NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 650
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RKCEtVED BY'
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY AND ENHANCING 
RESILIENCY AND ADAPTABILITY TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution provides that, 'The State shall 
protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology In 
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."
Climate change has become a pressing concern worldwide. It generally refers to 
the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns which results in 
more extreme weather events and associated disasters, from hurricanes to drought 
to flood, to wildfires. Some of the long-term effects of climate change include: loss of 
sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense heat waves. Studies have 
shown that climate change can be caused by human activity such as burning fossil 
fuels like natural gas, oil, and coal.
According to the Global Peace Index, the Philippines Is the most susceptible 
country to hazards brought about by climate change. The study found that 47% of 
the country's population is in areas highly exposed to climate hazards such as 
earthquakes, tsunami, floods, tropical cyclones and drought. The Philippines was 
followed by Japan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam and 
Pakistan.
Extreme weather conditions have devastated and may continue to devastate 
parts of the countr/ which shall radically impact and affect 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.


This bill seeks to address the issue by acknowledging and declaring the pressing 
climate change emergency and ensuring that concerned departments and agencies 
and the private sector all work together through a V\/hole-of-nation approach to help 
solve the global challenge of climate change, in the interests of securing a livable and 
healthy future for our community, all species and for future generations.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill Is earnestly sought.
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IMEE R. MARCOS


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 650
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*22 JUL 14 P4 :05
RHCEiVCD BY.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
DECLARING CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY AND ENHANCING 
RESILIENCY AND ADAPTABILITY TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Climate Change
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Emergency Declaration Act."
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall protect and advance the right of
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the people to a balanced and healthful ecology. The State also acknowledges that
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extreme weather conditions have devastated and may continue to devastate parts of
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the country which shall radically Impact and affect the country's food production and
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supply, water availability, public health, infrastructure and economy. Thus, a need for
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resiliency and adaptability to the effects of climate change is imperative and the
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declaration for an environment and climate emergency Is necessary for the protection
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and preservation of the environment.
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SEC. 3. Roles of Departments and Agencies. - Government departments and
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agencies shall immediately and efficiently cooperate in taking practicable measures to
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preserve and protect the environment, as follows:
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(a) Climate Change Commission (CCC) - To coordinate, monitor, and
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evaluate programs and action plans related to climate change, in
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accordance with the National Climate Change Action Plan;
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(b) National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) -
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Monitor the integration of climate change resilience and adaptation in the
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national development plans and create an enabling environment that shall
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promote multi-stakeholder participation of concerned departments,
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agencies, local government units, organizations, and other stakeholders;


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(c) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services 
Admiinistration (PAGASA) - Conduct stuoies ana research on the current 
trend of weather and typhoons that affect the country and worldwide;
(d) Department of Education (DepEd) - Integrate Climate Change education 
under the 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;
(f) Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Coordinate with 
local government units to address vulnerability and Impacts 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 Information 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 Act of2009."
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 
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aim to collaborate all the efforts of the concerned agencies in environment 
preservation and prccection.
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 concerned 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 parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If 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,