Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT 
EXPANDING THE APPLICATION OF THE LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 
AND MANAGEMENT FUND BY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND 
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed measure increases the use of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and 
Management Fund (LDRRRMF) in order to boost the Philippines’ disaster risk reduction and 
management efforts. 
The disaster risk reduction and management framework in the Philippines is not complete 
without the LDRRMF. Every local government unit (LGU) has access to this money, which 
supports those activities in the areas of readiness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation. 
Nevertheless, the LDRRMF's present focus is only on initiatives related to disaster risk 
reduction and management. 
This measure aims to make our response mechanism to these natural disasters even 
stronger. Knowing that these tragedies often affect our nation, we must ensure that we are 
knowledgeable and ready should one of these natural disasters strike. 
In conclusion, if this proposed measure becomes law, LGUs will have more resources and 
freedom to plan for, respond to, and recover from a variety of catastrophes. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
March 24, 2023
8:50 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT 
EXPANDING THE APPLICATION OF THE LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 
AND MANAGEMENT FUND BY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND 
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in  
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 12 of Republic Act No. 10121 (R.A. 10121), or the 
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
Sec. 12. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRF 
MO). - 
a) XXX
c) The provincial, city and municipal DRRMOs or BDRRMCs shall
perform the following functions with impartiality given the emerging
challenges brought by disasters of our times:
(1) XXX
(26) APPOINT OR HIRE COMPETENT AND SUITABLY
TRAINED DIRECT RESCUE AND RESPONSE PERSONNEL
WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS THAT SHALL
BE ADEQUATE IN NUMBER TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT IN TIMES OF CALAMITY AND
DISASTER. THE APPOINTED PERSONNEL SHALL ALSO
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SERVE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LGUS DISASTER
RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
(27) CIVILIANS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT
EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH REGARD TO NATURAL
RISK RESPONSE AND OPERATION.
(d) XXX
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SEC. 2. Section 21 of R.A. 10121 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
Sec. 21. Local Risk Reduction and Management Fund 
(LDRRMF). - The present Local Calamity Fund shall henceforth be 
known as the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund 
(LDRRMF). Not less than five percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from 
regular sources shall be set aside as the LDRRMF to support disaster 
risk management activities such as, but not limited to, pre-disaster 
preparedness programs including training, purchasing life-saving rescue 
equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-disaster activities, 
CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CERTIFIED BY 
THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 
COUNCIL AS NECESSARY IN MITIGATING AND REDUCING THE 
EFFECTS OF DISASTERS, and for the payment of premiums on 
calamity insurance. THE LDRRMF MAY ALSO BE USED TO PAY FOR 
WHATEVER OBLIGATIONS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INCURRED 
IN THE RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND REHABILITATION OF 
MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGED BY DISASTERS. The 
LDRRMC shall monitor and evaluate the use and disbursement of the 
LDRRMF based on the LDRRMP as incorporated in the local 
development plans and annual work and financial plan. Upon the 
recommendation of the LDRRMO and approval of the sanggunian 
concerned, the LDRRMC may transfer the said fund to support disaster 
risk reduction work of other LDRRMCs which are declared under state of 
calamity. Of the amount appropriated for LDRRMF, thirty percent (30%) 
shall be allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for 
relief and recovery programs in order that situation and living conditions 
of people in communities or areas stricken by disasters, calamities, 
epidemics, or complex emergencies, may be normalized as quickly as 
possible. 
 
Unexpended LDRRMF WITHIN THE GIVEN YEAR shall accrue 
to a special trust fund solely for the purpose of supporting disaster risk 
reduction and management activities of the LDRRMCs within the next 
THREE (3) years. Any such amount still not fully utilized after 
THREE (3) years shall revert back to the general fund and will 
be 
available 
for 
other 
social 
services 
to 
be 
identified 
by 
the 
local 
sanggunian. 
 
THE 
LDRRMF 
SHALL 
BE 
LIABLE 
FOR 
THE 
SALARIES, 
WAGES 
AND 
BENEFITS 
OF 
ALL 
APPOINTED 
RESCUE 
AND 
RESPONSE 
PERSONNEL 
BY 
THE 
LOCAL 
DISASTER 
RISK 
REDUCTION 
AND 
MANAGEMENT 
OFFICE 
FALLING 
UNDER 
SECTION 
12, 
PARAGRAPH 
(C), 
SUB-PARAGRAPH 
(26). 
SEC. 
3. 
Separability 
Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, 
the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 


 
presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the 
Philippines. 
 
Approved