Academic Paper from the year 2029 in the subject Organisation and administration - Disaster control, grade: 93.4, , language: English, abstract: This study determined the level of DRRM practices of school principals in the ten (10) public elementary school of the fifth district of the division of city schools manila for SY 2019-2020. The study with the title "Disaster Risk Reduction Management Practices of School Principals: Towards School Based Policy Guidelines" is especially designed to meet the requirements of the ever-changing needs of the schools in managing disaster. The prevailing situations our nation is facing nowadays is the compelling reason why this study came into existence. Children, most especially in elementary schools are the ones to benefit if practices in DRRM are presented firmly and effectively. As provided by RA 10121 or the Philippine DRRM act of 2010, the concern agencies must deliver or provide a proactive approach in addressing risk in disaster, wherein its main focus is to prepare locals from imminent risk during disaster. It also stipulated the need of integrating DRR to school curricula in all levels and areas. The results and recommendations of this study, though it is everybody's concern, is pointing to the school principals that they should carry the burden on addressing the need of properly practiced DRR management to create a safe learning environment.