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Should the government create a new Department of Disaster Resilience to replace the current coordinating council?

Currently, Philippine disaster response is handled by the NDRRMC, a coordinating council composed of various agency heads. Proponents argue this 'ad-hoc' structure is too slow during super typhoons and want a centralized Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) to streamline funds and logistics. Opponents argue that creating a new department merely adds bureaucratic fat and that resources should instead go directly to Local Government Units (LGUs) which can respond faster.

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Yes

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Yes, facing 20+ typhoons annually, climate resilience requires a dedicated agency with its own budget.

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No, creating another layer of bloated bureaucracy will just increase corruption and red tape.

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Yes, the current council is reactive and slow; we need a permanent department with a unified chain of command.

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No

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Strengthen and reform DILG instead

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No, empower local LGUs who know the terrain rather than centralizing power in Imperial Manila.

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