The document discusses disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines is highly vulnerable to various natural hazards due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and being situated along the typhoon belt. It provides an overview of the key hazards affecting different regions of the country. It also summarizes the country's disaster risk profile, highlighting its high ranking in terms of number of people affected by disasters. The document outlines the basic concepts and framework of disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines as established by the Climate Change Act of 2010. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders under the new governance structure.