SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILLIPNES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1Q17 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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In the National Conference on National Disaster Mitigation, funded by the International 
Decade for the Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR), a scientific paper was presented 
articulating that the Filipino people are more reactionary than anticipatory in their disaster 
preparedness and hazard awareness programs. The same date indicated that proactive planning to 
anticipate a probable disaster in the Philippines is low on the priorities of majority of its 
population, particularly among the low-income bracket because of the main preoccupation on 
daily subsistence and survival. 
Ironically, however, the Philippines is perhaps one of the most disaster-prone countries in 
the world. Its archipelago is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, tsunami, floods 
and droughts because of its geologic and geographical conditions. Moreover, the country lies 
between two major tectonic plates of the world which makes it a highly seismic area. 
Every year, an average of about twenty typhoons enter in the Philippines with their strong 
winds, storm surges and floods frequently damaging many properties and lives of many of its 
citiZens. As a consequence, moreover, flooding due to typhoons cause chrome problems in Metro 
Manila given its inadequate drainage system. 
In response to the need to minimize loss of life, property damage and socioeconomic 
caused by natural disaster preparedness program this proposed measure aims to integrate in the 
curricula of all primary and secondary schools of educational system of the country subject on 
disaster awareness and disaster mitigation. 
Such curricula shall include, among others, course on natural and man-made disasters in 
order to install disaster awareness and promote active participation of the youth, students and 
society as a whole in disaster preparedness for the benefit of the nation. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILLIPNES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1017 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT 
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REQUIRING THE TEACHING OF DISASTER AWARENESS AND DISASTER 
MITIGATION AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY AND 
SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Teaching of disaster awareness and disaster mitigation is hereby required to be 
part of the curriculum of all primary and secondary schools in the Philippines. 
Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education 
(DepEd) shall adopt the necessary rules and regulations io implement the provision of this Act. 
Section 3. Appropriations. - The funds needed for this purpose shall be taken from the 
appropriations of the Department of Education (DepEd). Thereafter, such amount necessary for 
the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Section 4. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby or modified accordingly. 
Section 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,