This study assesses the current capacity of LGUs to respond to the challenges of the new normal and in anticipation of the Mandanas ruling implementation. Specifically, it aimed to know what devolved DSWD emergency programs and services are still being implemented by the LGUs and what motivates them to implement these. Also, the study looked at the extent to which the different administrative levels (P/C/MSWDO) are implementing the devolved emergency programs and services as planned, i.e. following prescribed processes and standards as defined in the guidelines of DSWD. Further, the facilitating and hindering factors on the delivery of devolved emergency program outputs were also studied, along with knowing the extent of readiness of the LGUs and how the additional resources due to Mandanas ruling would affect the sustainability of existing devolved
emergency programs.