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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

REGISTR VION UNIT.
Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Ro

House Bill No.258.0

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No, 5955 during the 15" Congress
where it was approved by the Committee on Revision of Laws. It was subsequently
approved on 2" reading, approved on 3” reading and was transmitted to the Senate where
it was not acted upon. It was again re-filed during the 16" Congress.

Typhoon Sendong entered the country late night of December 16, 2014 and hit
Cagayan de Oro and ligan City during the wee hours of December 17, 2011, Sendong
Caused tremendous damage including loss of fives and destruction of property which led
President Benigno Aquino to issue Proclamation No. 303 declaring a state of National
Calamity.

‘According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC), typhoon Sendong affected at least 92,964 families or 641,098 persons. Also,
there are a reported at least 1,010 dead and at least another 200 persons stil missing with
these number projected to increase as the debris are cleared and more search and rescue
‘operations are conducted

in order to mainstream adaptations and disaster reduction in all national and local
development and to constantly remind us of what the wrath of Mother Nature can do and to
remember both the victims and those involved in rescue, a day of remembrance should be
held every year in Cagayan de Oro City and lligan City wherein exhibits and forums on
disaster awareness, disaster readiness are conducted along with other activities which
would remind us of the damage that mother nature can bring if we do not take care of our
environment.

In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

HOUSE 2F REPRESENTATIVES

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SEVENTEENTHCONGRESS —_)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No.203U

AN ACT
DECLARING DECEMBER 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE SENDONG MEMORIAL AND
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DAY IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND ILIGAN CITY

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

SECTION 1. December 16 of every year is hereby declared as the “Sendong
Memorial and Disaster Preparedness Day" in Cagayan de Oro City and liigan City.

SEC. 2. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance of this
‘oceasion’

(@) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall
conduct tree planting/reforestration activities;

(0) The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC) shall conduct forums on disaster and risk reduction in
Cagayan de Oro City;

(c) The Climate Change Commission (CCC) shall conduct forums on climate
change adaptation;

(@) The Local Government Units (LGUs) of Cagayan de Oro and ligan cities
shall convene their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Councils (LDRRMCs) and undertake seminars to implement
disaster risk reduction measures;

(e) Non-government organizations —_shall_— organize _information
drives/eampaigns to increase awareness on disaster awareness, climate
change, the effects of abusing the environment, disaster preparedness
and disaster readiness; and

(f) Other activities that would raise awareness, fun runs and photo exhibits.

SEC. 3, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,