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 ENHANCING THE RESILIENCY AND ADAPTABILITY OF FARMERS TO 
ADVERSE WEATHER AND CLIMATE EVENTS BY INSTITUTIONALIZING THE USE 
OF CROP CLIMATE CALENDARS, EQUIPPING FARMERS FOR CLIMATE-
SENSITIVE DECISION-MAKING, AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOCALIZED 
WEATHER AND CLIMATE INFORMATION 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 16, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that “The State shall protect and 
advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the 
rhythm and harmony of nature.” 
Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae, known in the Philippines as Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, 
was a very large and deadly tropical cyclone that caused widespread damage across the 
Philippines and later impacted Hong Kong and Macau. Typhoon Paeng claimed 154 lives, 
35 were reported missing and it costs around 13 billion Pesos worth of damages.  
Climate change is real. The increase in the strength of typhoons meant that it can claim 
more lives and it can cause more destruction in property damage.   
This bill aims to make agriculture adapt to adverse weather in the Philippines by 
institutionalizing the use of crop climate calendars, equipping farmers for climate-sensitive 
decision-making, and providing access to localized weather and climate information.  
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 
December 2, 2022
4:16 pm
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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 ENHANCING THE RESILIENCY AND ADAPTABILITY OF FARMERS TO 
ADVERSE WEATHER AND CLIMATE EVENTS BY INSTITUTIONALIZING THE USE 
OF CROP CLIMATE CALENDARS, EQUIPPING FARMERS FOR CLIMATE-
SENSITIVE DECISION-MAKING, AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOCALIZED 
WEATHER AND CLIMATE INFORMATION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Short 
Title. This Act 
shall 
be 
known 
as "Climate-Resilient 
Agriculture Act." 
Section 
2. 
Declaration 
of 
Policy. 
- 
In 
recognition 
of 
the 
importance 
of 
agriculture In the country's economic development, the State shall enhance the 
resiliency and adaptability of the sector against the adverse effects of weather 
disturbances and climate change that endanger productivity levels and harvest yield. 
Climate resiliency shall be a priority government intervention for the agriculture sector. 
Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall 
be 
defined 
as 
follows: 
a. Crop climate calendar - a visual tool that presents the phenology and 
cultivation 
practices 
of 
a 
crop 
against 
the 
timeline 
of 
the 
cropping 
season, 
containing 
information 
on 
the 
weather 
and 
climate 
states 
that 
occur in the locality and the risks faced by the crop per growing stage in 
relation 
to 
these; 
b.
Climate-sensitive decision - decisions that hinge on weather and climate
states, 
with 
final 
outcomes 
and 
even 
decision 
alternatives 
which 
are 
varying 
depending 
on 
the 
prevailing 
weather 
phenomena; 
and 
c.
Localized weather and climate information - these are information on
weather and climate phenomena that are particularized down to the city
or municipal level.
Section 4. Crop Climate Calendars. - The Department of Agriculture (DA) shall 
establish and promote the use of crop climate calendars throughout the Philippines. 
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In coordination with municipal, city and provincial agriculturists, the DA shall 
implement a continuing program for all farmers and farmer's organizations to 
formulate, use, and interpret crop climate calendars that are tailor-made for each 
specific locality or community. These crop climate calendars shall be distributed free- 
of-charge to all farmers and farmer's organizations and be made available online. 
 
Section 
5. 
Climate-Sensitive 
Decision-Making. 
- 
The 
DA, 
through 
the 
Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), shall provide regular appropriate training and 
capacity-building for farmers and farmer's organizations in the practice of climate- 
sensitive decision-making and the use of relevant tools and applications. The ATI shall 
formulate and develop clear, concise and easily understandable charts, tables, 
diagrams, briefers, and similar documents on climate-sensitive decision-making for 
distribution to farmers and farmers' organizations. 
 
Section 
6. 
Localized 
Weather 
and 
Climate 
Information. 
- 
The 
Philippine 
Atmospheric, Geophysical and. Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) shall 
provide regular and up-to-date localized weather and climate information to city, 
municipal and provincial agriculturist's offices and directly to the farmers themselves 
through all available means of communication and information dissemination including 
internet, social media, television and radio. This Information shall be written in simple 
English, Filipino and other regional language or dialect as necessary and must be 
presented in a clear, concise and easily understandable form. 
 
Section 7. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of 
this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations for the year following 
its enactment into law and thereafter. 
 
Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the DA and PAGASA, in coordination with other relevant 
government agencies, farmers' organizations and stakeholders, shall issue the 
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
 
Section 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations, or any part thereof, which are inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
Section 10. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act, or the 
application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held unconstitutional or invalid, 
the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby. 
 
Section 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved