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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE Bi-L:No.    5899
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Introduced  by:  Hon.  Keith  Micah  ``Atty.  Mike"  D.L. Tan
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE  DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
CREATING  FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE AUTHORITY, DEFINING  ITS
MANDATE, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to the World  Disaster Risk Report , the  Philippines ranked third among all the
countries with the highest risks worldwide as sixty percent (600/o) of the country's total land area
is exposed to  multiple  hazards.1 Seventy-four percent  (74%)  of the  population  is susceptible to
their impact which  is largely due to the  location  and geographical context of the country which
is prone to coastal hazards such as typhoons, storm surges and rising sea levels, earthquakes, and
volcano eruptions due to the islands'  location within the  ``Ring of Fire"  between the  Pacific and
Eurasian  tectonic  plates;  and  other  natural  hazards  such  as  flooding,  landslides,  droughts  and
tsunamis, thereby posing serious risks to the safety of the populace.
Due to the  inherent vulnerability of the  Philippines to  natural  hazards, the government
has  formulated  and  implemented  several  initiatives  to  address  disaster  risk.  At  present,  the
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council serves as the highest decision-making
body,   comprising   members  from   different   departments,   government   agencies,   LGUs,   Civil
Society   Organizations   and   private   sector.   However,   according  to   the      DILG   Preparedness
Assessment  Report,  there  is  much  to  be  desired  in  terms  of  coordination  between  national
government agencies,  LGUs,  civil  society organizations, volunteers,  and the  private sector.  The
current   Disaster  Risk   Reduction   Management   (DRRM)   structure  where  authority  is  shared,
responsibility is dispersed and resources are scattered, renders it difficult to operate an effective
emergency   management   activity.   According   to   the   Asian   Development   Bank   (ADB),   the
secretariat of the NDRRMC lacks capacity to  provide the coordination  and facilitation functions
for NDRRMC agencies. It has a weak knowledge management capability for delivering hazard and
risk  information  to  all  of its  stakeholders,  encouraging other  line  agencies to take  on  this task
(ADB,  ).  Moreover, the  NDRRMC is composed of members from various departments with their
respective  roles  and  responsibilities  aside  from  DRRM  responsibilities.  Because  officials  in  the
NDRRMC  come  from  different  departments,  leadership  and  coordination  are  difficult  (Silver,
2014).2
ln  line with  the  mandate  of the  State  under Article  11,  Section  5  of the   Constitution  to
maintain peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the
general welfare, the bill seeks to create a National Disaster Resilience Authority under the Office
of the President, which shall be the primary agency responsible for preparing, leading, organizing,
1  Disaster Risk Reduction in the Philippines Status Report
2 Senate Economic planning Office  Policy Brief,  Examining the Philippines'  Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management System


and   managing   the   government's   effort   to   disaster   resiliency   and   management,   including
coordination with different departments, agencies and  LGUs in the different phases of disaster:
(1)   Prevention   and   Mitigation,   (2)   Preparedness,   (3)   Response,   (4)   Rehabilitation   and   (5)
Recovery.    Further,   the   Authority   shall   be   empowered   with   policy-making,   coordination,
integration,    supervision,     monitoring,     implementation,    evaluation,    and    capacity-building
functions.
Thus, considering that there is much to be desired in terms of disaster risk and prevention
with  the  current  NDRRMC,  particularly  its  coordination  and  facilitation  of functions  with  other
agencies, the creation of an authority is hoped to give more attention to disaster risk prevention
and to reduce,  if not eliminate, the bureaucratic red tape which  has caused  many delays in the
delivery   of   immediate   assistance   in   afflicted   areas   while   being   in   line   with   the   current
administration's thrust in rightsizing the government.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
Fyi
Keith Micah ``Atty. Mike" D.L. Tan
4th  District, Quezon


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEB'IL[No.    5899
Introduced  by:  Hon.  Keith  Micah  '`Atty.  Mike"  D.L. Tan
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE  DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
CREATING  FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE AUTHORITY,  DEFINING  ITS
MANDATE, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING  FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  the  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
ARTICLE  I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION  1.  rtt/e. -,This Act shall  be known as the ``Philippine Disaster Resilience Act''.
SEC. 2 .  Dec/c7rc7ft.on o/Po//.cy. -lt shall  be the policy of the State to:
a.         Protect  the  lives  and  properties  of  its  citizens  by  addressing  and  preventing  the
causes of vulnerabilities to natural disasters;
b.         Inculcate   a   culture   of  resilience   and   preparedness  for   natural   disasters   at  the
national,  regional and  local  levels;
c.         Establish  a  strong  and  empowered  institution  capable  of  responding  to  the  "new
normal"  of  natural  disasters  and  climate  change,  and  spearhead  efforts  to  ensure
disaster  resilience  by  delivering  on  the  highly  critical  and  intertwined  functions  of
disaster   risk   reduction,   preparedness   and   response,   and   recovery   and   building
forward better;
e.
Address the differentiated concerns and needs of sectors with special needs or higher
vulnerabilities   such   as   women,   children,   elderly,   persons   with   disabilities,   and
indigenous peoples with respect to disaster resilience and disaster management;
Protect  the   nation.s   historical   and   cultural   heritage  and   resources  from   natural
hazards;
f.          Integrate  and  accelerate the  implementation  of the  principles,  concepts and  action
plans of climate change and disaster risk reduction contained in the abovementioned
international and  national frameworks and commitments in various phases of policy
formulation,  development  and  investment  plans,  poverty  reduction  strategies  and
other   development   tools,   and   techniques   by   all   national   and   local   agencies,
institutions   and   instrumentalities   of  the   government  to   enhance  the   country's
capacity for climate change adaptation and mitigation;
9.         Fosteran enablingenvironmentforsubstantial and sustainable participation of non-
government  stakeholders  such  as the  academe,  Civil  Society  Organizations  (CSOs),


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private  sector  groups,  volunteers  and  communities  in  disaster  resilience  programs
and  projects;
h.        Adopt  a  whole-of-society  approach  in  disaster  resilience to  enhance  collaboration,
planning, and dialogue among all sectors of society, and in improving their strategies
and/or action plans for disaster risk reduction; and
i.          Strengthen  the  chain  of  command   and  establish   a   unified  command  system  to
enhance our country's disaster resilience.
SEC. 3. Def/.nt.tt.on o/ Terms. i For purposes of this Act, the following shall refer to:
a.        AdoptcJf/.on  refers  to  the  adjustment  in  natural  or  human  systems  in  response  to
actual or expected climactic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits
beneficial opportunities;
b.        Ass/.st/.ng Actor refers to any assisting international actor and  any assisting domestic
actor responding to a disaster in the country;
c.        Ass/.st/.ng   Domest/.c  Actor   refers   to   any   not-for-profit   entity   established   under
domestic laws, which is responding to a disaster in the country;
d.        Ass/.sf/.ng  /nfemcrtt.ono/  Actor  refers  to  any  foreign   state,   organization,   entity  or
individual   responding  to  a   disaster  within   or  transiting  through  the  country  to
respond to a disaster in another country;
e.        But./di.ng    Forward   Better   is    an    approach    to    building,    reconstructing,    and/or
rehabilitating  an  area  or  community that  entails  a  shift  from  simple  recovery  and
restoration to safer, more adaptive, resilient, and inclusive communities;
f.         Bus/.ness contt.nut.ty referstothe capacityofa business entityto continuethe delivery
of its products and/or services at acceptable pre-defined levels following a disruptive
incident;
9.         Ccrpc}c/.tyreferstothe combination ofall strengths, attributes and resources available
within  a  community,  society  or  organization  that  can  reduce  the  level  of  risk,  or
impacts   of  a   disaster.   Capacity   may   include   infrastructure   and   physical   means,
institutions, societal coping abilities, as well as human knowledge, skills and collective
attributes  such  as  social  relationships,  leadership  and  management.  Capacity  may
also be described as capability;
h.        Ct.vt./Soct.ety organ/.zcrt/.ons /CSOs) refer to non-state actors whose aims are neitherto
generate  profits nor seek governing power but to unite  people behind shared goals
and interests. They have a presence in public life, expressing the interests and values
of their members or others, and are based on ethical, cultural, scientific, religious or
philanthropic    considerations.     CSOs    include     NGOs,     professional     associations,
foundations,    independent    research    institutes,    community-based    organizations
(CBOs),  faith-  based  organizations,  people's  organizations,  social  movements,  and
labor unions;
C//.mote Change refers to a change in the state of the climate that can  be identified
by changes  in  the  mean  and  the variability of its  properties,  and that  persists  in  an
extended   period,   typically   decades   or   longer,   whether   due   to   natural   internal
processes or external forces such as modulation of the solar cycles, volcanic eruptions


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and  persistent  anthropogenic  changes  in  the  composition  of the  atmosphere  or  in
land  use;
C//.mote  Chc}nge  Mt.tt.gcJtt.on   refers  to  efforts  to   reduce   or   limit  greenhouse  gas
emissions or enhance greenhouse gas sequestration;
k.        Comp/ex  emergency  refers`to  a  form  of  human-induced  emergency  in  which  the
cause of the emergency as well as the assistance to the afflicted is complicated by an
intense level of political considerations;
Consequence mcJncJgement refers to the totality of interventions and measures taken
to  restore  essential  operations  and  services  in  a  permissive  environment,  including
measures to protect public health and safety, restore essential government services,
and provide emergency relied to individuals, stakeholders, and communities affected
by the consequences of emergencies, hazards, and disasters;
in.       Conf/.ngency   p/crnn/.ng   refers   to   a   management   process   that   analyzes   specific
potential   events   or   emerging   situations   that   might   threaten   society   or   the
environment  and  establishes  arrangements  in  advance  to  enable  timely,  effective,
and appropriate responses to such events and situations;
n.        Cu/furo/ Herttcrge refers to the totality of cultural property preserved and developed
through time and passed on to posterity;
o.        Deve/apmentAsst.stance refersto any financial, material or other forms of assistance
to  support  the  economic,  social,   and   environmental  well-being  of  areas  and/or
people affecte`d by a natural disaster;
p.         Dt.scrb/.//.ty  refers  to  an  evolving  concept  that  results  from  the  interaction  between
persons  with   impairments,   as   defined   under   RA   No.   7277,   and   attitudinal   and
environmental barriers that hinder their full and effective participation in society on
an equal basis with others;
q.        Dt.scJster refers to a serious disruption of the functioning ofa community or a society
involving   widespread   human,   material,   economic   or   environmental   losses   and
impacts, which  exceeds the ability of the affected  community to cope using its own
resources.  Unless otherwise specifically indicated in this act, the term "disaster" shall
refer to "natural disaster";
r.         D/.sosfer  crss/.stcJnce  refers  to  financial,   material,  or  other  forms  of  assistance  to
address  the   immediate   and   long-term   needs   of  people,   communities   or   areas
afflicted  by a disaster. This term  includes humanitarian  assistance and development
assistance;
s.         D/.scrster  Conf;ngency  Fund  refers  to  a  fund,  in  lump-sum  form,  managed  by  the
Authority to expediently provide funds and  resources for disaster relief or response
in affected areas;
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Di.scJster  monogement   refers   to   the   planning,   organization,   and   application   of
measures preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters;
Dt.scrster Mtti.goti.on  refers  to  the  les.sening  or  limitation  of the  adverse  impacts  of
hazards.  Mitigation  measures include the application  of engineering techniques and


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construction of hazard-resistant structures as well as improved environmental,  land
use planning, climate change and other sectoral policies and public awareness;
v.        Dt.scrster   Prepcrrechess   refers   to   the   knowledge   and   capacities   developed   by
governments,  professional  response  and  recovery  organizations,  communities  and
individuals  to  effectively  anticipate,  respond  to,  and  recover  from,  the  impacts  of
likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions.  It includes preparedness for
response such  as  contingency  planning,  stockpiling of equipment  and  supplies,  the
development of arrangements for coordination,  evacuation  and  public information,
and  preparedness for recovery such as provision of land for resettlement sites;
w.       D/.scrster Preventt.on  refers  to  the  intention  to  avoid,  or the  outright  avoidance,  of
potential adverse impacts of disasters and related hazards through action(s) taken in
advance.   It   expresses  the   concept   and   intention  to   completely   avoid   potential
adverse  impacts through  action  taken  in  advance  such  as  construction  of dams  or
embankments that eliminate flood risks, land-use regulations that do not permit any
settlement  in   high-risk  zones,   and   seismic  engineering  designs  that  ensure  the
survival and function of a critical  building in  any likely earthquake;
X.
Di.scrster fiecovery refers to restoration or improvement of livelihoods and  health, as
well  as  economic,  physical,  social,  cultural  and  environmental  assets,  systems  and
activities, or a disaster-affected community or society, aligning with the principles of
sustainable  development  and   ``build  forward   better"  to  avoid   or  reduce  future
disaster risk;
y.         Di.scJsrer  rehob/.//.foti.on  refers  to  restoration  of  basic  services  and  facilities  for  the
function of a c`ommunity or a society affected by a disaster;
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D/.scrster Rest./t.ence refers to the ability of a system, community, or society exposed to
hazards to resist,  absorb,  accommodate, adapt to, transform, and  recover from the
effects  of a  hazard  and/or the  long-term  impact  of climate  change  in  a  timely  and
efficient manner,  including through the preservation and  restoration  of its essential
basic structures and functions through risk management;
D/.soster Response or d/.scrster re//.e/ refers to the provision of emergency services and
public assistance during or immediately after a  disaster in  order to secure and save
lives,  reduce  health  impacts,  ensure  public  safety  and  meet  the  basic  subsistence
needs  of the  people  affected.  Disaster  response  includes  disaster  relief focused  on
immediate and short-term needs of victims and vulnerable;
bb.      D/.scrster  Res/.//.ence  Fund  refers  to  the  budget  managed   by  the  Authority,  which
includes funds appropriated to it by Congress pursuant to an Appropriations Act, the
Disaster Contingency Fund, and the Rehabilitation and  Recovery Fund;
cc.       Dt.scJsferR/.sk refers to the potential disaster losses in  lives,  health status,  livelihoods,
assets  and  services  that  could  occur  to  a  particular  community  or  society  in  the
future,  and  is determined  by a  combination  of the vulnerability,  capacity,  exposure
of persons and assets, hazard characteristics and the environment;
dd.      D/.scrsfer A/.sk Moncrgemenf refers to the  systematic  process  of using administrative
directives,    organizations,    and    operational    skills    and    capacities   to    implement
strategies,  policies and  improved coping capacities to  lessen the adverse impacts of
hazards and the possibility of disaster;


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Df.scJsfer Rf.sk Reducti.on refers to the prevention of new, and/or reduction of existing,
disaster   risk(s)   and   the   management   of  residual   risk,   to   enhance   resilience   to
disasters;
ff.         Ear/y   Won/.ng   System   refers   to   an   integrated   system   of   hazard   monitoring,
forecasting   and   prediction,   disaster   risk   assessment,   and   communication   and
preparedness activities and processes that enable individuals, communities, national
government agencies, local government units, the private sector, and others to take
timely action to reduce disaster risks and adequately prepare for disasters;
gg.      Emergency   refers   to   an   unforeseen   or   sudden   occurrence,   especially   danger,
demanding immediate and decisive action;
hh.     Emergency MCJnogement refers to the  organization  and  management  of resources
and    responsibilities    for    addressing    all    aspects    of   emergencies,    in    particular
preparedness, response and initial recovery steps;
ii.         Env/.ronmento;hozord5 referto the hazards that may be chemical, and natural can be
created  by  environmental  degradation  or  physical  or chemical  pollution  in  the  air,
water,  and  soil.  However,  many of the  processes  and  phenomena that fall  into this
category may be termed drivers of hazard and risk rather than hazards in themselves,
such as soil degradation, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, salinization, and sea-level
rise;
jj.          Exposure refers to the degree to which the elements at risk are likely to experience
hazard events of different magnitudes;
kk.      FrcrmeworkAgreemenfshall referto a written agreement between a procuring entity
and  a  supplier  or  service  provider  that  identifies  the  terms  and  conditions  under
which   specific   purchases   are   made   for   the   duration   of   the   a.greement.   The
Framework  Agreement  is  in  the  nature  of  an  option  contract  between  procuring
entity and  the  bidder(s) granting the  procuring entity the  option  to  either place  an
order for any of the goods or services identified in the Framework Agreement List or
not buy at all, within the period of the Framework Agreement;
11.        Geological ordeophysical hazards (Geohazards) referto hazardswh.ich or.ig.inate from
internal earth  processes, such as earthquakes, volcanic activities and emissions, and
related geophysical processes which include mass movements, landslides, rockslides,
surface   collapses   and   debris   or   mud   flows.    Hydrometeorological   factors   are
important contributors to some of these processes. While tsunamis are triggered by
undersea   earthquakes  and  other  geological   events,  they  essentially  become  an
oceanic process that is manifested as a coastal water-related hazard;
mm.   Geogrcrph/.c  /n/ormcrt/.on  System  /G/S/  refers  to  a  database  which  contains,  among
others,  geohazard  assessments,  information  on  climate  change,  and  climate  risk
reduction and management;
nn.      Hozcrrd  refers  to  a  phenomenon,  substance,  human  activity  or  condition  that  may
cause   loss   of  life,   injury  or  impacts  to   health;   social   and   economic   disruption,
environmental damage, or loss of/disruption to property, livelihood, and/or services;


oo.     H/.sfor/.ccr/ /cJndmcJrks  refer to  sites  or structures that  are  associated  with  events  or
achievements significant to  Philippine  history as  declared  by the  National  Historical
Institute or the applicable agency;
pp.      Human-t.nduced  d/.sosters  refer  to  disasters  induced  entirely  or  predominantly  by
human activities or choices, such as ideologically motivated conflict or criminality;
qq.       Humcrn/tc7r/.c7n   o5s/.stance   refers  to  financial,   material   or   other  similar  forms   of
assistance to address the immediate needs of people affected by a natural disaster;
rr.       ftydrometeoro/og/.ca/ hcJzcrrds refer to hazards that are of atmospheric, hydrological,
or  oceanographic  origin,  such  as  tropical  cyclones  (also  known  as  typhoons  and
hurricanes);  floods,  including flash  floods;  drought;  heat waves  and  cold  spells;  and
coastal  storm  surges.  Hydrometeorological conditions  may also  be a factor in  other
hazards  such   as  landslides,  wildland  fires,   locust  plagues,   epidemics,  and   in  the
transport and dispersal of toxic substances and volcanic eruption material;
ss.       /mpcrct and needs  crssessment  refers  to  assessing  the  nature  and  magnitude  of  a
disaster, its impact on affected  populations, the type and extent of emergency, and
the re.quirements for recovery and rehabilitation of the affected area(s);
tt.       Land use p/onni.ng refers to the process undertaken by public authorities to identify,
evaluate and decide on different options for the use of land, including consideration
of long-term economic, social and environmental objectives and the implications for
different  communities  and  interest  groups,  and  the  subsequent  formulation  and
promulgation of plans that describe the permitted or acceptable uses;
uu.      Legcr/ Fcrct./t.rt.es  refer to  entitlements  and  exemptions that  are  granted  to  Assisting
Domestic or International Actors that are declared to be eligible pursuant to this Act
and  its implenienting rules and  regulations;
vv.      Local Disaster Resilience plan (LDRP) refersto a documentprepared bv an LGu based
on  the  National   Disaster  Resilience  Framework  (NDRF)  and  the  National  Disaster
Resilience   Plan   and   Investment   plan   (NDRPIP)   that   sets   out   specific   programs,
objectives  and  goals  to  implement  disaster  risk  management  and  climate  change
adaptation   measures   at   the   local   level.   The   plan   includes,   among   others,   an
evaluation   and   analysis   of   emerging   disaster   risks,   hazards   and   vulnerabilities
applicable  to  an  LGU,  and  specific  programs  and  activities  to  ensure  responsive,
effective, and appropriate disaster preparedness and management at the local level;
ww.    IVcrtt.ono/ Cont/.nu/.fy Po/t.cy is  a  comprehensive  national  policy  consisting  of a  set  of
programs   and   projects   aimed   at   capacitating   the   government   to   ensure   the
continuity  of  governance  and  the  delivery  of  public  services  during  and  after  any
disaster;
xx.       rvcrf/.ono/   cu/furcr/   treasure   refers   to   a   unique   cultural   property   found   locally,
possessing  outstanding  historical,  cultural,  artistic  and/or  scientific  value  which  is
highly significant and important to the country and the nation, and officially declared
as such by the pertinent cultural agency;
vv.      National  Disaster  Resilience  Framework  (NDRF)  .is  a framework that prov.ides for  a
comprehensive,     multi-sectoral,     whole-of-government,     and     whole-of    society
approach  to  attaining  safe,  adaptive,   and   resilient  communities  that  can   resist,
prevent,  mitigate  against,  absorb,  accommodate,  adapt  to,  recover,  or  build  back


better from the effects of a natural hazard in a timely and efficient manner through,
among   others,   disaster   risk   reduction   and   management,   and   climate   change
adaptation  and  mitigation.  The  NDRF  shall  be  composed  of a  National  Disaster  Risk
Reduction    and    Management    Framework    (NDRRMF),    and    National    Framework
Strategy on Climate Change (NFSCC);
zz.       National  Disaster Resilience  plan and  Investment program  (NDRPIP).refersto a plan
formulated and implemented by the national and local governments, in collaboration
with  NGOs,  the  private  sector,  academe,  international  development  partners,  and
others, in accordance with the NDRF that sets out the outcomes, goals and objectives,
priorities,   programs   and   corresponding  action   plans   for   disaster   risk   reduction,
preparedness,, and  management,  and  climate  change  mitigation.  The  NDRPIP  shall
also   include,   among   others,   goals,   objectives   and   action   plans   for   a   national
continuity  policy.  It  shall  be  in  conformity  with  the  national  disaster  risk  reduction
and management framework;
aaa.    IVcrturcJ/ d/.soster refers to a disaster predominantly associated with and/or caused by
natural   processes   or   phenomena,   such   as   those   related   to   geology   such   as
earthquakes,  ground  rupture,  liquefaction,  landslides,  tsunamis,  sinkholes,  volcanic
activit.y;  hydrology and  meteorology such  as floods,  severe winds, typhoons,  storm
surges, climatological variability such as extreme temperatures,  EI  Nifio, La Nifia, and
forest fires; and extraterrestrial events such as a meteorite or asteroid strikes;
bbb.   Post-d/.scrster recovery refers to the restoration  improvement where appropriate, of
facilities, livelihood and living conditions, of disaster-affected communities, including
efforts  to  reduce  disaster  risk  factors,  in  accordance  with  the  principle  of  ``Build
forward better'';
ccc.    Prepcrrechess  refers to  pre-disaster actions  and  measures  being  undertaken  within
the context of. disaster risk reduction and  management and are based on sound  risk
analysis as well as pre-disaster activities to avert or minimize loss of life and property
such   as  community  organizing,   training,   planning,   equipping,   stockpiling,   hazard
mapping,  insuring  of  assets,  and  public  information  and  education  initiatives.  This
also includes the development or enhancement of an overall preparedness strategy,
policy,  institutional  structure,  warning  and  forecasting  capabilities,  and  plans  that
define measures geared to help at-risk communities safeguard their lives and assets
by  being alert to  hazards  and  taking appropriate  action  in  the face  of an  imminent
threat or an actual disaster;
ddd.   Prevent/.on refers to activities and  measures to avoid existing and  new disaster risks,
and  the  concept  and  intention  to  avoid  potential  adverse  impacts  of  hazardous
events;
eee.   Probabilistic risk assessment refers to the simulation of those future disasters based
on scientific evidence, and which  are likely to occur in order to  resolve the problem
posed  by the  limits of historical  data  by reproducing the  physics of the  phenomena
and  recreating  the  intensity  of  a  large  number  of  synthetic  events,  including  all
possible scenarios, their likelihood, and associated impacts;
fff.      Rehobt./t.rott.on refers to measures that ensure the ability of affected communities or
areas  to   restore   their   normal   level   of  functioning   by   rebuilding   livelihood   and
infrastructures and increasing the communities' organizational capacity;


ggg.    fles/.//.ence refers to the ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards
to resist, absorb, accommodate, and recover from the effects thereof in a timely and
efficient manner,  including through the preservation and  restoration of its essential
basic  structures  and  functions  in  a  manner that  will  make  them  more  resistant to
future risks;
hhh.      Response refersto anyconcerted effort bytwo (2) ormore agencies, publicor private
to provide assistance or intervention during or immediately after a disaster to meet
the life preservation and basic subsistence needs of those people affected and in the
restoration of essential  public activities and facilities;
iii.
fletro/t.tt+.ng refers to the reinforcement or upgrading of existing structures to make
them more resistant and resilient to the damaging effects of hazards;
jjj.       Rt.sk  refers  to  the  combination   of  the   probability  of  an   event  and   its   negative
consequences;
kkk.    fl/.sk Assessment refers to a methodology to determine the nature and extent of risk
by analyzing potential hazards and evaluating existing conditions of vulnerability that
together could  potentially  harm  exposed  people,  property,  services,  livelihood  and
the environment on which they depend;
Ill.        Rt.sk  rrc7ns/er  refers  to  the  process  of formally  or  informally  shifting  the  financial
consequences  of particular  risks from  one  party to  another whereby a  household,
community, enterprise or state authority will obtain  resources from the other party
after a  disaster occurs,  in  exchange for ongoing or compensatory social  or financial
benefits provided to that other party;
mmm. Sai/etysfock refers to items, such as raw materials, component parts, or finished goods,
maintained  in  inventory  to  reduce  the  risk  that  such  item  will  be  out  of  stock,  in
anticipation of unforeseen shortages or unusual demand for such items;
nnn.   Store oJ Co/om/+y refers to a condition  involving mass casualty,  disruption of means
of livelihoods,  and/or  major  damages to  property,  roads  and  normal  way of life  of
people  in  the  affected  areas  as  a  result  of the  occurrence  of  natural  or  human-
induced hazard;
ooo.  Sustcw.nob/e deve/apment refers to development that meets the needs of the present
generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.
It contains within  it two (2)  key concepts: first, the concept of ``needs"  in  particular,
the essential  needs of the world's poor, to which overriding priority should  be given
and  second,   the  idea  of limitations  imposed  by the  state  of technology  and  social
cohesion  and  harmony,  and  ecological  integration  of a  sound  and  viable  economy,
responsible governance, and ecological integrity to ensure that human development
now and through future generations is a life enhancing process;
ppp.   Vo/unteers refer to  individuals, groups or entities that offer and/or provide services
or  assistance,   without  compensation,  to   help   people  and/or  areas  affected   by
disasters;
qqq.      Vu/nercrb/.//.fy refers to the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system
or asset that  make  it susceptible to the  damaging effects of a  hazard.  Vulnerability
may arise from various physical, social, economic, and environmenta.I factors such as
poor  design  and  construction  of buildings,  inadequate  protection  of assets,  lack  of


public    information    and    awareness,    limited    official    recognition    of    risks    and
preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management;
rrr.        Vulnerable  and  Marginalized  groups  refer  to  those  that  face  h.igher  exposure  to
disaster  risk  and   poverty  including  women,  children,  the  elderly  differently  abled
people, and ethnic minorities;
sss.     Who/e-oJ-Soct.etyApprocJch is an approach that encourages the meaningful and active
participation  and  synergy  of the  different  stakeholders  of  society  toward  climate
change  adaptation  and  mitigation,  and  disaster  risk  reduction  and  management  at
the national and  local levels;
ttt.      Who/e-o/-Govemmenf  Approcrch   refers  to   an   approach  that   instills   and   fosters
collaboration among all government instrumentalities both at the national and  local
levels toward shared sustainable development goals and outcomes;
uuu.   Who/e-o/-IVoti.on  Approach  is  an  approach  that  seeks  to  bring  about  a  concerted
effort  towards  sustainable  development,  national  peace  and  security  by  creating
consensus  and  understanding  of development  and  security that  is  shared  not just
among core  security forces  and  oversight  government  institutions,  but  also  by the
nation's  stakeholders,  such  as  government,  civil  society,   private  sector,  and  the
communities.
ARTICLE  11
THE NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE AUTHORITY
SEC.  4.   IVot/.oncr/  Di.scrster  Res/.//.ence  Author/.ty.  -  There  is  hereby  created   a   National
Disaster Resilience Authority,  herein  referred to  as the Authority,  attached to the Office of the
President for policy coordination.
The   Authority   sh,all   be   the   primary   government   agency   responsible   for   leading,
organizing, and  managing the national effort to reduce disaster risk, prepare for and  respond to
disasters, recover and rehabilitate, and build forward better, after the occurrence of disasters.
The Authority shall oversee and coordinate the preparation, implementation, monitoring,
and evaluation of disaster and climate resilience plans, programs, projects, and activities, provide
leadership  in  the  continuous  development  of strategic  and  systematic  approaches  to  disaster
prevention,  mitigation,  preparedness,  response,  recovery,  and  rehabilitation,  to  anticipatory
adaptation strategies, measures, techniques, and options.
The Authority shall augment the capacity of local government units in collaboration with
relevant   national   government   agencies   and   other  stakeholders  to   implement  disaster   risk
reduction and management and climate change action plans, programs, projects and activities.
The Authority shall be the principal government institution responsible for ensuring safe,
adaptive,    and    disaster    resilient    communities.    It    is    mandated    to    provide    a    clear    and
comprehensive direction  in the  implementation of plans,  programs,  and  projects to  reduce the
risk of natural hazards and the effects of climate change and manage the impact of disasters.
The  mandate of the Authority covers all  natural  hazards, which  include,  among others,
the following:
a.    Geological  Phenomena and  Related  Hazards:
1.    Earthquake -ground  rupture, ground  shaking,  liquefaction, tsunami, fire,
landslides, and seiche or lake water oscillation


2.    Volcanic activity -ash  fall,  pyroclastic flow,  lava flow,  lahar, fissuring,  and
volcanic gas
3.    Mass movement-landslides, debris flow, sinkholes
b.    Hydrological,    Oceanographic    and    Meteorological    Phenomena    and    Related
Hazards
1.    Tropical cyclone -severe winds, storm surge,  rogue waves, severe rainfall
including hail
2.    Flood,  rain-triggered  landslides, and storm surges
3.     Erosion
4.    Marine heatwaves, extreme sea events, and sea level rise
c.     Climate   Variability/Change   with    Related   Hazards   of   Compound    Events   and
Cascading Impacts
1.    EI   Nino   or   La   Nina   (ENSO)   with   associated   rainfall   and   temperature   (ln
particular, projected extreme ENSOs)
2.    Extreme temperature (heat wave or cold wave), extreme weather conditions
(drought or excessive rainfall)
3.    Wildfire (forestor land fires)
d.    Extra-Terrestrial -Meteorite/Asteroid Impact
The   Authority   shall   manage   and   direct   the   implementation   of   national,   local   and
community-based disaster resilience and disaster management programs, projects and activities,
including disaster  response,  recovery and  rehabilitation,  when  applicable,  in  collaboration  with
relevant    national    government    agencies,    LGUs,    CSOs,    academic    institutions    and    other
stakeholders:  Prov/.ded,  That for  human-induced  disasters,  the  Department of the  Interior  and
Local Government (DILG), Department of National  Defense (DND), Department of Social Welfare
and   Development   (DSWD),   and   other   relevant  government   instrumentalities,   including  the
Armed  Forces of the Philippines (AFP),  Bureau of Fire Protection  (BFP),  Philippine National  Police
(PNP),  Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Office of Civil  Defense (OCD), shall continue to perform
their functions: Provi.bed, /urther, That the Authority shall remain as the lead agency in recovery
and rehabilitation efforts in collaboration with all stakeholders when applicable.
Notwithstanding, the  mandates and  powers stated  herein  shall  be without  prejudice to
the President.s directive to address natural, human-induced, or other disasters.
SEC. 5. Powers crnd Funcft.ons o/ the Author/.ty -The Authority shall exercise the following
powers    and    functions,    in    collaboration    with    the    relevant    departments,    agencies,    and
nongovernment stakeholders:
a.    General Functions
1.    Conduct  risk  a'nd  vulnerability  assessment  at  the  local  level  based  on  the  national
criteria, and establish a database that includes, among others, an inventory of hazards
to better prepare for and respond to natural disasters;
2.    Undertake the establishment or construction  of evacuation centers that conform to
the  standards  under  the  United  Nations  (UN)  Humanitarian  Charter  and  Minimum
Standards  in  Humanitarian  Response or The Sphere  Minimum  Standards for Shelter
and  Settlement,  and  Republic  Act  No.  10821,  otherwise  known  as  the  "Children's
Emergency Relief and  Protection Act",  among others. The  upkeep  and  maintenance
of the evacuation centers shall be the responsibility of the concerned LGUs;


3.    Develop,   maintain   and   update  an   integrated   disaster  management  and   disaster
resilience  information  system  that  includes,  among  others  multi-hazard  mapping,
vulnerability  and  probabilistic  risk  assessments,  early  warning,  exposure  database,
communication  and  emergency management systems  at the  national,  regional,  and
provincial  levels;
4.    Undertake the'formulation  and  imp[ementation of the government's  policies,  plans,
programs,   projects  and   budget  for  disaster  resilience  including  those   related  to
disaster   risk   reduction,   response,   recovery,   rehabilitation,   and   building  forward
better;
5.    Review  and   build   upon,  to  the  extent  necessary,  the  existing  disaster  resilience
framework,  plans  and  strategies  in  the  crafting  of  a  (IVot/.oncJ/  D/.soster  Res/./t.ence
Frcrmework/   NDRF   and   the   corresponding   National   Disaster   Resilience   plan   and
Investment plan  (NDRPIP);
6.    Oversee, review and approve the translation, integration, and implementation of the
NDRPIP .into Local Disaster Resilience Plan  (LDRPs|.,
7.     Facilitate  the  availability  of  highly  competent   DRR  professionals  a.t  all   levels  and
prescribe  benefits,  allowances,  and  similar  emoluments  for  DRR  professionals,  as  it
may deem fit;
8.    Communicate  and  disseminate  critical  information  to  help  the  public  prepare  for,
respond to, and recover from a disaster;
9.    Receive, manage, administer and control all the funds, assets and properties received
by the Authority to accomplish the purposes of this Act;
10.  Recommend to the President of the Philippines the declaration of a state of calamity
due to a natural disaster, and the lifting thereof when conditions stabilize;
11.Advise    the    President    on    matters    concerning    disaster    resilience    and    make
recommendations, as appropriate;
12. Advance  the  country's  interests  relating  to  disaster  resilience  in  the  regional  and
global arena;
13. Collaborate with  any government entity to  help  ensure the  attainment of the goals
and objectives of this Act; and
14.  Perform such other functions, as provided by law or assignment of the President, and
undertake  all  other  necessary actions to  ensure the  attainment  of the  overall  goals
and objectives of this Act.
b.    Disaster Risk Reduction
1.    Develop  coordinated  regional  and  local  strategies  for the  effective  prevention  and
mitigation  of  disaster  risk  resulting  from  natural  hazards,  including  the  effects  of
climate change;
2.    Develop  and  implement  policies  and  programs  relating to  the  construction  of new
settlements or relocation of settlements in safe areas which shall, to the extent such
policies and  programs relate to disaster reduction,  mitigation,  prevention or building
forward  better, prevail over policies or decisions of other government departments,


government agencies, government owned  and/or controlled  corporations,  LGUs,  or
other government institutions;
3.    Develop,  in  coordination with  relevant government  agencies,  policies  and  programs
on  land-use  planning,  urban  planning  and  zoning  which  shall,  to  the  extent  such
policies  and  programs  relate  to  disaster  risk  reduction,  mitigation,  prevention  or
building  forward   better,   prevail   over  policies   or  decisions  of  other  government
departments,    government    agencies,     government    owned     and/or    controlled
corporations,  LGUs, or other government institutions;
4.    Establish  or  enhance  standards  for  disaster  preparedness  and  continuity  planning,
such   as   on   infrastructure   standards   and   designs   in   coordination   with   relevant
government agencies;
5.    Collaborate with the  Department of Public Works  and  Highways  (DPWH)  and  other
relevant  government  agencies  in  the  conduct  of  regular  structural,  safety  audit  of
buildings and other types of infrastructure,  and  require the submission  of necessary
data, information or reports related thereto;
6.     Formulate  a  National  Continuity  Policy  including  plans  and  programs  to  implement
government governance and business continuity;
7.    Ensure the  use  of advanced  science  and  technology  in  the  anticipatory  planning of
communities  against  the  impact  of  natural   hazards  and  climate  change  through
consultation,   and   employment   with   a   regular   department   funding  for   relevant
academic or higher educational institutions with proven risk reduction record;
8.    Establish   a   system   to  ensure  that  all   disaster-related   data   are  accessible  to   all
stakeholders to  generate the  best scientific information  and  technological  products
for use in disaster resilience;
9.    Ensure  that  all  climate  change-related  hazards  are  included  in  the  development  of
climate   risk   profiles   of  targeted   LGUs   as   provided   for   in   the   Climate   Risk   and
Management F.ramework (CRMF) policy document of the Climate Change Commission
(CCC)  and  that the  appropriate  institutions  such  as the  academe  and  other  science
experts  or  organizations  who  have  the  capability  to  develop  or  have  developed
methodologies to establish climate change risk profile are officially engaged;
10.Undertake    programs    and    projects    to    reduce    the    vulnerability    of    physical
infrastructure,  assets,  and  facilities  including  retrofitting,  and  structural  and  non-
structural upgrading, in coordination with the relevant government agencies;
11. Call on  relevant government agencies to  develop  alternative  livelihood  programs to
reduce the vulnerability to disasters of certain areas or certain sectors of society;
12.  Formulate,  facilitate  and  monitor  efforts  relating  to  certain   resources  or  sectors
toward    addressing   the    long-term    effects    of   climate    change    .on    sustainable
development,  such  as  water  resources,  agriculture,  forestry,  coastal  and   marine
resources,   health,   and   infrastructure,   in   coordination   with   relevant  government
agencies;
13.  Design and implement an incentive system for greater private and public investment,
both at the loc;I and national levels, on disaster risk reduction;


14. Oversee  and  ensure  the  mainstreaming  of climate  change  adaptation  and  disaster
reduction in development and land use planning, and the preparation of contingency
plans;
15. Create   an   enabling   environment   that   shall   promote   broader   multistakeholder
participation for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation;
16.  Establish/develop, and  monitor programs and  projects, in coordination with  relevant
government   agencies,   that   consider   climate   projections,   including   temperature
increase    and     rainfall    change     in    the     Philippines    to    ensure    climate-resilient
communities;
17.  Establish   and   monitor  national   and   local  capacity  for  disaster  risk  financing  and
insurance  and  other  risk  transfer  strategies  in  coordination  with  the  Authority  of
Finance   (DOF),   Government   Service   Insurance   System   (GSIS),   Land   Bank   of  the
Philippines (LBP),  and  Insurance Commission;
18.  Review  and  evaluate  local  disaster  resilience  plans  (LDRPs)  and  other  local  plans to
ensure their consistency with the National Disaster Resilience Framework; and
19.  Undertake   all   other   programs   and   projects   necessary   to   attain   the   necessary
outcomes for disaster risk reduction.
c.    Disaster preparedness and Response
1.    Lead, manage, and collaborate with the relevant government instrumentalities, non-
government stakeholders, and international partners in providing the minimum basic
needs of peopl,e in affected areas before, during and/or immediately after a disaster
to save lives and  minimize casualties;
2.    Establish    a    corps   of   first    responders    in    partnership   with    national    and    local
stakeholders, both public and private;
3.    Implement projects and  programs that will enhance the capacity of LGUs to prepare
for and respond to disasters, giving priority to LGUs with low income or those situated
in  high.-risk areas;
4.    Ensure  the  efficient  prepositioning  of  goods,  maintenance  and  disposal  of  safety
stocks;
5.    Accredit, monitor, and evaluate training institutions on disaster resilience;
6.    Regulate  the   accreditation   of  donors,   volunteers,   and   assisting   nongovernment
stakeholders, both domestic and international;
7.    Formulate standards for contingency planning that shall be adopted by the LGUs;
8.    Develop a database of exposure or elements at risk per area to facilitate and  ensure
quick impact and needs assessment ln the event of a disaster;
9.    Facilitate  and  regulate  the  acceptance,  inventory,  and  accounting  of  humanitarian
assistance including relief goods;


10.  Maintain   a  database  of  volunteers  and,  when   necessary,   mobilize  volunteers  to
augment the personnel complement and logistical requirements for disaster response
and/or for the delivery of DRRM programs, projects and activities;
11. Oversee and maintain a national early-warning and emergency alert system that must
provide  a  specific,  area-focused  and  time-bound  warning that  are  accurate, timely,
understandable  and   readily  accessible  to  national  and  local  emergency  response
organizations and the general  public;
12. Coordi'nate information-sharing and other disaster risk reduction  protocols following
the   principle  of  inter-operability  among  national  government  agencies  and   local
government units;
13. Call  upon other instrumentalities or entitles of the government and  nongovernment
and   civic  organizations  for  assistance   in  terms  of  the   use  of  the.ir  facilities   and
resources for the protection and preservation of life and properties in the whole range
of disaster risk reduction  and  management. This function  includes the  power to call
on  the  reserve  force  as  defined  in  Republic  Act  No.  7077,  otherwise  known  as  the
"Citizen  Armed  Forces  of  the  Philippines  Reservist  Act"  to  assist  in  relief,  rescue,
retrieval,   and,  management   of   dead   and   missing   persons   during   disasters   or
calamities;
14. Organize, train, equip, and maintain a system of response capacity for search, rescue
and retrieval and the delivery and distribution of relief goods;
15.  Recommend to the  President to call  upon the AFP and  PNP to  render the  necessary
assistance in a disaster-affected area by the authority of the President;
16. Call  upon,  by authority of the  President, the Armed  Forces of the  Philippines  (AFP),
the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Philippine Coast
Guard,  and  other  uniformed  services  to  the  extent  necessary  for the  Authority to
achieve the purposes of this Act;
17.  Establish  a  National  Corps of Volunteers to  be composed  of,  among others:  Reserve
Officers' Training Corps (ROTC),  National Service Training Program  (NSTP),  reservists,
and other socio-civic organizations;
18. Assist  in   mobilizing  necessary  resources  to  increase  the  overall  capacity  of  local
government units, specifically those with  low income and situated  in high-risk areas;
and
19.  Undertake   all   other   programs   and   projects   necessary   to   attain   the   necessary
outcomes for disaster preparedness and response.
d.    Recovery and Building Forward Better
1.    Prepar.e,   organize,   lead,   implement,   and   manage   post-disaster   assessment   and
recovery  and  rehabilitation  programs  and  plans,  in  coordination  with  the  affected
local government units, national government agencies, and other stakeholders;
2.    Establish  a  system  to  promptly  perform  impact  and  needs  assessment,  including
strengthening the in-house capacity of the Authority to conduct accurate and timely
impact and needs assessment;


3.    Establish  a  system  that  utilizes templates,  exposure  database,  and  other tools,  and
develop the Authority in-house capacity for the prompt and expedient preparation of
rehabilitation plans, when needed, for disaster affected areas;
4.    Formulate  or direct  relevant government  agencies  and  LGUs to  issue guidelines for
fast-tracking   the   issuance   of   permits,   certifications,   clearances   and   licenses   to
implement  disaster  recovery  and   rehabilitation   measures,   including  housing  and
public utility projects in affected areas;
5.    Prepare and implement rehabilitation  plans for disaster affected areas;
6.    Manage  and  oversee  the  implementation  of  disaster  recovery  and   rehabilitation
measures;
7.    Collaborate with  relevant government  agencies to  establish  programs to  restore  or
generate livelihood in disaster affected areas;
8.    Formulate   policies   and   standards  for   post-disaster   shelter   recovery  which   may
include,  among  others,  implementation  arrangements,  coordination  arrangements
with   relevant  agencies  and   LGUs,  and   modalities  for  emergency  transitional   and
permanent shelter recovery;
9.    Ensure  that  the  principle  of  building  forward  better  is  applied  to  rehabilitation  or
reconstruction efforts; and
10. Undertake   all   other   programs   and   projects   necessary   to   attain   the   necessary
outcomes for recovery and safer, adaptive, resilient and inclusive communities.
e.   Other Functions
1.    Constitute,    call,    convene    or    deputize    agencies    of    government,    and    invite
nongovernment  and  private  organizations,  to  assist,  advise,  or coordinate  with  the
Authority to achieve the purposes of this Act;
2.    Inspect  and  examine the  status  of projects,  programs,  and  activities  undertaken  by
national government agencies and  local government units  in furtherance of disaster
resilience efforts;
3.    Save  lives  and/or  minimize  damages  to  livelihood  and  property,  complement  and
collaborate with  relevant government agencies and  nongovernment stakeholders in
providing  hunianitarian   response   and  the  consequence   management  of  human-
induced disasters whenever it becomes necessary;
4.    Negotiate, enter into, institutionalize, and coordinate arrangements with any private
person or entity for the purpose of ensuring the adequate and prompt availability of
goods  and  services  necessary  in  anticipation  of,  during,  and  in  the  aftermath  of
disasters;
5.    Promulgate  rules  and  regulations  for  the  receipt,  management,  and  accounting  of
donations that are consistent with the rules of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the
use of foreign and local aid during calamities and disasters;
6.    Create or reorganize offices and/or task forces, as may be necessary to carry out the
objectives of this Act; and


7.    Perform   such  other  functions,   as   may  be  necessary,  for  the  attainment  of  the
objectives of this Act.
ARTICLE  Ill
NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE COUNCIL
SEC. 6. The Authority shall  be governed  by a  National  Disaster Resilience Council,
hereinafter referred to as the Council, which shall be composed of the following members:
1.    Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND)
2.    Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG);
3.    Secretary of the Department of social Welfare and Development (DSWD);
4.    Secretary of th'e Department of science and Technology (DOST)
5.    Director-General of the National  Economic and  Development Authority (NEDA)
6.    National security Adviser of the National security council (NSC)
7.    Secretary of the Department of Public Works and  Highway (DPWH);
8.    Secretary of Department of Agriculture (DA);
9.    Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);
10. Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT);
11. Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH)
12. One (1) Commissioner from the climate Change Commission.
13. Three (3)  Representative from Civil Society Organizations (CSO)
14.  League of Provinces
15.  League of Cities
The representatives from the CSOs and the private sector shall  be selected from among
their  respective  ranks  based  on  the  criteria  and  mechanisms to  be  set for this  purpose  by the
Council.
The   Secretary   of  the   Department   of   National   Defense   (DND)   shall   serve   as   the
Chairperson.
The Council shall act on and decide matters before it by a majority vote of all its members.
A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum in the conduct of its day to
day affairs and business.
All  agencies  of government  are  hereby mandated to comply with  any and  all  directives
requested   by  the   Council,   either  motu   proprio  or  through  the  Authority.   Failure,   without
justifiable   reason.,   by  any  agency  to  comply  with  this   mandate  shall   result  in  the  filing  of
administrative  and  criminal  cases against the  erring government personnel  and the  immediate
superior concerned without prejudice to violation of any other law or regulation.
SEC.  7.  Powers  crnd Butt.es  o/ the  Counc/./.  The  Council  shall  have the  following  powers  and
duties:
a.    Establish  and  promulgate  policies,  rules  and  regulations  for the  effective  and  efficient
operation  of the  Authority  and  implement  these  to  carry  out  its  mandate,  functions,
programs, and activities;
b.    Reviewthe disaster resilience programsand plans of the departments and agencies of the
national  government and the  LGUs  and  rationalize  responsibilities  in these government
organizations on matters relating to such programs;


a.    Approve  the  National  Disaster  Resilience  Framework  National  Disaster  Resilience  Plan
and Investment Plan;
c.     Prescribe  appropriate  frameworks  for  the  improvement  of  coordination  and  establish
mechanisms  for  coordination  at  the  regional,  LGU,  interagency  and   multistakeholder
level;
d.    Act upon the annual  budget and  such supplemental  budgets of the Authority submitted
by  the  National  Administrator:  Provi.bed,  That  the  Council  may  reduce  but  may  not
increase any item proposed by the National Administrator;
e.    Approve the organizational  structure of the Authority as well  as its staffing pattern, the
salaries   of  the   personnel   and   their   powers   and   duties   submitted   by  the   National
Administrator;
f.     Grant authority to the  National Administrator to enter into such  contract or agreement
as may be necessary for the attainment of the purposes and objectives of this Act;
9.    Recommend   executive   and   legislative   measures   to   enhance   the   development   and
efficiency of the system, including the internal structure of statistical agencies; and
h.    Render annual reports to the President and such special reports as may be requested;
i.      Formulate such rul'es and regulations, and exercise such other powers as may be required
to implement the objectives of this Act;
j.      Exercise all the powers necessary or incidental to the attainment of the purposes of this
Decree.
ARTICLE  IV
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
SEC.   8.   IVoti.ono/  Adm/.n/.strc}tor.   -  The   Authority   shall   be   headed   by   the   National
Administrator for Disaster Resilience, herein referred to as the National Administrator, who shall
be   appointed   by  the   President.   The   National   Administrator  shall   preferably   have   a   good
background  in  any of the scientific,  engineering,  and  public  management fields  relevant to the
attainment  and   promotion  of  resiliency  to  hazards  and  climate  change,  and  demonstrated
managerial acumen.
SEC. 9. Powers and Functions Of the National Administrator. -Tl`e Nat.ional Adm.in.istrator
shall have the  following powers and functions:
a.    Provide executive direction and supervision over the entire operations of the Authority;
b.    Exercise control and supervision over all functions and activities of the Authority and  its
officers and personnel;
c.     Managethefinancial, human and other resources oftheAuthority;
d.    Appoint and designate officers and employees of the Authority;
e.    Exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees of the  Authority;
f.     Collaborate   with   other  government   agencies,   the   private   sector,   and   civil     society
organizations on the policies, programs, projects, and activities of  the Authority, as may
be necessary;
9.    Advise the President on the promulgation of executive and administrative orders, and the
formulation  of  regulatory  and  legislative  proposals  on  matters  pertaining  to  disaster
resilience;


h.    Represent the Philippines and articulate the national contribution to global, regional, and
other   inter-governmental   disaster   risk   reduction   and       humanitarian   platforms,   in
coordination with the Department of Foreign  Affairs;
i.     Serve as a memberofthe Government procurement policy Board (GPPB); and
j.     Perform such othertasks as may be provided by laworassigned bythe president.
SEC.  10  .Deputy IVcrtr.oncr/ Admt.nt.sfrotor-The  National  Administrator shall  be  assisted  by
four (4)   Deputy National Administrators, which shall  be responsible for the following key result
areas:
a.    D/.scrster  Prepcrredress  cJnd  Response  -  to  implement  projects  and  programs  that  will
enhance  the  capacity  of  LGUs  to  prepare  against,  and  respond  to,  disasters.  This  also
includes  development  of  a   database  of  exposure  or  elements  at  risk  per  area   and
database of volunteers, among others. It involves the establishment of evacuation centers
and the implementation of responsive and efficient prepositioning of goods, maintenance
and disposal of sto'cks, among others;
b.    Di.scrster Rt.sk Reductt.on -to formulate, adopt, and/or implement, among others, a whole-
of-society  approach  in  policies  and  programs  to  prevent  new,  if  not  reduce  existing
disaster risks, to address the effects of climate change, and to minimize loss and damage
to  lives  and  properties.  This  includes  the  formulation  of the  required  policies  and/or
programs for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, in among others,  the
NDRF and .NDRPIP;
c.    Recovery crnd Bui./d/.ng  Forwcrrd and Better -to formulate  and  implement  rehabilitation
plans for disaster-affected areas, and to ensure the implementation of disaster recovery
and   rehabilitation   measures,  such  as,   but  not  limited  to,  post  disaster  shelters  and
livelihood projects. In collaboration with relevant agencies, LGUs, and other stakeholders;
and
d.    Support to Operoft.ons -to formulate and implement, among others,  policies,  programs,
and/or   projects   to   ensure   the   efficient,   effective,   and   responsive   delivery   of  the
Authority's  key  result  areas.  Support  to  Operations  covers  knowledge  management,
institutional development and planning, finance, office administration, human  resources
management and development of the Authority's in-house capacities, among others.
SEC.  11.  Reg/.oncr/ O#/.ces. -The Authority shall  establish  and  maintain   Regional  Offices
(ROs)  at  each  region,  and  a  National  Capital  Region  Office  (NCRO).  The  size,  composition  and
organization of ROs and  NCRO shall  be based on  parameters provided in the lRR on the ability of
LGUs  within  its  jurisdiction  to  cope  with  previous  disasters,  or  to  implement  their  LDRPs  or
Provincial  LDRPs; .the level of  income,  population,  hazard exposure of LGUs. The  ROs and  NCRO
shall be funded  by the Authority.
SEC.12  .Reg/.oncr/Adm/.n/.sfrcJfor. -Each  RO and the  NCRO shall  be headed and   managed
by a  Regional Administrator with  regular plantilla  position. The  Regional Administrator   shall  be
appointed  by the  National  Administrator for  a  fixed  term  pursuant to  requirements,  terms  of
office  and  endowed  with  the  emoluments  and  benefits    subject  to  existing  'laws,  rules  and
regulations.
SEC.13.  Powers crnd Funct/.ons o/ROs cJnd IVCRO.  -The  ROs and the  NCRO shall   have the
following powers and functions:


a.     Review  the  LDRPs  and  Provincial  LDRPs  of  LGUs  within  its jurisdiction  and  acquire  the
amendment  of such  LDRPs  and/or  Provincial  LDRPs  if necessary,  to  ensure  compliance
with the  NDRF and  NDRPIP;
b.    Monitor and direct LDROs and  PDROs to implement their respective LDROs and  PDROs;
c.     Recommend to the appropriate Sanggunian at the city,  municipal of provincial level, the
enactment  of  local  ordinances  to  implement  the  LDRP,  NDRF  and  NDRPIP  at  the  city,
municipal or provincial level, and to comply with other requirements of this Act;
d.    Review  reports  on  the  utilization  of  the   LDRF  and  other  disaster  risk  reduction  and
management  resource  of  LGUs  within  its  jurisdiction,  and  give  recommendations,  as
necessary;
e.    Disburse  to,  and  monitor  the  use  by,  LGUs  of  Supplemental  LDRF  as  granted  by  the
Authority pursuant to this Act and its IRR;
f.     Provide,  upon  the  request  of  LGUs  or  unilaterally  at  its  own  discretion,  assistance  to
LGU(s)  within  its  jurisdiction  as  necessary  to  ensure  the  implementation  of  LDRPs  or
Provincial    LDRPs,    NDRF   and    NDRPIP,   and   to   render   efficient   and   timely   disaster
preparedness, response and recovery measures;
9.    Identify  and  report  to  the  Authority  issues  and  problems  relating  to,  or  affecting,  the
disaster  resilience  of  LGUs  within  its  jurisdiction,  and  make  recommendations  to  the
Authority and/or to the LGUs to address such issues or problems;
h.    Procure  goods  and  services  in  compliance  with  the  regulations,  orders,  and  policies  of
DBM  and GPPB, to implement the NDRPIP and  NDRF at the regional level;
i.      Formulate and  establish  mechanisms to  mobilize and  direct  LDROs and  PDROs within  its
jurisdiction as necessary for disaster preparedness and response at the regional level;
j.      Establish  and  maintain,  in  coordination  with  the  Authority,  a  Regional  Command  and
Control Center (RCC) which includes, among others, an  information management system
at the regional  level which consolidates   and  integrates information from the  provinces,
cities   and   municipalities      within   Its   jurisdiction,   a   multi-hazard   early   warning   and
communications    system,  and  a  monitoring  system  that  enables  the  RO  to  oversee,
supervise, monitor and respond to the needs of LGUs within its jurisdiction  in relation to
disaster resilience  activities;  implement or assist  in the   implementation,  as directed  by
the Authority, of rehabilitation plans for  LGUs within Its coverage; and
k.    Conduct  Other  activities  and/or  act  on  other  matters,  in  accordance  with  policies  and
procedures of the Authority and applicable laws, to achieve  the purposes of this Act.
SEC.14. Qua//I/.cot/.ons. -  No person shall be appointed as National Administrator, Deputy
Administrators and  Regional Administrators of the Authority unless a citizen and  resident of the
Philippines,  of  good  moral  character,  and  of  proven  experience,  competence  or  expertise  in
humanitarian  relief assistance  and  disaster management. The Administrators sh.all  not  hold  any
other position, public or private, during their terms of office.
SEC.15. Structure crnd StcJ#f.ng Pcrttern. -The Authority shall determine its organizational
structure and staffing pattern and create such services, divisions, and   units, as it may require or
deem necessary, subject to the approval of the  Department of Budget and Management.


SEC.16.  Inter-Regional  Disaster  Resilience  Office  Collaboration.  -The  Author.fry  shall
create  policies  and  programs to  establish  collaboration  and   coordination  among the  different
ROs.
SEC. T] . National Disaster Operations Center, Alternative Command Center and Research
crnd rrcrt.nr.ng /nstr.fate.  -The Authority shall  establish, within  one   (1) year from the approval of
this  Act,  and  act  as  the  primary  operator,  the  National  Disaster  Operations  Center  (NDOC),
Alternative Command and Control Center  (ACCCs) as may be necessary in each of the country's
major  island  groups,  and  the    Disaster  Resilience  Research  and  Training  Institute  (DRRTI).  The
Authority is authorized to collect fees derived from the DRRTl.
The  NDOC shall  be  a  physical  center equipped  with the  necessary tools  and  systems to
monitor,  manage,  and  respond  to  disasters  in  all  areas  of the  country.  The  NDOC    shall  also
provide the  necessary support for the overall  coordination  and   implementation  of emergency
and  disaster  response  measures  throughout  the    country.    The  ACCCs  are  command  centers
established  in  other locations to  provide   supplemental support to the  NDOC. The  number and
location  of ACCCs  shall  be    determined  by  the  Authority.  Temporary  ACCCs  may  likewise  be
established by  the Authority, if necessary.
SEC.  18.  DRRTI  Functions  and  Inter-Agency  Knowledge  Sharing.  -The  DRRTl  shall  be  a
platform  for  providing training  preferably  on  site  and  for  collecting,  consolidating,  managing,
analyzing, and sharing knowledge and information to   improve or enhance disaster resilience.
The  DRRTl  shall:
a.     Establish    reliable,and    up-to-date   disaster-related   information   and   communication
systems and technologies through close collaboration with the DOST and with academic
institutions;
b.    Institutionalize,   maintain,   and   update   an   Integrated   Disaster   Resilience   Information
System  (lDRIS),  which  includes,  among  others,  multi-hazard  mapping,  probabilistic  risk
assessment,    risk   analysis,   early   warning,   exposure   database,   communication   and
emergency management systems;
c.     Establish a database that includes relevant information from other government agencies
and  third  parties  for  the  Authority to  better  prepare  and  respond  to  natural  hazards
including, but not limited to, an inventory of hazardous materials per area;
d.    Consult    and    coordinate    with,    and    consolidate    information/data    .from,    relevant
government agencies, such as but not limited to,  DOST,  LGUs, academic institutions, and
relevant  CSOs  to  enhance  the   lDRIS  and  to   promote   knowledge  sharing  among  all
stakeholders;
e.    Conduct  disaster-related   research   programs,   seminars,   and  training  for  all  types  of
stakeholders;
f.     Consolidate, organize and/or prepare training materials and  publications; and
9.    Conduct other activities  consistent with  promoting the formation  and  dissemination  of
knowledge and information relating to disaster resilience and disaster management.
SEC.  T9.  Compliance  and  Accreditation  of  DRRTl  with  International  Standards.  -The
Authority    shall    strive    to    obtain    certification    from,    and    accreditation    by,    international
accreditation  bodies or the  DRRTI to  ensure collaboration  with  key countries  and  International


organizations to  incorporate best practices on  disaster resilience in the Authority's policies and
programs.
SEC. 20. D/.scrsterAs5/.stcmce Actt.on Center. -The Authority shall institutionalize a one-stop
mechanism  through  a   Disaster  Assistance  Action  Center  (DAAC)  which  shall,  among  others,
process necessary documents for both domestic and international assisting actors.
SEC.  21.  /ncenf/.ves.  -The Authority  has the  authority to  prescribe  benefits,  allowances,
and  similar emolLiments for disaster management  professionals and  disaster resilience officers
at the national and  local  levels.
ARTICLE V
NATIONAL AND  LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
SEC. 2.2. Retention of Local DRRM Offices and Creation of Local Disaster  Resilience Offices.
-The Local DRRM Offices (LDRRMOs) in provinces, cities, and  municipalities shall be retained and
renamed  as  Provincial,  City,  and  Municipality  Disaster Resilience Offices,  respectively,  and  shall
collectively be called  Local   Disaster  Resilience Offices  (LDROS).  All  LGUs shall  establish  an  LDRO
at   the      provincial,   city   and   municipal   levels.   All   Local   DRRM   Councils   (LDRRMCs)   shall   be
abolished.
The  budgetary  requirements  for  personal  services,  maintenance,  and  other  operating
expenses,  and capital outlay of the  LDROs shall  be sourced from the   General  Fund of the  LGU,
subject to Section 76 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code
of 1991'', as amended.
Other maintenance and operating expenses and other capital outlay requirements of the
LDRO in the implementation of disaster risk and vulnerability  reduction management and climate
change adaptation programs shall  be charged to the Local  Disaster Resilience Fund of the LGUs.
Provinces,  cities  or  municipalities  shall  be  exempted  from  the  Personnel  Services  (PS)
limitation  on  local  government  budgets  in  relation  to  the  creation  of    the  LDROs  and  the
appointment of its officers and personnel.
SEC.   23.   Compos/i/.on   and  Organ/.zcrt/.on   o/  [DROs.   -  The   LDRO   shall   be   under  the
supervision  and  control  of the  provincial  governor,  and  city or municipal  mayor,   as  applicable.
The  LDRO  shall  be  composed  of an  officer and  five  (5)  permanent    personnel  responsible  for,
among others, administration, research and planning,  training, and operations. The organization,
composition, functions, and  responsibilities of retained LDRRMOs shall be modified to the extent
provided  in, and   shall comply with the requirements and  standards of, this Act and the  lRR for
the  establishment, maintenance and operations of LDROs.
SEC.  24.  loco/ Dt.soster Res/.//.ence O#/.cer.  -The LDRO shall  be headed  and  managed  by a
well-qualified  and  full-time  Local  Disaster  Resilience  Officer with   regular  plantilla  position.  The
Local Disaster Resilience Officer and Staff shall be appointed  by the Local Chief Executive subject
to the requirements and endowed with the emoluments and benefits in accordance with existing
laws,  rules and   regulations.
SEC.  25.  Powers  and  Functions  of City  and  Municipal  DROs.  -The  C.rty  and   Mun.idipal
(CDRO and  MDRO) shall  have the following powers and functions:
a.    Formulate     and     implement,     in     close     coordination     with     the     Authority,     a
comprehensive and  integrated  LDRP in accordance with the NDRF and the   NDRPIP;


b.    Design,  program,  coordinate,  and  implement  disaster  resilience  activities  including
preparedness,   risk   reduction,   response,   recovery   and   rehabilitation    measures
consistent   with   the   standards   and   guidelines   provided   by   the   Authority,   and
implement the NDRF and the NDRPIP at the city or municipal level;
c.     Prepare and submittothe local sanggunian, the LDRP, the proposed programmingof
the   LDR   Fund,   other  dedicated   disaster  resilience   resources,   and   other  regular
funding source of the LDRO;
d.    Recommend tothe local sanggunianthe enactment of local ordinancesto implement
the LDRP,  NDRF and  NDRPIP at the city or municipal  level, and  to comply with other
requirements of this Act;
e.    Prepare   and   submit  to  the  Authority,  the   local   Commission   on   Audit,   and  the
applicable  Regional  Disaster  Resilience  Office  a  report on  the  utilization  of its  Local
Disaster   Resilience   Fund   and   other   disaster   risk   reduction   and    management
resources;
f.     Establish    and    maintain,    in    coordination    with    the   Authority,    an    information
management system within the LGU which, among others, consolidates and includes
local   risk   information   on   natural   hazards,   profile   of   the   LGU's   vulnerable   or
marginalized   groups,   local   risk   maps,   and   a   disaggregated   database   of   human
resource,    equipment,    services,    resources,    directories   and    location    of   critical
infrastructures with their capacities as hospitals and evacuation centers;
9.    Operate   and   maintain,   in   coordination   with  the  Authority,   a   multi-hazard   early
warning and communications system to provide accurate and timely information to
the public;
h.    Organize  and ,conduct  training  and  knowledge  management  activities  on  disaster
resilience at the local level, in coordination with the DRRTI;
i.      Procure  emergency works,  goods,  and  services  in  compliance with  the  regulations,
orders  and  policies  of  DBM  and  Government  Procurement  Policy  Board  (GPPB),  to
implement the DRP or support early recovery and post-disaster activities;
j.      In  coordination  with  the  Authority,  the  DOF  and  other  relevant  agencies,  access
foreign loans to finance its projects, programs, and policies for disaster preparedness,
response, recovery, and  rehabilitation, subject to terms and conditions agreed  upon
by the LDRO and the lender;
k.     Monitor and  mobilize instrumentalities and  entities of the LGU  and  its partner LGUs,
CSOs,  private  sector,  organized  volunteers,  and  sectoral  organizations  for  disaster
resilience activities, in accordance with policies and procedures of the Authority and
applicable  laws;
I.     Coordinate and  provide the  necessary support or assistance to the Authority in the
implementation of rehabilitation  plan within the city or municipality covered  by the
LDRO;
in.  Coordinate with the Authority, other government agencies, members of the private
sector  and  other  stakeholders  in  the  LGU  to  establish  a  Business  Continuity  Plan  is
part of their LDRP's disaster preparedness measures;


n.    Establish  linkage or network and coordination  mechanisms with other LGUs and the
Authority for disaster resilience activities and to achieve the purposes of this Act; and
o.    Conduct other activities and/or act on other matters, in accordance with policies and
procedures of the Authority and applicable laws, to achieve the purposes of this Act.
SEC.  26.  Provi.nct.cr/ Dt.scrster ffesi./i.ence  O#t.cer.  -The  Provincial  Disaster  Resilience  Office
(PDRO)  shall  be  headed  and  managed  by  a  Provincial  Disaster  Resilience  Officer  with  regular
plantilla  position.
SEC. 27. Powers crnd Funct/.ons o/ the PDflo. -The PDRO shall have the  following powers
and functions:
b.    Formulate   and   implement,   in   close   coordination   with   the   Authority   and   cities   or
municipalities within its jurisdiction, a comprehensive and integrated  Provincial (LDRP) in
accordance with the NDRF and the NDRPIP;
c.     Review  the  LDRPs  of  cities  and   municipalities  within   its  jurisdiction,  and   require  the
amendment of such  LDRPs  if necessary, to  ensure compliance with  the  Provincial  LDRP
and/or the NDRF and  NDRPIP;
d.    Design,  program,  coordinate,  and/or  implement  disaster  resilience  activities  consistent
with  the  standards  and  guidelines  provided  by the Authority,  and  implement the  NDRF
and  NDRPIP at the  provincial  level;
e.    Prepare and submit to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the Provincial  LDRP, the proposed
programming of the  province's  Local  Disaster  Resilience  Fund,  other dedicated  disaster
resilience resources, and other funding sources of the PDRO;
f.     Recommend  to  the  Sangguniang  Panlalawigan  the  enactment  of  local  ordinances  to
implement the  Provincial  LDRP,  NDRF  and  NDRPIP at the  provincial  level,  and to comply
with other requirements of this Act;
9.    Prepare and submit to the Authority, the  local  Commission on Audit,  and the applicable
Regional  Disaster  Resilience  Office  a  report  on  the  utilization  of  the  province's  Local
Disaster Resilience Fund and other disaster risk reduction and management resources;
h.    Establish  and  maintain,  in  coordination  with  the  Authority,  a  Provincial  Command  and
Control Center (PCC) which includes, among others, an  information management system
at  the  provincial  level  which  consolidates    and  integrates  information  from  the  cities
and/or    municipalities   within    its       jurisdiction,    a    multi-hazard    early   warning    and
communications system that is connected with the cities and/or municipalities within its
jurisdiction,  and  a   monitoring  system  that  enables  the  PDRO  to  oversee,  supervise,
monitor and respond to the needs of cities and/or municipalities within its  jurisdiction in
relation to disaster resilience activities;
Procure emergency works, goods, and services in compliance with the regulations, order,
and   policies  of  DBM   and   GPPB,  to   implement  the   provincial   LDRP  or  support  early
recovery and post-disaster activities of the PDRO;
j.      In  coordination  with  the  Authority  and  the   DOE,  access  foreign   loans  to  finance  its
projects,   programs,   and   policies  for  disaster  preparedness,   response,   recovery,   and
rehabilitation, subject to terms and conditions agreed upon by the PDRO and the lender;


k,     Formulate and  establish  mechanisms to  mobilize and direct LDROs within  its jurisdiction
as necessary for disaster preparedness and response at the provincial level;
I.     Coordinate  and  provide  the  necessary  support  or  assistance  to  the  Authority  in  the
implementation  of rehabilitation  plan(s)  within  the  cities  and/or  municipalities  covered
by the PDRO; and
in.   Conduct  other  activities  and/or  act  on  other  matters,  in  accordance  with  policies  and
procedures of the Authority and applicable laws, to achieve the purposes of this Act.
SEC. 28.  Levels of Responsibility for Disaster  Preparedness and  Response. -  The pr.imarv
responsibility  for  disaster  preparedness  and   response  shall   be  exercised     by  the  following
responsible officers at the local and national level in collaboration with the relevant departments
and   agencies in accordance with the following rules:
1.    C/.ty/Mun/.c/.PCJ/ /eve/ -If a  disaster affects  a  single  municipality/city,  the  Mayor of
the City/Municipalities;
2.    Provi.nct.cr/  /eve/  -   lf  a   disaster   affects   two   or   more   municipalities/cities,   the
Provincial  Governor as  lead,  Provincial  Disaster  Resilience  Office,  applicable  Local
Disaster  Offices  and  in  case  of  BARMM,  Provincial  Governor  and  BARMM  Local
Disaster Resilience Office/s;
3.    Regt.ono/ /eve/ -  lf a  disaster  affects two  or  more  provinces  and/or  independent
component or highly urbanized  cities, the  Regional Administrator of the  Regional
Office (RO) as lead, Applicable Provincial  Disaster Resilience Offices;
ln  the  case  of  BARMM,  Regional  Governor  and  ARMM  Local  Disaster  Resilience
Office/s;
ln case of Metro Manila, the  MMDA Chair;
4.    rvcrf/.oncr/ /eve/ -The  National Administrator of the  Disaster Resilience shall  lead  in
cases when:
a.    Astateofcalamity is declared bythe president
b.    A disaster affects at least two (2) regions
c.    When the affected LGU cannot dispense its functions, or respond to the threat
or effect of disaster
d.    When  the  local  chief executive  or,  in  his/her  absence  or  incapacity,  the  next
high-ranking official, directly requests the Authority to take over
e.    When the president directs a National level response
SEC.  29.  /nter-[occJ/  Government Ass/.stcJnce.  -  LGUs  are  hereby  authorized  to    extend
assistance to another LGU, whether through funding or donation of goods   and/or services, to
ensure effective disaster preparedness and  response, such as the   pre-positioning and provision
of basic goods, and training of first responders, among others, subject to auditing and accounting.
SEC. 30. Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Powers of the Authority -The Author.fry shall
be  primarily  responsible  for the  identification,  planning  and  funding  of priority  reconstruction
and  rehabilitation  projects  and  programs  in  areas  affected    by  disasters:  Provi.bed,  That  the
Department   of   Public   Works   and    Highways   shall    be      the   primary   implementor   of   all
infrastructure-related    rehabilitation    and    reconstruction    projects,    including.  retrofitting   of
structures to make them more  resistant and resilient to the effects of natural disasters.


SEC.  31. Serv/.ce Cont/.nu/.fy o/ the Author/.ty -To ensure service continuity, the Authority
and  its regional and  attached offices shall  be established  in a   reasonably resilient location; and
undertake the necessary interventions to make its  offices and systems disaster-resilient.
SEC.  32.  Assistance  to  Bangsamoro  Autonomous  Region  in  Muslim  Mindanao.    -The
National   Government,  through   the   National   Administrator  for   Disaster   Resilience,   and   the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Regional Government shall create an Inter-governmental  mechanism
for humanitarian  relief assistance in the BARMM  during times of natural   disasters.
ARTICLE VI
WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT, WHOLE OF NATION, AND WHOLE OF SOCIETY APPROACH
AND INSTITUTloNAL ARRANGEMENTS
SEC. 33. /nter-operob/.//.ty o/Systems. -The Authority shall establish mechanisms to ensure
the inter-operability of systems among government agencies,  and to allow access of agencies to
the Integrated  Disaster Resilience Information System (lDRIS).  It shall develop protocols to allow
real-time  access  to  information  by   government  agencies  in  relation  to  natural  disasters  and
implementation of disaster  resilience measures,
SEC.  34. Synergy wt.th Stcrkeho/ders.  -The Authority shall  ensure close collaboration  and
coordination with stakeholders, including CSOs, the academe, and the private sector, in  relation
to disaster resilience programs and projects, and the development and promotion of education
and training mechanisms with relevant stakeholders. The Authority shall establish a platform and
mechanisms   for   coordination   with   stakeholders,   including   the   development   of   standard
operating procedures for  collaboration in the event of a disaster.
SEC. 35. Establishment of Multi-Stakeholders Convergence Unit -The Author.ity shall, w.ith
the  assistance  of  other  relevant  government  agencies  and  stakeholders,   establish   a   Multi-
Stakeholders  Convergence  unit  (MSCU)  which  shall  align  the  disaster  resilience  efforts  of the
private  sector,  CSOs,  academe  and  other   stakeholders with that of the Authority  by assisting,
coordinating   or   providing   services   that   strengthen   public-private   coordination   in   disaster
resilience, including  the following:
a.    Establishment   and   implementation   of   business   continuity   practices   to   ensure   the
continued delivery of products and services in the event of a natural disaster;
b.    Crafting and  implementation  of a  National  Continuity Policy to ensure service continuity
during  interruptions,  emergencies,  and  disasters  and  ensure  the  quick  return  to  full
operations;
c.     Establishment,  incorporation,  and  application  of business continuity plans  as  part of the
LDRP  of LGUs;
d.    Facilitation  or assistance  in  obtaining or  processing  incentives  for the  private  sector or
other non-government stakeholders, such as tax credits;
e.     Preparation  and  facilitating the  issuance  of special  rules  for  Micro,  Small,  and  Medium
Enterprises  (MSMEs)  such  as  mechanisms  involving procurement and  liquidity to create
enabling environments for disaster preparedness and recovery.
The   MSCU   shall   establish   a   platform   that   includes,   among   others,   a   database   for
monitoring and coordinating efforts and resources of nongovernment stakeholders.


SEC.   36.   Roles   and   Responsibilities   of  Stakeholders.   -  The   comm.itmeut,   goodw-ill,
knowledge,  experience  and  resources  of  relevant  stakeholders  are  critical    to  realize  a  safer,
adaptive,  resilient  and  inclusive  Filipino  community.  Citizens  shall    have  the  shared  vision  and
duty to provide support to the State in the  implementation of policies and programs, particularly
the  Disaster  Resilience    Framework  and  Disaster  Resilience  plan  at the  national,  regional,  and
local  levels.
a.    Civil      society,      nongovernmental      organizations,      international      nongovernmental
organizations,  private  sector,  DRRM  practitioners,  and    volunteers  shall  participate,  in
collaboration  with  public  institutions,  in  the    exchange  of  information,  learnings,  and
guidance on  disaster resilience.   The Authority shall  encourage  and  institutionalize their
engagement  in  the  implementation  of  local,  regional,  national,  and  global  plans  and
strategies to enhance public awareness and promote a culture of disaster  resilience;
b.    Women,  children,  and youth, as agents of change,  shall  endeavor to contribute actively
and  participate in  disaster resilience trainings and information dissemination;
c.    Senior   citizens   and   persons   with   disabilities   shall   contribute   their   knowledge   and
experience on disaster preparedness and resiliency;
d.    Migrants and the urban  and  rural  poor shall  participate in  building resilient resettlement
communities;
e.    Emergency  responders  and  volunteer  organizations  shall  contribute  to   resilience  by
promptly  and  efficiently  responding  to  disasters  and  emergencies  consistent  with  the
policies of the Authority;
f.     Academic,  scientific  and  research  entities,  and  networks  are  encouraged  to  undertake
relevant  research  on  disaster  resiliency  in  partnership  with  the  Authority  and  other
stakeholders for better decision-making;
9.    The private sector is encouraged to integrate disaster resiliency projects and programs in
their corporate social  responsibility initiatives; and
h.    The media shall provide prompt and accurate information to the public on early warning
systems, natural hazards, and disaster resilience activities of the Authority.
The  Authority,  with  the  assistance  of the  ROs,  shall  establish  and  convene  a  Disaster
Resilience Assembly at the  regional  and  national  levels which  shall  be  held  on  a  quarterly basis
to ensure the proactive engagement of different stakeholders, such as government agencies, the
Union  of Local  Authorities  of the  Philippines   (ULAP),  League  of Cities  of the  Philippines  (LCP),
League  of Municipalities  of the   Philippines  (LMP),  CSOs,  NGOs,  academe,  DRRM  practitioners,
and the  private   sector, to ensure  and foster coordination  and  collaboration towards achieving
the   goals of this Act.   LGUs  may convene  local  DRAs within their jurisdictions,  as  necessary for
the  attainment of disaster resilience at the local level.
SEC.  37.  Recogn/I/.on  crnd  /ncent/.ves.  -  The  Authority,  in  partnership  with    the  private
sector, shall establish an incentives program that shall recognize the outstanding performance of
LDRO,  NGOs,  CSOs,  schools,  hospitals,  and  other  stakeholders  in  promoting  and  implementing
significant   disaster   risk   reduction   management-climate   change   adaptation   programs   and
innovations,  and  meritorious   acts of individuals, groups,  or institutions during natural  disasters
subject to existing  laws, rules and  regulations.


Article Vll
PREPAREDNESS AND INTEGRATED EARLY WARNING
SEC. 38. Sfondords/or Di.sc7ster Prepcrredress Actt.vi.tt.es. -a) The Authority shall establish
standards   and   protocols   for   disaster      preparedness,   contingency   planning,   localizing   and
operationalizing    disaster  risk  reduction  and   management,   preparedness  for  responding  to
disasters  and  undertaking  early  recovery,  continuity  of essential  services,    and  other  relevant
preparedness activities.
b) LGUs shall identify safe and strategic sites, and establish evacuation centers with appropriate
and  adequate facilities in  accordance with   government-approved  standards as  provided  under
Republic Act  No.  10821, otherwise  known  as the  "Children.s  Emergency Relief Protection   Act",
to  avoid  disruption  of  school  classes  and  lessen  the  use  of  school    buildings  and  facilities  as
evacuation centers.
c) The concerned  LGUs shall  immediately compensate schools  used  as evacuation  centers.  The
schools  used  as  evacuation  centers  may  seek  compensation  for  renovation,  replacement,  or
repairs of damaged facilities for such use.
SEC. 39. Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Risk Communication Standards. -There shall be
a  streamlined  policy  governing  early  warning  systems  and  risk    communication  protocols  to
ensure effective and  efficient  measures to  prepare for,  respond to and  recover from  potential
risks and disasters.
The   Authority  shall   formulate   and   implement   multi-hazard   early  warning   protocols
integrating all disaster preparedness systems in collaboration with  local executives, community-
based  organizations,  civil  society  organizations,  and  other  nongovernmental  organizations  for
proper use and application.
SEC. 40. Ecrr/y Wcrm/.ng Mcrndote. -a) The Authority shall issue an integrated early warning
alert for the impending occurrence of hazards that will enable the public to prepare in time and
act appropriately to minimize potential  harm or loss.
b)  The  Authority  at  the  national  and  local  level  shall  use  an  integrated  early  warning
system to ensure it is consistent and locally contextualized with the communication protocol and
safe  evacuation  procedure  of the  affected  communities.  It  shall  work  with  other  agencies  or
organizations    on    pre-crisis    information    mapping   of   the    humanitarian    needs    of   at-risk
communities that will enhance the overall  prepositioning of resources at the  national  and  local
level.
c) The Authority shall require mobile phone service providers to send out alerts at regular
intervals in the event of an impending natural hazard, in accordance with Republic Act No.10639,
otherwise known as the "The Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act."
d)  The  Authority  shall  recognize  and  proactively  support  local  or  indigenous  modes  of
early  warning  systems  and   allow  open   access  to  near  real-time  data  from   both   local   and
international sources  made available through various  platforms such  as websites,  mobile apps,
and social media to empower local communities and individuals. Any person who transmits early
warning concerning the abovementioned phenomena by means of signs in designs, colors, lights,
or sound shall do so in compliance with the methods recognized or approved by the Authority.


ARTICLE VIII
EMERGENCY MEASURES
SEC. 41. Emergency Measures. -a) To protect and preserve life and property and ensure
and   promote  public  safety  and  welfare,  the  Authority  may  undertake  and   implement  the
following emergency measures in anticipation of, during, and in the aftermath of disasters:
1.    Carrying out of preemptive evacuation;
2.    Imposition of curfew;
3.    Rationing  of the  distribution  of  basic  goods  in  critical  shortage,  and  when  necessary,
preventing or restricting the transfer of such goods outside of the area  affected  by the
disaster, including access to rice inventory of the National  Food Authority (NFA) office or
storage located in the affected area;
4.    When there is imminent danger of loss of lives or damage to property, temporarily take
over or direct the operation of any private utility or business, subject to payment of just
compensation; and
5.    With the concurrence of the DOF, recommend to the Monetary Board the deferment of
the payment of monetary obligations of local government units and private entities that
have been severely affected by disaster.
b)  Local  government  units  shall  enact  ordinances  on  and  implement    necessary  and
appropriate emergency measures to ensure the protection  and preservation of life and property
and the promotion of public safety   and welfare in  anticipation  of, during,  and  in the aftermath
of disasters.
c) Emergency measures shall be carried out in a manner that is humane,  respectful of the
dignity and culture of persons, without the use of  discrimination and disproportionate force, and
with conscious attention to  the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
d)  Approp`riate  steps  shall  be  taken  to  inform  the  public  of the  need  to    implement
emergency measures for their safety.
SEC.   42.   Preempfi.ve  cJnd  Forced  Evocucrtt.ons.   -   Preemptive   evacuation   shall   be  the
preferred and primary mode of moving and relocating people that will be  affected by impending
disasters.
A forced evacuation shall be considered as an emergency measure of last resort that may
be  undertaken  in  anticipation  of,  or  during  a  disaster  and  carried  out   by the  concerned  local
government unit: Prov/.bed, That in case of the failure or  inability of the local government units
to  implement the  same,  the forced  evacuation   shall  be  implemented  by the  Authority,  which
may direct and  compel the   assistance of law enforcement and  other government agencies to
implement such   measure.
Any  person  who  willfully  disregards  or  disobeys  a  preemptive  or  forced    evacuation
carried out by the local government unit or the Authority,  releases such   local government unit
or the Authority,  as the case  may be, from  any liability for   injury,  death,  damage to,  or loss of
property due to such disobedience.
ARTICLE  IX
DECLARATION OF STATE OF CALAMITY
SEC. 43. Dec/orc}ti.on o/Store Co/crmi.ty. -The Authority shall recommend to the President
the  declaration  of  a  state  of  calamity,  whether  in  whole  or  part  of  an  area.,  in  case  of  an


extraordinary  disaster wherein  the  repercussions  on  public safety and  welfare  are  serious  and
far-reaching.
SEC. 44. Conditions for the Declaration of a State of Calamity. -The Pres.ident shall declare
a state of calamity when all of the following requisites are present:
a.    There  is  a  grave,  unforeseen  or  sudden  occurrence  which  demands  immediate
action;
b.    The occurrence was caused by a natural disaster;
c.    The occurrence is likely to cause a threat to life and/or danger to property; and
d.    The declaration of a state of calamity shall cover a limited period only.
SEC. 45. Mcrndotory crnd Bemed/.a/ MecJsures. -The declaration of a State of Calamity shall
allow the immediate implementation of any or all of the following remedial measures:
a.    Imposition of price ceiling on  basic necessities and  prime commodities by the  President
upon the  recommendation  of the  lmplementing agency as  provided  for under  Republic
Act  No.  7581,  otherwise  known  as  the  "Price  Act",  or  the  National  Price  Coordinating
Council;
b.    Monitoring, prevention, and control bythe Local pricecoordination council ofoverpricing
or profiteering and hoarding of prime commodities, medicines and petroleum products;
c.    Grant of tax credits or exemptions bythe BIR, upon the recommendation of the president
or the Authority; and
d.    Use of alternative  methods of procurement  under Article XIV of Republic Act  No.  9184,
otherwise known as the "Government Procurement Reform Act", its implementing rules
and  regulations (lRR) and other issuances of the Government  Procurement Policy Board
by the  Authority,  LGUs  or the  relevant government  instrumentalities  in  relation  to  the
urgent procurement of emergency works, goods and services to effectively respond to,
quickly respond to disasters, and build forward batter.
ARTICLE X
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
SEC. 46. Mcrncrgement o/Humcrni.tor/.crn Ass;.stance. -a) The Authority shall have the power
to receive and manage humanitarian assistance from any person or entity, whether from local or
international sources.
b)  The   importation   by,   and   acceptance   of  humanitarian   assistance   donated  to  the
Authority,  consisting  of,  among  others,  foods,  clothing,  medical  assistance,  equipment,  and
materials for relief,  recovery,  and  other disaster management activities,  are  hereby authorized
in  accordance with     Sections  120 and  121 of Republic Act  No.  10863,  otherwise  known  as the
"Customs  Modernizations  and  Tariff Act  (CMTA)",  and the  prevailing   provisions of the General
Appropriations Act covering national  internal   revenue taxes and  import duties.of national  and
local government  agencies.
SEC. 47. /nterncrt/.oncr/ Human/tcrr/.c}n Ass/.sfcmce.  -The Authority, in   consultation with the
Bureau  of Immigration  and the  Bureau of Customs shall  promulgate guidelines on  international
humanitarian   assistance  ,including   the   initiation,   entry,   facilitation,   transit,   regulation   and
termination  thereof,   as  well   as    those   involving  international   disaster  relief  and   personnel
assisting  international    actors,  visa  waiver,  recognition  of  foreign  professional  qualifications,


entry of  international disaster goods and equipment, and exemption from port duties, taxes  and
restrictions.
SEC..  48_.   Assessment   of   the   Need   for   International   Humanitarian   Assistance.   -   a)
Immediately after the declaration of a state of calamity by the  local Sanggunian of the  relevant
local  government  unit  or  by the  Authority,  as the  case  may  be,  the  Authority shall  determine
whether domestic capacities are likely to be sufficient to attend to the needs of affected  persons
for  international   humanitarian   assistance.   This   determination   may     also   be   made,   at  the
discretion of the President, prior to the onset of an  imminent disaster.
b).  In  the event of a  determination  by the Authority that  domestic  response   capacities
are not likely to be sufficient due to the impact of the disaster, the Authority shall recommend to
the President that a request be made  for international humanitarian assistance.
c).   A   determination   that   domestic   capacities   are   likely   to   be   sufficient   and   that
international humanitarian assistance is therefore unnecessary may be  reviewed and rescinded
by  the   Authority,   with   the   approval   of  the   President,   at   any  time   in   light   of  prevailing
circumstances and available information.
SEC.  49.  Human/.fort.on Ass/.stc7nce Act/.on  Center.  -The  Authority shall    create  an  inter-
agency  one-stop  mechanism  called  the  Humanitarian  Assistance  Action  Center  (HAAC)  for the
processing and release of entry and facilitation of goods, articles or equipment and services and
international  relief workers for the   provision  of international  humanitarian  assistance and the
processing of necessary  documents for assisting international actors.
The Authority shall lead and manage the HAAC, which shall be composed  of the following:
a.    Bureauofcustoms;
b.    Department of Foreign Affairs;
c.     Department ofsocial welfare and Development;
d.    Departmentof Health;
e.    Food and  DrugAdministration;
f.     Department of Agriculture;
9.    Departmentof Energy;
h.    Department of National Defense;
i.       Philippine  National  police;
j.      PhilippinecoastGuard;
k.    Department of Transportation;
I.      DepartmentofEnvironment and Natural Resources; and
in.   Bureau of Immigration
SEC.  50.  Request  for  International  Humanitarian  Assistance.  -    ln  cogn.izance  of  the
urgency,  criticality and  intensity of an  imminent  risk,   the Authority shall  issue a flash  appeal to
the   family   of   nations,    under       regional    and    multilateral    conventions,   for   assistance   in
preparedness,   including  pre-emptive  measures,  search,  rescue  and  retrieval,  relief,    recovery,
and reconstruction.
The President may request international humanitarian assistance, upon  the advice of the
National   Administrator.   Such   request   may   be   specifically   directed   to      particular   assisting
international actors or ma'y be a general request  directed to the international community.
SEC. 51. Regu/otf.on o/HumcJnftcrr/.on Ass/.stance. -The Authority shall ensure the efficient
and  effective  monitoring  of   humanitarian  assistance  from  domestic  or  International  donors,
establish    and operate a platform, including an online platform, to facilitate, and   provide public
access to information on donations.


The  Authority  shall   include   in  the   lmplementing   Rules   and   Regulations     of  this  Act
guidelines  and   accountabilities  on  the   receipt,   management,     distribution,   accounting,   and
reporting of all humanitarian assistance, whether in cash or in  kind, consistent with the rules on
the  use  of foreign    and  local  aid  during  calamities  and  disasters  issued  by the  COA  and  other
relevant government agencies.
SEC. 52.  Humanitarian  Relief for Human-Induced  Disasters. -The Natiion=l A.din.in.istrator
shall  have  the  authority  to  provide    humanitarian  relief  in  the  consequence  management  of
human-induced  emergencies    such  as  acts  of  terrorism,  insurgency,  fire,  and  other  related
human-induced   disasters.
ARTICLE XI
OFFER AND FACILITATION OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE  TO FOREIGN STATES
SEC. 53. Offer and Facilitation of International Humanitarian Assistance to  Foreign States.
-  In  the  event  of  a  disaster  occurring  in  a  foreign  State  for  which  international  assistance  is
required, the Authority, in coordination with the  DFA,  may offer, facilitate,  provide,  and  deploy
international humanitarian assistance to   said foreign State, which shall  be subject to guidelines
to be promulgated by the Authority for the purpose.
SEC.   54.  Accredt.tc7f/.on.   -  The  Authority,   in   coordination   with   relevant     government
agencies and organizations, shall provide and facilitate the necessary  training and accreditation
to the respective government personnel to be deployed for such offer, facilitation and provision
of international humanitarian assistance to a foreign State.
ARTICLE Xll
RECOVERY
SEC.  55.  Stondc7rds /or Recovery.  -The  Authority shall  observe  internationally  accepted
standards  for  recovery,  p'lanning,  programming  and  implementation  of the  recovery  process.
Towards this end, the Authority shall:
a.    Improve  the  community's  physical,  social  and  economic  resilience,  consistent with  the
principle of building forward  better;
b.    Use    locally   driven   centrally   supported    processes   based   on    legal    mandates   with
supplemeritary capacity support when requested;
c.     Redirect  development  outside  danger  zones  to  minimize  loss  of  lives  and  structures
resulting from typhoons, flooding, landslides, and other hazards;
d.    Employ outcome-driven  planning and implementation;
e.    Maximize use of private-public sector partnership where possible;
f.     Consider  local  conditions  such  as  culture,  security  situation  and  existing  capacities  of
communities in identifying programs and projects;
9.    Ensure access to public transport,  physical and  mental health services, markets, schools,
sustainable livelihoods, and other public services in planning for settlement areas; and
h.    Ensure restoration of peace and order and recovery of government functions.


ARTICLE Xlll
FUNDS AND RESOURCES
SEC.  56.  Fund Regir/c}ft.on5.  -The  DBM  and  COA  shall  establish  rules  and  regulations to
ensure  that  funds  required  for  disaster  response,  recovery,  and  rehabilitation  are  available
and/or   released   efficiently   and   expeditiously   through   innovative   budgeting   and   auditing
mechanisms.
SEC. 57 `  Local  Disaster Resilience  Fund  and  Local  Disaster Contingency Fund. -LGUs shall
annually set aside  not less five  percent (5%)  of their local  budget to constitute a  Local  Disaster
Resilience Fund  (LDRF). The LGU shall  use its LDRF to maintain and operate its LDRO, to maintain
the officers,  employees and staff of the  LDRO,  and to implement plans,  programs and activities
under its LDRP. Thirty percent (30%) of the LDRF shall  be set aside as Local  Disaster Contingency
Fund (LDCF) which shall be used for disaster response and quick recovery measures.
Nothing  contained  in  this  Act  shall  prevent  LGUs  from  providing  additional  funding  or
allocating additional  resources for disaster resilience activities, plans, and   programs within their
jurisdiction.
SEC.   58.   Supp/emenfcr/  [DRF.   -   The   Authority   may   allocate   and   disburse   funds  to
supplement  an   LGU's  LDRF  based  on  parameters  and  requirements  indicated  in  the  IRR.   In
determining such parameters and requirements, the lRR  shall aim to provide supplemental funds
to  LGUs with  low income and/or high  exposure to natural hazards. Supplemental  LDRFs shall,  as
much  as  possible,  fill  gaps  or  shortages  in  LGU  resources  to  ensure  that  LGUs  can  implement
disaster resilience measures, such as, among others, implementingtheir LDRP or Provincial  LDRP,
establishing their LDROs or PDROs, obtaining and/or maintaining the   necessary equipment and
staff in their LDROs or PDROs, and implementing the   NDRF and the NDRPIP at the local levels.
SEC. 59.  rvcrti.oncr/ Dt.scister Rest./i.ence Fund.  -   a) The  National  Disaster Risk Reduction  and
Management   Fund   (NDRRM   Fund)   created   under  Section   22   of   Republic   Act   No.   10121,
otherwise    known  as  the  "Philippine  Disaster  Risk  Reduction  and  Management  Act  of  2010",
appropriated  under the annual  General Appropriations Act is  hereby   renamed  as the  National
Disaster Resilience Fund (NDRF) and shall be  managed and controlled by the Authority. The NDRF
shall  be  used for   disaster risk reduction or mitigation,  prevention,  and  preparedness   activities
such  as training of personnel,  procurement of equipment,  and   capital expenditures.  It can  also
be  utilized  for  relief,  recovery,   reconstruction,  and  other work  or services  in  connection  with
natural  or   human-induced  calamities which  may occur  during the  budget  year or   those that
occurred in the past two (2) years from the budget year.
b) Thirty percent  (300/o)  of the amount appropriated for the  NDRF shall  be   allocated  as
Quick  Response  Fund  (QRF)  or  stand-by  fund  and  shall  also    be  under  the  management  and
control  of the  Authority.  The  QRF  shall    be  used  for  relief  and  recovery  programs  to  quickly
normalize  the  situation  and  living  conditions  of  people  in  communities  or  areas  stricken  by
disasters, calamities, epidemics, or complex emergencies,  and  other related  programs,  projects
and activities formulated at the national level.
SEC.  60.  Peop/e's Surv/.vo/ Fund.  -The  National  Administrator of the Authority shall  be  a
member of the People's Survival  Fund  Board  mandated to manage and administer  the People's
Survival  Fund created  under Republic Act No.10174 , otherwise known   as the "Climate Change
Act of 2009",  and  facilitate  its  utilization  by  LGUs, through   ROs,  to  implement  climate  change
adaptation  projects  of  LGUs,  and  equip  vulnerable  LGU  communities  against  the  impacts  of
climate change.


SEC.  61. Mu/I/.-Donor Trust Fund. -The Authority shall create and  manage, together with
the  Bureau  of Treasury, a  Multi-Donor Trust  Fund for the  processing,  releasing,  and  accounting
of  money  and  other  similar  resources  intended  for  disaster    assistance.  The  Authority  shall
establish a system to ensure transparency in the  management and use of the Multi-Donor Trust
Fund.
SEC.  62.  Doncrri.ons  Mc7ncrgemen£ -  The  Authority  shall  have  the  power to    receive  and
manage donations from any person or entity, whether from local or  international sources. Fund
raising activities may be conducted  by the Authority and the  proceeds of which  shall  accrue to
the Fund and shall be exempt from any and all taxes.
The  importation  by,  and  donation  to, the Authority of,  among others,  food,   clothing,
medical   assistance,   equipment,    and   materials   for   relief,    recovery,   and   other       disaster
management  activities  are  hereby  authorized   in  accordance  with  Sections   120  and   121  of
Republic  Act   No.10863,'otherwise   known   as  the   "Customs     Modernization   and  Tariff  Act
(CMTA)",  and  the  prevailing  provisions  of  the  General  Appropriations  Act  covering  national
internal revenue taxes and import duties of  national and local government agendas.
SEC. 63. Regu/oti.on o/Donc}t/.ons. -The Authority shall establish and   operate a platform,
including an online platform, to facilitate,  monitor, and provide   public access to information on
donations.  To  ensure  complete  accounting  and     reporting  of  donations,  the  Authority  shall
formulate  and   issue  rules  and     guidelines  for  the  receipt,   management  and   accounting  of
donations,  which  are    consistent  with  the  rules  on  the  use  of  foreign  and  local  aid  during
calamities and  disasters issued by COA and other relevant government agencies.
Receipts from donations, whether in cash or in  kind, shall  be accounted for in the books
of  the   done   government   agency   in   accordance   with   accounting   and   auditing   rules   and
regulations. The receipts from  cash  donations and  proceeds from  sale of donated commodities
shall  be deposited with the  National Treasury and  recorded  as a special  account in the General
Fund  and  shall  be  available to  the  implementing  agency  concerned  through  a  special    budget
pursuant to  Section  35,  Chapter  5,  Book Vl  of Executive  Order  No.  292.  The  cash  value  of the
donations shall be deemed automatically appropriated for the purpose specified  by the   donor.
Donations with a term not exceeding one (1) year shall be treated as trust receipts.
The donee-agency concerned shall submit the quarterly reports of all donations received,
whether in cash or in kind, and expenditures or disbursements thereon with electronic signature
to  the   DBM,  through  the   Unified   Reporting  System,   and  to  the  Speaker  of  the   House  of
Representatives,  the   President  of  the  Senate  of  the   Philippines,  the  House  Committee  on
Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Finance and the Commission on Audit, by posting such
reports on the donee-agency concerned websites for a period of three (3) years. The head of the
donee-agency concerned shall send written notice to the said offices when said reports jave been
posted on its website which shall be considered the date of submission.
ARTICLE XIV
SPECIAL RULES ON  BORROWING, TAXES,  ECOZONES AND PROCUREMENT
SEC. 64. Ru/es on Borrowt.ng. -The LGUs shall coordinate with the DOE, Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas   (BSP)   and   other   relevant   agencies  to   access  foreign   loans  to   implement   disaster
prevention,  mitigation,  early  recovery,  and  rehabilitation  measures  at  the  provincial,  city,  or
Municipal  level.
SEC.  65. Spect.a/ flu/es on  rcrx crnd Duti.es. -To facilitate prompt and efficient response to,
and/or recovery from disasters, the following shall  be granted special  exemptions from existing
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a.    Foreign  disaster assistance  international  donations coursed  through  the Authority shall
be exempted from taxes and import duties;
b.    Local disaster assistance shall be exempted from donor's tax and allowing the treatment
of donations  as  a  deductible  expense  for  local  disaster  assistance  coursed  through  the
Authority;
c.    Goodsorservices donated from abroad coursed through the Authorityshall be exempted
from the value added tax (VAT); and
d.    Aid  or  assistance  rendered  by  members  of the  private  sector  or  their  investments  in
disaster   resilience   and   climate   change   adaptation    measures   for   their   residence,
communities, or businesses.  LGUs may also implement local tax rules which would grant
disaster victims  reasonable  reduction,  exemption,  or deferment of local taxes or other
types of tax assessments; or take other necessary action at the local level to provide tax
relief to disaster victims.
SEC.  66.  Customs  Out/.es  and  rcrri#s  on  Donoti.ons.  -The  BOC  shall  create  rules  which
would,  among others,  hasten the  processing and  release  of donated  goods and  equipment to
disaster victims  and/or  affected  areas  pursuant  to  Sections  120  and  121   of  Republic  Act  No.
10863, otherwise known as the "Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)".
SEC. 6] . Economic Recovery and Development of Disaster-Prone Areas. -a)The Author.rty,
in  coordination  with  the  Department  of Trade  and  Industry  (DTl)  and  other  relevant  agencies,
shall  create  and   provide   policies,   programs,   and   projects,  such   as,   business  tax  relief  and
subsidies,   to encourage  business  investments,  and to stimulate economic activities in  affected
or disaster-prone areas.
b)  The Authority,  in  collaboration  with  the  relevant  LGUs  and  other stakeholders,  shall
likewise  establish  dual  purpose  structures  in  disaster  affected  areas,  such  as,  among  others,
community agricultural centers,  classrooms, and water harvesting tanks to develop and promote
investments in affected or disaster-prone areas.
SEC.  68. Procurement -The Authority,  ROs, or LGUs may resort to any of the Alternative
Methods   of   Procurement   provided    in    RA   No.   9184,    including   Negotiated    Procurement
(Emergency Cases) under Section 53(b) of RA No. 9184, in   any of the following instances:
a.    In case of imminent danger to life or property during a state of calamity;
b.    When time is of the essence arising from natural or man-made calamities; and
c.    Othercauseswhere immediate action is:
i.        To breventdamagetoorlossoflifeorproperty; or
ii.         Restore   vital   public   services,   infrastructure   facilities   and   other   public
utilities.
Furthermore,  the  Authority,  ROs,  or  LGUs  may  use  Shopping under Section  52(a)  of RA
No. 9184, when there is an unforeseen contingency requiring immediate  purchase.
SEC. 69. A/femott.ve Modes o/ Procurement -The Authority,  ROs, or LGUs   may resort to
any  of the  Alternative  Methods  of  Procurement  provided  in  RA  No.  9184,  including  but  not


limited to Shopping and  Negotiated  Procurement   (Emergency Cases)  under Sections 52(a)  and
53(b) of RA No. 9184.
The Authority, ROs, or LGUs may also use Framework Agreement in  accordance with the
rules and  regulations of the GPPB.
SEE. 70. Special  Rules on  Procurement for Reconstruction  and  Rehabilitation of Affected
Arecrs. -  a) The GPPB shall create special rules on procurement for services, goods, and materials
to be used for reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in case of a natural disaster including, but
not limited to, the construction  of  post-disaster shelters and  provision  of service contracts, to
ensure the  procurement of quality-oriented goods, materials, and equipment and to  guarantee
effective, efficient and speedy procurement to achieve the goals of this Act.
b)   ln   case   of  procurement   of  services,   goods   or   materials   for   reconstruction   and
rehabilitation efforts, whether from local or international sources, the Authority and the relevant
government   agencies   shall   provide   less   bureaucratic   restrictions,   or   exemption   from,   or
reduction of, customs  duties.
SEC. 71. Procurement from Qualified Suppliers or Contractors. -The  Author-ity shall have
the power to procure goods and services from either local or foreign suppliers or contractors for
purposes of implementing programs,  projects,   and  activities  related  to  disaster  resilience  and
disaster management in accordance with RA No. 9184, its lRR and other issuanc6s of the GPPB.
SEC.  72.  Framework Agreements.  -The Authority shall  have the  authority to  enter  into
Framework Agreements for the purpose of, among others, establishing a logistics system for the
efficient and  prompt  distribution  of goods,  equipment  or other materials  required for disaster
response  and  management;  securing  food,  medicines,  fuel  or  other  supplies  from  groceries,
pharmacies, gas stations or other sources in the event of a disaster in a specific area; ensuring an
alternative source of  power or water from private utilities in the event of a disaster in a specific
area;  or  arranging the  immediate  supply of other goods,  services  or  equipment  necessary for
disaster response and  management. The conditions, limitations and parameters of  contracts or
arrangements authorized  under this Section shall be provided  in  RA No. 9184 and its   lRR.
SEC.  73.  Other  Procurement  Rules  and  Policies.  -  ln  v.lew  of the  ur8eney  and to  avo.id
unnecessary  delays  to  procure  goods,  services,  and  implement  projects  for  the  purpose  of
providing  responsive,  effective  and  efficient  rescue,  recovery,  relief,  and  rehabilitation  efforts
for, and to continue the provision of basic services to, disaster victims or disaster affected areas,
the GPPB  shall  issue  appropriate  resolutions,  orders,  and  policies to  effectively implement the
provisions of this Act.
ARTICLE XIV
DISASTER RISK TRANSFER AND INSURANCE
SEC.  74.  Mondc}ted /nsuronce  Covercrge.  -To  attain  disaster  resilience  and  achieve  the
purposes of this Act, the Authority shall have the discretion and authority to require government
agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), or LGUs to insure their assets
and/or properties such as, among others, vessels, vehicles, equipment, machineries, permanent
buildings,  properties stored therein,  or properties in  transit  against  insurable  risks and  pay the
premiums therefor, to compensate the Government, GOCC or LGU, as applicable, for any damage
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ARTICLE XV
YOUTH ASSISTANCE AND PARTICIPATION
SEC.  75.  youth OrgcJn/.zcrt/.ons.  -The Authority, with the assistance of the  National Youth
Commission (NYC), shall create policies, projects, and programs that address the special needs of
the youth for disaster preparedness and management which shall include, among others:
a.    Supporting youth-oriented pre-and post-disaster activities;
b.    Conducting disaster risk training and management programs involving the youth;
c.    Coordinating with  the  Department of Education  to  create  school  curricula  or  programs
that educate and train children on disaster risk awareness and disaster preparedness;
d.    Mobilizing youth organizations; and
e.    Encouraging the  participation  of the youth, through  the  barangay youth  representative
and  the  Sangguniang  Kabataan   (SK)  to  participate  in  disaster  resilience  and  disaster
management activities.
SEC.  76.   Youth   Oriented   Disaster-Related   Programs,   Policies   and   Projects.  -  a)  The
Authority, with the assistance of the  National Youth  Commission, shall  provide training on,  and
implement  response  and, rehabilitation  programs  for  the  youth,  including  mental  health  and
psycho-social services.
The Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Education  (DepEd), the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and other relevant agencies, shall integrate
disaster risk and disaster resilience education in the school curriculum.
SEC.  77.   Comprehensive   Emergency   Program   for   Children,   Pregnant   and   Lactating
Mothers. -The Authority shall establish and implement a comprehensive emergency program to
provide emergency relief and  protection to children, and  pregnant and  lactating mothers in the
event of a natural disaster.
ARTICLE XVI
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES
SEC.  78.  Prohi.b/.ted Acts.  -Any public official,  private  person,  group  or corporation  who
commits any of the following prohibited act shall be held liable and be subjected to the criminal
and  administrative  penalties as  provided  for in  Section  79 of this Act,  without  prejudice to the
imposition of other crimin,al, civil and administrative liabilities under existing laws.
a.    Proh/.bt.ted Acts  o/ Pub/i.c  O#t.c/.a/s.  -The  following  acts,  if committed  by  public  officials
without justifiable cause, shall be considered as gross neglect of duty:
1.   Dereliction  of  duty  which  leads  to  destruction,  loss  of  lives,  critical  damage  of
facilities and  misuse of funds;
2.   Failure  to  enforce  laws,  standards,  or  regulations  such  as  the  National  Building
Code, Solid Waste Management Act, Water Code, and other relevant laws, thereby
increasing the risk of disasters or adversely affecting of disaster resilience;
3.   Failure to expeditiously act on  reported violations;
4.   Failure to create  LDRO(s) or PDRO(s) and appoint a  permanent Local or Provincial
Disaster Resilience Officer within six (6) months from the approval of this Act; and
5.   Failure to prepare and implement an LDRP or PDRP, as applicable or a contingency
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b.    Prohibited Acts of Public Officials and Private Persons or Institutions. -
1.    Delaying withoutjustifiable cause the delivery of aid commodities, their improper
handling or storage resulting to damage or spoilage;
2.    Withholding  the   distribution   of  relief  goods   due  to:   (a)   political   or   partisan
considerations; (b) discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, or gender; and
(c) other similar circumstances;
3.    Preventing'the  entry  and  distribution  of  relief goods  in  disaster-stricken  areas,
including appropriate technology, tools, equipment, accessories, disaster teams or
experts;
4.    Buying, for consumption  or resale, from  disaster relief agencies any relief goods,
equipment or other commodities which  are  intended for distribution  to  disaster
affected communities;
5.    Buying,  for consumption  or  resale,  from  the  disaster affected  persons  any  relief
goods, equipment or other aid commodities received by them;
6.    Selling of relief goods,  equipment  or other aid  commodities which  are  intended
for distribution disaster victims;
7.    Forcibly seizing relief goods, equipment or other aid commodities intended for or
consigned to a specific group of victims or relief agency;
8.    Diverting  or  misdelivering  relief goods,  equipment  or  other  aid  commodities  to
persons other than the rightful recipient or consignee;
9.    Accepting,  possessing,  using  or  disposing  relief  goods,  equipment  or  other  aid
commodities intended for or consigned to other rightful recipient or consignee;
10.  Misrepresenting the source of relief goods,  equipment or other aid commodities
by:
i.    Either covering, replacing or defacing the labels of the containers to make
it appear that the goods, equipment or other aid commodities came from
another agency or person;
ii.    Repackingthegoods, equipment, orotheraid commodities intocontainers
with  different  markings  to  make  it  appear  that  the  goods  came  from
another agency or person;
iii.    Making false verbal claim that the goods, equipment or other commodity
in  its  untampered  original  containers actually came from  another agency
or  person  or  was  released  upon  the  instance  of  a  particular  agency  or
Person;
11. Substituting or replacing relief goods, equipment or other aid commodities with the
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12.  IIlegal soliciting of relief goods, equipment or other aid commodities by persons or
organizations representing others as defined in the standards and guidelines set by
this Act's  lRR;
13.  Deliberately using false or inflated data in support of the request for funding, relief
goods,  equipment  or  other  aid  commodities  for  emergency  assistance  or  other
projects; and
14. Tampering with or stealing hazard  monitoring and  disaster preparedness equipment
and paraphernalia.
SEC. 79. Pencr/tt.es. -Any individual, corporation, partnership, association or otherjuridical
entity that commits any of the  prohibited  acts in the preceding section shall  be made liable for
the following:
a.    A  fine  of  not  less  than  One  hundred  thousand  pesos  (Php  100,000.00)  or  not  to
exceed  Five Hundred  pesos (Php 500,000.00), or imprisonment of not less than six
(6)  months  and  one  (1)  day  nor  more  than  twelve  (12)  years,  or  both,  at  the
discretion of the court, including perpetual disqualification from  public office if the
offender is a public officer, and confiscation or forfeiture in favor of the government
of  the   objects   and   the   instrumentalities   used   in   committing   any   of   herein
prohibited.
b.    If   the   offender   is   a   corporation,   partnership   or   association,   partnership   or
association, or other juridical entity, the penalty shall  be imposed  upon the officer
or officers of the corporation, partnership, association, or entity responsible for the
violation  without  prejudice  to  the  cancellation  or  revocation  of  the  license  or
accreditation  issued  to  these  entities  by  any  licensing  or  accredited  body  of the
government. If such offender is an alien, he or she shall, in addition to the penalties
prescribed in this Act, be deported without further proceedings after service of the
sentence.
c.     If   the   offender   is   a   public   officer,   the   offense   shall   also   be   punishable   by
administrative  suspension  of six (6)  moths and  one  (1)  day to one  (1) year for the
first offense, and dismissal from the service for the second offense. The penalty of
dismissal   shall   carry   with   it   the   cancellation   of   eligibility   to   or   forfeiture   of
retirement   benefits,   perpetual   disqualification   from   holding   public   office   and
disqualification from taking civil service examinations.
Acts committed in violation of this Section shall be without prejudice to the imposition of
other criminal, civil and administrative liabilities under other existing laws.
SEC. 80. Liability for Unlawful Performance of Duties and State Liability in Case of Defense
[tt/.gcif/.on. -ln case a lawsuit is filed against an officer or employee  of the Authority as a result of
the performance of official duties, and such  performance was found to be lawful, the officer shall
or  employee  shall  be  reimbursed  by  the  Authority  for  reasonable  costs  of  litigation.  For  this
purpose,  the Authority is authorized to procure the applicable liability insurance for its  officers
and employees.
SEC. 81. Di.sct.p/t.ncrry Powers o/the Prest.dent -The President, upon the   recommendation
of   the   National   Administrator,   shall   impose   administrative   sanctions      against   local   chief
executives and  barangay officials for willful or negligent acts   performed  in the implementation
of, or compliance with, this Act and  its lRR or   relating to their official functions which  adversely


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affect disaster  resilience  projects   such  as  delayed  issuance  of permits  or failure to  implement
local ordinances.
SEC.  82.  Di.spute  fleso/utt.on  Mechcrn/.sins.  -  The  Authority  shall  establish  a  Disaster
Resolution  Board which shall  resolve disputes Involving administrative   matters related to:
a.    Accreditation or denial ofaccreditation of disaster resilience training institutions, trainers,
instructors, donors, volunteers, and Assisting Domestic or International Actors;
b.    Decisions of the ROs;
c.    Contracts entered into by the Authority or any of its agents pursuant to the provisions of
this Act; and
d.    Other administrative matters or issues as may be determined by the Authority.
The  composition,  structLire,  and  other  organizational  matters  related  to  the    DRB  shall  be
defined and  provided  ln the IRR of this Act.
Article XVII
FINAL PROVISIONS
SEC.  83.  rrcJns/er.  -   a)  The  disaster  risk  reduction  and  management  powers,  functions,
assets,   personnel, fund and appropriations of the Office of Civil  Defense (OCD)   currently under
the  DND,  are  hereby transferred  to the Authority,  and the  civil  defense functions  shall  remain
with the DND.
The  existing    organizational  and  administrative  systems  and  processes  of the  OCD,  as
transferred, shall serve as the core organization of the Authority.
b) The applicable powers, functions, funds, and appropriations of the   Disaster Response
Assistance  and  Management  Bureau  and  the  National    Resource  and  Logistics  Management
Bureau under the DSWD, are hereby  transferred to the Authority.
c) The NDRRMC is hereby abolished.
The  DILG,  DND,  DSWD,  and  other  relevant government  instrumentalities,   including the
AFP,   BFP,   PNP,   PCG,   and   OCD   shall   continue   to   perform   their   functions   related   to   the
consequence management of human-induced disasters, as provided  for by existing laws.
The Authority shall,  by virtue of this Act,  be subrogated to all the  rights   and  assume all
the liabilities of the  agencies transferred  under this Act,  and  all their   funds,  records,  property,
assets,  equipment,  and  such  personnel  as  necessary,  including  unexpended  appropriations  or
allocations.  All  contracts  and  liabilities  of  the    said  agencies  are  hereby  transferred  to  and
assumed  by the  Authority and  shall  be  acted  upon  in  accordance  with  the  Auditing  Code  and
other pertinent laws, rules  and regulations.
SEC.  84.  Coordination  and  Convergence  with  the  Climate  Change  Commission.  -  The
Authority, and the Climate Change Commission, pursuant to its mandate under Republic Act No.
9729,   as   amended,   shall   establish   and   implement   a   convergence   mechanism   to  facilitate
coordination on the following areas:
a.    Conduct  of  current  and  future  climate  and  disaster  risk  assessment  as  basis  for
sustainable development and  resilient investment planning and  programming at the
national, sectoral and  local levels;
b.    Establishment of a National  Integrated Climate and  Disaster Risk Information System,
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c.     Development   and   implementation   of   capacity-building   and   technical   assistance
programs for local government units and stakeholders on climate change adaptation
and disaster risk reduction;
d.    Monitoring  and  evaluation  of progress  of implementation  of national,  sectoral  and
local plans and programs on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction;
e.    Development of knowledge exchange platforms and implementation of Information,
education and communication  program,  including good  practices on Climate Change
Adaptation and  Disaster Risk Reduction.
SEC.  85.   Irons;.tory  Provi.st.on.   -  The  transfer  of  functions,   assets,  funds,  equipment,
properties,  transactions,   and   personnel  of  the  affected   and  transferred   agencies,   and  the
formulation  of the  intern'al  organic  structure,  staffing  pattern,  operating  system,  and  revised
budget of the Authority, shall  be completed within two (2) years from the effectivity of this Act,
during  which  time  the  existing  personnel  shall  continue  to  assume  their  posts  in   holdover
capacities until new appointments are issued: Provr.bed, That, after the abolition of the agencies
as specified in Section 83 of this Act, the Authority, in coordination with the DBM, shall evaluate,
abolish, old and/or create new positions.
SEC.  86.  /nter-agency Re/cJti.ons and Coordt.ncrti.on.  -The Authority shall  continuously call
upon   the   following   agencies:   (a)   DOST   for   the   Philippine   Atmospheric,   Geophysical   and
Astronomical  Services  Administration   (PAGASA)   and   Philippine   Institute  of  Volcanology  and
Seismology  (PHIVOLCS);   (b)   DENR  for  the  Geohazard  Assessment  and   Engineering,   Geology
Section  of  the   Mines  and     Geosciences  Bureau   (MGB);   (c)   DOH  for  the   Health   Emergency
Management Bureau  (HEMB); and (d) DILG for the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP); Provt.bed,
That      Authority   and   these   agencies   shall   establish   systems   and   protocols   for   fostering
interdepartmental   relations   and   close   coordination,   through   sustained   sharing   of      data,
information technology, facilities,  and  other resources critical to the Authority,   among others;
Provt.bed, further, That the said agencies will cooperate fully with the Authority,  in  anticipation
of,  during  and  as  necessary  in  the  determination  of the  National  Administrator,  and  perform
agency  mandates  in  close  coordination  with  the  Authority  as  circumstances  warrant  in  the
aftermath  of  emergencies  and  disasters:  Prov/.bed,  finally,  That  PAGASA,   PHIVOLCS  and  the
Geohazards  Unit  of the  MGB  shall  provide  staff  augmentation  to  the  Authority's  Operations
Center as the need arises.
SEC. 87.  Trcms/er o/Resources. -The transfer of powers and functions of  agencies listed
in  Section  83  shall  include  the  corresponding  funds  and     appropriations,  plantilla  positions,
records,  equipment,  facilities,  and  properties  of   such  agencies,  subject  to  the  power  of the
Authority to reorganize or reallocate  the resources and positions from such agencies, as may be
necessary to attain the  objective of this Act.
SEC. 88. Program Management Office for the Earthquake Resiliency of the Greater Manila
Arec}.  -The  Program  Management  Office  for  the  Earthquake  Resiliency  of the  Greater  Metro
Manila  Area   (PMOERG),  as  created   pursuant  to     Executive  Order  No.   52,  s..  2018,  shall   be
transferred to the Authority under the  supervision and control of the National Administrator and
shall continue to exercise its mandated  functions.
SEC.  89.  Post  D/.soster She/ters.  -  The  Authority  shall  establish  a  post  disaster  shelter
recovery policy framework for low-income or informal settler families, with the assistance of the
appropriate  housing agencies  and  the  concerned    LGUs.  It  shall,  among others,  determine the
appropriate  shelter  modalities  depending  on  the  following  post-disaster  phases:  emergency,
temporary  or  transitional,  and   permanent.  The  Authority  shall   likewise  identify,  assess  and
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SEC. 90. Cu/furcJ/ Her/.toge. -To protect, preserve, and promote the nation's historical and
cultural heritage, the Authority shall assist the appropriate cultural agencies and the appropriate
LGUs  to  give  priority  protection  and  restoration  to  all  national  cultural  treasures  or  natlor.al
historical landmarks, sites or monuments in post-disaster recovery or rehabilitation measures.
SEC.  91./ndf.genous  Peop/e.  -a)  The Authority shall,  with  the  assistance  of the  National
Commission  on   Indigenous  Peoples  (NCIP)  and  the  concerned   LGUs,  devise  and   implement
mechanisms that foster social protection for Indigenous communities that are vulnerable to the
effects of natural disasters.
b) The Authority shall ensure respect for, and protection of, the traditional resource right
of the  Indigenous  Cultural  Communities  or  Indigenous  Peoples  (lccs  or  IPs)  to  their  ancestral
domains  and  recognize  the  customary  laws  and  traditional  resource  use  and  management,
knowledge, and practices in ancestral domains.
c) ln ancestral domains which are disaster-prone, the Authority, with the assistance of the
NCIP and applicable LGUs, shall create an Ancestral Domain Disaster Management and Resiliency
plan. It shall likewise properly communicate and explain information on disaster risks in ancestral
domains with the concerned ICCs or lps and, as much as possible, engage such lccs or lps in jointly
formulating a disaster resiliency plan for their ancestral domain.
SEC. 92. [t.ve/i.hood. -The Authority shall, with the assistance of the relevant government
agencies such as the DTI and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), establish policies
and programs to restore and/or generate livelihood in areas affected by natural disasters.
SEC. 93. SfructurcJ/ Aud/i o/ Govemmenf Bu/./d/.ngs. -The Authority, with the assistance of
the DPWH and other relevant government agencies and stakeholders, shall ensure and conduct
structural  audit  as  often  as  necessary,  on  government  buildings,  especially  those  located  in
congested  and  di.saster-prone  areas,  to  ensure  structural  integrity  and  reduce  disaster  risk  of
urban buildings and to prevent the loss of life and property in the event of an anticipated natural
disaster.
SEC. 94. Mcrgno Cc}rto gene//.ts. -Qualified employees of the Authority shall be covered by
and entitled to the benefits under Republic Act No. 8439, otherwise known as the "Magna Carta
for  Scientists,   Engineers,   Researchers  and   other  Science  and  Technology   Personnel   in  the
Government"; and Republic Act No. 7305, otherwise known as the "Magna Carta of Public health
Workers";  and  Republic Act  No.  9433,  otherwise  known  as the   "Magna  Carta  for  Public Social
Workers."
SEC. 95. Hcrzcnd Pcry. -Qualified personnel of the Authority and the local disaster resilience
offices are entitled to receive hazard pay, subject to existing  policies and guidelines.
SIC. 96. Separation Benefits of Benefits of Officials and Employees of Affected Agencies. -
Public sector employees who  have  been  displaced  or separated  from the   service  pursuant to
reorganization  under this Act shall  be entitled to separation  pay,  retirement and other benefits
in  accordance with  Republic Act  No.  6656  or the   Government  Reorganization  Law,  and  other
laws,   and   rules  ,and   regulations   issued   by   the   Civil   Service   Commission   on   government
reorganization.
In  no case shall there  be any diminution  of benefits  under the separation  plan  until the
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Employees who shall be displaced or separated as a result of the  implementation of this
Act shall be given preference for appointment in the Authority and in other government agencies
if they meet the qualification   requirements of the positions.
No  new employees shall  be considered  for appointment  until  all  incumbent  employees
have   been   placed.  The   placement  of  an   incumbent  employee  to   a   higher.position   which
constitutes a promotion shall not be allowed until all incumbent  employees have been placed to
comparable positions for which they are considered.
SEC. 97. Approprt.ott.ons. -The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act
shall  be taken from the current fiscal year's appropriations of all agencies herein absorbed, and
transferred  to  the  Authority.  Thereafter,  the  amounts  necessary  for  the  operation   of  the
Authority   and   the   implementation   of  this   Act   shall   be   included   in   the   Annual   General
Appropriations Act.
SEC.  98.  /mp/ementt.ng f?u/es crnd Regu/crti.ons. -The  Department of National  Defense,  as
the  lead  agency,  along  with  DBM,    GPPB,  DND,  DOF,  DILG,  DOST,  NEDA,  DSWD,  CSC,  and  the
Career  Executive  Service    Board  (CESB),  the  House  and  Senate  Committees  on  Government
Reorganization,    and  representatives  from  relevant  government  agencies,  academe,  business
sector,  nongovernment  organizations,  civil  society  organizations  and  other  relevant  agencies
shall prepare and issue the lmplementing rules and regulations (lRR) to implement this Act within
ninety  (90) days from its effectivity.
SEC. 99. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Disaster Resilience. :  There shall be
created  a  Joint  Congressional  Oversight  Committee  on   Disaster     Resilience  to  monitor  the
implementation of this Act. The Committee shall be  composed of five (5) members of the House
of Representatives and five (5) members   of the Senate to be designated  by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives and  the President of the Senate,  respectively: Provt.bed, That one (1)
member of the   House of,Representatives and one (1) Senator shall  come from the  Minority of
their  respective houses of Congress. The Committee shall be jointly chaired by a Member  of the
House   of   Representatives   and   a   Senator   designated   by   the   Speaker   of  the      House   of
Representatives  and  the  President  of the  Senate,  respectively,  Prov/.bed,  That,  the  Oversight
Committee shall cease to exist after ten (10) years from the effectivity of this Act.
SEC.  100. MondcJtory Revt.ew. -Within five (5) years after the effectivity of  this Act, or as
the need arises, the Congressional Oversight Committee shall conduct a systematic evaluation of
the  accomplishments  and  impacts  of this Act,  as  well  as   the  performance,  and  organizational
structure of the Authority, for purposes of  determining remedial legislation.
SEC.101. /nterpretoft.on. -Any doubt in the interpretation of any provision of this Act shall
be resolved in favor of a liberal interpretation that will fulfil the objectives of this Act, especially
in relation to the provision of effective, efficient and timely disaster response, rehabilitation and
recovery.
SEC.   102.   Sepcrrcrbt./i.ry   C/crttse.   -   lf  any   provision   of  this   Act   is   declared   invalid      or
unconstitutional, the remaining provision  not affected thereby shall continue to  be in full force
and effect.
SEC.103. Repecr//.ng C/cruse. -The provisions of Republic Act No.10121,  otherwise known
as the "Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and  Management Act of 2010";  Republic Act No.  7160
otherwise  known  as the  "Local  Government Code of 1991";  Republic Act  No.  7916,  otherwise
known  as the  "The Special  Economic Zone   Act of 1995";  and  all other laws,  decrees,  executive
orders, proclamations, and other  executive issuances, which are not consistent with or contrary
to the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or amended.


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SEC.104. E#ect/.v/.ty. This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15) days following  the completion
of its publication  in the Official Gazette or in a national  newspaper of  general circulation.
Approved,