EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by
Rufus B. Rodriguez
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Global Climate Risk lndex analyses and ranks to what extent countries and regions have
been affected by impacts of climate related extreme weather events (storms, floods,
heatwaves etc.). lt indicates a level of exposure and vulnerability to extreme weather events,
which should serve as warnings in order to be prepared for more frequent and/or more severe
events in the future.
ln the Global Climate Risk lndex 2021, the Philippines ranked 17th in the world as the most
affected country from extreme weather events. Also, climate-related events cost the
Philippines a total of US$ 4.5 billion in absolute losses in 2018. From 2000-2019, extreme
weather events cost the Philippines an average of US$ 3.2 billion per year.
Extreme weather conditions have devastated and may continue to devastate parts of the
country which shall radically impact and affect the country's food production and supply, water
availability, public health, infrastructure and economy. Thus, there is a need for additional
measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.
ln view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.
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House Bill No.
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
I ntrodu ced by Rep re sentativ e Rufus B. Rodrisuez
House Bill No.
AN ACT
DECLARING A CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY AND ENHANGING RESILIENCY AND
ADAPTABILITY TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines rn Congress
assemb/ed.
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Climate Change Emergency
Declaration Act".
Sec 2, Declaration of Policy. - lt is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of
the people to a balanced and healthful ecology. The State also acknowledges that extreme
weather conditions have devastated and may continue to devastate parts of the country which
have radically impacled and affec{ the country's food production and supply, water availability,
public health, infrastructure and economy. Thus, a need for resiliency and adaptability to the
effects of climate change is imperative and the declaration for an environment and climate
emergency is necessary for the protection and preservation of the environment.
Sec 3. Roles of Departments and Agencies. - Government departments and agencies shall
immediately and efficiently cooperate in taking practicable measures to preserve and protect
the environment, as follows:
a. Climate Change Commission (CCC) - Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate programs and
action plans related to climate change, in accordance with the National Climate Change Action
Plan;
b. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) - Monitor the
integration of climate change resilience and adaptation in the national development plans and
create an enabling environment that shall promote multi-stakeholder participation of
concerned departments, agencies, local government units, organizations, and other
stakeholders;
c. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
- Conduct studies and research on the current trend of weather and typhoons that affect the
country and worldwide;
d. Department of Education (DepEd) - lntegrate Climate Change education underthe Science
Curriculum of Grades 2 to Senior High School level, in both private and public educational
institutions to raise and increase the awareness of children in the impact and effects of climate
change;
e. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Develop, formulate, and
recommend climate change strategies, programs, and policies;
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f. Department of lnterior and Local Government (DILG) - Coordinate with local government
units to address vulnerability and lmpacts of climate change in regions, provinces, cities, and
municipalities;
g. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Conduct studies in determining the
vulnerability to climate change impacts and adaptation assessments and facilitate the
formulation of policy in technical assistance for implementation and monitoring;
h. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Ensure that employers promote a healthy
and safe environment for the employees which are sustainable and environment-friendly; and
i. Department of lnformation and Technology (DICT) - Provide cost-free means for public
information dissemination on climate change, vulnerabilities and risks, relevant laws and
protocols specifically those which need immediate dissemination-
Provided that such other departments and agencies may be called upon by the Office of
President to take part in the efforts in environment preservation and protection.
Sec 4. Multi-Sectoral Approach. - Private entities, in coordination with the national
government and local government units, shall also take part in the preservation and protection
of the environment by ensuring that their business practices are not detrimental and hazardous
to the environment.
Concerned government agencies and LGUs shall allocate adequate funds from their
annual appropriations for the formulation, development and implementation, of their respective
climate change programs and plans, in accordance to R.A. No. 9729 otherwise known as the
"Climate Change Ad of 2009".
Sec 5, Climate Change Emergency Summit - There shall be a climate change emergency
summit to be held on the second week of September every year. The Summit shall be
spearheaded by the Climate Change Commission and shall be participated by all the
stakeholders mentioned in Section 3 hereof. The Summit shall aim to collaborate allthe efforts
of the concerned agencles in environment preservation and protection.
Sec 6. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee. - There is hereby created a Joint
Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor the implementation of this Act. The Oversight
Committee shall be composed of five (5) Senators and five (5) Representatives to be
appointed by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
respectively. The Oversight Committee shall be co-chaired by a Senator and a Representative
to be designated by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
respectively. All concemed departments and agencies shall annually submit to Congress a
report of the current status of the country, the implementation of this Act, and provide for
recommendations, if any.
Sec 7, Repealing Clause. -All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or other issuances
or pa(s thereof lnconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.
Sec 8. Separability Clause. - lf any portion or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional,
the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.
Sec 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion
of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines.
Approved,