An Assessment on the Level of Compliance of Aplaya National High School in Ra 10121 (Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research study is mainly focused on the assessment on the level of Aplaya National High School in abiding with R.A. 10121. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions: (1) What is the level of compliance of service of the DRRM at Aplaya National High School as assessed by the school coordinators and students in terms of the early warning system, fire protection and health and welfare services? (2) What is the level of compliance of the DRRM at Aplaya National High School in R.A. 10121 as assessed by the staffs, school coordinators and students in terms of Readiness and Preparedness? (3) Is there a significant effect on the level of compliance to the level of performance of Aplaya National High School in Republic Act No.10121?

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive methods using survey questionnaires checklist. Quantitative methods in this descriptive research are utilized to establish associations between variables.

RESULTS

On the level of compliance of service of the DRRM at Aplaya National High School as assessed by the school coordinators and students in terms of early warning system (w.m. 3.51), fire protection (w.m. 3.34) and health and welfare services (w.m. 3.60) received a descriptive interpretation of Very High. On the level of performance of the DRRM at Aplaya National High School as assessed by the school coordinators and students in terms of Readiness (w.m. 3.52) and Preparedness (w.m. 3.59) got the same descriptive interpretation of Highly Evident. The computed R-value of 0.69 with the descriptive interpretation of Very HighPositive Correlation states that there are significant relationships between level of compliance to the performance level of Aplaya National High School in the implementation of RA 10121.

DISCUSSIONS

The level of compliance of the DRRM at Aplaya NationalHigh School was Very High in terms of the early warning system, fire protection, and health and welfare services. On the level of performance of the DRRM at Aplaya National High School was noted to be Highly Evident in terms of readiness and preparedness.A significant relationship was noted on the level of compliance and level of performance of Aplaya National High School in the implementation of RA 10121. Findings of the study recommend to enhance and maintain school DRRM operations. It is also recommended to give due consideration of other basic disaster programs and safety tips for students to have advance knowledge before, during, and after the disaster strikes.