Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

19™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

* on, 7188

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ZIAUR-RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG

AN ACT
CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RESILIENCE AND
MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The creation of the Department of Disaster Resilience and Management is a
necessity and long-awaited. The Philippines is geographically located where natural
disasters like earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions are almost regular
occurrences due to their frequency; however, the damage always leaves us vulnerable and
helpless. The national and local governments, government and non-government
agencies, and the citizens are left scrambling to protect what can be saved and take away
what hampers assistance and recovery.

The frequency and intensity of these natural disasters and the gravity of damage
and loss that we experience necessitate such creation to adequately and efficiently manage
the outcomes of every tragedy. No amount of preparation will free us from the devastating
effects of natural disasters because it is out of our control. However, we can lessen our
vulnerability through awareness. Before any disaster, it is crucial to have proper and
updated knowledge and training to act accordingly and prevent, avoid, and lessen the
damages and suffering. Through the dedicated department, awareness and
understanding of what to expect and how to act and respond in times of calamity will
equip the people to be more resilient against adversities. The creation of the department
will allow both the citizens and the government to develop cooperation and empathy,
especially in times of great need to better cope with the effects of these natural disasters.

‘Therefore, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

HON. ZIAUR) @ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG
Representative
1" District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

19™ CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

nousesiino,__ 7188

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ZIAUR-RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG

AN ACT
CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RESILIENCE AND
MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the “Department of Disaster Resilience and
Management Act of 2023”.

SECTION 2. The present Office of Civil Defense and/or National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council are hereby created to be known as the Department of Disaster Resilience and
Management, to carry out safer, adaptive and disaster resilient Filipino communities towards
sustainable development along the four thematic areas, namely: disaster preparedness, disaster
response, disaster prevention and mitigation, and disaster rehabilitation and recovery.

SECTION 3. The created Department of Disaster Resilience and Management shall issue
appropriate rules, regulations, guidelines, and issuances to effectively carry out the implementation of
this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take thirty (30) days after its approved and publication in the
Official Gazette in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,