Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress
1st   Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.  2674 
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Introduced by Rep. Elisa  T.  Kho and Rep. Antonio T.  Kho 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill, to be known as the "Disaster Food Bank and Stockpile Act of 2025," establishes 
a critical policy for the Philippine government: to protect its citizens' right to life by guaranteeing 
immediate and sufficient access to food and essential supplies during and after any disaster. 
Recognizing the country's vulnerability to natural and human-induced calamities, the bill 
emphasizes the urgent need for a decentralized, accessible, and well-maintained network of food 
banks and stockpiles across the archipelago.  
The bill mandates the establishment and construction of a Disaster Food Bank and 
Stockpile (DFBS) in every province and highly urbanized city within one year of its effectivity. 
These facilities must be strategically located, disaster-resilient, and capable of storing enough 
food and non-food relief goods to cover at least 25% of the local population's immediate needs 
for three days. The management and operation of these DFBS will primarily fall under the 
respective Local Government Units (LGUs) through their Local Disaster Risk Reduction and 
Management Offices (LDRRMOs), in close coordination with the Department of Social Welfare 
and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Agriculture (DA).  
This collaborative effort will ensure standardized procurement, quality control, inventory 
management, and distribution protocols, with a strong emphasis on utilizing locally produced 
goods and preventing wastage through regular checks and timely distribution. Initial funding for 
the DFBS establishment will come from national disaster funds, followed by annual 
appropriations in the General Appropriations Act, and a portion of local disaster funds, 
supplemented by national government technical and financial assistance.  
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) will be the 
primary coordinating body, ensuring inter-agency collaboration and encouraging partnerships 
with the private sector and non-government organizations. Robust monitoring and evaluation 
frameworks, including regular audits and annual reports, are also mandated to ensure 
accountability and effectiveness. 
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Finally, the Act provides for the formulation of Implementing Rules and Regulations by 
the NDRRMC to ensure its smooth and effective implementation, along with standard legal 
clauses to ensure its legal soundness and immediate effectivity upon publication. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
REP. ELISA T.  KHO, M.D.,FPCCP
REP.  ANTONIO T. KHO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress
1st   Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.  2674
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Rep. Elisa  T.  Kho and Rep. Antonio T.  Kho 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DISASTER 
FOOD BANK AND STOCKPILE IN EVERY PROVINCE AND HIGHLY URBANIZED 
CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Disaster Food Bank and Stockpile Act 
of 2025." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect the 
right to life of its citizens by ensuring immediate and adequate access to food and essential 
supplies during and in the aftermath of natural and human-induced disasters. The State 
recognizes the urgent need to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities by 
establishing a decentralized, accessible, and well-maintained network of food banks and 
stockpiles across the archipelago. 
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act: 
a. Disaster Food Bank and Stockpile (DFBS): Refers to a facility or designated area within every
province and highly urbanized city responsible for the procurement, storage, and distribution of
essential food items and other non-food relief goods for disaster-affected populations.
b. Essential Food Items: Refers to non-perishable food products that are high in nutritional value
and have a long shelf life, such as rice, canned goods, dried noodles, biscuits, potable water, and
fortified food supplements.


c. Non-Food Relief Goods: Refers to essential items other than food, such as hygiene kits, 
blankets, sleeping mats, temporary shelters, first aid supplies, and other basic necessities. 
 d. Highly Urbanized City (HUC): Refers to a city with a minimum population of two hundred 
thousand (200,000) inhabitants, as certified by the National Statistics Office, and an annual 
income of at least Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) for the last two (2) consecutive years 
based on 1991 constant prices, as certified by the Department of Finance.  
e. Local Government Unit (LGU): Refers to provinces and highly urbanized cities.  
f. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC): The principal 
government agency responsible for disaster preparedness, response, and rehabilitation.  
g. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD): The primary government agency 
responsible for social welfare and development, including disaster relief operations.  
h. Department of Agriculture (DA): The primary government agency responsible for the 
agriculture sector, including food security. 
SECTION 4. Establishment and Construction of Disaster Food Banks and Stockpiles. 
a. Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, a Disaster Food Bank and Stockpile 
(DFBS) shall be established and constructed in every province and highly urbanized city in the 
Philippines. 
 b. The DFBS shall be strategically located in areas that are accessible, less prone to natural 
hazards, and have adequate infrastructure to facilitate the rapid ingress and egress of relief goods.  
c. The design and construction of each DFBS shall adhere to disaster-resilient building standards 
as prescribed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other relevant 
agencies, ensuring its structural integrity during calamities.  
d. Each DFBS shall have adequate storage capacity to cater to the immediate food and non-food 
relief needs of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the projected population of the province or 
highly urbanized city for a period of at least three (3) days, based on the latest census data and 
disaster vulnerability assessments. This capacity shall be reviewed and adjusted periodically by 
the NDRRMC in consultation with LGUs. 
SECTION 5. Management and Operation of Disaster Food Banks and Stockpiles. 
a. The DFBS in each province and highly urbanized city shall be primarily managed and 
operated by the respective Provincial Government or City Government, through their Local 
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (LDRRMOs), in close coordination with the 
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional and provincial/city offices.  


b. The DSWD, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA), shall provide 
guidelines for the standardized procurement, quality control, inventory management, and 
distribution protocols for essential food items and non-food relief goods.  
c. The DFBS shall maintain a diversified inventory of essential food items, giving priority to 
locally produced goods where feasible, to support local economies and ensure cultural 
appropriateness. 
 d. Regular inventory checks, stock rotation, and replenishment shall be conducted to ensure the 
freshness and usability of stored items. Items nearing expiration shall be promptly distributed to 
vulnerable communities through existing social welfare programs, ensuring no wastage.  
e. The LDRRMOs, in coordination with the DSWD and other relevant agencies, shall develop 
and implement a comprehensive distribution plan for relief goods from the DFBS during disaster 
operations, prioritizing the most vulnerable populations. 
SECTION 6. Funding. 
a. The initial funding for the establishment and construction of the Disaster Food Banks and 
Stockpiles shall be charged against the unprogrammed funds of the National Disaster Risk 
Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF), or from such other sources as may be identified 
by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).  
b. Thereafter, an annual appropriation shall be included in the General Appropriations Act 
(GAA) for the maintenance, replenishment, and operational expenses of the Disaster Food Banks 
and Stockpiles.  
c. Local Government Units shall allocate a portion of their respective Local Disaster Risk 
Reduction and Management Funds (LDRRMF) for the specific purpose of maintaining and 
replenishing their DFBS, in accordance with existing laws and regulations.  
d. The DSWD, DA, and other relevant national government agencies shall provide technical 
assistance and, when necessary, augmentation funds to LGUs for the procurement of specialized 
equipment and supplies for the DFBS. 
SECTION 7. Inter-Agency Coordination. 
a. The NDRRMC shall serve as the primary coordinating body for the implementation of this 
Act, ensuring seamless coordination among national government agencies, local government 
units, and other stakeholders. 
 b. The DSWD, DA, DILG, DOH, DPWH, and other relevant agencies shall collaborate in 
developing comprehensive guidelines, standards, and training programs related to the 
establishment, operation, and management of the DFBS. 


 c. Partnerships with the private sector, non-government organizations (NGOs), and community-
based organizations shall be encouraged for the donation of goods, logistical support, and 
volunteer services for the DFBS. 
SECTION 8. Monitoring and Evaluation. 
a. The NDRRMC, through its appropriate sub-committees, shall establish a robust monitoring 
and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the DFBS network.  
b. Regular audits of the DFBS, including inventory, financial records, and operational 
procedures, shall be conducted by the Commission on Audit (COA) and other relevant oversight 
bodies.  
c. An annual report on the status and operations of the DFBS nationwide shall be submitted by 
the NDRRMC to the Office of the President, the Senate President, and the Speaker of the House 
of Representatives. 
SECTION 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). Within ninety (90) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the NDRRMC, in consultation with the DSWD, DA, DILG, DPWH, and 
other relevant government agencies and stakeholders, shall formulate and promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 10. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 11. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended, or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 12. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,