Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
    EXPLANATORY NOTE
The republic of the Philippines recognizes the occurrence of floods throughout 
the whole year. Without knowledge, awareness or beyond the local region in 
which they occur, these flooding often do not receive the entry of efficient and 
urgent support that can follow large-scale emergencies or disasters. 
To support these flooding-disasters and to provide initial frontline services before 
such emergency appeals are launched for large-scale flooding, it is imperative 
that the national government establishes a National Flood Control Act. 
This House Bill seeks to create and establish urgent Flood Control 
measures and mechanisms. To enable all concerned and affected personnel, 
organizations to carry out their unique role after a flooding-disaster.  
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.   
July 1, 2022 
11:34 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
    AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL FLOOD 
CONTROL ACT, TO PROMOTE AND EXTEND LIFE-SAVING 
MECHANISMS, TO AUGMENT THE DEMANDS FOR SUPPORT, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby a declared policy 
of the state to provide immediate response to restore life-saving services to 
affected populations following a declared flood-disaster. 
SECTION 2. NATIONAL FLOOD CONTROL ACT – The State shall hereby 
create a National Flood Control Act to expand and establish continuity to the 
aid and support provided in times of this flood-disaster.  
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 SECTION 3. DETERMINING FACTORS AND CONDITIONS – Factors that 
may influence the size of the control operations to be conducted:  
A. 
Ecological and environmental extent of the damage;  
B. 
Preliminary estimate of death, injuries, and displaced persons;  
C. 
The reaction response capacity of key agencies; and  
D. 
The date and magnitude of the last flood that affected the country 
(taking into account the cumulative effect of flooding on ability to 
respond).  
Each Flood will be regarded as a separate event and hence be eligible for 
assistance, irrespective of whether it is issued for the same disaster-affected 
or in the same calendar year. 
SECTION 4. TRANSITORY PROVISION – Existing industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be 
given six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or 
such other period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements 
of this Act. 
SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this 
Act shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate 
the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 


SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at 
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes 
earlier. 
Approved,