Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no. 8358

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The republic of the Philippines, recognizes the occurrence of floods throughout
the whole year. Without knowledge, awareness or beyond the local region in
which they occur, these flooding often do not receive the entry of efficient and
urgent support that can follow large-scale emergencies or disasters.

To support these flooding-disasters and to provide initial frontline services before
such emergency appeals are launched for large-scale flooding, it is imperative
that the national government establishes a National Flood Control Act.

This House Bill seeks to create and establish urgent Flood Control
measures and mechanisms. To enable all concerned and affected personnel,
organizations to carry out their unique role after a flooding-disaster.

Thus, the early passage of this. earnestly requested



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.2358

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL FLOOD
CONTROL ACT, TO PROMOTE AND EXTEND LIFE-SAVING
MECHANISMS, TO AUGMENT THE DEMANDS FOR SUPPORT, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY -~ It is hereby a declared policy
of the state to provide immediate response to restore life-saving services to

affected populations following a declared flood-disaster.

SECTION 2. NATIONAL FLOOD CONTROL ACT - The State shall hereby
create a National Flood Control Act to expand and establish continuity to the

aid and support provided in times of this flood-disaster.


SECTION 3. DETERMINING FACTORS AND CONDITIONS - Factors that

may influence the size of the control operations to be conducted:

Ecological and environmental extent of the damage;
Preliminary estimate of death, injuries, and displaced persons;

The reaction response capacity of key agencies; and

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The date and magnitude of the last flood that affected the country
(taking into account the cumulative effect of flooding on ability to
respond).

Each Flood will be regarded as a separate event and hence be eligible for
assistance, irrespective of whether it is issued for the same disaster-affected

or in the same calendar year.

SECTION 4. TRANSITORY PROVISION- Existing industries,
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be
given six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or
such other period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements
of this Act.

SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. - The
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this
Act shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate

the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.

SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE. - All laws, decrees, executive
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - If, for any reason, any
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other

sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.


SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. - This Act shall take effect
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes

earlier.

Approved,