What is Gawad KALASAG?

Gawad KALASAG is the country’s premier annual awards for outstanding contribution in the fields of disaster risk reduction and management and humanitarian assistance. It is the principal mechanism by which the NDRRMC advances awareness of the best practices of DRRM and humanitarian response and action.

What is KALASAG Award?

The Kalasag award is a national search award for Excellence in Disaster Risk reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance.

What is RA 10121 all about?

RA 10121 provides a comprehensive, all-hazard, multi-sectoral, inter-agency, and community-based approach to disaster risk management through the formulation of the National Disaster Risk Management Framework. It inhibits the full participation of the Local Government Units (LGUs) and communities in governance.

What is kalasag?

shield
Kalasag is the Filipino term for “shield” used by early Filipinos as a means. of protection from attacks of enemies or harmful animals.

What is Republic Act 8949?

“An Act Separating The Pasil Municipal High School Also Known As The Doña Eufronia M. Puzon Memorial High School In The Municipality Of Tabuk, And Converting It Into A Separate And Independent National High School To Be Known As The Pasil National High School, And Appropriating Funds Therefor.”

What is Republic No 10354?

10354, otherwise known as “The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012” or the RPRH Act. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of women especially mothers in particular and of the people in general and instill health consciousness among them.

What is Republic No 10175?

The Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act No. 10175 or “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012” which completely address crimes committed against and by means of computer system on 12 September 2012. It includes penal substantive rules, procedural rules and also rules on international cooperation.

What is the purpose of kampilan?

It is believed that the Maranao of Lanao del Sur used this sword as a weapon to “cut off heads and for splitting the body from top to toe.” Today, the kampilan is used among the datu and sultan as a symbol of power, wealth and status and is manufactured purely as a commercialized item.