The implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction Management program in public and private higher educational institutions (HEIs) were investigated using frequency count and percentages, mean and standard deviation and Scheffe’s test. Based on findings six HEIs in the Philippines, has been successfully implemented disaster risk reduction management program. Wherein, those colleges and universities practiced prevention and mitigation in risk reduction. Nevertheless, SUCs implemented fire and earthquake drills, rehabilitation and recovery platform to the academic community e.g. teachers, staff and students. Though, students and staff observed better during the implementation of the disaster risk reduction management program as to awareness, emergency drills or exercises compared to the teachers.

Keywords : Disaster, Prevention, Mitigation, Awareness, Emergency.