LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS are the primary drivers in the event a calamity strikes a community. But for an LGU to move quickly and efficiently, it needs a ready source of funds.
Recently passed laws are supposed to have made it easier for LGUs to tap funding sources in the event of calamities. In a disaster-prone country like the Philippines, some LGUs have honed this disaster response mechanism to a an efficient procedure. However, some calamities are simply too great that they overwhelm the capabilities of LGUs.
For today’s DATA A DAY:
Which of the following fund/s may Local Government Units (LGUs) tap to support disaster relief and management activities and programs?
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Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund
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Quick Response Fund
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Calamity Fund
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All of the above
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