key actors. Stakeholders would be
able to understand these triggers better, through joint assessments and accessing of subject
matter experts so that the problems can be analyzed from all angles and that all issues affecting
the crisis are covered.

Building an information management system, to monitor, process, analyze the
information, and to some extent visualize emerging or occurring crisis, are important tools that
can be further enhanced with communication technologies. (Refer to Chapter 5, Section 5-7,
Significance of Computers and Section 5-8, Public and Media Affairs Group.)

Because there is a range of possible incidents or crises, stakeholders may find it valuable
to develop foresight and technologies such as Horizon Scanning which can be learned and
developed. This ensures that planning and strategies for Crisis Management are kept pro-active.

Crisis Management should also build legal capabilities and competencies on Human
Rights and related international treaty obligations of the Philippines. However good a crisis
management is, this can only be gauged within the ethical and legal standards required in
implementing them.

In complex, multi-dimensional crises, the interface between crisis management, human
rights and development concerns, as well as the criminal justice system, is highlighted. Crisis
managers increasingly face non-traditional threats, irregular threats, and organized crime, that
it is logical that they boost their legal capabilities. The promotion of the rule of law among
stakeholders in order to bring back a community to its feet is of primary importance. This also
calls for the strengthening of peace and conflict-prevention measures and shift of focus
from military-oriented missions to that of rule-of-law sectors that are beginning to receive wider
support in several countries.
1) Hence, stakeholders will achieve more if they involve communities towards seeking
the root causes of the crisis or any conflict, and if they remain faithful to their
mandates to reduce poverty and create sustainable livelihood, and the strengthening
of democracy, rule of law, good governance, human rights and gender equality. The
communitys resilience entails their ongoing and developing capacity to account for
its vulnerabilities, and develop capabilities that aid them in: preventing, withstanding,
and mitigating the stress incident, recovering in a way that restores the community to
a state of self,
2) sufficiency and at least the same level of social functioning after an incident; and
3) using knowledge from a past response to strengthen the communitys ability to
withstand the next incident.

Fostering relationship with partners will not be complete without CSOs and the Media
who provide the multiplying factor, for wider public information, education, and training on Crisis
Management.

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key to success is an entitys ability to establish, maintain, and increase trust and credibility with
key stakeholders. This entails ensuring that while communicating with the general public, the
Communicator also guards the security and safety of the victims and the responding units.
Article 6 on Crime and Crisis of the 2007 Broadcast Code of the Philippines explicitly states
that, The coverage of crimes in progress or crisis, such as hostage-taking or kidnapping, shall
consider the safety and security of human lives above the right of the public to information.


Some Filipino values or themes which could be inputted as messages are the following:
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Bayanihan Teamwork Filipino style!

Mas mabuti na maging handa kaysa magsisi. It is better to be prepared than sorry.
(Preparedness)
Magkaroon ng kamalayan at magbantay. Be aware and vigilant.
Nasa Diyos ang awa. Nasa Tao ang gawa. In God is mercy. In People is the Work.
(Faith and Peoples Work)

Capability enhancing or building on crisis management cuts across all the phases of the
Crisis Management Framework. It is ideally done at the national, regional, provincial, municipal,
city, barangay, community, organization and family levels. Although the tasks could be daunting,
it helps to be aware, to coordinate and collaborate, choose facilitative leaders to head the
bayanihan and to trust in the goodness of people (stakeholders). For most Filipinos, it also helps
that there is moral-spiritual consensus to call on the Supreme Being to see us through the tough
times but there is always work to be done, things to gather and prepare. It pays to plan and be
prepared than be sorry.

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CHAPTER 5
APPLYING COMMAND AND CONTROL IN CRISIS
MANAGEMENT

An American advisor to leaders, Anthony Robbins, once said, to effectively communicate,
we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding
as a guide to our communication with others.

In the crisis management spectrum, no matter how detailed your plan of action is, for
as long as command, control, systems of communication, and handling of information are not
clearly defined, the risk of failure is always high. Communication, as an essential tool in Crisis
Management, not only requires a sound and responsive structure (command and control) but
also a common understanding of principles being applied and terms being used all throughout
the process.

This chapter encompasses Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and
Information. It intends to eliminate gaps during the PERFORM component of crisis management,
to avoid or minimize failure in the overall effort. A definition of some commonly used terms in the
command, control, and communication process is offered, a sequential sketch of events when
to apply appropriate response in crisis management is drawn, and a simple and understandable
process flow chart on attaining synergy among stakeholders is presented.

Section 5-1 Fundamental Principles

Command and control is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated
commander over assigned and attached agencies/units in the accomplishment of the mission.
Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment,
communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander/ma in planning, directing,
coordinating, and controlling agencies/units and operations in the accomplishment of the mission.


Crisis Management requires a centralized, responsive, and unambiguous channel
of communication structure referred to as the Command and Control structure. In principle,
unnecessary layering of headquarters decreases responsiveness and available mission planning
time, and creates an opportunity for mission failure.

5-1.1 Command


Command is the authority to effectively manage available resources of responding units/
agencies for the accomplishment of assigned missions.
A commander is the one who assumes command over all components/units involved in
all actions, relative to the crisis. Commanders possess the following:
a. Authority the legitimate power to exercise command and enforce obedience.
Authority can be delegated to subordinates subject to laws, rules, regulations or
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b. Responsibility the legal and ethical obligation that a commander assumes for his
actions, omissions, or failures. It is the acceptance of burden for the consequences
of the commanders enforcement of decisions.
c. Accountability the state of being liable and answerable under applicable criminal,
civil or administrative laws for his actions, omissions or failures.

A commander is responsible for what his unit does or fails to do. He can delegate his
authority to his subordinate commanders but it should be noted that whatever will be the outcome
of his mission, whether success or failure, the responsibility remains in him.

A Commander must be able to think clearly and make good decisions quickly during
crisis. Speed and decisive actions are essential. He must be bold, aggressive, and a risk-taker.
He should issue mission-type orders that impose restrictions on subordinates to assure the
coordinated action. In essence, he must be willing to take responsibility and use his initiative,
guided by the higher commanders intent in pursuit of mission accomplishment. He must be in a
position where he can monitor the progress of the situation. He must rely on the experience and
expertise of his unit and intervenes only when necessary.


Staffs must be able to assist commanders in those decisions and translating them into
action faster than the threat. Units must be able to respond quickly to changing situations.
5-1.2

Control

Control is the ability of the commander to purposefully direct or suppress, change or
adjust, and supervise subordinates execution of the commanders decisions, guidance, and
intent to ensure compliance. Control may take place before, during, and after operations, and
may be exercised directly or indirectly by directive, plan, or procedure.

To make C2 happen, it must be properly organized in functionally operating facilities.
Terminologies must be widely understood. Commander-staff relationships must be characterized
by mutual trust and respect. They must practice the C2 process regularly so that the procedures
are instinctive.

The C2 process comprises of

Coordination
Planning
Directing
Controlling

The C2 process is executed through

Leadership
C2 facilities
The planning process
Communication

The leadership environment affects the success of C2.

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Command and Support Relationships

In organizing units or agencies to manage an incident, one must always consider that
there are instances when we would need to allocate available assets or capabilities to subordinate
commanders, while others need to be retained at the higher level for flexibility once opportunities
crop up. This process of allocation depends largely on the priorities set by higher commanders.
Hence, one must also consider one very important aspect the establishment of command
and support relationships to avoid confusion among subordinate units or agencies, to create
effective working synergy, and to provide mutual support between units or agencies. In short, the
inter-operability principle is the primary reason for this.

In the absence of commonly accepted command and support relationships, Annex K of
this manual are hereby recommended and suggested to be applied when organizing for crisis
management. Likewise, it should be noted that terms defined and explained in the said annex
are also being used in the succeeding sections of this manual for a more logical sequence in
applying command and support relationships.

Section 5-2 Command and Control System

Command and control has two components: the Commander, and the Command
and Control (C2) System. Communication systems, computer networks and information
systems are the components of the C2 system that allow commanders to lead from any point in
the crisis. The C2 System supports the commanders ability to make decisions, delegate authority,
and synchronizes all actions. Moreover, the C2 System supports the ability of commanders to
adjust plans for future operations, even while focusing on the current crisis. Likewise, staffs work
within the commanders intent to direct units and control resource allocations. They are also alert
in spotting crises that require command decisions, and advise commanders concerning them.
Through C2, commanders initiate and integrate all functions and systems toward a common goal:
mission accomplishment.
5-2.1 Communication System

The existence of two-way communications enhances the command and control system.
In the absence of communication, commands may not be passed from the commander to
subordinates. Likewise, control would be impossible unless feedback in some form could take
place. Basic to any control system is the incorporation of a reliable communications network.
In reality, the more remote the commander is from the scene of action the more dependent he
becomes upon rapid, reliable communications.

Crisis management organizations at all levels must prepare communication plans in order
to ensure rapid response. They are encouraged to consider in their planning the interoperability of
communication equipment and redundant communication method. This method simply means
back-up planning wherein Communication Plans must have, at the minimum, a Primary and an
Alternate means. IT (computer systems) is just one of the means of communication. Others are
through radios, telephones, cell phones, etc. In the absence of technology, alternative means of
communication are through messengers and semaphore. Members of the crisis management
organizations must incorporate into their training basic communication skills, particularly the
proper use of two-way radio transceivers and its protocols.

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No matter what type of communication system is adopted, whether through computer
systems or through expedient means, one of the essentials in crisis management is that
information must be relayed without delay, up to the highest and down to the lowest end-users.
5-2.2 Computers

Computers provide capabilities that can help people grasp the dynamic realities of
a crisis more clearly and help them formulate better decisions more quickly. The computers
referred to in this section are basically, the information technology (IT) system that may help
enhance crisis management.

Key Areas of Computer-Enabled Capability

a. More robust, interoperable, and priority-sensitive communications. Crisis management
requires robust, priority-sensitive communications systems capable of supporting
interoperation with other systems. Providing these requires communication networks
that are more resilient to disruption than todays commercial networks, that can last
longer without utility power, that can expand capacity to meet emergency needs,
that can autonomously reconfigure themselves, that can handle the range of
communication needs and environmental conditions that arise in disasters, that have
well-defined points of interoperability, and that are able to distinguish between and
properly prioritize communications.
b. Better situation awareness and common operating picture. Situation awareness is
the ability for actors in a crisisfrom national coordinators to emergency responders
to the general public to have information about an incident, to understand what
that information means in the context of the situation and their goals, and to project
patterns and trends. The common operating picture is a shared understanding of a
situation by a group of people who need to act together to achieve common goals.
The aim is to improve a persons ability to do his or her job more effectively.
c. Improved decision support and resource tracking and allocation. Whereas situation
awareness provides decision makers with information relevant to their tasks and goals,
decision support focuses on assisting them in formulating prospective actions
helping them understand and assess characteristics and consequences of alternative
courses of action and follow up on decisions, closing the feedback loop from decision
to result.
d. Greater organizational agility for crisis management. The use of IT has enabled and
driven changes to organizational structures and processes (e.g., more distributed
decision making). Agility is at a premium in crisis because no one type of organization
or group of organizations is always best suited for the variety of problems that arise.
Related issues with significant IT implications include building rapport among people
who do not share a history of cooperation, and more quickly integrating the operations
of multiple organizations.
e. Better engagement of the public by supplying information and by making use of
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IT is used today to alert and inform the public before, during, and after a crisis, more
use could be made of new communications modalities, and information could be
better tailored and targeted to the needs of particular populations. More attention
should be paid to the information and resources held by the public because members
of the public collectively have a richer view of a crisis, may possess increasingly
sophisticated technology to capture and communicate information, and are an
important source of volunteers, supplies, and equipment. One important factor is
how to engage the entire population, given the existence of groups with cultural and
language differences and other special needs.
f. Enhanced infrastructure survivability and continuity of societal functions. Large crisis
or even disasters upset physical infrastructure, such as the electric grid, transportation,
and health care as well as IT systems. IT infrastructures themselves need to be
more resilient; IT can also improve the survivability and speed up the recovery of
other infrastructure by providing better information about the status of systems, and
advance warning of impending failures. Finally, IT can facilitate the continuity of
disrupted societal functions by providing new tools for reconnecting families, friends,
organizations, and communities.

Taking the above-discussed key areas, the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) plays an important role in realizing these. It is advised that in planning and in applying
IT (computers) in crisis management, Incident Commanders and CMCs at all levels must always
see to it that the DOST is involved and their expertise on these matters are considered.
5-2.3 Information System

Data are the raw materials from which useful information are made. Data are meaningless
when treated in isolation. They become information when they undergo an accepted process to
convey rationality. The purpose of an information system is to process data in aggregation to
provide knowledge or intelligence. This information may very well be data for some user on a
higher level who may, in turn, process them to produce more comprehensive information and so
on, until the final user is served.

Crowdsourcing

Today, peoples information dissemination is quicker than the reaction time of trained
first responders. Mobile phone users would snap pictures, record videos and text information
regarding the emergency long before the first responders even arrive. Additionally, the global
media would widely disseminate such images and information, almost immediately engaging the
national audience. This can be attributed to the fact that people nowadays are becoming mindful
of their roles in promoting security and safety within the community. Through this consciousness,
they become more prudent in exploiting technological advancement.

Employing crowd support in times of crisis will provide crisis management actors
other options in gathering and collecting information essential to the success of the operation.
Referred to as crowdsourcing, it is outsourcing of a task to a crowd through platforms or systems
established for the purpose. It is a way of communicating or relaying information by providing
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work as one. Tools of information that are being used in this concept range from news broadcast
to SMS, to e-mails, to Facebook and Twitter blogs, or even a hotline which is connected to the
PIO.

As a concrete example of crowdsourcing at work is a program named Ushahidi,
which was created in 2008 in the midst of political violence in Kenya. Ushahidi was used as a
platform for citizens to send text messages and e-mails. Through mapping software, data were
aggregated and helped visualize what was happening on the ground almost in real time, from
mapping ongoing violence to providing information on safe havens.

Crowdsourcing offers numerous advantages. The trend tends to demonstrate the innate
resourcefulness of people, especially with the technology available. Therefore, this whole-ofsociety approach will leverage different access points and will ultimately illustrate assets
instead of deficiencies that could be built on.

However, in applying this concept to crisis management, a caveat on the data collected.
With data flooding in, a stringent process must be established in order to capture useful
information.

In closing, the Command and Control system is essential in an inter-agency effort. It is a
system that will enable the response structure in crisis management to work efficiently. As crisis
evolves, this system oftentimes requires adjustments or improvisation to be more responsive to
the needs of the situation.

Command and Control system must focus on roles, rather than rank, and must
provide a clear structured mechanism for commanding large scale incidents. But the
key to an effective and efficient Command and Control system is the active involvement and
participation of all stakeholders through wider collaboration and greater cooperation, which can
also be attained through Public-Private Partnerships.

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CHAPTER 6
POST-ACTION AND ASSESSMENT

The Crisis Management Manual intends to come up with an institutional system of
handling complex crises, specifically, for Crisis Managers, ICS Commanders and Senior Policy
Makers to undertake synchronized operations and employ standardized planning tools that are
necessary for inter-agency crisis response efforts.

As part of the Crisis Management process, the Post Action and Assessment (PAA) is the
component that begins when the emergency or crisis has been addressed and the crisis deemed
cleared. The ICS Commander ensures all necessary Post-Action activities are undertaken to
restore normalcy. The end goal of this phase is to ensure recovery and identify the strengths and
weaknesses in crisis management procedures, so that those tasked in overseeing the succeeding
operations can build on previous successes and/or improve from shortcomings.

On recovery and restoring normalcy, post action and assessment (PAA) focuses on
planning in anticipation of damage; recognition that resources are essentially limited, thus selecting
critical operations; analysis of critical operations and possible effects of crisis to these operations;
identification of bottlenecks so that they would be dealt with selectively, to ensure continuity of
critical operations; selection of target recovery time; and setting up of one management system
and deployment of units/personnel and resources for actual recovery operations.

On evaluation and assessment, PAA focuses on the activity or performance standards
that enable crisis management teams to identify for themselves WHAT HAPPENED, WHY IT
HAPPENED, and HOW TO MAINTAIN STRENGTHS and IMPROVE ON THEIR WEAKNESSES.
It centers on providing a comprehensive picture of the crisis from which lessons learned can be
extracted.

Evaluation and assessment should thus be candid and constructive, focusing on the
primary objective of determining how crisis response can be enhanced. Major activities should
be undertaken such as INVESTIGATION, LEGAL ACTIONS, REORGANIZATION, HANDOVER
OF RESPONSIBILITY and ASSESSMENT. Specifically, evaluation and assessment aims to:
1. Contribute to the attainment of the overall mission of the Crisis Management
Committee, by analyzing the teams strengths and weaknesses from different
perspectives in resolving crisis in a timely and coordinative manner among agencies
involved in crisis response;
2. Provide an avenue for the CMC to enhance measures and other courses of action
that could help an IC process his work in a timely manner to bring a crisis to an end;
3. Provide an avenue for a subsequent investigation and filing of appropriate cases
against alleged suspects, and provide assistance to victims of crisis incidents;
4. Prepare appropriate documentation of the various CMC responses, highlighting the
lessons learned and the best practices, to include an overall assessment of the CMCs
systems and procedures, equipment, supplies, and personnel training for future crisis
response; and
5. Provide guidelines for media and public relations, and for managing press releases to
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The conduct of evaluation and assessment immediately begins as soon as practicable,
while records of events and perceptions are still fresh in the CMCs and ICS minds. This helps the
CMCs to emotionally depressurize or unburden personnel involved during a response, as well as
the rehabilitation of victims of a particular incident. Evaluation and assessment comes after the
interventions stage and initiates the reconvening of the crisis management committee involved in
the crisis.

Most, if not all organizations, prepare evaluation and assessment reports. These reports
are prepared at different levels and jurisdictions, depending on the kind of incident and/or crisis
and the extent of involvement of an organization. PAA reports are useful inputs to RECOVERY
and REHABILITATION in the short and the long terms since they provide valuable information to
Crisis Managers in addressing the current and future crises. They serve as initial references or
templates in the next round of planning.

Section 6-1 Activities in Post-Action and Assessment

The essential activities to be undertaken in post-action and assessment may include, but
is not limited to the following:
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INVESTIGATION
LEGAL ACTION
REORGANIZATION
HANDOVER RESPONSIBILITY
ASSESSMENT

For other types of crisis i.e. health, economy or those involving OFWs, possible courses
of action may include but is not limited to local or foreign policy review and formulation, and
evaluation of responses and support systems.
6-1.1 Investigation

Investigations include the collection of facts, and evidences for prosecution. The
investigation must seek to establish specific offenses that have been committed; how, who,
where, when and why the offenses were committed.
6-1.2 Legal Action

Legal Action is providing legal advice and assistance to CMCs and aims for the
prosecution of the perpetrators.

6-1.3 Reorganization

Reorganization is enhancing the previous system, and responding to a future crisis in
a much improved manner. Reorganization reinforces the previous crisis management system,
making it more effective and efficient, by realigning the available resources whether human,
financial or technological. Aside from personnel and other resources, reorganization in crisis
management also includes the gathering of data and information to further improve the system,
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cycle of continuity in Crisis Management by implementing proactive measures, learning from the
lessons of the past, and reinforcing the identified weaknesses.
6-1.4 Assessment

Assessment is a comprehensive process of analysis, interpretation, evaluation and
review of all applied systems and procedures used by the CMC/ICS, taking into account
recommendations on potential actions that shall be prioritized in the hand-over stage. It is
designed to provide the CMC with independent and authoritative evaluations of the CMC/ICS
initial response to the resolution of the crisis, and assist them in their long-term planning efforts.
It is intended to provide better focus on program areas in which an improved crisis response can
be achieved, and assure the most efficient use of available resources in future crisis.


All reports generated by the CMC in the entire crisis management process shall be an
integral part of the final and comprehensive assessment report, which shall be submitted to the
decision makers and/or to REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY managers.

The fully detailed and documented report on the actions/response/decisions of the CMC
in handling the crisis incident is based on the accounts provided by the responders who handled
the crisis event. Typically, the PAA report is not accomplished immediately. Due to the amount of
detail that is needed for the PAA report, it takes a significantly longer amount of time to complete
the report.

To establish a uniform system of reporting that will capture all the required information for
assessment, a template of the Comprehensive Assessment Report is attached as Annex L for
reference. It contains the following:
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Planning
Mission
Description of the Affected Area
Legal Information
Operation
Public Response
Crimes and Arrests
Death and Injuries
Property Damage
Personnel
Deployment of Crisis Management Personnel
Logistics

Section 6-2 Handover of Responsibility

Handover of responsibility is the transfer of responsibility by the CMC to an appropriate
organization or entity for the recovery and rehabilitation phase. The process requires preparation
and the procedures are as follows:
1. Understanding/describing the crisis/emergency that transpired. Know the needs and

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priorities that should have been addressed, and the consequent issues that may
have hindered resolution, and the skills and knowledge used in addressing the crisis,
i.e. the supposed system that was adapted from this manual;
2. Knowing the most appropriate agency, department or organization that is most
capable of taking over the responsibility;
3. Providing information briefings to the accepting agency/department on background of
the case and key areas of responsibility;
4. Explaining the scarcity and availability of resources experienced during crisis and
how to avoid a recurrence, as well as how communication between agencies or
departments flowed;
5. If necessary, endorsing the accepting agency or department to other working partners;
and
6. Stepping back and being a shadow to the accepting agency/department;

When the accepting agency or department is capable, and all information and
communication is in place, the Handover is considered complete. The possibility of maintaining
communication even after the handover is essential.

Post-Action and Assessment is essentially a guided discussion of on-going or near- end
operation that enables its responders to discover for themselves what went well, what did not,
and why while recovery efforts are ongoing. The generated information from the discussion and
assessment can be utilized to validate current procedures and/or to propose for better processes.

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CONCLUSION

The National Crisis Management Core Manual offers, by far, the most expansive and
organized approach in dealing with emerging and existing crises that threaten to harm national
interests and diminish public confidence in the government. It covers a wide range of crucial
areas of responsibilities that demand serious attention from officials and operators who will be
tasked to deliver on such functions.

The components of an effective crisis management (each of which is discussed in this
manual by a designated chapter) all put significant emphasis on the compelling imperative for
inter-agency cooperation. This approach to crisis management is a general theme that runs
through all the discussions in the CORE MANUAL. In cognizance of the challenging limitations
in human and material resources, and even in time, the CORE MANUAL advocates maximum
interface among relevant government entities for this is believed to have a significant (but often
underestimated) multiplier effect on whatever precious time and resources are available to crisis
managers.

Quite a number of previous crisis management failures could well be attributed to poor
situation awareness, poor planning and poor inter-agency cooperation, aside from lack of needed
resources. These are the challenges that this CORE MANUAL seeks and hopes to surmount.
The first step, however, is for crisis managers to revisit prevailing mindsets, overcome wellentrenched biases, and consider new and better ways of doing things. No single agency could
ever claim monopoly of knowledge and capabilities on crisis management this lesson could be
a good starting point for a compelling inter-agency collaboration and convergence.

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ANNEX A

SUMMARY OF AFP/DND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

I. RP-US DEFENSE RELATIONS
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

Mutual defense of each countries territory Bilateral exercise, VIP visits, ship visits,
against attacks on its armed forces, public symposiums, workshops, exercise related
vessels, and aircraft in Pacific territory.
construction projects, MDB meetings, planning
conferences, strategic war gaming etc.

Date Signed: 26 June 1953

Signatories:
RP: Acting Sec Felixberto M Serrano, DFA
US: Amb Charles E Bohlen

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

REMARKS

The Council of Foreign Ministers with RP-US

MDB serving as the machinery for consultations
between the two countries Armed Forces under the
MDB are Executive Committee as follows: Plans
and Policy, Training and Operations, Intelligence,
Logistics and Civil-Military Operations.

MDB Executive Committee Meeting, 12-15 March

2003, Honolulu, Hawaii
MDB Meeting, 5-7 June 2003, Manila
State Partnership Program Meeting, 7-11 July 2003,
Guam

JUSMAG-Phil for the US and RP MDB committees

oversee the functions and the obligations of this
agreement. The MDB at the same time serves as
the forum for discussion on matters related to this
FY 03:
Establishment of a Joint United States Military agreement.
Mobility
Advisory Group (JUSMAG); transfer of Excess
PA: $4.6 M
United States assistance in terms of Defense Articles (EDA) from US military institutions
PN: $6.0 M
education and training logistics and technical for RP. AIK support for operations of JUSMAG.
PAF: $6.0 M
assistance and the attendant obligation of the
DSCA Holdback: $1.5 M
Philippines.
TAFT: $1.9 M

1953 Military Assistance Agreement

Date Signed: 26 June 1953
Signatories:
RP: Acting Sec Felino Neri, DFA
US: Amb Raymond A Spruance

This agreement outlines the rules and regulations

governing the temporary status of the US Armed
Agreement between GUS and GRP regarding Provisions on the respect for law, entry/ Forces
the treatment of US Armed Forces visiting the departure, driving, and vehicle registration,
Philippines
criminal
jurisdiction,
importation
and
exportation and movement of vessels/aircraft.
Date Signed: 10 February 1998
Signatories: RP and US Representatives
Equipment Loan Agreement Pertaining to
Provision of SY -71E Communication Equipment
and Services (STU-II) between the Department of
Defense of the USA and the Ministry of Defense
of the RP
Date Signed: 25 April 2000

FMF:
$ 50 M (Projected)
Normal FMF (Mobility Maintenance Plan): $19.8M
CT Assistance: $ 30M

The US shall loan SY-71E equipment and technical IAD, OJ5 oversees this arrangement and controls/
To assist in the establishment of a secure documentation, and provide initial training and monitors utilization of the equipment
voice and data network to protect classified maintenance regarding the procedures required
sensitive information transmitted between US to safeguard, control and manage this equipment.
and RP

Signed by:
ANGELO T REYES, SND, DND, RP ADM, Dennis
Blair USCINCPAC LTGEN MICHAEL V HAYDEN,
Dir.,
National Security Agency. US Dept of Defense

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RP-US Mutual Logistics Support Agreement Facilitation agreement for the reciprocal provision
(MLSA)
of logistics support, supplies and services between
the AFP and the US military.
Date Signed: 22 November 2002
It is intended to further interoperability, readiness
Signed by: RP: RADM Ernesto H De Leon
and effectiveness of the two countries military
(PN), DCS for Plans, J5
forces through the increased logistics cooperation
in accordance with the MDT, VFA or MAA.
US: COL Mathias R Velasco (US Army)
CDRPACOM Rep-Phil

Provides for reciprocal logistic support whereby All activities under the MLSA shall be approved On 21 Jan 2003, a concrete test case in the
one party may request logistics support, supplies by RP and US governments.
implementation of the MLSA took center stage
and services which the other may provide for the
when 501 pieces of body armor were loaned by
duration of an approved activity..
the US for use of AFP personnel involved in Project
Bayanihan. The US agreed to use the Equal Value
Exchange (EVE) as mode of payment for the body
armor.

II. ASEAN COUNTRIES

A. MALAYSIA
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

REMARKS

Second Protocol (1994) to the 1967 Agreement Border Patrol and Border Crossing Annual meetings scheduled or unscheduled joint Philippine-Malaysian Border Patrol Coordinating BPCG is an inter-agency body composed of reps from DFA,
Group (BPCG) under the supervision of the Joint DND-AFP, DENR, OPAMA, DOJ, and Bureau of Fisheries.
on Anti-Smuggling Coop between the Govt of RP Cooperation in designated border coordinated border patrol operations.
Committee on Border Cooperation
areas between the Phil and Malaysia
and Malaysia
The RP-Malaysia SOP Outlining the conduct of border patrol
operations has been finalized.
Date Signed: 29 March 1995
The 10th BPCG Pre-Planning Conference in Cebu was
recently concluded last 23 -26 March 2003.

Signatories: GRP and Malaysian Representatives

MOU on Defense Cooperation

Date Signed: 26 April 1994
Signatories:
RP: SND Renato De Villa
Malaysia: Minister of Defense Dato Seri Muhamad
Najib Tun Razak

Military Cooperation, Equipment and Exchange of trainees and instructors, exchange of

Technology Cooperation Between information joint training and exercises. Joint use
Defense Industries of both countries. of training facilities, maintenance and procurement
of defense material and equipment as well as
development of both countries defense industries.

Joint committee on defense cooperation assisted

by the following working groups. Working group
on Information Exchange, Working Group on
Logistics and Defense Industry Cooperation. The
working group on military cooperation is chaired
by J3.

Previously proposed status of forces agreement between RP

and Malaysia still await result of DND review.
It has been noted that RP has been inactive with its bilateral
defense industry working group with Malaysia since 1999.
There is also a proposed SOFA between RP and Malaysia
Combined Committee last September 27, 1996.
Visit to CSAFP of ADMIRAL DATUK MOHD RAMLY BIN ABU
BAKAR, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy on 27 Feb 03.
Visit to CSAFP of GEN DATO ABDULLAH, Chief of Royal
Malaysian Air Force on May 2003.

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B. INDONESIA
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

Agreement on Border Patrol and Border crossing system for control of

Border Crossing
traffic of each countrys nationals, goods,
and vessels. Measures to suppress
Date Signed: 11 March 1975
illegal activities in the border areas.
Signatories:

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Annual committee scheduled and unscheduled RP-RI border committee assisted by liaison
joint coordinated border patrols, repatriation officer to serving as Chairpersons rep in the
of apprehended nationals, and maintenance territory of the other party.
of border crossing stations. At an average, the
bilateral border committee meets twice a year.

REMARKS
As results of the 22nd RP-RI Border Committee Chairpersons Conference
the following AFP recommendations have been approved by the DND
RPs participation in the 23rd RP-RI Border Committee Preparatory
(Vice Chairpersonss) Conference and turnover of the Border Crossing
Station (BCS) at Bongao, Tawi-Tawi to Indonesia upon its completion.
RP position paper on the reduction of PN personnel manning the
Indonesian Border Crossing Stations is being routed for approval.
COMSOUTHCOM has made a special report on the North Sulawesi
incident that led to the apprehension of 49 Filipino fishermen and the
sinking of their boats. The fishermen have already been deported.
RP-RI Border Committee will convene for the 24th
Chairpersonss Conference on June 2003 in Indonesia.

Agreement on Cooperative Activities in Development of bilateral relations

between the defense agencies and the
the Field of Defense and Security
promotion of cooperative activities in the
field of defense and security.
Date Signed: 27 Aug 1997
Signatories:
DND Sec Renato De
Indonesian counterpart

Villa

Joint/combined training and exercises, exchange Joint defense and security

of visits, attachments, and info exchange, coommitte (to be established)
interoperability in operations and logistics, defense
technical activities, logistics support system.

cooperation Some of the training and exchanges of personnel between both countries
are already conducted under this arrangement.
RP inputs on RP-RI TWG on Maritime and Ocean Concerns (MOC) a
sub-committee set up under the JDSCC.
AFP recommends a positive stance on the establishment of an ASEAN
Security Community in reaction to Indonesias non-paper entitled
Towards an ASEAN Security Community.

and

C. SINGAPORE
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
Agreement on Military
Cooperation
Date Signed: 05 May 1995

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Training Development of a mutually beneficial Army-to-Army exercise Anoa-Singa series; Adhoc Committee organized per activity basis
program for joint training and exercises Navy-to-Navy Exercise Dagat-Singa Exchange
between the two countries.
of Student/Trainees.

Signatories:
RP: DFA Sec Roberto Romulo

REMARKS
Activities were suspended pending conclusion of a status of forces
agreement.
Visit of LTGEN LIM CHUAN POH, Chief Defense Force, Singapore
Armed Forces on 05 March 2003.

Singapore: Amb Tan Seng Chye

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D. THAILAND
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
MOU on Military Cooperation
Date Signed: 20 August 1997
Signatories:
RP: SND Sec Renato De Villa
Thai: Defense Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Promotion of military cooperation in the fields

of military education and training, exchange
of information, military exercises, sports, and
exchange visits.

Exchange of students and instructors, exchange

of information on defense security through
documents, observation, conferences, and study
visits, military exercises, sports activities, such as
CBT shooting, golf, skydiving, and exchange of
visits.

REMARKS

Joint committee (to be established) Activities in pursuance of this MOU has yet to be developed.
this joint committee may be assisted Previous to this, Thailand has already been sending students
by working groups whenever deemed to PMA.
necessary.
Relevant to this MOU is the AFPs participation as observers
in the US-Thai-Singapore Cobra Gold Exercises.
Visit to CSAFP of ADM DAWEESAK SOMABHA, Commanderin-Chief, Royal Thai Navy on 21 Feb 2003.
Visit to CSAFP of MGEN PIPAT DEKEAW, Deputy
Superintendent, NDC Thailand on 04 June 2003.

E.

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

MOU on Defense Cooperation signed on 22 Promotion of defense cooperation in Military Training and Exercises, exchange of
August 2001 at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei accordance with international laws and personnel, exchange of information (Security
Darussalam.
regulations in the field military.
and Defense issues, Training related-matters,
technical info on defense products, research and
development on defense related products) and
exchange of visits.

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION
Joint Working
committee.

Committee

REMARKS

and

sub-working Pursuant to the goals of this MOU, the RP-Brunei Seagull

Training Exercises was successfully convened last 7-14 April
2003. The exercise involved the Navies of both countries.
The committee shall meet alternately between the
RP and Brunei and shall be Co- chaired by a senior
defense official of the DND and Senior Defense
of Brunei. The committees for the management of
this cooperation have yet to be established.

III. OTHER COUNTRIES

A. SOUTH KOREA
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

REMARKS

Implementing Arrangement for the Mutual Procedures for the request of government quality Activities dependent on contracts negotiated Under the supervision of the joint committee on Applicable to procurement contract that may be
Acceptance of Government Quality Assurance
assurance and responsibilities of the requesting between one of the parties defense industries
logistics and defense industry cooperation.
negotiated with South Korea. Provides greater
and the issuing parties
confidence for the procurement of quality materiel
Date Signed: 26 Jul 97
and equipment.
Signatories:
RP: DND Usec Feliciano Gacis
S. Korea: Deputy Minister ching Nam Lee.

South Korea continues to participate in the AFP

Modernization

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B. FRANCE
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

Arrangement Related to Defense Cooperation

Develop bilateral relations between

defense and armed forces and
cooperate in the field of defense
equipment.

Date Signed: 14 SEP 94

Signatories:
RP: SND
France: Minister of Defense

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

JDCC meetings as agreed upon Joint Defense Cooperation Committee

exchange of trainees and instructors;
military training and exercises; exchange
of info on training and maintenance
matters; exchange of visits of defense
armed forces officials; cooperation in
the field of defense equipment.

REMARKS
The Joint committee has met three times since the signing of the MOU, the last was held
on 13 May 99 at CGEA, QC.
Since 1995, RP had already asked for Frances aid in the AFPMP. In response to this,
France has offered their AVISO A69 (which RP declined) and conducted a study on PAF
airbases (which is considered by PAF).
Visit to CSAFP of VADM HERVE GIRAUD Deputy Director, DAS France on 28 Feb 03
Visit to Deputy J5 of Chief Engr JEAN Pierre Buleon, French Regional Armament Attache
on 11 Feb 2003
The 4th JDCC Meeting in Paris, France on 23-24 Apr 03 pushed through.

C. AUSTRALIA
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

MOU on Cooperative Defense Activities Cooperative activities between defense Mutual access to each others defense facilities; Joint Defense Cooperative Committee
organizations
joint training and military exercise; exchange of
students and instructors; exchange of information
Date Signed: 2 Aug 95
on defense matters; cooperation in defense
science and technology matters; identification
Signatories:
of common or similar requirements for defense
RP: DFA domingo Siazon
goods and services.
Australia: amb Robert Francis Ray
MOU on Combatting Terrorism

MOU enumerates possible areas of

cooperation which include: information
and intelligence; money laundering
Date Signed: 04 March 2003
and financing of international terrorism,
Signed by: Foreign Affairs Secretary smuggling and border control issues;
Blas F. Ople and Australian Minister for illegal trafficking in weapons, ammunition,
Foreign Affairs Alexander Downing
explosives and defense cooperation
relating to international terrorist activities.

Forms of cooperation stipulated under the

agreement
include
intelligence
exchange,
joint training exercises and activities, capacitybuilding initiatives and regional and multi-lateral
consultations on issues relating to international
terrorism and transnational organized crime.

REMARKS
Australia actively provides support to training needs of the AFP.
Visit to CSAFP of Assistant Sec BEN COLEMAN, Australian Department of
Defense and Party last Apr 2003
To update and improve the existing RP-Australia Defense Programs, they
engaged in Strategic Policy Talks last 06-07 May 2003
MOU was signed in lieu of recent terrorist attacks that victimized Australians in
Bali as well as Filipinos in various areas in the Philippines.
Close cooperation between the two governments are underway
Visit to RP of Hon Nick Warner, Australian Ambassador to Counter-Terrorism
last 19 June 2003.

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AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
MOU on Defense Cooperation
Date Signed: 03 Jan 96
Signatory:
RP: SND Renato De Villa
UK and Northern Ireland: Sec of State for
Defense Michael Portillo

SCOPE OF COOPERATION
Develop bilateral relations between
both
governments
defense
and armed forces and promote
cooperation in the field of defense
equipment and services.

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Joint Committee/Working Group Meetings; Joint Joint Defense Cooperation Committee

training and military exercises; exchange of visits/
trainees/instructors; and cooperation in the field of
defense equipment and services.

REMARKS
As the last RP-UK Joint Defense Cooperation (JDCC) in November 2001, there
was discussion on the UK proposed Jurisdiction MOU. This was in the light of
the precedence set by the RP-US VFA. The absence of a SOFA with UK was
raised in lieu of the feasibility of RP-UK exercises that may be hindered. Other
issues discussed include RP-UK on terrorism and updates on UKs Military
Training Assistance to RP.
Visit to CSAFP of AIR VICE MARSHALL GAVIN MCKAY RAF, Senior Military
Adviser to the Head of the Export Services Organization, UK Ministry of Defense
on 04 June 03

E. KINGDOM OF SPAIN
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
MOU on Defense Logistics Cooperation
Date Signed: 16 March 1998
Signatories:
RP: SND Fortunato Abat
Spain: Amb Delfin Colome

SCOPE OF COOPERATION
Promote cooperation between
both armed forces in logistics
support defense systems and
strengthens relations between
logistics agencies.

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Joint committee meetings, establish direct Joint committee

contact and cooperation in such areas as supply,
maintenance, transportation, services and other
areas of sub systems between the two armed
forces and logistics agencies.

REMARKS
There was a planned visit to Spain by PGMA in September 2002 but was
cancelled due to the RP deficit. Proposed discussion on the succeeding steps
to operationalize the agreed issues in the RP-Spain 1st bilateral meeting. These
include TOR for MOU, that agreement on quality assurance etc and additional
issue could be the enhancement of the AFPs R & D capabilities have been set
aside due to the cancellation.
Courtesy call of Spanish Ambassador IGNACIO SAGAZ TEMPRANO to CSAFP
on 24 Apr 2003

IV. MULTILATERAL AGREEMENTS:

A. BRUNEI, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

REMARKS

IMOU on Oil Spill Response Action Plan on 20 Cooperation on oil pollution Mutual visit by skilled personnel, joint exercise Focal point ASEAN_OSRAP located in Parties conducted marine pollution exercises (MARPOLEX); Japan has
May 93 in Tokyo, Japan
preparedness and response
and training on oil pollution combating measures, Jakarta, Indonesia
indicated interest in cooperating re ASEAN-OSRAP; Annual meetings are
techniques and equipment; facilitate the mobility
likewise conducted to monitor the advancement cooperation and checking the
of personnel materials and equipment in cases of
maintenance on the OSRAP equipment.
emergency
No development at present.

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B. INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, CAMBODIA & THAILAND

AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

Agreement on information exchange and Cooperation among the parties

Establishment of Communication Procedures
in the exchange of info and the
establishment of communication
Date Signed: 7 May 2002
procedures in activities at the
common border areas of the 3
RP: DILG SEC Jose Lina, Sr.
countries
Indonesia: Foreign Min. N. Hassan Wirajuda
Malaysia: Foreign Min. Datuk Seri Hamid Albar

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

To cooperate among themselves to prevent the Joint Committee

illegal utilization of their land-air-sea territories
for the purpose of committing or furthering any
or all of the following activities: Terrorism, Money
Laundering, Smuggling, Piracy/Robbery at Sea,
Hijacking, Intrusion, Illegal Entry, Drug Trafficking,
Theft of Marine resources, Marine Pollution, and
illicit trafficking in Arms

REMARKS
Joint Committee shall convene its inaugural meeting on a date and at venue
acceptable to the Parties, as may be determined through diplomatic channels.
By July 2002, Cambodia signified to become party to this agreement and by
November 2002, Thailand did as well.

V. COMMITMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTALITIES

A. UNITED NATIONS
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Invitation to Participate in Peacekeeping The Philippines as a member state Sending troops for PKO
Operations (PKO) from Sec Gen of the UN
of the UN may participate in PKO
subject to agreement between RP
and UN for the purpose.

UN department for PKO (UNDPKO)

REMARKS
As of 23 April 2002, Executive Order 97 Approving and Adopting the Policy
Framework and Guidelines for Philippine participation in UNPKO
To date, RP is looking over the draft MOU on the activation of the UN Mission of
Support in East Timor (UNMISET).
The Draft MOU will reinvigorate the UNMISET, among the many efforts under
the UNPKO.

B. TOKYO DECLARATION
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
Tools declaration on port state control
The Philippines is a signatory to this declaration

SCOPE OF COOPERATION
Cooperation between members
to standardize port state
laws and regulations, uplift
technology and techniques on
port state control

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Compliance to agreed system and standard Tokyo Secretariat

operation procedures as well as the safety
measures on port state control operations, council
meetings

REMARKS
The Philippines, particularly the Philippine Coast Guard, is an active member
of this organization.

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AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
MOU on Defense Cooperation
Date Signed: 03 Jan 96
Signatory:
RP: SND Renato De Villa
UK and Northern Ireland: Sec of State for
Defense Michael Portillo

SCOPE OF COOPERATION
Develop bilateral relations between
both
governments
defense
and armed forces and promote
cooperation in the field of defense
equipment and services.

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Joint Committee/Working Group Meetings; Joint Joint Defense Cooperation Committee

training and military exercises; exchange of visits/
trainees/instructors; and cooperation in the field of
defense equipment and services.

REMARKS
As the last RP-UK Joint Defense Cooperation (JDCC) in November 2001, there
was discussion on the UK proposed Jurisdiction MOU. This was in the light of
the precedence set by the RP-US VFA. The absence of a SOFA with UK was
raised in lieu of the feasibility of RP-UK exercises that may be hindered. Other
issues discussed include RP-UK on terrorism and updates on UKs Military
Training Assistance to RP.
Visit to CSAFP of AIR VICE MARSHALL GAVIN MCKAY RAF, Senior Military
Adviser to the Head of the Export Services Organization, UK Ministry of Defense
on 04 June 03

E. KINGDOM OF SPAIN
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
MOU on Defense Logistics Cooperation
Date Signed: 16 March 1998
Signatories:
RP: SND Fortunato Abat
Spain: Amb Delfin Colome

SCOPE OF COOPERATION
Promote cooperation between
both armed forces in logistics
support defense systems and
strengthens relations between
logistics agencies.

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Joint committee meetings, establish direct Joint committee

contact and cooperation in such areas as supply,
maintenance, transportation, services and other
areas of sub systems between the two armed
forces and logistics agencies.

REMARKS
There was a planned visit to Spain by PGMA in September 2002 but was
cancelled due to the RP deficit. Proposed discussion on the succeeding steps
to operationalize the agreed issues in the RP-Spain 1st bilateral meeting. These
include TOR for MOU, that agreement on quality assurance etc and additional
issue could be the enhancement of the AFPs R & D capabilities have been set
aside due to the cancellation.
Courtesy call of Spanish Ambassador IGNACIO SAGAZ TEMPRANO to CSAFP
on 24 Apr 2003

IV. MULTILATERAL AGREEMENTS:

A. BRUNEI, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

REMARKS

IMOU on Oil Spill Response Action Plan on 20 Cooperation on oil pollution Mutual visit by skilled personnel, joint exercise Focal point ASEAN_OSRAP located in Parties conducted marine pollution exercises (MARPOLEX); Japan has
May 93 in Tokyo, Japan
preparedness and response
and training on oil pollution combating measures, Jakarta, Indonesia
indicated interest in cooperating re ASEAN-OSRAP; Annual meetings are
techniques and equipment; facilitate the mobility
likewise conducted to monitor the advancement cooperation and checking the
of personnel materials and equipment in cases of
maintenance on the OSRAP equipment.
emergency
No development at present.

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B. INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, CAMBODIA & THAILAND

AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

Agreement on information exchange and Cooperation among the parties

Establishment of Communication Procedures
in the exchange of info and the
establishment of communication
Date Signed: 7 May 2002
procedures in activities at the
common border areas of the 3
RP: DILG SEC Jose Lina, Sr.
countries
Indonesia: Foreign Min. N. Hassan Wirajuda
Malaysia: Foreign Min. Datuk Seri Hamid Albar

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

To cooperate among themselves to prevent the Joint Committee

illegal utilization of their land-air-sea territories
for the purpose of committing or furthering any
or all of the following activities: Terrorism, Money
Laundering, Smuggling, Piracy/Robbery at Sea,
Hijacking, Intrusion, Illegal Entry, Drug Trafficking,
Theft of Marine resources, Marine Pollution, and
illicit trafficking in Arms

REMARKS
Joint Committee shall convene its inaugural meeting on a date and at venue
acceptable to the Parties, as may be determined through diplomatic channels.
By July 2002, Cambodia signified to become party to this agreement and by
November 2002, Thailand did as well.

V. COMMITMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTALITIES

A. UNITED NATIONS
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU

SCOPE OF COOPERATION

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Invitation to Participate in Peacekeeping The Philippines as a member state Sending troops for PKO
Operations (PKO) from Sec Gen of the UN
of the UN may participate in PKO
subject to agreement between RP
and UN for the purpose.

UN department for PKO (UNDPKO)

REMARKS
As of 23 April 2002, Executive Order 97 Approving and Adopting the Policy
Framework and Guidelines for Philippine participation in UNPKO
To date, RP is looking over the draft MOU on the activation of the UN Mission of
Support in East Timor (UNMISET).
The Draft MOU will reinvigorate the UNMISET, among the many efforts under
the UNPKO.

B. TOKYO DECLARATION
AGREEMENT / TREATY / MOU
Tools declaration on port state control
The Philippines is a signatory to this declaration

SCOPE OF COOPERATION
Cooperation between members
to standardize port state
laws and regulations, uplift
technology and techniques on
port state control

ACTIVITIES / COMMITMENTS

OVERSEEING ORGANIZATION

Compliance to agreed system and standard Tokyo Secretariat

operation procedures as well as the safety
measures on port state control operations, council
meetings

REMARKS
The Philippines, particularly the Philippine Coast Guard, is an active member
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ANNEX B
Other relevant Policies related to Crisis Management
1. Policies for Threats to National Security
a. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
b. Republic Act 10121 Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of
2010 An act strengthening the Philippine disaster risk reduction and management
system, providing for the national disaster risk reduction and management framework
and institutionalizing the national disaster risk reduction and management plan,
appropriating funds thereof and for other purposes.

It designates the Secretary of National Defense as head of the NDRRMC.

RA 10121 also states mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction into the peace process
and conflict resolution approaches in order to minimize loss of lives and damage to
property, and ensure that communities in conflict zones can immediately go back to
their normal lives during period of intermittent conflicts.

Above mentioned law states that not less than five percent (5%) of the estimated
revenue from regular sources shall be set aside as the Local Disaster Risk
Reduction Management Fund (LDRRMF) to support disaster risk management
activities such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster preparedness programs including
training, purchasing life-saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, for postdisaster activities, and for the payment of premiums for calamity insurance.

Of the amount appropriated for LDRRMF, thirty percent (30%) shall be allocated as the
Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and recovery programs
so that the situation and living conditions of people in communities or areas stricken
by disasters, calamities, epidemics, or complex emergencies may be stabilized as
quickly as possible.

c. Republic Act No. 7077, the Citizen Armed Forces or Armed Forces of the Philippines
Reservist Act and its implementing guidelines and AFP circulars provides for
emergency preparedness of military reservists down to the barangay; and
d. Republic Act No. 9163, the National Service Training Program Act of 2001 and its
implementing guidelines and circulars prepared by a Tripartite Committee (Commission
on Higher Education, CHED; Technology Education and Skills Development Authority,
TESDA; and, DND, which implements the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS),
Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). CWTS
and LTS graduates become part of the National Service Reserve Corps under the
Office of Civil Defense; ROTC graduates become military reservists.

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2. Policies for Peace and Order

a. Republic Act 8551
b. Executive Order 110 Directing the Philippine National Police to support the Armed
Forces of the Philippines in internal security operations for the suppression of
insurgency and other serious threats to national security.
3. Policies for Crisis on OFWs
a. Republic Act No. 10022 An Act amending RA No. 8042 otherwise known as The
Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995, as amended, further improving
the standard of protection and promotion of the welfare of migrant workers, their
families and overseas Filipinos in distress, and for other purposes.
b. Executive Order No. 34 - Creating the Overseas Preparedness And Response
Team And Replacing The Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee.
4. Policies for Crisis on Health
a. Presidential Decree No. 1096, National Building Code of the Philippines
b. National Structural Code of the Philippines, 2001
c. Philippine Electrical Code of 2000
d. Presidential Decree No. 1185, Fire Code of the Philippines
e. Republic Act No. 8495, Philippine Mechanical Code of 1998
f. Republic Act No. 344, Accessibility Law
g. Republic Act No. 9275, Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
h. Republic Act No. 9003, Ecological Solid Waste Act Management of 2001
i. DOH Administrative Order No. 155 series of 2004 Implementing Guidelines for
Managing Mass Casualty Incidents During Emergencies and Casualties.
j. DOH Administrative Order No. 168 series of 2004 Subject: National Policy on Health
Emergencies and Disasters.
k. DOH Administrative Order No. 0029 series of 2010 Subject: Policies and Guidelines
on the Establishment of Operation Center for Emergencies and Disasters.
l. DOH Administrative Order No. 2008-0021, Gradual Phase-out of Mercury in All
Healthcare Facilities and Institutions
5. Policies for Crisis on Economy
a. Republic Act No. 7581 An Act Providing Protection to Consumers by Stabilizing the
Prices of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities and by Prescribing Measures

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Against Undue Price Increases During Emergency Situations and Like Occasions.
6. Other policies are:
a. International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights
b. Republic Act 8042 National Water Crisis Act of 1995 An act to address the National
Water Crisis and for other purposes
c. Republic Act 9513 Renewable Energy Act of 2008
d. Republic Act 9729 An Act Mainstreaming Climate Change into Government Policy
Formulations, Establishing the Framework Strategy and Program on Climate Change,
Creating for this Purpose the Climate Change Commission, and for Other Purposes
e. Republic Act Number 9418 Volunteer Act of 2007 - Section 2 of the Declaration
of Policy states that - It shall be the policy of the State to promote the participation
of the various sectors of the Filipino society, and as necessary, international and
foreign volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs, and adopt and strengthen
the practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain national development and
international understanding. The inculcation of volunteerism as a way of life shall
rekindle in every Filipino the honored tradition of bayanihan to foster social justice,
solidarity and sustainable development.

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ANNEX C
Sketch on Incident Command System Deployment at Scene of Incident

Legend:
ICP Incident Command Post
ICS Incident Command System
AMP Advanced Medical Post

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In the Philippines, the NDRRMC, through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), took the
lead in the implementation of the ASEAN-US Cooperation on DM. Partner agencies are the
Department of Local Government - Bureau of Fire Protection (DILG-BFP), Department of Health
(DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine National Police
(PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Metro Manila
Development Authority (MMDA), Fire National Training Institute (FNTI), Subic Bay Metropolitan
Authority (SBMA), the City Government of Olongapo, Davao City Rescue 911 and Amity Public
Safety Academy (APSA).

Among the activities that were conducted in the country under Phases 1 and 2 of the
Program include the following:
Phase 1 (2003-2005) Introduction of ICS to selected NDCC (now known as NDRRMC)
Member Agencies; initial adaptation initiatives to the Philippine Disaster Management
System context and ICS course material adaptation; Training of Trainers on ICS and Pilot
Testing of adapted course materials
Phase 2 (2009-July 2012) ICS Inception Workshop; ICS Instructor Development
through the conduct of six (6) ICS Courses, namely: 5-day ICS Basic/Intermediate Course
( July 19- 23, 2010), Integrated Planning Course (Oct. 11-21, 2010), Administration
and Finance Section Chief Course (Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2011), Operations Section Chief
Course (Mar. 3-4, 2011), Logistics Section Chief Course (Mar. 4-7, 2011), and Incident
Commander Course (Mar. 8-11, 2011).
Thirty-two (32) participants from partner agencies have successfully completed the
above courses and certified as ICS National Cadre of Instructors by the NDRRMC-OCD
and United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA-FS). They are now
constituted as the core of the NDRRMC Incident Management Team (NIMT) who can be
mobilized by the National Council, as necessary, to assist in on-scene disaster response
and management in affected areas of the archipelago.

On December 24 2009, the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency
Response (AADMER) was ratified by the ten AMS and called on the Member States, among
others, to prepare standard operating procedures for regional cooperation and national action
such as regional standby arrangements and coordination of disaster relief and emergency
response.

Moreover, RA 10121, s-2010, otherwise known as An Act Strengthening the Philippine
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds Therefor and For Other Purposes, has
reposed on the Office of Civil Defense the primary mission to administer a comprehensive national
civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management program by providing leadership in
the continuous development of strategic and systematic approaches as well as measures to
reduce the vulnerabilities and risks to hazards and manage the consequences of disasters.
Section 9 of the said law provides the functions / operational directions that OCD shall undertake
to effectively implement its mission. One of these functions is to formulate standard operating
procedures for the deployment of rapid assessment teams, information sharing among agencies
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Further, Rule 7 (h), Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10121, has
expressly provided for the establishment of an Incident Command System (ICS) as part of the
countrys on-scene disaster response system to ensure the effective consequence management
of disasters or emergencies.

Hence, in line with the objectives of AADMER and RA 10121, the Government of the
Philippines through the NDRRMC, hereby adopts and integrates the Incident Command System
(ICS) as an on-scene incident management mechanism within the Philippine Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management System (PDRRMS). Towards this end, regular conduct of ICS training
for disaster managers and responders at all DRRMC levels, non-government organizations and
private sector agencies and organization of Incident Management Teams for disaster response
and management at the on-scene level should be pursued and integrated in the ICS development
and capacity building program of all DRRMCs and other agencies concerned.
II. OBJECTIVES

This Memorandum Circular is aimed to provide guidance to all DRRMCs and other
agencies concerned from both government and private sectors on the institutionalization and
proper use of Incident Command System (ICS) as a tool to organize on-scene operations for a
broad spectrum of disasters or emergencies from small to complex incidents, both natural and
human-induced.
III. SCOPE AND COVERAGE

This Memorandum Circular shall apply to all DRRMCs and other agencies concerned,
whether government or private, that are responsible for all-hazards incident management in their
respective areas of jurisdiction. It shall specifically cover on-scene management of emergency
response operations from disaster impact to the immediate emergency response phase of
an incident, with priority objectives of saving lives, ensuring safety of responders and others,
protecting property and environment, and incident stabilization.
IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Agency Administrator/Executive or Responsible Official - the official responsible for
administering policy for an agency or jurisdiction, having full authority for making decisions, and
providing direction to the management organization for an incident; he is normally the Chairperson
of the DRRMC or Agency Head or their duly authorized representative.
All-Hazards any incident, natural or human-induced, that warrants action to protect life,
property, environment, public health, or safety and minimize disruptions of government, social or
economic activities.
Area Command - an organization established to oversee the management of multiple incidents
that are each being handled by a separate Incident Command System organization or of a very
large or evolving incident that has multiple Incident Management Teams engaged. An agency
administrator/executive or other public official with jurisdictional responsibility for the incident
usually makes the decision to establish an Area Command. It is activated only if necessary,
depending on the complexity of the incident and incident management span-of-control
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Assistant - title for subordinates of principal Command Staff positions. The title indicates a level
of technical capability, qualifications, and responsibility subordinate to the primary positions.
Assistants may also be assigned to unit leaders.
Base - the location at which primary Logistics functions for an incident are coordinated and
administered. There is only one Base per incident. (Incident name or other designator will be
added to the term Base). The Incident Command Post may be co-located with the Base.
Branch the organizational level having functional or geographical responsibility for major
aspects of incident operations. A branch is organizationally situated between the section and
division or group in the Operations Section, and between the section and units in the Logistics
Section. Branches are identified by the use of Roman numerals or by functional area.
Camp - a geographical site within the general incident area (separate from the Incident Base)
that is equipped and staffed to provide sleeping, food, water, and sanitary services to incident
personnel
Chain of Command - series of command, control, executive or management positions in
hierarchical order of authority; an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization
Chief - The Incident Command System title for individuals responsible for management of
functional Sections: Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration and Intelligence/
Investigations (if established as a separate Section)
Command - the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory,
or delegated authority
Command Staff - Consists of Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and other
positions as required, who report directly to the Incident Commander. They may have assistant
or assistants, as needed
Common Terminology - normally used words and phrases-avoids the use of different words/
phrases for same concepts, consistency
Community - consists of people, property, services, livelihoods and environment; a legally
constituted administrative local government unit of a country, e.g. municipality or district.
Coordination - bringing together of organizations and elements to ensure effective counter
disaster response. It is primarily concerned with the systematic acquisition and application
of resources (organization, manpower and equipment) in accordance with the requirements
imposed by the threat of impact of disaster.
Delegation of Authority a statement or instruction given to the Incident Commander by the
Agency Executive or Responsible Official delegating authority and assigning responsibility. The
Delegation of Authority can include objectives, priorities, expectations, constraints and other
considerations or guidelines as needed.
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authority to manage a functional operation or perform a specific task. In some cases a deputy can
act as relief for superior, and therefore must be fully qualified in the position. Deputies generally
can be assigned to the Incident Commander, General Staff and Branch Directors.
Disaster - a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread
human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of
the affected community or society to cope using its own resources; an actual threat to public
health and safety where the local government and the emergency services are unable to meet
the immediate needs of the community; an event in which the local emergency management
measures are insufficient to cope with a hazard, whether due to a lack of time, capacity or
resources, resulting in unacceptable levels of damage or number of casualties.
Disaster Response - the provision of emergency services and public assistance, during or
immediately after a disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts, ensure public safety
and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected. Disaster response is predominantly
focused on immediate and short-term needs and is sometimes called disaster relief.
Emergency - unforeseen or sudden occurrence, especially danger, demanding immediate
action; an actual threat to an individuals life or to public health and safety which needs immediate
response
Emergency Management - the organization and management of resources and responsibilities
for addressing all aspects of emergencies, in particular, preparedness, response and initial
recovery steps; a management process that is applied to deal with the actual or implied effects
of hazards
Emergency Operations Center - the physical location at which the coordination of information
and resources to support incident management (on-scene operations) activities normally takes
place
Finance/Administration Section - the ICS functional section responsible for approving and
tracking all expenditures and spending related to the incident.
Function - refers to the five major activities in the Incident Command System: Command,
Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration. The term function is also used
when describing the activity involved (e.g., the planning function). A sixth function, Intelligence/
Investigations, may be established, if required, to meet incident management need.
General Staff - a group of incident management personnel organized according to function and
reporting to the Incident Commander. The General Staff normally consists of the Operations
Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administrative
Section Chief. An Intelligence/Investigations Chief may be established, if required, to meet
incident management needs.
Hazard - a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss
of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood or services, social and
economic disruption, or environmental damage; any potential threat to public safety and/or public
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property, their services or their environment, i.e., their communities. The four classes of hazards
are natural, technological, biological and societal hazards.
Incident - an occurrence or event, natural or human-induced that requires an emergency response
to protect life or property. Incidents can, for example, include major disasters, emergencies,
terrorist attacks, terrorist threats, civil unrest, floods, hazardous materials spills, nuclear accidents,
aircraft accidents, earthquakes, tropical storms, tsunamis, war-related disasters, public health
and medical emergencies, and other occurrences requiring an emergency response.
Incident Action Plan (IAP) - an oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting
the overall strategy for managing an incident. It may include the identification of operational
resources and assignments. It may also include attachments that provide direction and important
information for management of the incident during one or more operational periods.
Incident Command - responsible for overall management of the incident and consists of the
Incident Commander, either single or unified command, and any assigned supporting staff
Incident Commander (IC) - the individual responsible for all incident activities, including the
development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and the release of resources. The IC has
overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is responsible for the
management of all incident operations at the incident site.
Incident Command Post (ICP) - the field location where the primary functions are performed.
The ICP may be co-located with the incident base or other incident facilities
Incident Command System (ICS) - is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management
concept; allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the complexities
and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.
ICS is non-permanent organization and is activated only in response to disasters or emergencies.
ICS National Cadre - group of individuals who successfully underwent the National Training of
Trainers on Incident Command System, didactic and practicum, covering the six (6) ICS courses
conducted by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service in the Philippines from March,
2010 to July, 2011, under the ASEAN US Cooperation on Disaster Management, ICS Capability
Building Program, Phase 2.
Incident Management Team (IMT) - an Incident Commander and the appropriate Command
and General Staff personnel assigned to the incident. IMTs are generally grouped in five types.
Types I and II are National Teams, Type III are Regional Teams, Type IV are discipline or large
jurisdiction-specific, while Type V are ad-hoc incident command organizations typically used
by smaller jurisdictions. The ICS National Cadre referred to above shall be initially constituted
as a National IMT of the NDRRMC. IMTs shall be organized as one of the response teams of
DRRMCs and other agencies concerned that can be readily mobilized to assist in affected areas.
Incident Objectives - statements of guidance and direction needed to select appropriate
strategy(ies) and the tactical direction of resources. Incident objectives are based on realistic
expectations of what can be accomplished when all allocated resources have been effectively
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strategic and tactical alternatives.

Interoperability allows emergency management / response personnel and their affiliated
organizations to communicate within and across agencies and jurisdictions via voice, data, or
video-on-demand, in real time, when needed and when authorized.
Jurisdiction a range or sphere of authority. Public agencies have jurisdiction at an incident
related to their legal responsibilities and authority. Jurisdictional authority at an incident can be
political or geographical (e.g. town, city) or functional (e.g. law enforcement, public health).
Liaison Officer - a member of the Command Staff responsible for coordinating with representatives
from cooperating and assisting agencies or organizations.
Logistics Section - the section responsible for providing facilities, services, and material support
for the incident.
Preparedness - measures taken to strengthen the capacity of the emergency services to respond
in an emergency
Tactics - refers to those activities, resources and maneuvers that are directly applied to achieve
goals; deploying and directing resources on an incident to accomplish the objectives designated
by the strategy.
Unified Command (UC) - an Incident Command System management option that can be used
when more than one agency has incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political boundaries/
jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of the UC, often the senior
person from agencies and/or disciplines participating in the UC, to establish a common set of
objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan.
Unity of Command - the concept by which each person within an organization reports to one
and only one designated person. The purpose of unity of command is to ensure unity of effort
under one responsible commander for every objective; principle of management stating that
each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.
V. BASIC ICS CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES
To ensure the standard use and application of ICS, the following basic concepts and principles
for on-scene disaster operations are hereby adopted:
1. FOURTEEN (14) MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF ICS

ICS is based on fourteen (14) proven management characteristics, each of which
contributes to the strength and efficiency of the overall system. These are as follows:
a. Common Terminology

The use of common terminology in ICS will allow diverse incident management and
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and hazard scenarios. This common terminology applies to the following:

1) Organizational Function
Major functions and functional units with incident management responsibilities are named and
defined. Terminology for the following organizational elements is standard and consistent, namely,
Command, Planning, Operations, Logistics and Administration and Finance.
2) Resource Descriptions
Major resourcesincluding personnel, facilities, and major equipment and supply itemsthat
support incident management activities are given common names and are typed with respect
to their capabilities as follows: Assigned, Available and Out-of-Service. This is to help
avoid confusion and to enhance interoperability.
3) Incident Facilities
Common terminology is used to designate the facilities established in the vicinity of the incident
area that will be used during the course of the incident.
b. Modular Organization

The ICS organizational structure develops in a modular fashion based on the size and
complexity of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the
incident. Responsibility for the establishment and expansion of the ICS modular organization
ultimately rests with Incident Command, which bases the ICS organization on the requirements
of the situation.
c. Management by Objectives

Management by objectives is communicated throughout the entire ICS organization and
includes:
a. Knowing agency policy and direction.
b. Establishing incident objectives.
c. Developing strategies based on incident objectives.
d. Establishing specific, measurable tactics or tasks for various incident management
functional activities, and directing efforts to accomplish them, in support of defined
strategies.
e. Documenting results to measure performance and facilitate corrective actions.
d. Incident Action Plan

Centralized, coordinated incident action planning should guide all response activities. An
Incident Action Plan (IAP) provides a concise, coherent means of capturing and communicating
the overall incident priorities, objectives, strategies, and tactics in the context of both operational
and support activities.
e. Span of Control

Manageable span of control is key to effective and efficient incident management.
Supervisors must be able to adequately supervise and control their subordinates, as well as
communicate with and manage all resources under their supervision.
f. Incident Facilities and Location

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incident, depending on its size and complexity, to accomplish a variety of purposes. The IC will
direct the identification and location of facilities based on the requirements of the situation. ICS
facilities should include Incident Command Posts, Bases, Camps, Staging Areas, mass casualty
triage areas, point-of- distribution sites, and others as required.
g. Resource Management

Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date picture of resource utilization is a critical
component of incident management and emergency response. Resources to be identified
include personnel, teams, equipment, supplies, and facilities available or potentially available for
assignment or allocation.
h. Integrated Communications

Incident communications should be developed through the use of a common
Communications plan to ensure interoperability and connectivity between and among operational
and support units of the various agencies involved. Preparedness planning should therefore
endeavor to address the equipment, systems, and protocols necessary to achieve integrated
voice and data communications.
i. Establishment and Transfer of Command

The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of incident
operations. The agency with primary jurisdictional authority over the incident designates the
individual at the scene responsible for establishing command. When command is transferred,
the process must include a briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and
effective operations.
j. Chain of Command and Unity of Command

At all times during disaster operations, chain of command and unity of command shall be
observed. This is to ensure clarity in reporting relationships and eliminate the confusion caused
by multiple, conflicting directives.
k. Unified Command

In incidents involving multiple jurisdictions, a single jurisdiction with multiagency
involvement, or multiple jurisdictions with multiagency involvement, a Unified Command approach
should be applied to allow agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities
and responsibilities work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority,
responsibility, or accountability.
l. Accountability

Effective accountability of resources at all jurisdictional levels and within individual
functional areas during incident operations is essential. To this end, Check-In/Check-Out, Incident
Action Planning, Unity of Command, Personal Responsibility, Span of Control, and Resource
Tracking must be adhered to within the ICS.
m. Dispatch/Deployment

Resources should respond only when requested or when dispatched by an appropriate
authority through established resource management systems. Resources not requested must
refrain from spontaneous deployment to avoid overburdening the recipient and compounding
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n. Information and Intelligence Management

The incident management organization must establish a process for gathering, analyzing,
assessing, sharing, and managing incident-related information and intelligence.
2. INCIDENT COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF

The Incident Command, which comprises the Command and General Staff, shall be
responsible for overall management of the incident. The Command and General Staff are typically
located at the Incident Command Post (ICP).

a. Incident Command
The command function may be conducted in one of two general ways:

1) Single Incident Command

Single incident command maybe applied when an incident occurs within a single
jurisdiction and there is no jurisdictional or functional agency overlap. Overall incident
management responsibility rests on the appropriate jurisdictional authority. In some cases where
incident management crosses jurisdictional and/or functional agency boundaries, a single IC
may be designated if agreed upon. .
2) Unified Command (UC)

UC for incident management may be applied when a disaster or emergency affects
several areas or jurisdictions or requires multiagency engagement. Unified Command, as an
incident management option, provides the necessary guidelines to enable agencies with different
legal, geographic, and functional responsibilities to coordinate, plan, and interact effectively. As a
team effort, UC allows all agencies with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility for the
incident to jointly provide management direction through a common set of incident objectives and
strategies and a single IAP. Each participating agency maintains its authority, responsibility, and
accountability.

b. Command Staff

In an incident command organization, the Command Staff typically includes a Public
Information Officer, a Safety Officer, and a Liaison Officer, who report directly to the IC/UC and
may have assistants as necessary. Additional positions may be required, depending on the
nature, scope, complexity, and location(s) of the incident(s), or according to specific requirements
established by the IC/UC.
1) Public Information Officer

The Public Information Officer is responsible for interfacing with the public and media
and/or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements. Whether the command
structure is single or unified, only one Public Information Officer should be designated per incident.
Assistants may be assigned from other involved agencies, departments, or organizations. The
IC/UC must approve the release of all incident-related information. In large-scale incidents or
where multiple command posts are established, the Public Information Officer should participate
in or lead the Joint Information or Media Center in order to ensure consistency in the provision of
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2) Safety Officer

The Safety Officer monitors incident operations and advises the IC/UC on all matters
relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel.
The ultimate responsibility for the safe conduct of incident management operations rests with
the IC/UC and supervisors at all levels of incident management. The Safety Officer is, in turn,
responsible to the IC/UC for the systems and procedures necessary to ensure ongoing assessment
of hazardous environments, including the incident Safety Plan, coordination of multiagency
safety efforts, and implementation of measures to promote emergency responder safety as well
as the general safety of incident operations. The Safety Officer has immediate authority to stop
and/or prevent unsafe acts during incident operations. It is important to note that the agencies,
organizations, or jurisdictions that contribute to joint safety management efforts do not lose their
individual identities or responsibility for their own programs, policies, and personnel. Rather, each
contributes to the overall effort to protect all responder personnel involved in incident operations.
3) Liaison Officer

The Liaison Officer is Incident Commands point of contact for DRRMC/other government
agency representatives, NGOs, and the private sector to provide input on their agencys policies,
resource availability, and other incident-related matters. Under either a single-IC or a UC structure,
representatives from assisting or cooperating agencies and organizations coordinate through the
Liaison Officer.
4) Additional Command Staff

Additional Command Staff positions may also be necessary, depending on the nature
and location(s) of the incident or specific requirements established by Incident Command.
3. GENERAL STAFF

The General Staff is responsible for the functional aspects of the incident command
structure. The General Staff typically consists of the Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/
Administration Section Chiefs. The Section Chiefs may have one or more deputies assigned, with
the assignment of deputies from other agencies encouraged in the case of multijurisdictional
incidents.

a. Operations Section

This Section is responsible for all tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate
hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situational control, and restoring normal operations.
Lifesaving and responder safety will always be the highest priorities and the first objectives in the
IAP. The Operations Section Chief is responsible to Incident Command for the direct management
of all incident-related tactical activities. The Operations Section Chief will establish tactics for
the assigned operational period. An Operations Section Chief should be designated for each
operational period, and responsibilities include direct involvement in development of the IAP.

The Operations Section is composed of the following:

1) Branches
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incident. In general, Branches are established when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds
the recommended span of control. Branches are identified by the use of Roman numerals or by
functional area.
2) Divisions and Groups

Divisions and/or Groups are established when the number of resources exceeds the
manageable span of control of Incident Command and the Operations Section Chief. Divisions
are established to divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation. Groups
are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation. For certain types of
incidents, for example, Incident Command may assign evacuation or mass-care responsibilities
to a functional Group in the Operations Section. Additional levels of supervision may also exist
below the Division or Group level.
3) Resources

Resources may be organized and managed in three different ways, depending on the
requirements of the incident.
Single Resources: Individual personnel or equipment and any associated operators.
Task Forces: Any combination of resources assembled in support of a specific mission or
operational need. All resource elements within a Task Force must have common communications
and a designated leader.
Strike Teams: A set number of resources of the same kind and type that have an established
minimum number of personnel. All resource elements within a Strike Team must have common
communications and a designated leader.

The use of Task Forces and Strike Teams is encouraged, when appropriate, to optimize
the use of resources, reduce the span of control over a large number of single resources, and
reduce the complexity of incident management coordination and communications.

b. Planning Section

The Planning Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information
and intelligence to the IC/UC and incident management personnel. This Section prepares status
reports, displays situation information, maintains the status of resources assigned to the incident,
and prepares and documents the IAP, based on Operations Section input and guidance from the
IC/UC.

As shown in the ICS organization below, the Planning Section is comprised of four
primary Units, as well as a number of technical specialists to assist in evaluating the situation,
developing planning options, and forecasting requirements for additional resources. Within the
Planning Section, the following primary Units fulfil functional requirements:
Resources Unit: Responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident.
This Unit also evaluates resources committed currently to the incident, the effects additional
responding resources will have on the incident, and anticipated resource needs.
Situation Unit: Responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of incident status
information, and for analysis of the situation as it progresses.
Demobilization Unit: Responsible for ensuring orderly, safe, and efficient demobilization of
incident resources.
Documentation Unit: Responsible for collecting, recording, and safeguarding all documents
relevant to the incident.

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 Technical Specialist(s): Personnel with special skills that can be used anywhere within the
ICS organization.
4. The Incident Command System Organization

The ICS organization, as an on-scene level command and management structure, should
be located at the ICP, which is generally located at or in the immediate vicinity of the incident site.
It is not a permanent structure nor will replace existing DRRMCs / other similar organizations in
public and private agencies or entities. It is designed to enable effective and efficient incident
management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and
communications operating within a common organizational structure.

A typical ICS organization and DRRMC-EOC and ICS Organization interoperability are
depicted in Annexes A and B, respectively, which form an integral part of this Circular.
VI. POLICY STATEMENTS

1. In line with the policy of the state to develop, promote and implement a comprehensive
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) that aims to strengthen
the capacity of the national government and the local government units (LGUs), together with
partner stakeholders, to build the disaster resilience of communities, and to institutionalize
arrangements and measures for reducing disaster risks, including projected climate risks, and
enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities at all levels, an all-hazards Incident
Command System is hereby established and institutionalized in the PDRRMS as an on-scene
disaster response and management mechanism at all levels of DRRMCs, including public and
private sector agencies.

2. As part of this ICS institutionalization process, all concerned shall endeavour to carry
out capacity building programs for their ICS organization through the conduct of ICS training,
organization of an All-Hazard Incident Management Teams (IMTs), development of stand-by
arrangements and protocols for IMT notification, activation, deployment and deactivation and
other related activities. The National ICS Cadre defined under this Memorandum Circular shall
take the lead in undertaking the ICS capacity building and development program under the
leadership of the Office of Civil Defense.

3. All incidents are expected to be managed locally through their Local DRRMCs by using
their own emergency response teams/personnel, such as Search and Rescue, Rapid Damage
and Needs Assessment and Incident Management Teams, as well as material resources based
on the following criteria:

3.1 The Barangay Development Committee (BDC), if a barangay is affected;

3.2 The city/municipal DRRMC, if two (2) or more barangays are affected;
3.3 The provincial DRRMC, if two (2) or more cities/municipalities are affected;
3.4 The regional DRRMC, if two (2) or more provinces are affected;
3.5 The NDRRMC, if two (2) or more regions are affected

4. The NDRRMC and intermediary Local DRRMCs shall always act as support to LGUs
which have the primary responsibility as first disaster responders to any incident occurring within
their jurisdictions. For this purpose, the National Council and intermediary local DRRMCs shall
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the field level are achieved, and immediate emergency response operation is coordinated to
assist in the transition from on-scene emergency operations to early recovery and rehabilitation
operations to be undertaken by the regular member agencies / humanitarian assistance clusters
of DRRMCs in affected areas.

5. An NDRRMC Incident Management Team (NIMT) is constituted to be composed of
members of the National ICS Cadre as defined under this Circular. As such, the NIMT is expected
to serve as one of the emergency response teams of the National Council to carry out on-scene
incident management functions based on the above criteria or whenever the situation warrants.
VII. IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS

The DRRMCs at all levels shall serve as the mechanisms to ensure the effective
implementation of this Memorandum Circular. Partner agencies in the ICS Capability Building
Program, namely, DILG, BFP and PNP, DOH, DSWD, MMDA, FNTI, PRC, SBMA Fire Department,
City Government of Olongapo, Davao Rescue 911 and Amity Public Safety Academy are enjoined
to work closely with OCD, as the Lead Agency, to attain the desired results thereof.
VIII. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

Should any of the provisions herein be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the
appropriate authority or courts of law, the same shall not affect the other provisions validity,
unless otherwise so specified.

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ANNEX D
List of Government Media Platforms for Official Pronouncements/Statements of the
Communications Group:
a. Presidential News Desk (PND) functions as the newsroom of Malacaang. It gathers and
disseminates information, such as press and photograph releases, and official statements
from the Palace, on a daily basis. The PND operates from Sundays to Saturdays, 5:00 AM to
7:00 PM.
b. Philippine Information Agency (PIA) was the product of a Executive Order No. 100, which
was promulgated on December 24, 1986 that abolished the Marcos-era Office of Media
Affairs-National Media Production Center. The PIA is organized into 11 divisions, 15
regional information offices, 74 provincial information centers, 911 community development
information centers (CDIC).
c. Bureau of Communication Services is the attached agency of the OPS that is tasked to provide
materials and services related to various functions of the OPS and its bureaus, such as policy
formulation, communication planning, and project development. It also produces information
materials for state events such as the anniversary of the People Power Revolution, Araw ng
Kalayaan celebrations, and others.
d. Presidential Broadcast Staff - Radio TV Malacaang, which was created under Executive
Order No. 297 on July 25, 1987 is tasked to provide the necessary media services (video
and audio) to the incumbent President, to document all official engagements and to make
available to the public accurate and relevant information on the activities, programs and
pronouncements of the national leadership. The agency is involved in television coverage
and documentation, news and public affairs syndication of all the activities of the President,
either live or delayed telecast through government or private collaborating networks.
e. Television and radio networks. There are three government-run television networks.
These are the National Broadcasting Network (NBN-4), the Intercontinental Broadcasting
Corporation (IBC-13) and the Radio Philippines Network (RPN-9). The government also
operates the Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS), which is a radio network.
f. National Printing Office (NPO) was established by Executive Order No. 285 on July 25, 1987
and is mandated to print forms, official ballots, public documents, and public information
materials.
g. News and Information Bureau aims to provide efficient, effective, productive, and economical
services relating to the development and formulation of a domestic and foreign information
program for the Government in general, and the Presidency in particular, including the
development of strategies for the dissemination of information on specific government
programs.
h. OP Web Development Office or commonly referred to as the Presidents New Media Team
is responsible for the establishment and management of the Presidents Official Website and
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It is also partly responsible for the feedback mechanism of the President wherein it receives
the comments, concerns and suggestions through the Contact Us section of the Presidents
website. It is also responsible for the Presidents Social Media engagement and in maximizing
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ANNEX E
Strategic SA

STEP 1 Detecting What is Happening

The SA process primarily aimed at strategically preventing crisis or STRATEGIC SA
formally begins in this phase, by scanning the environment for risks and vulnerabilities or
indicators of potential crisis. Scanning, as prescribed in this manual, shall be made in two (2)
fronts: intra-agency or within the agency/department and inter-agency or in close collaboration
with other agencies/departments, and stakeholders, such as civil society organizations (CSOs),
subject matter experts, and the general public, who shall increasingly bear the impact of and
share the responsibility for managing highly complex and interlinked 21st century crises. Ideally,
these sectors shall be engaged at the earliest possible time and in a systematic and sustained
manner.

At the intra-agency level, information on potential crises shall be scanned from published
or unpublished material conveyed in print, audio, video or in web formats. Scanning also includes
reading periodic reports of the agency/department and those of other agencies/departments (i.e.
daily/monthly/annual information briefs). In all scanning procedures, the appointed authority
responsible for STRATEGIC SA shall provide appropriate attributions for and evaluation of all
references and sources. Information is then depicted into several variables.


Variables are movements, structures, processes, phenomena, ideas, or belief systems
whose dynamics, decisions, behavior, power, inclinations, tendencies, directions, etc. can
determine a certain outcome or change. Variables can either be drivers, inhibitors or both. Drivers
are those whose behavior/dynamic significantly propels the occurrence of a crisis. Inhibitors
are those that counteract/counterbalance the occurrence of a crisis or the influence of drivers.
These variables shall be organized according to Political (P), Economic (E), Sociological (S),
Technological (T), Environmental (E) and Security (S). These variables shown below in Figure
2-3, are expressed as elements of national security stated in the countrys current National
Security Policy: socio-political stability (SP), economic solidarity (ES), ecological balance
(EB), cultural cohesiveness (CC), moral-spiritual consensus (MPS), peace and harmony (PS).
Identification and classification of these variables are thus made on the basis of their implications
and consequences to the countrys national security interests.

Figure 1 shows an example of set variables organized according to PESTES when
preparing a foresight report on the future of transnational crime (used as an example in this
manual) in the next 10 years.

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Variables for Future of Transnational Crime in the Next 10 Years

Figure 1
(Source for list of variables: S6017 Theoretical and Practical Approaches to the Future: Strategic
Foresight and Warning, RSIS, NTU, Singapore. 2010.)

Scanning to detect and warn of potential sources of crises entails more than knowing
the what, why, when, where, who and how of, for instance, a report on a planned bombing or
on massive protests. It seeks answers to such questions as: what does the increase/decrease
in bomb plots or in massive protests mean or be an indication of? What are its implications in
the near, medium and long terms? Scanning to detect and warn of potential sources of crises
is making sense of all relevant information on a potential crisis. It is drawing from an extensive
pool of information views of an emerging crisis and its probable direction. In order to achieve this,
other agencies and stakeholders shall be consulted.

Agencies/departments shall confer with other agencies/departments and compare
notes on the scanned information at all levels. They shall adopt existing fusion centers for
this purpose. In scanning at an inter-agency level, the SWOC Analysis (Figure 2) is useful in
illuminating strengths/opportunities as well as challenges faced by the agency in relation to the
identified variables.

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Figure 2

Agencies/departments shall also confer with subject matter experts. The Delphi
Method, developed by RAND Corporation, is one method used on the premise that experts
are more likely to be correct about questions in their field (Gordon, 2009). Experts are identified
through literature searches, recommendations from institutions and other experts. Most studies
use panels of 15 to 35 experts through group meetings or in-depth interviews (Gordon, 2009)
with questions on: forecasts on the occurrence of future developments or crises; desirability
of some future state or questions on judgments about whether an event should occur, and the
basis of the recommendation; and means for avoiding a future crisis or achieving a future state
(Gordon, 2009).

Non-government organizations (NGOs) and private entities are likewise consulted.
NGOs are important providers of both early warning and response by both location and activity.
Agencies/departments, through their appointed units responsible for undertaking strategic SA,
shall develop mechanisms of cooperation with NGOs and private entities, particularly, in the
production of quality pre- and post-crisis situation assessments.

Probably the most important provider of early warning and response for human-induced
crises is the general public. Agencies/departments can benefit from the technological advances
that enable citizens to capture and convey details of a developing or ongoing crisis or emergency.
Agencies/departments can, for example, establish a platform for mapping human-induced crisis
in a given timeframe (crisis mapping) and/or a crisis advisory system.

Agencies/departments shall identify ways in establishing and sustaining mechanisms for
engaging the general public, NGOs, subject matter experts, and the general public according to
their specific intents. It is hoped that through these consultations and mechanisms, preliminary
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the SA process at the strategic level. A particularly challenging aspect throughout the entire SA
process at the strategic, operational and tactical levels is in identifying information that is truly
significant.

STEP 2 Analyzing What Seems to be Happening

Step 2 is analyzing the extensive information gathered in STEP 1. Agencies/departments
make sense of the links between variables and how they relate to trends and to the agencys
internal and external environments. There are several sense making tools. The agencies/
departments shall choose which tools to use and/or make modifications according to their specific
intents. The following tools only provide a generic guide:
a.
PESTES Analysis (Figure 3): This tool examines the multi-dimensional features
of a given force/driver by describing its two-way behavior in each dimension.

Figure 3
b.
Influence Analysis (Figure 4): This tool helps in illuminating relationships,
causes leading to, influence, networks of and dynamics among variables. It begins with
identifying variables, sorting them into PESTES dimensions, assigning states/outcomes6
for each variable and linking them (Lavoix, 2010). This tool helps identify the most
influential and most influenced variables.
Figure 4 illustrates the influence of the variable, economic growth, to another variable,
unemployment, which was given a value of -3, indicating how economic growth
essentially relates to unemployment in an opposing manner/direction. The value that an
analyst places to depict how one variable relates to another shall be accompanied by
appropriate and authoritative references. Assigning values and identifying variables shall
also be made in consideration of the given timeframe of a particular foresight study or
report. Figure 4 also demonstrates how the variables, unemployment, extreme poverty
and relative deprivation, are your drivers from among 80 other variables in your foresight
project on the future of transnational crime in the next 10 years.
States/outcomes are categories that define variables in ranges expressed in quantitative form i.e. Corruption
(Widespread, Nil, Contained expressed as -1,0,+1)

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Figure 4

STEP 3 - Interpreting What is Happening

After analyzing the information in Step 2, agencies/departments interpret information
in Step 3. Not all information will be interpreted. Rather, the more crucial drivers and inhibitors
of crises will be identified, their links and behavior interpreted against the more immediate
information, whether published or unpublished, and the agencys organizational capabilities and
weaknesses, plans and strategies.

In both instances, agencies/departments are expected to interface with other agencies
to completely explore relationships and the future direction of these crucial drivers and inhibitors,
and to illuminate such problems as:
a. faulty understanding of the situation and issues and trends;
b. emerging areas where a crisis seems to be brewing, but which the agency may have
overlooked or de-emphasized;
c. difficulty in the agencys pursuit of identified national interests;
d. incompatibilities between the agencys plans/strategies and the existing or emerging
problems; and
e. the agencys incomplete self-perception vis--vis its environment;

STEP 4 Determining How Things Can Go

Step 4 is exploring concretely the future direction of these more influential drivers and
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focusing on these drivers and inhibitors direct and indirect (second-or third-order) impacts by
answering the following:
a. How does this issue or potential crisis positively or negatively impact the identified
national interests? Is the agency capable of resolving or mitigating the impacts of the
identified issue or potential crisis?
b. Given the need to resolve an issue or potential crisis and the limited capabilities and
resources, how would certain courses of action negatively or positively affect the
agencys other responsibilities?
c. Is the agency capable of coping with a given possible/hypothetical sudden turn in the
direction of an issue or crisis?

4.1 Crafting Scenarios. Agencies/departments shall proceed to crafting scenarios based
on all accumulated information from previous steps. A scenario storyline usually consists of 5 to 8
paragraphs of possible dynamics of key drivers using impact-likelihood matrices (Figure 5).
Likelihood and Impact Assessment
- a likelihood assessment

Almost certain

Probability above 85%

Probable or highly likely

Probability between 70% and 85%

Likely

Probability between 55% and 70%

Improbable

Probability between 20% and 55%

Highly unlikely, negligible

Probability below 20%

- an impact assessment
Severe

Exceptionally high costs with wide ranging implications

High

Considerable and highly visible costs

Medium

Tangible costs

Low

Localized and limited costs

Nil

Not a discernible threat, negligible costs

(Tables from Services Canadien de Renseignements Criminels (SCRC/CISC), Alerte Stratgique aux Fins De
Renseignement Criminel: Cadre Thorique Et Mthodologie Sentinelle; 2007)

Figure 5

Scenarios are also created for possible surprises and wild cards. For the purpose of crisis
management, scenarios should have the following characteristics:
a. creative narratives of alternative future outcomes of identified drivers, risks/impacts
over a 5-, 15-, or 25-year time period;
b. should discuss how identified national interests are affected;
c. attempt to experiment on identified wild cards and worst-case situations, which can
significantly alter and influence other drivers and the agency in the future; and
d. should simulate the progression of existing, emerging, or possible crisis situations,
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4.2 Simulating Scenarios. Simulating a crisis is taking scenario-building at an interagency level more concretely. The agencies/departments shall now experiment on the ways in
which a given crisis could:
a. commence (given various factors);
b. develop in an extended period of time;
c. give rise to another crisis;
d. affect other existing crises;
e. be affected by wild cards
f. or surprises and their entry points; and
g. complicate inter-agency cooperation.

At the level of inter-agency consultation, the agencies/departments must concisely
document how each agency believes a certain crisis could behave or evolve. Taking into account
various inter-agency viewpoints on a given crisis puts more value to the information and analysis that
the agencies/departments would be able to extract from the process. The process also promotes
the habit of communication and collaboration among agencies.
STEP 5 Preparing Warning Products

Warning products are SA reports that sum up information from Steps 1 to 4. Generally,
good and usable SA reports are: succinct but comprehensive (details as annexes); reader-friendly;
straightforward; relevant to the functions of the end-users; updated; and well researched. Warning
products need not be detailed, but rather a concise yet comprehensive initial evaluation or overview
that should allow decision makers to have a brief insight into issues of current or future interest to
their organization.

This manual recognizes the diverse nature of potential threats and risks and the manner by
which an agency or department intends to respond to them. This manual, thus, will not prescribe any
strategic SA report formats. However, in order to guide agencies/departments in the presentation of
their data to the end-users, this manual recommends the inclusion of the following elements:
a. Abstract. The abstract contains the issue statements, which briefly says how a certain
driver/force, phenomena, trend, or dynamic is currently contributing or can lead to a
crisis, issue or concern. Three to five sentences would be enough to encapsulate the
general idea of the issue to be discussed.
b. Drivers and Inhibitors. Drivers are variables that influence or propel an events
occurrence. Inhibitors are variables that have negating effects.
c. Influencing Factors and Indicators. Briefly discuss the elements or phenomena that
affect the behavior of the identified drivers, as well as the indicators of the tendencies
or movement of the identified drivers. The indicators, which are essentially the basis
for warnings, also become the basis for further or deliberate information collection
efforts for SA at the operational and tactical levels
d. Weak Signals. Phenomena, trends, issues, factors, or forces that may initially have
negligible impact but are too important to be totally ignored.

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e. Wild cards. Low-probability, high-impact events that can drastically alter situations
and assumptions, and catch everyone by surprise should they occur.
f. Prognosis or Scenarios. Brief storylines [similar to synopses of movies] that narrate
how certain crises could possibly unfold in the future, with elaborations of second and
third-order effects on a wide array of aspects.
g. Areas of convergence. Geographic or thematic areas where prospects of or actual
interagency cooperation is substantial.
h. Flashpoints. Issue areas where possible inter-agency conflicts or misunderstanding
might occur; they could also refer to geographic/issue areas which no one seems to be
in charge of.
i. Policy Recommendations. Options that seek to convince decision-makers of the need
to adopt, abandon, revise, rethink policies/strategies vis--vis emerging, impending, or
imagined crises.
j. Scope of Coverage, limitations, contradicting analysis, analysis for further
development and the end-users, specifically, those who are supposed to act on
emerging issues raised in the reports and how regularly they need the reports, are
also specified. To do so, the agencies/, departments should refer to the mandates and
the authority that created them.

STEP 6 Conveying Warning Products


A warning not conveyed is not a warning (Grabo, 2004). Warning reports should be
conveyed at the most appropriate time and in the most efficient manner. Warning products from
strategic SA shall be conveyed to decision makers at the strategic level for the evaluation and
formulation of relevant policies. At the operational level, warning products shall be conveyed to aid
in the preparation and execution of contingency, crisis action and recovery plans. They shall, in
particular, provide the necessary context by which better estimates of operational and tactical details
of a threat or impending crisis, such as timing, location, perpetrators, impact and consequences,
could be drawn.

In preparing and conveying warnings, agency/departments shall dissociate themselves of
biases and self-interests, and consider the possible response to be generated by warning reports.
Trainings in managing cognitive biases, among other training needs, should be made available
to agencies/departments. Safekeeping warning reports and feedback and response should be
enabled.

Agencies/departments shall also constantly monitor the relevance and use of the SA
process and their reports in the overall decision-making and function of the agency. Analyses and
forecasts about emerging issues and crises, including the weaknesses of the SA process itself,
must be regularly reviewed in order to rectify gaps in the methodologies and improve the quality of
outputs. Evaluation, experimentation and further research on SA tools and methodologies provide
insights into how SA units/practitioners piece together vast information to form a coherent picture
and subsequently warn of a current or impending crisis. It also allows for the continuous upgrading
of abilities at addressing SA challenges as data overload, non-integrated data, automation, complex
systems that are poorly understood, excess attention demands and several others. This shall be
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Figure 6 sums up the entire strategic SA process.

Figure 6

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Operational SA

STEP 1 Planning and direction is planning the courses of action to take and how they
shall be undertaken when tasked with or acting on a specific information requirement. It consists of
the following:
a. Defining the situation is describing the situation/s surrounding the information
requirement and listing what we initially know about it and what we need to find out.
b. Determining Mission, Purpose and Objectives is specifying the mission of the
information collection plan, the purpose, and the general and specific objectives.
Mission is defined as a long-term end result or achievement. Objectives are the ends
toward which effort and action are directed or coordinated in attaining the mission.
c. Determining Concept of Operations is coming up with a concept of how information
collection shall be carried out in order to accomplish the mission and objectives. It
describes the different phases of information collection. This also refers to how
communication shall be made; how the security of those carrying out the information
collection plan shall be ensured; and the type of reports or outputs that are to be
submitted.
d. Determining Specific Information Collection Tasks is describing in detail the tasks
to be carried out and the individuals or units/agencies responsible for such tasks.
Partner entities, their roles and functions are also identified in consideration of the
agencys SA requirements and goals and given the broad trends of emerging crises in
the next 2-5, 15 or 25 years. Identifying surprises and how they shall be dealt with shall
also be considered.
e. Determining Appropriate Timeframes for Information Collection is identifying
appropriate and workable timeframes for information collection. It is describing
specific tasks to be done and when they shall be done. It is important that political
and administrative cycles be considered. This is to ensure a wide-ranging support in
attaining goals and objectives.
f. Determining Resource Allocation is identifying funds and resources requirements
and availability for the specific information collection activities. Preparation of a
summary of funding requirements and seeking approval for funding directive shall also
be made.
g. Identifying Lead and Partner Agencies/Entities is identifying and making necessary
arrangements for collaboration with other agencies/departments, CSOs, the public
and private sector entities. It is determining common objectives and requirements,
specifying their roles/functions and the outputs expected from them. It is determining
ways and means to ensure the optimum inter-agency collaboration. This includes
identifying possible friction points, identifying and carrying out ways by which these are
managed or kept to a minimum.

STEP 2 Collection is carrying out specific collection tasks deliberated in Step 1.
Specifically, it is the process of gathering information overtly and discreetly, the latter through
special information gathering methods, in consideration of all of the factors outlined in the planning
and direction stage.

STEP 3 Processing is taking all the gathered information and putting it together into a
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description of a photo. Special information gathering activities and outputs shall consist of the
following:
a. Situation/Background
b. SA Goals and Objectives
c. Concept of Information Gathering
d. Specific Task Allocation
e. Timeframe
f. Resource Allocation
g. Partner Entities
h. Effectivity and Approval
i. Limitations, contradicting analysis, analysis for further development

STEP 4 Analysis and Production is taking a closer look at all the information and
determining how it fits together, while concentrating on answering the initial information requirement.
It is assessing what is happening, why it is happening, what might occur next, and how it affects the
publics interests as well as that of our agency/department. Threat, risk and vulnerability analysis,
which are also employed at the strategic and tactical levels, but is considered more deliberate at
the operational level, are given due attention at this instance.

Threat analysis is a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder activity and is aimed
at identifying types of threats, the potential perpetrators, the means that may be used and the
circumstances under which they may be used (WHO, 2009). However, it will only be rarely possible
to identify the likelihood or the precise nature of the threat. General preparedness measures in
security, health, sanitation, delivery of basic goods shall therefore be made while the probability of
the incident occurring and its consequences are being evaluated.

Vulnerability Analysis identifies the level of threat that exists, given the potential
vulnerability of an agency or department to respond to it, or targeted community or area concerned.9
It is identifying potential scenarios as well as the inherent and resultant weaknesses of a particular
system. This primarily includes determining the current ability to respond to and manage a crisis
or emergency. Agencies/departments and stakeholders thus assess their needs and capabilities to
efficiently respond to incidents and scenarios as well as identify and address deficiencies.

Risk analysis is an organized way of identifying and evaluating threats or hazardous
conditions, taking courses of action to eliminate, reduce or control risks (FEMA, US). Risk analysis
shall therefore identify the requisite response activities, and a logically ordered sequence for their
implementation. As such, the risk analysis generally consists of risk assessment, risk management,
and risk communications.
1) Risk Assessment is assessing threatening or hazardous and/or dangerous conditions
ideally before--but also during and after-- they cause injury, loss and damage to critical infrastructure,
equipment and/or the public. Risks are judged whether they carry negligible, improbable, likely,
probable and almost certain probability of occurring and whether they carry Nil, Low, Medium, High
or Severe impact (Figure 5: Likelihood and Impact Assessment).
2) Risk Management encompasses all activities required to reach and implement
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can be made as to what control measures can be applied to reduce the probability of occurrence
or the severity of an incident. Risk management also involves making a deliberate decision as to
whether an inherent or resultant risk is acceptable. In essence, everyone accepts a degree of risk
in order to accomplish something beneficial. For example, if a risk could result in a minor injury, it
might be appropriate for an incident commander to accept the risk and to proceed without further
hazard control measures. A fundamental principle applies when addressing acceptable risk: The
number of people exposed to a hazardous and/or dangerous condition, the amount of time for
which they are exposed, and the level of the hazard and/or danger to which they are exposed to
shall always be kept to the minimum when carrying out threat or crisis response. If, for instance, the
ICS commander is not be able to handle a situation, the responsibility must clearly be turned over to
a higher authority, who would be in a better position to identify and assign better control measures,
to reduce or eliminate risks (ILAGAN).
3) Risk Communication to the Public. Because of the potential widespread fear and
panic, the communication of clear, accurate and understandable information on the risks to the
public is essential. If preventive measures are available to minimize the risk of exposure, the public
must be informed clearly and rapidly. In case of severe exposure, the public must be assured
that relief and services are available. (See also Section 3-10 on Risk Communication through the
Media.)

STEP 5 Dissemination is giving our final written analysis to support information
requirements identified both at the strategic and tactical levels. Questions could prompt the start
of the whole process again. These special projects and information reports, which could come
in several forms, shall confirm or counter, modify and/or supplement indicators of emerging
threats identified and prioritized in SA at the strategic level. Operational SA thus processes warnings
from strategic SA give them form and make them actionable by identifying the emerging threats
capabilities and vulnerabilities, targets and intents and contextualizing these according to the
agencys functions, capabilities and vulnerabilities.
Figure 7 sums up the entire operational SA process.

Figure 7

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Tactical SA
STEP 1 Defining the Operating Environment of the Identified Crisis

Since undertaking tactical SA occur shortly (0 months to 2 years) before, during and postcrisis, the appointed individuals within agencies/departments in close collaboration with other
agencies or departments, shall first define the operating environment of the identified threat or
crisis, and appraise the head of the agency/department. It is crucial that the appointed individuals
for undertaking tactical SA be closely coordinating with those tasked to undertake strategic and
operational SA within the agency/department. Undertaking tactical SA or deliberate information
collection activities need to be fully grounded on an extensive view of the operating environment.

Defining the operating environment of an identified threat or the drivers of a identified
threat or crisis consists of:
a. Identifying the identified crisis environment;
b. Determining significant characteristics of the identified crisis environment in terms of
factors that can propel or inhibit its emergence;
c. Analyzing the agency/departments mission against the identified crisis. This entails
knowing the potential crisis probable targets, its impact and consequences in the near,
medium, and long terms.
d. Establishing the limits of agencies/departments areas of interest;
e. Determining information gaps, shortfalls, and priorities; and with direction and approval,
the specific information required to fill gaps in the agency/departments knowledge of
the identified crisis situation; and
f. Collecting information and submitting requests for needed information to support
further analysis.

The same individuals within agencies/departments appointed to undertake this first step of
this tactical SA process shall be responsible for undertaking the subsequent steps.
STEP 2 Describing the Impact of the Environment to the Identified Threat or Crisis

Step 2 evaluates the effects of the environment, which the identified threat or crisis must
contend with. Limitations and opportunities that the environment offers on the identified threat or
crisis as well as the general capabilities of the agency or inter-agency mechanism are identified.
This assessment of the environment shall include an examination of characteristics of the
following factors: politics, civilian press, local population, demographics and framework needed
for the functioning of systems, cities, or regions. In cases of terrorism or kidnapping, an areas
terrain, weather, infrastructure, such as facilities, equipment shall be identified. At any rate, Step 2
essentially aims at:
a. Developing a systems perspective of the threat or crisis environment, in terms of
factors that propel and inhibit the identified crisis; and
b. Describing the impact of the identified crisis operating environment to the agency and
supporting agencies capabilities and broad courses of action.

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STEP 3 Evaluating Capabilities/Vulnerabilities of the Identified Threat/Crisis and
the Agency and Supporting Agencies

STEP 3 is evaluating the adversary or the identified crises by updating or creating models
of the identified crisis capabilities, vulnerabilities, links and associations. Current and previous
reports are referred to. In the case of an identified human-induced crisis, which does not necessarily
involve armed elements, relevant data are gathered to attain the same objectives. The analyst,
essentially, considers the following in this stage:
a. Visualization or graphical portrayal of the emergence of an identified threat/crisis, in
order to identify important details
b. Identification of roles and functions that the lead agency and the supporting agencies
should accomplish during the inter-agency effort of disrupting or eliminating the threat/
crisis. The written narrative can be expressed either in paragraph form or in a matrix,
which shall detail the lead agency and supporting agencies tasks and the time duration
for accomplishing each of these tasks.
c. Identification of critical drivers of an identified threat/crisis for disruption/elimination. In
cases of human-induced crises involving armed elements, answers shall be sought
to the question what are the tactical systems that the threat depends upon? In other
cases of human-induced crises, answers are sought to the question what are the
factors that influence the potential crisis and allow crisis to thrive leading to its eventual
emergence?
d. Identification of and ensuring support to the lead agency and supporting agencies
tactics and capabilities for disrupting or eliminating an identified threat/crisis and
its impact. This is to enable unity of effort in how best to attain the lead agencys
objective. Operational and tactical crisis management manuals prepared by each
agency/department/office in reference to this strategic manual shall discuss this in
detail. Regardless, models of identified threat/crisis are generalized procedures and
should be modified by the specific crisis environment.

STEP 4 Determining an Identified Threat/Crisis Courses of Action

Step 4 integrates the results of the previous steps into a meaningful conclusion. It is
integrating all SA related information on an identified threat/crisis to aid in the successful planning
and execution of contingency, crisis action and crisis recovery planning. When undertaking
disruption activities against an identified human-induced crisis involving armed elements, tactical
SA shall seek information regarding a threat agents likely objectives and the courses of action
available to it. In other cases of human-induced crises, tactical SA shall seek information regarding
the identified crisis probable direction and its impact and consequences.

In Step 4, the units/agencies designated to undertake tactical SA, in collaboration with
other agencies, shall choose from among several threat course of action (COA) models, prepare
event templates that detail how the threat/crisis shall emerge, and matrices that direct information
collection to better identify which COA the threat will execute or which direction the identified threat/
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The crisis direction models developed in Step 3 are the products that shall be enhanced
and used as basis to portray the threat in the decision making and targeting processes in STEP 4.
These models, aimed at effectively predicting the threat/crisis direction, thus, shall only be made
after a good foundation during the first three steps has been achieved, specifically that:
a. The supporting agencies tasks are adequately analyzed;
b. Every characteristic of the crisis environment or the opportunities and constraints it
offers to the threat/crisis and the agencys support infrastructure and stakeholders are
identified; and
c. The capabilities of the identified threat/crisis and its probable direction, if unconstrained,
shall be identified.

Other considerations are:

a. Identification of the likely objective and desired end state of the perpetrators of an
identified threat/crisis, in cases of human-induced crises involving armed elements;
b. Identification of the full range of an identified threat/crisis probable direction since one
crisis model may generate a number of probable directions.
c. Evaluation and prioritizing of each scenario depicting an identified threat/crisis probable
direction; and
d. Failure option statements i.e. How will the crisis unfold if its initial direction is stymied?
What will perpetrators of a kidnapping do if their course of action begins to fail?

Operational and tactical crisis management manuals prepared by each agency/department
shall discuss in detail the above considerations and other requirements for tactical SA. Figure 8
sums up the entire tactical SA process.

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ANNEX F
For Military/Paramilitary Types of Crisis

URBAN OPERATIONS

Operations in an urban environment require a more detailed mission analysis as there
are certain conditions that should be considered and addressed prior to the execution of mission.
Therefore, intelligence/information gathered must be timely, detailed, and accurate. The following
categorized list of Requests for Information (RFIs) should, at the minimum, be answered by the
intelligence unit/agency supporting the JSOG operations. MCT Commanders, MCT Intelligence
Elements and OSOJ2 Coordinators must therefore establish rapport with other intelligence units
and military/PNP units in the AO at all times.
PEOPLE:
What is the public and local governments attitude towards conflict? Would the local
populace support or oppose the tactical deployment of our unit?
Would the local government support or allow the operation? If so, up to what level and
what form of support would they extend?
Could the local government cope with the situation? What motivates them?
How would the local government parry with the media?
Is Conflict Management Team available in the area? What is their crisis management
procedure?
Are there local reaction forces available in the area? What are their capabilities and
limitations? Would they provide support to our operations? If so, what form of support?
(Could they seal-off the objective area?)
Hostages:
- What are the physical descriptions of the hostages? (Ages, sex, built, height, hair
color, tattoos, etc.)
- Positive identification of the hostages? (Full-name, nicknames, social security
numbers, passport numbers, etc.)
- What are the potential problems concerning the hostages? (Physical disability,
medical conditions, emotional state, physical features that may resemble those
of hostile forces, etc.)
- Are the hostages allowed to roam around? Are they segregated? What are their
messing hours?
WEATHER:
What is the prevailing weather condition in the target area? Temperature? Humidity?
Wind direction and speed? Sunrise and sunset time? BMNT? EENT? Moonrise
and moonset? Illumination? Visibility? Cloud ceiling? High tide/Low tide hours?
Precipitation?
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ENEMY:
What is the size of the enemy? How are they arrayed? (Main Effort? Supporting
Efforts? Reserve?) When are they going to commit their reserve force? Who are their
leaders?
What is the enemy doing? What would he be doing for the next seventy-two (72) hours,
if no action is taken against them? What is their Most Probable Course of Action? What
is their Most Dangerous Course of Action?
Where is the enemy located? (Type of Structure? Sketches/Aerial photographs/
Images?)
What is the enemy unit identification? Individual profiles of enemy forces? Photographs/
Pictures? Biographies/Summary of Information (SOIs)? Other distinguishing marks of
enemy unit?
What kind of training does the enemy have undergone? (Unit/Individual skills
trainings, Basic Trainings, and Specialization Trainings) How many are trained in
highly specialized courses? Do they have snipers? (Where are they positioned?)
Demolitionist/Engineers? Do they have military background? Languages spoken and
level of proficiency?
What are their basic equipment and armaments? Crew-served weapons? Anti-armor
Weapons? What type? (How many and where are they located? ME/SEs/Reserve).
Special equipment? (NVGs, Range finder, Sniper scope, etc.) Do they have IEDs?
(Where are they located?) What is their primary/alternate means of communication?
Do they have signal intercepts/jammers? Do they have individual radio sets?
Do they have NBC capability?

TERRAIN: (In addition to Obstacles, Avenues of Approach, Key Terrain Features,
Observation and Fields of Fire, and Cover and Concealment factors, which can, basically, be
obtained during IPB process, the following needs to be verified and clarified through intelligence
networking.)
Type of Terrain? [Established road-nets (traffic-ability), traffic nets, point of references,
chokepoints, traffic lights, enemy strong-points, defilades, etc.]
Enemy escape routes? (Sketches, city or urban maps, images, etc.)
Enemy reinforcement routes? (Sketches, city or urban maps, images, etc.)
Entry and egress points? (Primary, alternate, contingency, emergency)
Landing/Drop zones? (Primary, alternate, contingency, emergency)
What means of communication fitted in the AO? Are there cell-sites in the AO?

FRIENDLY TROOPS IN THE AREA:

What AFP/PNP/Law Enforcement Units/Agencies are available in the local area? (Size,
identification, location and disposition)
What are the significant strengths and weaknesses of the local forces? (Weapons/
armaments, special equipment, communication means available, discipline, and loyalty)
Who are the leaders/commanders of the local forces?
Would local forces provide reinforcements if ever our own troops is outmaneuvered?
Could they seal-off the target area before, during, and after the execution of our own
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would they possibly come from? (Avenues of approach/Axis of advance/Routes of

Advance)
How fast could reinforcing troops react? (Reaction time)
Do friendly troops use EW equipment? If so, what type and what is the frequency
range?

DETAILS OF THE TARGET: (For Close Quarter Combat Planning)
Structure: Bus? Building (Residential/Commercial)? Plane? How many? (Blueprints,
sketches, imagery, floor plans, etc.)
Structural design: Concrete? Made of light materials? Number of storey? Dimensions
of rooms, hallways, doorways, windows, stairways, stair landings, beams, trusses,
posts/columns, walls, dead spaces or blind spots inside the structure, and other target
openings. Locations of Masters Bedroom, Living Room, Comfort Rooms, Storage
Rooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Fireplace, etc.
Door types: Push door or pull door? Swinging left or right? Sliding left or right? What
type of materials used? Dimensions? (Length, width, and thickness) Locks used?
(Door knobs, chains, alarmed locks, etc.) Always open or locked?
Window types: Jalousies, glass, wooden, grills, etc. Dimensions? (Length, width, and
thickness) Swinging left or right? Sliding left or right? Always open or locked?
Power/Generator lines: Switches (Main/auxiliary/breaker); Location of spotlights and
other lighting devices.
Cables: CTV, internet, telephone, etc.
Water supply and sewer lines? Firefighting equipment?
Where are the most probable insertion or extraction points? (Sewers, tunnels, utility
service entrances, rooftops, shafts or air-conditioning systems, secret entry and exit
points, fire or disaster emergency exits, etc.)
JUNGLE OR GREEN OPERATIONS

The lack of available intelligence assets/networks and the difficulty of finding an opportunity
for contact (servicing) to our agents especially in jungle operations are, more often than not, the
causes of intelligence gaps. In this situation, users of this checklist must, at the minimum, satisfy
the following list of RFIs so as to come-up with a sensible and reliable intelligence package:
What are the current strengths, locations, dispositions, and activities of the enemy?
Where are the possible location of enemy booby traps, crew-served weapons,
observation posts, and listening posts?
Where are the locations (Grid Coordinates) of the enemys main effort and supporting
efforts? What are their capabilities?
Where is the location of possible enemy reinforcement or, where are the areas of
possible massing-up of enemy reinforcements? What is its size? How fast could the
enemy reinforcement react?
Are there enemy sympathizers along our axis/route of advance? Would they reinforce
their beleaguered comrades?
Are there other armed groups in the area sympathetic to the enemy? What are their
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Are there areas where populace is non-sympathetic to the enemy?

Is the local political body sympathetic to the enemy?
Does the enemy have NVGs or NVS or anything that can aid them to see at night?
What is the road condition towards the objective area (during dry and wet season)?
What type of transportation means could be possibly used? Could it be availed of?
Are there trails going in and out of the target area?
Could we be provided with imagery of the objective area and the target personalities?
Where are the possible Landing/Drop Zones, and Insertion and Extraction Points?
(Primary, alternate, contingency, emergency). How far are they from the objective
area?
Are there possible cache points from LD/LC towards objective area? (for EPA planning
purposes)
What is the travel time from ISOFAC to LD/LC? (Air or land)
How many choppers can the LZ accommodate?
Are there other troops operating around the AO? Where are they located and what
radio frequency are they using?
What is the friendly troops reaction time? Are they trained for air insertion? (Heli-borne
or fries) Do they have NVGs or NVS?
What Fire Support system available in the supported unit? Where are they located?
What are their radio operating frequencies? How many targets are allocated for our
own troops for interdiction fires?
How many aircrafts available for CAS? MG520s? OV-10s? UH1Hs? Are they night
capable?
What water infiltration assets are available with the supported unit? What type and
what is its combat loading capacity?
What troop can assist during water infiltration? Where are they located and what is their
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INTER-AGENCY CONTINGENCY PLANNING TOOLBOX

ANNEX G

A. PREPARATION
1. Coordinate and prepare for the process

Organizing and effectively managing inter-agency contingency planning from the outset is
essential.

The Chairperson, Crisis Management Committee is responsible for providing overall
leadership to the inter-agency contingency planning process. All members of the Committee, in
particular those designated to represent their agency, are expected to fully participate during the
planning process and provide inputs in relation to their agencies/organizations capabilities and
protocols.
2. Define the scope of participation
Participation

Scope

Planning in advance of a crisis allows

participants time to think through and address
some critical questions including:
What could happen?
What would be the impact on the people
affected?
What actions would be required to attain
the objective?
How would agencies/organizations work
together?
What resources would be required?
What can agencies/organizations do to
be better prepared?

Contingency planning is most effective when

it is a participatory process that includes all
those who will be required to work together in
the event of a crisis:
Establish working relationships
Develop common understanding
Reinforce coordination
Clarifying roles and responsibilities
Put in place measures that enhance
preparedness

3. Establish Working Groups (Steering Groups and Technical Working Groups)

Steering Groups

Technical Working Groups

A steering group of senior decision-makers can The Technical working group will manage the
help to ensure a balance between participation practical planning process.
and effective management.
It will ensure that agency/organization and
Existing coordination mechanisms such as sector/cluster response plans are in line with
the Peace and Order Council and Crisis the overall planning framework.
Management Committees will typically perform
these functions.
It will consolidate the results of different
elements of the planning process and ensure
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This group will be responsible for providing

overall strategic direction and guidance to the
contingency planning process and ensuring
that adequate resources are available to keep
the process active.

Appropriate representation is essential and

should include representatives of agencies/
organizations, sector/cluster groups and at the
national level the Crisis Management Support
Secretariat.

The steering group will approve the interagency contingency plan and monitor
implementation of the preparedness actions
identified.
4. Structure the process (agree on timeline, work plan and outputs)

Map out the inter-agency contingency planning process, articulate key timelines, meetings
and outputs so that progress can be monitored by all participants.
5. Ensure Facilitation

The primary responsibility for contingency planning rests with agencies/organization
designated as lead in the resolution of specific kinds of crisis or emergency.
Should assistance in facilitating the contingency planning process be required, facilitators with
contingency planning experience can be drawn from planning offices at the regional, provincial and
municipal levels.

Experience has found that facilitation teams composed of staff from more than one agency/
organization are more effective as they bring a range of perspectives, experience and knowledge of
different systems.
B. SITUATION AWARENESS

This section consists of a more detailed assessment of current and emerging threat. It
essentially provides details of the broader situation awareness process discussed in Chapter 2.
1. Identify Participants

Participants in the situation awareness process in formulating a contingency plan possess
analytical skills honed by education, training and experience.
2. Analyze the Operational Environment
Brainstorming Guide
Where will the
implemented?

contingency

Contingency Plan Checklist

plan

be Summarize the information on the area of

operation.
People (Demography, politics, sociocultural, etc)
What are the vulnerabilities and anticipated
Weather (Climate)
consequences to the populace of the threat?
Terrain (land, internal waters, etc.)
What are the areas which will affect or has
effect on the contingency plan?

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3. Analyze the Threat

Brainstorming Guide

Contingency Plan Checklist

In relation to the broader situation awareness

process undertaken in the strategic level
(Chapter 2 of the Manual), how will the threat
affect the area of operation? What is the most
likely scenario?

This section describes and analyzes the threat

in relation to the area of operation. Threat
assessment will be spearheaded by the lead
agency.
Nature of the threat.
Most likely scenario.
Conduct risk assessment

4. Who are the participating agencies?

Brainstorming Guide

Contingency Plan Checklist

What agencies will be involved? What are

their capabilities?
What are the experiences of the government
agencies in addressing the threat?
How did they involve the people and other
stakeholders to address the threat?

Summarize the agencies that will be

involved in the contingency plan
Specific names and their contact
numbers
Organizational and Operational readiness
of the agency
Experiences of the agency
Local and foreign contacts

5. What are the assumptions, constraints and limitations?

These refer to operational assumptions, constraints and limitations informed by and in
relation to the broader strategic situation awareness process discussed in Chapter 2.
C. FORMULATE STRATEGY

Strategy defines what constitutes success or victory (ends) and allocates adequate
forces/units and logistics (means) to achieve strategic objectives. The operational approach (ways)
of employing capabilities to achieve the ends is for agencies to develop and propose.
Define strategic objectives and end state

The President, C-OPR, and Chairpersons, Crisis Management Committees provides
strategic guidance. In general, this guidance results to long-term as well as intermediate or ancillary
objectives. Establishing common strategic objectives helps to ensure that all sectors/ clusters and
agencies/organizations are working towards the end state.

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Concept of Operation
Brainstorming Guide

Contingency Plan Checklist

Intent
What is the intent/guidance of the Chairperson,
Crisis Management Committee?
This section outlines the Concept of Operation
to attain the objectives.
How will the lead agency address the threat?
Concept to achieve objectives.
What are the identified options or Courses of
Action? What is the best option or COA?
Course of Action

Sector/cluster operational objectives

What are the specific cluster objectives?
Concise summaries of the sector/cluster
What are the provisions in place for immediate response plans should be included in the
response?
Inter-Agency Contingency Plan. Some critical
issues to include in sector/cluster summaries
Tasks to Agencies
are:
Outline of participation in sector/clusters
What will be the roles or tasks of agencies in
Objectives and response actions
relation to the cluster?
Cluster/sector arrangements, including
designated lead agencies.
What actions will be taken as an immediate
Outline of the roles and responsibilities
response to the situation? Who does what and
of agencies.
when?
Operational roles, responsibilities and
accountabilities of different agencies.
What are the limitations of agencies to achieve
Internal arrangements
their tasks? How will these be addressed?
Immediate response mechanisms
How long will the assistance from other
Coordinating mechanisms
agencies be required?
Information management.
Media strategy.
Coordination
Safety and security arrangements.
Limitations of agencies to accomplish their
How will coordination among members work? tasks should be addressed as recommended
What are the coordination arrangements in Chapter 5.
between the government, civil society, private
sector and other stakeholders?
What will be the coordination arrangements
with foreign counterparts?
Have the cluster/sector leads been identified?
Have the reporting procedures be agreed?

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Brainstorming Guide

Contingency Plan Checklist

What joint activities will be undertaken:

Assessment, monitoring, programming?
Information Management
How will information/data be collected?
How will information flow between the various
levels (national, regional, provincial, municipal
and baranggay) and vice-versa?
What report formats will be used?
Safety and Security
What are the security coordination arrangements
at all levels?
Are there specific security training needs?
What are the security plans? Who is
responsible for them?
Who maintains a central list of names and
locations of all members?
Media Strategy
What will be the public information strategy?
How should media relations be coordinated?
What will be the information strategy?
Concept of Support
Brainstorming Guide

Contingency Plan Checklist

What are the necessary resources required Based on the concept of operation, this part
to support the response: Transport, logistics, of the plan highlights what management
personnel?
and coordination mechanisms have been
established to support the responses.
Can staff and material be shared?
Cross cutting issues
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D. ESTABLISH COMMAND AND CONTROL

In order to ensure unity of effort among agencies, the Local Chief Executive, being the
elected official accountable to his constituents, is responsible in the crisis management operations
in his area. He may relegate the authority but not the responsibility. The Incident Command System
is prescribed in establishing Command and Control in a crisis situation. The levels of authority,
responsibility and accountability of different personnel involved in crisis management are discussed
in Chapter 6.
E. CONSOLIDATE AND REVIEW PLANNING OUTPUTS

Lead Agency, through the technical working group, will ensure that other agencies will
submit their supporting plans. It will be reviewed if the plans are consistent or aligned with the
concepts presented.
F. IMPLEMENT PREPAREDNESS
1. Consolidate and implement follow up actions

Contingency Planning should not be a theoretical exercise; its main objective is to ensure
that agencies/organizations develop a level of preparedness that is sufficient to respond to an
anticipated crisis.

Prioritizing and implementing preparedness actions and monitoring agreed early warning
indicators that would trigger a response, convert intentions into action.
2. Consolidate preparedness, assessment, response actions and division of responsibilities
Brainstorming Guide

Contingency Plan Checklist

Who is responsible for the This section documents the preparedness actions that
update and maintenance of the agencies/organizations have agreed to undertake in
contingency planning document? order to strengthen their preparedness. It also describes
the arrangement for the continuation of the contingency
When and how will the plan be planning process.
updated and tested?
Priority preparedness actions identified
Preparedness levels
Equipment needed
Have specific preparedness
Resources (human, cash, material) on stand-by.
actions be agreed on for sectors/
Preparedness action to be taken
clusters and agencies?
Arrangement and responsibilities for monitoring of
early warning indicators.
What follow up actions are
Training/capacity strengthening required.
required?
Development of initial assessment formats.
Stand-by capacities to be activated
List of agency or sector/cluster level of preparedness
(staff, stocks, programs etc)
Workplan for regular review and updating of
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3. Review, test and update plan

Contingency plans should not be considered to be instruction manuals to be strictly
followed in an emergency. Their value is in establishing key working relationships, coordination
mechanisms and agreeing on common standards - in short, solving potential problems ahead of
time. (The preparedness actions identified should contribute to strengthening emergency response
systems which will be activated at the time of an emergency.

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ANNEX H
INTER-AGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN (IACP) FORMAT
SECTION A. INTRODUCTION


Below is a sample that agency planners can use as guide when developing an interagency
contingency plan. The exact format and level of detail may vary somewhat among agencies, based
on their specific requirements and other factors. However, interagency contingency plans will
always contain the basic three paragraphs: Situation, Strategy and Command and Control.
SECTION B. NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN FORMAT
a. Copy Number:
b. Issuing Agency:
c. Place of Issue:
d. Date of Issue:
e. INTERAGENCY CONPLAN: (Ex. REPATRIATION OF OFWS IN THE MIDDLE EAST)
f. References: (List any relevant documents deemed essential to comprehension of the plan)
1. SITUATION
a. General. (This section briefly describes the conditions that would establish the probable
preconditions for execution of the contingency plan. It should identify the threat and summarize
the event/s that could lead to a crisis. State the countrys policy and outline political decisions
to successfully address the threat).
b. Area of Concern
(1) Operational Area. (Describe the area where the IACP will be used)
(2) Area of Interest. (Describe the area of concern, including the area of influence, and
areas adjacent thereto. This area also includes areas where the threats originated and
if addressed could help in the attainment of the objective)
c. Risk. (Risk is the probability and severity of loss linked to hazards. List the specific hazards
that the group may encounter during the execution of the plan. List risk mitigation measures.)
d. Threat. (This section should provide the information essential to a clear understanding of the
magnitude of the threat.)
e. Agencies (This section analyses the capabilities of different agencies to undertake their given
tasks.)
f. Assumptions. (List all reasonable assumptions for all participants contained in the IACP or
other tasking on which the contingency plan is based. State expected conditions which the
planners has no control. Include assumptions that are directly relevant to the development of
the plan and supporting plans. Include both specified and implied assumptions that, if they do
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(1) Threat Warning/ Timeline

(2) In-place units
(3) Legal Considerations (List those significant legal considerations on which the plans is
based)
(a) Rules of Engagement (ROE)
(b) International law, including the law of armed conflict
(c) Other bilateral treaties and agreements
2. STRATEGY
a. Strategic Objectives (State Strategic Objectives, Presidents intent and guidance and the
end state of the strategy)
b. Concept of Operations (CONOPS). (The CONOPS of lower member agency- regional,
provincial, municipal- could be taken from the mother agency and developed according to
their areas of operation. Otherwise, it will be developed as a result of the COA selected by the
Chairperson, CMC during COA development. The concept should be stated in terms of who,
what, where, when, why and how.
(1) C, CMCs Intent. (This should describe the Chairpersons intent (purpose and end state)
overall and by phase. This statement deals primarily with the conditions that lead to
mission accomplishment, so the Chairperson may highlight selected objectives.)
(2) General. (The CONOPS states how the C, CMC plans to accomplish the mission
including the agencies or units involved, the phasing operations, and the general nature
and purpose of operations of operations to be conducted. It should be sufficiently
developed to include an estimate of the level and duration of conflict to provide
supporting agencies or units a basis for preparing an adequate supporting plan)
(3) Tasks. (List the tasks assigned to each supported and supporting agencies/units in
separate sub paragraphs. The task assignment should encompass all key action that
subordinate or supporting elements must perform to fulfil the CONOPS.)
(4) Coordinating Instructions. (Provide instructions necessary for coordination and
synchronization of the interagency operation that apply to two or more elements of
group.)
c. Concept of Sustainment. (This should provide broad guidance for the sustainment concept
of the operations with information and instructions broken down by phases. It should cover
functional areas of logistics, transportation, personnel policies, and administration)
(1) Logistics. (This paragraph should address sustainment priorities and resources. Identify
the priority and movement of major logistic items for each option and phase of concept)
(2) Personnel. (Identify detailed planning requirements and subordinate taskings. Assign
tasks for establishing and operating interagency personnel facilities, managing accurate
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staffing them. Discuss the administrative management of participating personnel, the

reconstitution of forces, replacement and rotation policies, and required interagency
augmentation to the interagency operations center and other operational requirements)
3. COMMAND AND CONTROL
a. Command
(1) Command Relationship. (State the organizational structure expected to exist during plan
implementation. Indicate any changes to major command and control organizations
and the time of expected shift. Identify all command arrangement agreements and
memorandum of understanding used and those that require development.)
(2) Command Centre (List the designations and locations of each agencies/units involved
in the execution of the contingency plan.)
(3) Succession of Command. (Designate in order of succession the commanders
responsible for assuming command of the operation in specific circumstances.)
b. Interagency Communications System Support (Provide a general statement concerning
the scope of communication systems and procedures required to support the operation.
It also establishes an interagency operations center.)
[Signature]
[Name]
Chairperson,
Crisis Management Committee
[Signature]
[Name]
Department Head
Member
[Signature]
[Name]
Department Head
Member
[Signature]
[Name]
Department Head
Member
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ANNEX I
PRINCIPLES ARRANGED ACCORDING TO THE FRAMEWORK/SPECTRUM OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT
PRE-CRISIS
PREDICTION

DURING CRISIS

PREVENTION/
PREVENTION/
PRE-EMPTION
PRE-EMPTION

PREPARATION

PRINCIPLE 1:

PRINCIPLE
PRINCIPLE 3:
3:

PRINCIPLE 4:

(Situation Awareness)
a) THREAT ANALYSIS

Needs/
Needs/ Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities
Assessment
Assessment of
of Capabilities
Capabilities

Capabilities Enhancement/ Building Plans

PRINCIPLE 2:
(Situation Awareness)
b) RISK ANALYSIS

1.
1. Leadership
Leadership
2. People
2. People
3. Coordination, Cooperation,
and Communication

1. Risk Assessment & Loss 4. Organization

3. Coordination, Cooperation,
and Damage Control (Safety
and
Communication
5. Sustainability
Management)
6. Training
2. Risk Management
4.
7. Organization
Exercises
3. Risk Communication to the 8. Equipment
5. Sustainability
Public
9. Documentation
-Refer to attached checklist
of Key Critical Success
Factors under Principle 7

10. Community awareness and

support
PRINCIPLE 4:

Sustaining Capability
- Acquire and allocate the most appropriate resources
- Update Plans
- Test and maintain equipment
- Update Plans

PRINCIPLE 5:
Sustaining Capability

- Test and maintain equipment

- Train personnel
- Exercise procedures and systems; Simulate or exercise to evaluate capabilities
- Conduct
crisis and
management
operations
Exercise actual
procedures
systems; Simulate
or exercise to evaluate capabilities
- Document operations for review
Conduct
actual crisis
management
operations
-- Refer
to attached
checklist
of Key Critical
Success Factors under Principle 7
PRINCIPLE 8:
Make a Multi-Year Capabilities Development Plan
- Refer to attached checklist of Key Critical Success Factors under Principle 7
- Make a medium to long-term capabilities plan or schedule of projects
- Use results of intelligence reports, foresight and horizon scanning tools to anticipate risks and vulnerabilities

Capabilities Enhancement/
Multi-Year
Capabilities
Development
-Make
LGUsa should
improve
capabilities
specific toPlan
the needs in their areas, using the appropriated funds
Building Plans
- Crisis-specific capabilities
enhancement/ building plans
- Review and modify existing
plans
PRINCIPLE 6:

Prevention and Mitigation

of an Incident
- Nurture pro-active responses

- Develop a National Multi-Year Crisis Management Capabilities Development Plan to support stakeholders and LGUs at the frontline (esp financial
- Make
a medium
to long-term capabilities plan or schedule of projects
and
technical
support)

POST CRISIS RECOVERY

PRINCIPLE 7:

-Refer to attached checklist

Evaluating Crisis or Emergency
of Key Critical Success
Operations
Factors under Principle 7
-Analyze and assess actual performance
against required capabilities (use
attached checklist of Key Critical
Success Factors)
- Consider updates on capabilities
enhancement and build plans and
priorities as part of prevention and
mitigation
PRINCIPLE 10:
Capability Resource Management at
the LGU, Natl Govt Agency (NGA),
and Natl Crisis Mgmt Committee
- Incorporate changes/ improvements
in capabilities in the Annual Work
Increment/Plan of agencies and MultiYear Devt Plans
- Revise Emergency Operations Plans
or Crisis Action Plans to incorporate
improvements

PRINCIPLE 9:
Annual Capability Development Increment
-Review and modify existing plans
- Determine the activities and projects that has to be done for the incoming year in the Annual Budget of your agency/ locality
- Modify the plan reflecting the changes needed in financial and technical support requirements
- LGUs and Peace and Order Councils submits annual reports to the DILG; the AFP to the DND; DILG and DND shall submit to CMSS, NSC for
assessment and recommendation of the Crisis Management Capabilities Building (CMCB) to the Crisis Management Committee (CMC)
PRINCIPLE 9:
- CMC shall track the overall crisis management capabilities development efforts under a National Capability Resource Management (NCRM)

- Inform and protect soft targets

(target hardening)

- CMSS will further develop assessment standards, criteria or evaluation tools to prioritize capabilities building support which will be recommended
Annual
Capability Development
Increment Development Plan or Annual Increments
for
the Stakeholders
Multi-Year Capability

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- Identify financial and technical support needed; make enabling mechanisms and documents with international organizations (like the United Na- LGUsforeign
shouldgovernments,
improve capabilities
specific
to the
needs in
their
areas, usingPartnerships
the appropriated funds
tions),
ASEAN,
and local
schemes
like
Public-Private

- Identify soft targets through

intelligence work, forecasting,
other analysis tools

- Identify hazards, risks, and

vulnerabilities; capability
assessment

POST-CRISIS

PRINCIPLE 10:
Capability
Management
at the
Natl Govt
Agency
(NGA),Budget
and Natl
Mgmt Committee
- Determine the activities
andResource
projects that
has to be done
for LGU,
the incoming
year
in the Annual
of Crisis
your agency/
locality
- LGUs, NGAs are expected to contribute to the overall Crisis Mgmt capability of the govt, as approved by the Standing Comm on Natl Crisis Mgmt (SCNCM)

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- Write an emergency or
Crisis Management Plan with
Procedures
- Establish a Crisis
Management or Emergency
Response System
- Expand network - foster
stakeholders relationship
- Refer to checklist of Key
Critical Success Factors under
Principle 7

- References for funding and resources for man -made or human-induced disasters and calamities are the following: Joint DILG-DBM Memo
-Circular
Modify No.
the plan
2011-1:
reflecting
projects
thecovered
changes
byneeded
the 20%indevelopment
financial and fund
technical
include
support
thoserequirements
to address and respond to natural and man-made disasters and
calamities...; Rep Act No. 10121, Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010; Memo of the President dated March 22, 2011,
cabinet members or heads of agencies ...shall provide expert advice, assistance and... resources to help resolve a crisis or emergency.
- LGUs and Peace and Order Councils submits annual reports to the DILG; the AFP to the DND; DILG and DND shall submit to CMSS, NSC for
- Standing Committee shall be involved only when necessary
assessment and recommendation of the Crisis Management Capabilities Building (CMCB) to the Crisis Management Committee (CMC)
- If feasible, sourcing of funds for projects and activities be done thorugh inter-agency Memo of Agreement/s under a Stakeholder Partnership or
Public-Private Partnership schemes
- CMC shall track the overall crisis management capabilities development efforts under a National Capability Resource Management (NCRM)
- Incorporate changes/ improvements in capabilities in the Annual Work Increment/Plan of agencies and Multi-Year Devt Plans
Revise will
Emergency
Operations
Plans orstandards,
Crisis Action
Plansortoevaluation
incorporate
improvements
- CMSS
further develop
assessment
criteria
tools
to prioritize capabilities building support which will be recommended
for the Stakeholders' Multi-Year Capability Development Plan or Annual
Increments
PRINCIPLE
11:
Foster Stakeholders' Relationships
PRINCIPLE 10:
-Capability
Integrate Resource
crisis management
planning
among
stakeholders:
local(NGA),
residents,
peoples
organizations,
civil society groups; local and national policyManagement at the LGU, Natl Govt Agency
and Natl
Crisis
Mgmt Committee
making and operations systems/planners
- LGUs, NGAs are expected to contribute to the overall Crisis Mgmt capability of the govt, as approved by the Standing Comm on Natl Crisis Mgmt
- Instill awareness of crisis management before it happens
(SCNCM)
Request/Assist
stakeholders
in the following
information:
-- References
for funding
and resources
for man
-made or human-induced disasters and calamities are the following: Joint DILG-DBM Memo
Circular
No. 2011-1:
projects
coveredofbycrisis
the 20% development fund include those to address and respond to natural and man-made disasters and
- identify
precursors
or triggers
calamities...;
Rep
Act
No.
10121,
"Philippine
Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010; Memo of the President dated March 22, 2011,
- measures to prevent an incident from Disaster
escalating
cabinet members or heads of agencies ...shall provide expert advice, assistance and... resources to help resolve a crisis or emergency.
- building an information system to monitor, process, analyze information; visualize the emerging or occurring crisis
- Standing Committee shall be involved only when necessary
- Develop the use of foresight, forecasting and horizon scanning tools to be pro-active
- Build legal capabilities and competencies on Human Rights, related international treaty obligations of the Philippines
- Strengthen peace and conflict-prevention measures; shift focus from military-oriented missions to rule-of-law sectors
- Seek root causes of crisis or conflict; remain faithful toyour mandate to reduce poverty, crate sustainable livelihood, and strengthen democracy,
rule of law, good governance, human rights, and gender equality
- Foster relationship with media and civil society organizations to provide a wider public education and training on Crisis Mgmt

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ANNEX J
The following pages were lifted from this document:
Garnett, Jeffrey D. and Moore, Melinda (2010) Enhancing Disaster Recovery: Lessons from
Exemplary International Disaster Management Practices, Journal of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 40.
DOI: 10.2202/1547-7355.1711
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/jhsem/vol7/iss1/40
2010 Berkeley Electronic Press.
RECOVERY AND REDEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES FROM INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS
Mexico - earthquake (1985)
On September 19, 1985, Mexico City experienced an 8.1-magnitude earthquake that caused
tremendous damage to much of its physical infrastructure, especially the poorly constructed
public housing for low-income families. In addition to at least 9,500 deaths, the earthquake
damaged over 3,400 buildings, mostly residences, and left 100,000 people displaced from their
homes. Economic losses were estimated at $4 billion.
Time-sensitive agency mandate. Mexicos government established an autonomous agency to
spearhead rebuilding of housing under a two-year mandate and quickly staffed the agency by
transferring senior planners and engineers from other ministries. With the clarity of a time-limited
mandate, government officials worked quickly and constructively under a shared organizational
culture that involved consultation and close cooperation with affected communities and
emphasized the time-sensitive nature and importance of the agencys performance goals. The
effectiveness of this policy is evidenced by the rapid completion of more than 45,000 homes
within the agencys two year mandate an average of 3,220 dwellings per month and contracts
with 1,200 private companies and creation of 175,000 jobs (Kreimer and Echeverria, 1990).
Bangladesh flooding (1998)
In 1998, a major flood struck Bangladesh, covering up to 68 percent of the countrys total land
area for ten weeks. While annual flooding in the country is necessary for cultivating crops and
increasing the supply of fish, this excessive flooding caused 918 deaths and affected 31 million
people through damage to roads, housing, infrastructure, and crops. In addition to the scarcity
of food and water, annual rice production dropped by 10.5 percent, leading to price spikes and a
loss of income.
Re-establishing livelihoods. The Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) was the
largest non-governmental organization (NGO) working in the country when the flood hit. Normally
focused on long-term development projects, BRAC responded to the housing and economic
consequences of the flood by diverting staff and resources from its normal operations to assist
people in getting back into their homes and returning to their regular income-generating activities
as quickly as possible. In some cases, BRAC provided in-kind aid to enable restoration of
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to avoid purchasing supplies in a disrupted local market and move ahead to plant grains and
vegetables more quickly. Focusing on activities such as agriculture, forestry, farming, fisheries,
sanitation, and shelter, BRAC ultimately invested $680,000 in recovery assistance to 850,000
households, representing 55 out of 64 districts in Bangladesh. BRAC applied its institutional
orientation and assets to disaster recovery and helped mitigate the economic impact of the
floods, thereby preventing many of those affected from sinking further into long-term poverty
(Beck, 2005).
Private sector involvement and food security. Bangladeshs liberalization of trade in rice in 1994
also provided the country with a distinct advantage in recovering from the 1998 flood as compared
to the floods a decade earlier. By 1997, private sector imports of rice had grown to about five
percent of Bangladeshs total annual rice production of 18.9 million metric tons. Building from this
degree of trade integration, Bangladesh was able to rely on private sector imports to compensate
for the loss of approximately 0.3 million metric tons of the aus (summer) crop and 1.7 million
metric tons of the aman (fall) crop rice in the 1998 flood. In response to the removal of a 2.5
percent tax on rice imports and the expedited processing of these imports through customs, the
private sector imported more than 2.4 million metric tons of rice imports, or 85 percent of the total
volume imported, between July 1998 and April 1999. The private sector was also able to import
this rice and other grains faster than the government, with private sector imports arriving in the
country within two to three weeks, while government imports took three to four months to arrive
(Beck).
Honduras hurricane (1998)
Honduras, one of the poorest countries in the Americas, experienced six hurricanes between
1969 and 2001. The most damaging of these was Hurricane Mitch, which struck in 1998, leading
to 5,757 deaths, 441,150 displaced, and 1.5 million affected. Destruction of 35,000 houses, loss
of crops and livestock, and damage to other infrastructure such as buildings, hospitals, ports,
highways, and bridges, contributed to a total of $3.6 billion in economic losses, equivalent to 74
percent of the countrys annual GDP.
Local hiring. In response to the need for recovery of housing and infrastructure on a massive scale,
the National Fund for Social Investment (Spanish acronym - FHIS) worked with local contractors
to begin rebuilding, often expediting projects to conduct immediate hiring on site. The use of local
labor helped to speed rebuilding efforts, contributing to the completion of 2,200 projects within
the first 100 days after the hurricane. In addition, this generated close to 35,000 person months
of employment each month, and covered 30 percent of the countrys reconstruction needs in
infrastructure adding up to $40 million in value. The employment of displaced people in the
rebuilding of their own communities those most affected by the hurricane helped support
individual community members in maintaining their income in the early stages of the recovery.
The final value of projects identified or appraised was $57 million including an additional 2,500
projects contracted through local labor. This also ensured that funded projects had sufficient
labor, while vocational training helped stimulate long-term opportunities throughout the later
stages of redevelopment (Telford, 2004).
Community consultation. Local communities were directly included in planning and decisions
dealing with their redevelopment. Community members expressed greater satisfaction with the
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Further, community members cited quicker completion of projects, greater responsiveness to

their needs, and fewer cases of corruption or profiteering (Telford).
Decentralized agency authority. In response to the scale of reconstruction required, the Honduras
government allowed for FHIS to temporarily decentralize its operations by deploying most of the
senior staff to temporary regional offices. Forming into emergency response teams within the
most heavily damaged areas, agency staff consulted with local communities and municipalities
to rapidly determine needs for shelter, potable water, sanitation, and rebuilding of roads. Team
members were granted a special authority to act on location, allowing them to rapidly develop
plans and initiate projects. This rapid decentralization allowed the agency to adapt to the situation
by placing senior decision makers within the devastated areas, allowing them to better ascertain
needs and move quickly into project funding and implementation (Moore, Trujillo, et al.).
Expedited project cycle. In addition to the swift deployment of senior staff, FHIS also expedited
its routine project cycle, reducing the number of necessary steps from 50 down to eight.
This facilitated an accelerated timeline for launching vital reconstruction projects, and FHIS
project officers utilized their authority to hire local contractors on site and approve immediate
commencement of work. As described above, the result of these agency adaptations and other
successful practices helped FHIS complete 2,200 projects within the first 100 days after the
hurricane (Moore, Trujillo, et al.).
Vietnam flooding (1998, 1999)
Vietnams growing population is increasingly moving into exposed coastal areas subject to
flooding, raising the level of vulnerability to harms caused by typhoons that strike each year.
Vulnerability to floods was exacerbated by recent trends in which modern houses were being built
with less disaster-resistant materials, such as brick or corrugated iron. Flooding was especially
heavy in both 1998 and 1999, when a series of tropical storms caused the worst flooding in more
than two decades. The 1999 floods caused 800 deaths, and 55,000 people lost their homes. The
agricultural sector suffered the loss of 60,000 hectares of paddies.
Competitive housing redesign. As the FHIS did in Honduras, the Red Cross in Vietnam
attempted to involve local labor and materials in rebuilding houses for those left homeless by the
floods, while realizing the need to ensure houses were constructed to meet high standards for
withstanding future disasters. To achieve both of these objectives, the Red Cross sponsored a
housing competition to identify the best locally developed designs for disaster-resistant housing.
After introducing a housing design with concrete foundations and a stronger roof, among other
features, the Red Cross arranged a competition that attracted the involvement of 15 major local
companies. The competition was adjudicated by experts from government, engineers, and aid
workers. The panel ultimately decided on a design that successfully replicated that introduced
by the Red Cross and could be easily constructed by those intending to rebuild a home for
themselves. The concept of sponsoring a competition to induce local participation effectively met
the goal of empowering local communities, while at the same time creating incentives to improve
the sustainability and resilience of new housing (IFRC, 2001).
Sustainable rebuilding. Although some traditional buildings in Vietnam are resistant to typhoons
and floods, many families had turned to building their homes with less resilient materials due to
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frequent recurrence of water related disasters. The International Federation of the Red Cross
partnered with the Vietnamese Red Cross to reverse the decline in disaster readiness of housing
after the 1998 floods. Their effort to introduce disaster-resistant house-building practices included
designs able to better protect lives, food, and valuable belongings necessary to their livelihoods.
With the construction of 7,400 homes using these designs, the agencies provided sustainable,
resilient houses to the most vulnerable individuals. The value of these homes was proven when
all but one structure withstood collapse during a subsequent flood. Following this, the Red Cross
and Vietnamese government built 2,000 additional flood-resistant houses in 16 provinces. The
Red Cross also began partnering with Vietnamese companies to construct similar homes, as
described above (IFRC, 2001).
Training to improved standards. The efforts to expand sustainable housing served as a catalyst for
further innovation among civil society actors, by providing an opportunity to offer regular training
to local communities. To capitalize on the ongoing initiatives sponsored by the Red Cross, one
locally-based nongovernmental organization offered training to communities in disaster resistant
construction, as well as other types of assistance in strengthening their homes. It combined
practical demonstrations with attitude-influencing activities, helping to sustain and institutionalize
the process of local capacity building. These programs helped capture long-term benefits for the
local community by promoting awareness about the value of disaster-resistant construction, as
well as creating institutional knowledge on proper construction techniques (IFRC, 2001).
Mozambique floods (2000, 2001)
In 2000, southern Mozambique suffered from heavy rains and a series of tropical storms that
simultaneously flooded several rivers and, for the first time in recorded history, left submerged an
area nearly the size of Belgium and the Netherlands combined. More than 500,000 people were
forced to leave their homes and relocate to over 200 sites. One year later, the central provinces of
Mozambique were hit hard by prolonged and intense rains. The death toll of the 2001 floods was
lower than in 2000 because of the slower onset of the disaster and because water discharges
from the local dams could be adequately controlled (IFRC, 2002; Wiles, Selvester, et al., 2005).
Combined, the 2000 and 2001 floods killed over 800 people and displaced almost 800,000.
Economic losses amounted to $470 million.
Reducing prior vulnerability. The flood damage and resulting loss of life in southern Mozambique
prompted the government to initiate flood-zoning studies and increased regulation of prospective
areas for resettlement of flood victims. Following the floods of 2000, the government resettled
43,400 families to areas less vulnerable to floods, ensuring a more secure environment for the
population affected. Besides guiding resettlement of flood victims, the government forbids shelter
assistance for those who do not resettle in areas certifiably safe from future floods. By setting
guidelines and policies to govern the resettlement process, the government provides sustainable
solutions for populations to recover from displacement and disruption due to flooding (Wiles,
Selvester, et al., 2005).
Cuba hurricanes (19982005)
Cuba experiences hurricanes on an almost annual basis, five of which reached a strength of
Category Four or Five between 1996 and 2005. The known impacts of these five storms ranged
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economic losses. The regularity of hurricanes, including severe ones, and potential for physical
damages of this magnitude results in an almost ongoing need for massive rebuilding efforts.
Community involvement. With such a regular occurrence of damage to personal and public
property, Cuba relies on extensive involvement of local communities in all aspects of rebuilding.
By ensuring broad-based engagement at the local level, the reconstruction of houses, schools
and other facilities begins immediately. Community members work is supported by specialized
brigades in restoring power, communication and water supplies. In the case of one hurricane,
these were restored within a month after the storms destruction occurred (Thompson and
Gaviria, 2004).
India earthquake (2001)
In 2001, a strong earthquake struck the Indian state of Gujarat, causing 20,000 deaths and
injuring 300,000. In addition, 344,000 homes were destroyed, and 888,000 damaged. Economic
losses were estimated at $3.5 billion, with the greatest damages occurring in the district of Kutch.
Standardized house sizes. The Indian government adopted a new policy to allow NGOs to
rebuild houses of equal size for each family irrespective of the size of their destroyed homes. The
governments policy on housing recovery initially required house reconstruction in three different
sizes, depending on the size of the houses before the earthquake, which slowed recovery efforts
(Sadasivam, 2001).
Self-built reconstruction. Seeking to apply lessons learned from a prior earthquake several years
earlier, a district-wide network of NGOs encouraged households to rebuild their own homes and
make use of local labor and materials, similar to the actions taken in Honduras. In addition to
promoting economic recovery following the disaster, this effort helped develop local capacity for
communities to rebuild their own homes (Sadasivam).
Training and capacity building. The network of NGOs also provided training in earthquakeresistant design techniques to selected members of each village, who then trained others back in
their villages. This accelerated the spread of skills needed to rebuild safer homes 8,000 people
were trained in masonry skills in total. In addition to empowering those affected by the earthquake
to participate in reconstruction, the training-of-trainers strategy enabled more self-rebuilding of
homes and was proven to be highly cost-effective in comparison to the option of directly allowing
the NGOs or other contractors to do reconstruction on their behalf. Moreover, 97 percent of
people who rebuilt their houses themselves reported being happy with their homes, whereas only
48 percent of people who were relocated to other houses were satisfied (Sadasivam).
Disaster-resistant model housing. To help disseminate technical skills for reconstruction, the
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) supported the construction of 1270 demonstration
houses in 74 different villages. Demonstration homes provided useful models that villagers could
use to replicate while rebuilding their own homes. The model homes demonstrated the proper
retrofitting of new homes, allowing owners to learn the techniques and retrofit their own homes.
UNDP understood that reconstruction of homes should meet high building standards to withstand
future earthquakes, but a key barrier to the success of this strategy was the lack of trained
engineers and masons to aid in meeting these standards. UNDP addressed this by sponsoring
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villagers. The emphasis on building disaster-resistant homes was a vital component in ensuring
the long-term sustainability of the recovery efforts, and served as an effective complement to the
strategy of self-construction and training of villagers promoted by UNDP. To further incentivize
proper construction techniques, villagers had to incorporate the seismic safety standards into
their reconstruction designs to receive financial compensation from the government. The overall
strategy was highly cost-effective, relative to previous cases in which homes were relocated or
rebuilt by outside contractors. It also conferred multiple benefits on the security of those affected:
sustainable homes were successfully rebuilt by villagers, while villagers gained needed support
and added capacity to do the rebuilding themselves (Sadasivam).
Iran earthquake (2003)
The city of Bam, Iran suffered a devastating, 6.7-magnitude earthquake on December 26, 2003.
Since most of the citys buildings were constructed with mud brick materials, the infrastructure
was ill-suited to withstand such a large force, leading to the collapse of 85 percent of all buildings.
Out of a population of 120,000, almost all survivors were left homeless.
Communication. After the initial response and rescue efforts, the UNDP initiated publication of a
bi-weekly community newsletter to disseminate critical information about the recovery activities
to all those affected by the earthquake. This included feedback for authorities and donors on
the current needs of the community, and responses from the community regarding prospective
projects relating to the recovery. The newsletter was instrumental in providing information on the
job opportunities, shelter availability, entitlements for victims, tips to promote safety and reduce
risk, and information on health services. Community members also used the newsletter as a forum
to express concerns about redevelopment. Further, UNDP trained 52 local volunteers in reporting
and journalism, then involved them in the process of production and distribution. The newsletters
production was later taken on by the local municipality. Other community organizations were
motivated to start up their own newsletters to cover the earthquake recovery efforts. The creation
of the newsletter greatly facilitated the flow of information in the aftermath of the earthquake,
while both training local residents in journalism and creating a way for the community to express
itself. These factors promoted the overall engagement and empowerment of the local population
in its recovery from the disaster (UNDP, 2005).

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PROTOCOL OF INTENTIONS BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENTS OF
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CONCERNING COOPERATION IN
DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

The Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United
States of America, hereinafter referred to as The Participants;

DESIRING to further expand and enhance the existing friendly relations between their
Peoples, on the basis of equality, mutual respect and benefit;

RECALLING the discussions and coordination activities of the Office of Civil Defense
of the National Disaster Coordinating Council of the Republic of the Philippines and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency of the United States of America; and

DESIRING to further cooperative activities in disaster prevention and management
through a framework of collaboration that facilitates the exchange of expertise, knowledge, and
information, and the transfer of new technology in emergency management.

HAVE REACHED THE FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDING:

ARTICLE 1
General Cooperation Objectives

The Participants intend to pursue cooperative activities in disaster prevention and
management, including:
1. Designing and initiating prototypes of cooperation that aim to strengthen the emergency
management linkages between the Participants as well as enhancing the emergency
management capabilities of the National Disaster Coordinating Council of the Philippines;
2. Organizing the exchange of emergency management professionals and practitioners in order
to facilitate the development of programs and activities, including the sharing of expertise,
experience, and information as well as the transfer of new technology in emergency
management; and,
3. Proposing the conduct of forum and training seminars, reciprocal visits, and disaster
management exercises to be participated in by representatives of the Participants.
ARTICLE 2
Cooperation in Emergency Preparedness and Response Training Exercises

In the field of emergency preparedness and response training and exercises, the
Participants may:
1. Facilitate the exchange of emergency management experts and instructors for the development

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of training modules and instructional materials that promote best practices in emergency
management; and
2. Participate in emergency management training programs, seminars, workshops, and
simulation exercises.
ARTICLE 3
Exchange of Information and Scientific and Technical Cooperation

In the field of information exchange, scientific and technical cooperation, the Participants
plan to:
1. Facilitate the exchange of emergency management information and transfer of technology for
effective disaster management and prevention, and emergency preparedness and responses;
2. Exchange information on lessons learned from emergency responses of the Participants to
natural and man-made disasters, including technology-related emergencies; and
3. Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and information on natural and man-made hazards and
risk management.
ARTICLE 4
Implementing and Subsequent Arrangements
1. The Participants should directly communicate through the Office of Civil Defense, as the
Executive Agency of the National Disaster Coordinating Council of the Republic of the
Philippines and the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the United States of America,
and should initiate meetings to plan and develop annual program activities.
2. Subject to authority and the availability of funds and resources, the Participants may decide to
formulate and implement, on the basis of subsequent arrangements between them pursuant
to this Protocol of Intentions, work plans for the annual program activities.
ARTICLE 5
Amendment

The Participants may, by written agreement through diplomatic channels, decide to
amend or revise any provision of this Protocol of Intentions. The activities under any such
amendment or revision should commence in accordance with the provisions of Article 6.
ARTICLE 6
Commencement of Activities

Activities under this Protocol of Intentions commence on the date of the latter written
communication by the Participants through diplomatic channels, indicating compliance with their
respective domestic legal requirements.

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ARTICLE 7
Validity

This Protocol of Intentions should remain valid for a period of three years from the date
of the commencement of activities and should remain valid for subsequent periods of two years,
unless either Participant notifies the other Participant, through diplomatic channels, of its intention
to terminate the same in writing. Such termination should take effect after three months following
the receipt by such other Participant of the said notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, have signed this Protocol of Intentions.

DONE at Washington, on the 20th day of November 2001, in duplicate, in the English language.
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES:

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

(Signed)
(Signed)
ALBERTO DEL ROSARIO
ELIZABETH L. DIGREGORIO
Ambassador of the Republic of
Chief of Staff for the Federal
The Philippines to the
Emergency Management Agency
United States of America
of the United States of America

AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
AND THE SWISS FEDERAL COUNCIL
ON COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF NATURAL DISASTER
OR MAJOR EMERGENCIES

The Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Swiss Federal Council,

Considering that Swiss aid in the event of disaster is an integral part of Switzerlands
policy of international solidarity,

Convinced of the need for cooperation between the two states in order to facilitate
assistance in the event of natural disaster or major emergencies have agreed on the following
provisions:
ARTICLE 1
Object

The aim of the present agreement is to define the detailed procedures under which the
Swiss Government may put at the disposal of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines,
at its request, the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (hereinafter the SHA), if the territory of the Republic
of the Philippines is struck by natural disaster, major emergencies, or similar catastrophes.

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ARTICLE 2
Definitions

In terms of the present agreement, the following expressions shall mean:

Requesting state

The contracting state whose competent authorities request from

the other state assistance such as that mentioned in Article 1

Sending state

The contracting state whose competent authorities agree

to a request for assistance from the other state such as that
mentioned in Article 1

Aid units

Any specialist(s) sent by the SHA directly or through specialized

institutions pursuant to Article 5

Equipment

Materials, telecommunications and personal equipment intended

for aid units

Aid supplies

Equipment and materials intended for distribution to the

population affected

Operational requirements

Materials and supplies obtained locally which are necessary for

the operation of the equipment, as well as supplies for the aid
units, in particular, and in agreement with the requesting state,
vehicles, fuel, water, etc.

Territory

Comprises the requesting states archipelago, with all the

islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories
over which the requesting state has sovereignty or jurisdiction,
consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains, including
its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves,
and other submarine areas. The waters around, between, and
connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their
breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters of the
requesting state.
ARTICLE 3

3.1 The authorities specified below shall be competent to execute the present agreement:
a) for the Government of the Philippines, the Chairman, National Disaster Coordinating
Council and the Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs.
b) for the Swiss Confederation, the Delegate for Humanitarian Aid and Head SHA (hereinafter
the Delegate).
3.2 The authorities mentioned above may communicate directly with one another or communicate
with each other through diplomatic channels.
3.3 The parties shall communicate through diplomatic channels the addresses and telephone,
fax and email numbers of the authorities mentioned above, as well as those of any authorities
which may have appointed for the execution of their responsibilities.

The list of those persons responsible with their respective addresses is set out in Annex
1 of the present agreement. The annex shall be updated by the two parties as often as is
necessary.

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ARTICLE 4
4.1 The deployment of the SHA on the territory of Philippines, as defined in Article 2, shall be
decided by mutual agreement between the parties.
4.2. The deployment of the SHA shall be made on the basis of a formal request by the Government
of the Philippines, accompanied by a list of urgent requirements in calamity-stricken areas to
guide the sending state on the nature of assistance to be extended to the Philippines. This
request shall be addressed to the Swiss diplomatic post at Manila, or in case of emergency,
directly addressed to the Humanitarian Aid and SHA in Berne.
4.3 In accordance with the requirements of Article 8, the head of the team shall immediately
or at the earliest opportunity, provide the appropriate authorities of the requesting state, a
comprehensive list of aid units, crew, equipment, dogs, aids supplies and allowable personal
effects.
ARTICLE 5
5.1 The assistance mentioned in Article 1 of the present agreement shall be provided by the SHA
directly, or indirectly by institutions made available by the SHA, such as the Swiss Rescue
Team (hereinafter the aid units) and, where necessary, by other appropriate means. The aid
units sent to locations of disaster or major emergencies shall have received special training,
in particular in fire-fighting, technical assistance, medical and health assistance, rescue work
and other emergency work.
5.2 The aid units are generally supplied with rescue dogs, to be maintained by sending state, and
equipment needed to achieve the objectives laid down. Where necessary and by agreement,
this assistance may also be provided in a different way.
ARTICLE 6

Aid units and their dogs, equipment and aid supplies may be sent by surface, by air, or
water, at the expense of the sending state.
ARTICLE 7
7.1 The assistance supplied by the Swiss Government shall be free of charge.
7.2 If the needs of the operation require it, at the request of the SHA, and upon the agreement of
the requesting state, the requesting state shall, at its own cost, make available to the aid units
the operational requirements necessary for the realization of their mission for the duration of
the latters stay on the territory of the requesting state.
ARTICLE 8
8.1 The parties shall take all measures necessary to guarantee the effectiveness and necessary
rapidity if the assistance.
8.2 To this end, the competent authorities of the requesting state shall undertake:
To facilitate rapid transport to the location of the disaster the aid units, their dogs, equipment
and aid supplies.
To this end, their entry into the territory of the requesting state shall take place in an organized
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of valid identity cards, and the dogs be covered by valid vaccination certificates. The requesting
state shall waive all veterinary formalities including quarantine for the admission of dogs
used in operation especially in saving lives during emergency situation.
To facilitate the entry, storage, use and re-export of equipment, aid supplies and personal
effects of the SHA, aid units and crew. Importation and exportation of equipment, dogs,
aid supplies and other articles for official use of the SHA, aid units and crew, shall be
allowed tax- and duty-free release within the purview of the last paragraph of Section
105 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines as amended, and Section 109q
of Republic Act 8424, on the condition that the goods shall not be sold, leased, rented,
traded or otherwise disposed of in the requesting state. Provided, that, the privilege may
be granted only upon specific instructions of the Secretary of Finance in each instance
which will be issued only upon the request of the Chairman of the National Disaster
Coordinating Council furnishing a copy to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Not to consider in the framework of the present agreement, the import of narcotics or
the re-export of any quantity unused, as import or export within the meaning of the
international agreements on narcotics. Narcotics may be imported only in the context
of urgent medical needs, and used only by medical personnel qualified according to the
legal standards of the contracting state of origin of the aid units mandated to use them.
To guarantee overflight in the airspace of the territory of the requesting state, and landing
and take off, even outside customs airports, of aircrafts used by the SHA for the purposes
of the mission referred to in the agreement. For the duration of the aid, the aircraft used
by the SHA shall be admitted to the territory of the requesting state under the temporary
admissions system. The intention to use aircraft during a mission shall be communicated
immediately by the SHA to the requesting state with as precise as possible an indication
of the aircrafts type and registration number, flight crew, load, times of takeoff and
landing, intended route and place of landing.
To facilitate the activity of the SHA in all its phases, including the entry, stay and movement,
individual or collective, of the aid units on the territory of the requesting state, and to take
all necessary measures, including the provision of adequate facilities, to enable the aid
units to carry out their duties.
To facilitate the use by the aid units of existing telecommunication systems or the use
of special frequencies, or both, or the establishment by the aid units of an emergency
telecommunications system.
The provision of the above paragraphs shall also be applicable to persons having to
be evacuated. The identity of these persons must be communicated afterwards to the
competent authorities.
ARTICLE 9
9.1 The coordination and management of aid missions shall be the responsibility of the authorities
of the requesting state. The distribution of relief supplies such as food, medicine, clothing,
temporary shelter and others, among the disaster or emergency victims shall be done
in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the requesting state and on such
conditions and other requirements as may be imposed by the competent authorities in the
requesting state.
9.2 When making a request for aid, the authorities of the requesting state shall specify the
tasks which they are to entrust to the aid units, with or without stating the details of their
implementation.

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9.3 Any directives addressed to the aid units by the requesting state shall be delivered only to the
heads of the teams, who shall issue instructions accordingly to their subordinates.
9.4 The authorities of the requesting state shall provide protection and assistance to the aid units
of the sending state.
ARTICLE 10

In the framework of the present agreement, the requesting state undertakes to assume
responsibility for any damage caused by the aid units in carrying out their mission, unless such
damage has been caused intentionally, or through gross negligence.
ARTICLE 11

The provisions of the present agreement shall not affect the provisions of any multilateral
agreements concerning disaster relief which are in force or shall enter into force in relation
between the parties.
ARTICLE 12

The competent authorities designated in Article 3 shall conclude a manual of operations
achieving particular specific measures aimed at facilitating the provisions of the aid mentioned in
the present agreement.

The competent authorities designated in Article 3 shall and may conclude special
agreements, in particular with the aim of:
Enhancing early warning system, and preventing and overcoming the consequences
of natural disasters or major emergencies by the exchange of relevant experience and
information.
Exchanging information about the dangers and damage which may occur in the respective
territories of the parties.
Seeking out and identifying persons and goods damaged during aid missions, pursuant
to the current legislation of the parties, and enquiring into the causes of any accidents
occasioned by the activity if the aid units.
ARTICLE 13

The parties undertake to resolve through diplomatic channels any differences relating to
the interpretation of the terms of the present agreement or the execution of the services referred
to in it.
ARTICLE 14

The present agreement shall enter into force one month after the date of the later
written notification by the parties, through diplomatic channels, indicating compliance with their
respective domestic requirements for its entry into force.

Any amendment or revision to the text of this Agreement shall be done by mutual consent
of the Parties. This amendment or revision shall enter into force in accordance with the provision
on entry into force.

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the other, through diplomatic channels, of its desire to suspend or terminate this Agreement. In
such a case, the Agreement shall remain valid until 30 days after the date of the notice for
suspension or termination.

Signed in Berne on this 6th day of December 2001 in English language.
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

FOR THE SWISS FEDERAL COUNCIL

(Signed)

(Signed)

REFERENCE: Foreign Service Institute, Philippine Bilateral Agreements (2001-2002)

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ANNEX K
Command and Support Relationships

Command relationships establish the degree of control and responsibility a commander
has for units/agencies operating under him. These are:
a. Operational Command (OPCOM) the authority granted to a commander over subordinate
commanders through which he can assign missions or tasks, deploy units, reassign forces,
and retain or delegate operational and/or tactical control to his subordinate units if he finds it
necessary; it does not in itself include responsibility for administration or logistics.
b. Operational Control (OPCON) the transferable command authority that may be exercised
by a commander through which he can organize and employ units or agencies augmented
to his organization, direct these units or agencies for its inherent mission/task, assign
tasks, and designate objectives and give authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the
mission; operational control includes authoritative direction over all aspects of operations
and joint/inter-agency training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command.
However, operational control does not, in itself, include authoritative direction for logistics
or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training; commanders
exercising operational control of a unit or agency cannot reassign forces and assign separate
employment of components.
c. Tactical Command (TACOM) the authority delegated to a commander to assign tasks to
units or agencies that were augmented to his organization, for the accomplishment of the
mission assigned to him by higher authority; however, commanders exercising this cannot
alter the mission of the augmented units or agencies, he cannot reassign its forces, and he
cannot assign separate employment of components
d. Tactical Control (TACON) the command authority over the augmented units or agencies
which were made available for tasking; this is usually for local direction and control of
movements necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned; tactical control is
inherent in operational control; when subordinate units are under tactical control, controlling
commanders may deploy these units or agencies and direct them for their inherent mission/
task; however, commanders cannot assign missions and tasks, reassign forces and assign
separate employment of components of said units or agencies.
e. Attached the placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is
relatively temporary, or the detailing of individuals to specific functions where such functions
are secondary or relatively temporary.

Table 1 vividly portrays the inherent responsibilities of each command relationship.
Command responsibilities, responsibilities for service support, and authority to organize or
reassign component elements of a supporting unit or agency remain with the higher headquarters
or parent unit unless the authorizing commander specifies otherwise.

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DEGREES OF OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY

OPCOM

OPCON

TACOM

TACON

Assign Mission

YES

YES

NO

NO

Assign Tasks

YES

YES

YES

NO

Direct Force for its

assigned Mission/Task

YES

YES

YES

NO

Deploy Units

YES

YES

YES

YES, Local
Direction

Reassign Forces

YES

NO

NO

NO

Assign separate
employment of
components

YES

NO

NO

NO

Admin responsibility
If Specified
If Specified
If Specified
If Specified
Table 1 (Source: CSAFP Letter Directive dated 05 Nov 04, with Subject: Interim Definition in
Command Relationships).
Support relationships establish specific relationships and responsibilities between supporting
and supported units/agencies. These are:
a. General Support (GS) refers to the support which is given to a unit/agency or organization as
a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof.
b. Direct Support (DS) is a mission requiring a unit/agency to support another specific unit or
organization, and authorizing it to answer directly the latters request for assistance.
c. Reinforcing (R) implies that a particular unit augments the capability of another unit that has
similar functions as his, and that augmented unit has the jurisdiction over the area where
the operations are being conducted; example: A rescue team from Makati City reinforcing a
rescue team of Quezon City that is primarily tasked or is currently conducting rescue mission
in Quezon City area.
d. General Support Reinforcing (GSR) applies when a unit, with specific capabilities, is given
a mission of providing support (in relation to his capabilities) to the force as a whole and
of providing support for another specific unit, which has the same capabilities as his and
is within the same command. This generally applies when a Unified ICS (See Section
6-2.1a2, Command and Control System) is established and is given an additional unit (with
specific capabilities) to fast track operations. The primary purpose of applying this support
relationship is to prioritize utilization of resources with respect to the needs of the operational
and tactical elements; for example, an international rescue team arrives in the country and
offers their capabilities to a Unified ICS through the CMC; when the Unified ICS Commander,
during his assessment of the situation, finds that the different ICS under his OPCON have
the same requirements for rescue support but the said international rescue team can only
provide support to one subordinate ICS at a time, the Unified ICS Commander has this
option of placing the augmented international rescue team under his control but shall provide
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international rescue team will be providing support to the overall operations of the Unified
ICS but when the need arises, that he has to focus his support to a particular subordinate
ICS, he can immediately shift his support to the latter.

The above-discussed support relationships refer to units/agencies providing support but
are not actually attached to or not under the command of the unit or agency where they are
providing support.

Table 2 vividly portrays the inherent responsibilities of each support relationships.

INHERENT RESPONSIBILITIES

S
U
P
P
O
R
T

Has
Command
Relationship
With:

May Be
Task
Organized
By:

Receives
Logistic
Support
From:

Is
Positioned
By:

Provides
Liaison:

Establishes/
Maintains
Communications
With:

Has
Priorities
Established
By:

GS

Parent Unit

Parent
Unit

Parent
Unit

Parent
Unit

As
Required
By
Parent
Unit

Parent Unit

Parent Unit

GSR

Parent Unit

Parent
Unit

Parent
Unit

Parent
Unit

As
Required
by
Parent
Unit and
Reinforced
Unit

Parent Unit
and
Reinforced
Unit

1st: Parent
Unit
2nd:
Reinforced
Unit

Parent Unit

Parent
Unit

Parent
Unit

Reinforced
Unit

Reinforced Parent Unit

Unit
and
Reinforced
Unit

1st:
Reinforced
Unit
2nd: Parent
Unit

DS

Parent Unit

Parent
Unit

Parent
Unit

Supported Unit

Supported
Unit

Supported
Unit

Table 212

Parent Unit
and Support
Unit

Source: Figure F-1. (Command and Support Relationships and Inherent Responsibilities) of Appendix F of US FM 1015, Staff Organization and Operations, 31 May 1997.

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ANNEX L
Proposed Post Action and Assessment Report
REPORT SECTION

DESCRIPTION

Table of Contents

Provided to assist the reader in locating specific

information

Introduction

Composed of two parts: an overview of the

crisis event, and significant incidents including
number of officers injured, pertinent statistics
and findings of any subsequent investigation

Background

Prior related crisis events in the same general

area, which may have some relationship
Background information received prior to the
incident
Warnings of an impending crisis or other events
leading to the beginning of the crisis event
Information concerning groups and their
leadership that participated in or who assisted
in the management of the crisis
Information and opinion of experts from
occupations related to the particular crisis.

Planning

When applicable, include department planning

for the event and information obtained from
planning sessions with concerned agencies,
and crisis managers of the event
Include plans for security, assembly area,
and traffic routes, fire and health responders
vehicles, perimeters and identification of
possible looting targets

Mission

Includes the mission and the plan to accomplish

the mission
This section also includes the mission outcome
and
conclusions/recommendations
and
comments

Description of Involved

Described commercial, residential, ethnic,

economic, and social composition
Identify location of Crisis Management
Command Post, staging areas, assembly
areas and perimeters; utilize photographs,
diagrams, and maps when applicable

Legal Information

Identify all laws and regulations invoked

specifically for the control of the incident

Operations

Chronological narration of the entire incident

emphasizing the departments activities

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REMARKS

Public Response

Statements of witnesses
Letters from citizens
Response meeting from
volunteers

citizen

groups/

Crimes and Arrests

Information on all crisis event related crimes

and arrests categorized by type, sex and age
Suspect logs with all personal information
on suspects, including criminal background,
police/military background and other pertinent
information

Death and Injuries

A statistical summary of the total number of

crisis event related deaths or injuries

Property Damage

Information on all crisis events related property

damage, listing city property separately
A monastery estimate of all damage

Personnel

Number of participating responders whether

uniformed or civilian

Deployment of Crisis
Cost of deployment
Management Personnel
Logistics

A list of the entire organization/department

equipment and supplies used during the crisis
event
The cost incurred in the use of organization
equipment
The cost of expended logistical items

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COPRs AND CONTACT NUMBERS

COPR
Office of the ES
Secretary of DND
Secretary of the DILG
Secretary the DFA
Secretary of DOH
Secretary of DOF
Secretary of DTI
Secretary of DOE
Office of the NSA

CONTACT NUMBERS
784-42-86 loc 4643/736-10-08-DL and
fax
911-61-93/911-62-13
925-03-30 to 31/925-03-32-Fax
834-73-74/832-15-97-Fax
743-63-93, 711-95-02 to 03/743-18-29Fax
523-92-15/526-84-74
899-06-36, 890-93-33/899-55-18-Fax
840-22-86, 840-21-92
CMSS 928-26-97

OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS

AGENCY
Emergency/Crime/Fire
Office of Civil Defense
National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council
Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR
Regional Center)
Lifeline (Ambulance)
Philippine Coast Guard
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
PNP-CIDG
PNP-EOU
PNP-FED
National Bureau of Investigation
Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority
Philippine l Center for Transnational
Crime
Bureau of Immigration (National
Operations Center)

CONTACT NUMBERS
117
911-50-61 to 65
911-14-06, 912-26-65, 912-56-68
723-16-42
16-911
527-84-81/527-84-81 loc 6291
920-07-35-Hotline
911-60-01
723-04-01
722-89-83
725-31-79
724-87-12
523-82-31 to 38
136-Hotline
724-23-62, 723-04-01 to 20 loc 4295 &
4395
523-50-81, 523-66-15, 524-37-69

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