Authority to Use Disaster Preparedness and Response Program Funds (Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of DRRM/CCA/EIE Implementation) for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Measures

April 3, 2020

DEPED OUA MEMORANDUM NO. 00-0420-0011-20

 

 

Relative to the Disaster Preparedness and Response Program (DPRP) funds for the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Education in Emergencies (EiE) that was comprehensively released to regions, where the amount allocated for divisions was then downloaded from regions to divisions, Regional Offices (ROs) and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) are hereby authorized to use up to 50% of the allocated funds for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of DRRM/CCA/EiE Implementation for COVID-19 preparedness and response measures (See Annex 1 for Allocation List).

In this regard, authority to use the abovementioned funds for the following expenses is given to ROs and SDOs:

1. Activities involving critical, urgent, and appropriate measures to curtail and eliminate the COVID-19 threat are permissible under Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of DRRM/CCA/EiE Implementation. These include, but are not limited to projects and activities undertaken by the DRRM Teams and Task Force in DepEd ROs, SDOs and Schools created for COVID-19.

2. The following expenses incurred when undertaking critical, urgent, and appropriate measures to curtail and eliminate the COVID-19 threat may include:

• Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in ROs and SDOs, and DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in schools used as quarantine areas;

• Vitamins or similar supplements to boost the immune system of DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in ROs and SDOs, and DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in schools used as quarantine areas;

• Medical Supplies (i.e., medicines, thermal scanner) for DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in ROs and SDOs, and DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in schools used as quarantine areas;

• Disinfectants and hygiene supplies (i.e., hand soaps) for DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in ROs and SDOs, and DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in schools used as quarantine areas;

• Expenses incurred for the delivery of procured supplies and equipment;

• Food expenses, travel expenses, communication expenses and other miscellaneous expenses of DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in ROs and SDOs, and DepEd COVID-19 DRRM Teams and Task Force in schools used as quarantine areas.

3. Procurement of supplies and equipment can be implemented by region and division offices. Suggested list of supplies and PPEs (based on the PPE set recommended by the Department of Health (DOH)) are provided in Annex 2. Due to limited funds, region and division offices shall practice discretion and prioritization in identifying recipients.

All expenses shall be subject to the usual budgeting, accounting, auditing and procurement rules and regulations, and DepEd issuances for COVID-19.

This augments the funds made available by DM No. 39, s. 2020, which authorizes the use of regular allocations for MOOE and/or Local Funds to implement measures in preparing and responding to COVID-19.

For inquiries, please email DRRMS at [email protected].

For immediate and appropriate action.

(SGD.) ALAIN DEL B. PASCUAUndersecretary for Administration

(SGD.) ANNALYN M. SEVILLAUndersecretary for Finance

ANNEX 1

Funds from Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of DRRM/CCA/EiE Implementation Authorized for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Measures

 

Region	Allowed Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of DRRM/CCA/EiE Implementation Funds per Region	Amount Authorized for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Measures (50%)
BARMM	1,893,000.00	946,500.00
CAR	1,649,000.00	824,500.00
CARAGA	1,905,000.00	952,500.00
NCR	1,165,000.00	582,500.00
Region I	1,881,000.00	940,500.00
Region II	1,459,000.00	729,500.00
Region III	2,697,000.00	1,348,500.00
Region IV-A	2,508,000.00	1,254,000.00
Region IV-B	1,478,000.00	739,000.00
Region V	2,149,000.00	1,074,500.00
Region VI	2,600,000.00	1,300,000.00
Region VII	2,261,000.00	1,130,500.00
Region VIII	2,366,000.00	1,183,000.00
Region IX	1,418,000.00	709,000.00
Region X	1,998,000.00	999,000.00
Region XI	1,964,000.00	982,000.00
Region XII	1,389,000.00	694,500.00
TOTAL	32,780,000.00	16,390,000.00

 

ANNEX 2

Suggested Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), Supplies and Medical Supplements

 

PPE Set *	• Surgical masks • N95 masks, FFP2 or equivalent standard • Gloves • Shoe covers • Head covers • Goggles • Face shields • Coveralls
Supplies	• Alcohol • Disinfectant spray • Hand Soap
Medical Supplements/Supplies:	• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)/Multi-vitamins • Medicine for Cough and Flu • Thermal Scanner

* Based on the recommended PPE set of DOH on their official Facebook page. This is also the set procured by DOH to be distributed to the health facilities. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov/photos/a.157979910879936/