Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 2893

Introduced by Congresswoman Lorna Quinto Velasco

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:

“The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty,
and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for
the enjoyment by alll the people of the blessings of democracy.”

The Philippines is a constant victim of perilous tropical storms, monsoons, and
erratic weather conditions brought about by global warming which brings about
disastrous floods and causes heavy financial losses, immeasurable human
suffering, and consequent economic dislocation among those affected.

The state must take steps to teach all Filipinos appropriate flood prevention
measures. Moreover, as part of our national development, there is an impelling
need to propagate among our people proper knowledge, caution, vigilance, and
thoughtfulness in order to address the devastating flood problems that plague our
country. It is imperative that all Filipinos be educated on how they can do their
part in order help prevent these problematic floods.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

(las /

LORNA QUINTO VELASCO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 2893

Introduced by Congresswoman Lorna Quinto Velasco

AN ACT DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS FLOOD
PREVENTION MONTH IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress as assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Flood Prevention
Month".

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — It is declared to be the policy of the State to
promote and protect all Filipinos from the devastating and catastrophic effects of
the devastating floods plaguing the country and to undertake studies on how to
improve our flood prevention measures.

SECTION 3. Flood Prevention Month. - The month of May of every year is
hereby declared as “Flood Prevention Month” for the purpose of instilling public
awareness of the need to take measures to prevent floods and as a reminder
that every Filipino must do their part to prevent floods from reoccurring in the

country.

SECTION 4. Observation. - The Flood Prevention Month shall be appropriately
observed. Towards this end, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council, the Department of Interior and Local Governance, the
Department of Education, Culture, and Sports, and the Philippine Information
Agency shall conduct a continuing education and information campaign and flood


prevention measures to achieve the purposes as stated in Section Three of this
Bill

SECTION 5. Rules and Regulations. — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council shall, in consultation with the Department of Interior and
Local Governance, issue rules and regulations to effectively implement the

provisions of this Act

SECTION 6. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazatte or in any two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,