International Journal of Research Studies in Education
Special Luminary Issue
2025
Volume 14 Issue 4
Available Online: 20 February 2025
Author/s:
Antonio, Maricelia L.
Philippine Public Safety College, Philippines (mariceliaantonio74@gmail.com)
Abstract:
The Master in Crisis and Disaster Risk Management (MCDRM) Program launched by the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) in 2016 aims to build a critical mass of practitioners, policy advisers, and change-makers from various sectors who can lead the country in strengthening its capacity in disaster resilience, climate actions, and crisis management. Nevertheless, considering the changes in the education landscape over time, there is a need for a critical evaluation of the program’s implementation. The study aimed to identify key areas for improvement and recommend appropriate policies to further enhance the program and sustain its momentum in disaster risk resilience education. The findings of the research showed that primary stakeholders strongly agree that the program offering is still relevant. However, the faculty and the students consider the shift from blended learning to a flexible learning management system due to COVID-19 restrictions as reasons for the main concerns in the program implementation such as internet connectivity, limited technical capability in navigating virtual platforms, and schedule conflict with their respective jobs. Despite the challenges, there is still strong agreement that quality education is being delivered. Further, there is a strong agreement that faculty members are competent and experts in their respective fields. Respondents also strongly agree that the Program Management Team (PMT) provides strong administrative support and that staff members are well-versed in their tasks. Respondents also perceive that stronger linkages and partnerships with local and international institutions will help PPSC in upscaling the MCDRM program. Overall, the study reflected that while most respondents strongly agree with the satisfactory implementation of the MCDRM program, there are issues and key areas that can be improved. Hence, a policy review that considers these valuable insights of the program’s primary stakeholders is imperative.
Keywords: critical evaluation, stakeholders, MCDRM program, disaster risk resilience education, policy review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25837
Cite this article:
Antonio, M. L. (2025). Critical evaluation of the stakeholders on the Philippine Public Safety College-Master in Crisis and Disaster Risk Management (PPSC-MCDRM) program implementation: A basis for policy review. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(4), 75-95. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25837