Under RA 10121, who chairs the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC) at the provincial level?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. the Provincial Governor
- Step 1: Section 11 of RA 10121 establishes that the LDRRMC is chaired by the local chief executive: the Provincial Governor at the provincial level, and the Mayor at the municipal/city level. Answer: the Provincial Governor. Why not the others: Local chief executives hold executive command over local disaster councils.
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