Compliance and Predicaments Encountered in the Risk Reduction and Disaster Preparedness Program (RRDPP) of Selected Academic Institutions General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite, Philippines

The Philippines, located within the Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt, remains one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. Educational institutions play a pivotal role in cultivating disaster awareness, preparedness, and resilience among learners and communities. Anchored on Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010, this study examined the compliance and predicaments encountered in the implementation of school-based DRRM programs among selected public academic institutions in General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite. Using a descriptive-correlational design, the study gathered data from 259 faculty members and School DRRM Officers across elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. Results revealed high compliance levels across academic tiers, with senior high schools demonstrating relatively higher compliance due to greater institutional autonomy, more established administrative systems, and better access to resources. Financial constraints emerged as the most recurring challenge, followed by human resource limitations, while technical issues were least encountered. ANOVA results indicated no significant differences in compliance or challenges across academic levels, suggesting that uniformity in compliance may reflect effective top-down policy dissemination under DepEd’s DRRM mandates rather than equal resource access. The findings underscore the critical need for increased budget allocation, staff augmentation, and sustained capacity building to strengthen DRRM integration in schools. These implications align with the Department of Education’s Comprehensive School Safety Framework, Republic Act No. 10121, and the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 on Climate Action.