The document provides an overview of the policy process in the Philippines. It begins with definitions of policy and discusses the basic elements and related concepts of policy. It then covers the policy agenda-setting process and the five stages of the policymaking process. Specific examples are given regarding climate change policies in the Philippines, including discussion of the country's worst storms from 2009-2013, the costs and impacts, and the government's strategies and programs to address disaster risk reduction through initiatives like Project NOAH. Issues and concerns with policy implementation are also reviewed. The document provides a comprehensive introduction and review of key aspects of the policy process in the Philippines.