This document discusses Republic Act 10121, which requires the Philippine government and citizens to prepare for disasters. It notes that the Philippines is the 5th most at-risk country for disasters due to its geography, climate, and human-induced calamities. RA 10121 was implemented to reduce loss of life and damage from natural and human-made disasters by preparing the population. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) coordinates preparation, mitigation, response and recovery efforts. Local governments also have disaster councils to coordinate responses at the barangay, city/municipal and provincial levels. The law aims to improve disaster readiness in the high-risk Philippines.