The Disaster Response Management Bureau is mandated to provide technical assistance and resource augmentation to the DSWD-Field Offices (FOs) and stakeholders in the management of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) policies, plans and programs for disaster-affected families and communities in the context of social protection. Its functions give emphasis on the delivery of a coordinated disaster response in times of disasters and emergencies. As Vice Chair for Response and Early Recovery Pillar of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), DSWD is mandated to ensure that the response of the Philippine Government as a whole to disasters is well-coordinated, follows established protocols, and is clearly communicated to the public. The Department also performs as the cluster leads of the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Internally Displaced Person (IDP) Protection, and Food and Non-Food items (NFIs).

• VISION: Enhanced resiliency of Filipino families and communities on disasters and climate change, have secured and equitable access to basic services toward sustainable development.
• MISSION: As lead of the country’s Disaster Response and Early Recovery Pillar, the DRMB shall steer in the management of innovative response, early recovery, and other risk reduction policies and programs through whole-of-nation approach.