Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2574

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To the extent that even government employees at both the national and local levels are
themselves victims of vicious cycles of disasters, calamities, or other natural crises, there
may be a need to explore the possibility of them being granted what may constitute as a
government employee calamity grant from which financial assistance for that single purpose
may be sourced. For its check and balance, the Barangay officials shall attest to the fact
that they are residents affected by such disasters and therefore could qualify for financial
assistance.

This is premised on the idea that employees of government should also be assisted when
sad times befall them since they are the government's forerunner in the delivery of basic
goods and services to the point that they actually render public service sometimes even
beyond the call of duty. Hence, it is only fitting that the government has a way to also

nize this and somehow compensate them, if and when, they become themselves
victims of natural disasters like typhoons, storms, floods, landslides and the like.

It is the pure intent of this bill to serve akin to the whole idea of a conditional cash transfer
where all that is needed is for them to qualify for the grant as certified by their respective
barangay officials as to the accuracy and veracity of their claims. Toward this end, there
shall be a kind of buffer fund subsidized by the government to actually take a pro-active
stance on situations that seriously effect individuals who are workers in government or public
servants. They, too must be served by the government, not the least.

The immediate passage of this bill is therefore sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2574
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT TO EARMARK
SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR CALAMITY GRANT TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AT
BOTH THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS AND PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Government Employees Calamity Grant
Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall be made available funds for the purpose of granting qualified
government employees at both the national and local levels a form of financial assistance
when they themselves become victims of disasters, calamities, emergencies or similar
crises,

SEC. 3. The mechanics of these funds to be appropriated are akin to the grant to
beneficiaries of conditional cash transfers for marginalized sectors of society. Hence in the
case of prospective grantees, Barangay officials in their respective barangays or
communities shall attest to the accuracy and veracity of the applicants’ claim for grants
under this Act.

SEC. 4. The Department of Budget and Management in collaboration with the
Department of Social Welfare and Development shall herein issue appropriate rules,
regulations, guidelines to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,


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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2574

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To the extent that even government employees at both the national and local levels are
themselves victims of vicious cycles of disasters, calamities, or other natural crises, there
may be a need to explore the possibility of them being granted what may constitute as a
government employee calamity grant from which financial assistance for that single purpose
may be sourced. For its check and balance, the Barangay officials shall attest to the fact
that they are residents affected by such disasters and therefore could qualify for financial
assistance.

This is premised on the idea that employees of government should also be assisted when
sad times befall them since they are the government's forerunner in the delivery of basic
goods and services to the point that they actually render public service sometimes even
beyond the call of duty. Hence, it is only fitting that the government has a way to also
recognize this and somehow compensate them, if and when, they become themselves
victims of natural disasters like typhoons, storms, floods, landslides and the like.

It is the pure intent of this bill to serve akin to the whole idea of a conditional cash transfer
where all that is needed is for them to qualify for the grant as certified by their respective
barangay officials as to the accuracy and veracity of their claims. Toward this end, there
shall be a kind of buffer fund subsidized by the government to actually take a pro-active
stance on situations that seriously effect individuals who are workers in government or public
servants. They, too must be served by the government, not the least.

The immediate passage of this bill is therefore sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2574
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT TO EARMARK
SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR CALAMITY GRANT TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AT
BOTH THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS AND PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Government Employees Calamity Grant
Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall be made available funds for the purpose of granting qualified
government employees at both the national and local levels a form of financial assistance
when they themselves become victims of disasters, calamities, emergencies or similar
crises.

SEC. 3. The mechanics of these funds to be appropriated are akin to the grant to
beneficiaries of conditional cash transfers for marginalized sectors of society. Hence in the
case of prospective grantees, Barangay officials in their respective barangays or
communities shall attest to the accuracy and veracity of the applicants’ claim for grants
under this Act.

SEC. 4. The Department of Budget and Management in collaboration with the
Department of Social Welfare and Development shall herein issue appropriate rules,
regulations, guidelines to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,