Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
GRANTING DAILY ALLOWANCE TO SERVICE VOLUNTEERS DURING PERIODS OF DISASTERS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Service volunteers are the lifeblood of any relief and/or rescue operations following disasters and 
emergencies. Local government units rely on the contributions of service volunteers in times of emergencies 
to augment their limited workforce. 
Filipinos take both joy and pride in extending help to their kababayans. The concept of volunteerism is 
deeply ingrained in the consciousness of Filipinos. Volunteerism is rooted in the practice of Bayanihan 
during the early Filipino society. Bayanihan is a system of mutual help and concern which was the backbone 
of family and village life throughout the Philippine archipelago. The virtue of Bayanihan is what compels 
Filipinos to extend aid to their neighbors in times of calamities, disasters, and such.  
Whilst volunteers extend their help to communities without any expectation of any reward or remuneration, 
I believe it is appropriate that we show gratitude to volunteers for devoting their time to the service of their 
communities.  
Moreover, this is also founded on the belief that disaster response is primarily the responsibility of the State 
and as much as volunteers are appreciated, the fulfillment of these activities must not be banked on them. 
To this end, this proposed measure aims to provide allowances to service volunteers, as a token of 
appreciation for the service they provide. In the same way, the provision of allowances could also allow 
agencies to employ people to aid in disaster response, should they need more people for such activities. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the Filipino 
people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 22, 2022
5:00 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
GRANTING DAILY ALLOWANCE TO SERVICE VOLUNTEERS DURING PERIODS OF DISASTERS 
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 "Volunteer Allowance Act”. 
Section 2. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act: 
a.
Disaster – refers to any hazardous event, crisis, or condition which may or may not be foreseen,
and which creates chaos, confusion, and destruction of lives and property.
b.
Government Agency – refers to any office or subdivision of the government that is tasked to
address the impacts of likely, imminent, or current hazard events or conditions.
c.
Volunteer – refers to a person who is of legal age and who possesses the requisite knowledge and
skills required to help alleviate the chaos and adverse effects wrought by the unexpected disaster,
condition, or calamity.
Section 3. Amount of Allowance. – There is hereby established a daily allowance for community/service 
volunteers in the amount of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 500.00). 
Section 4. Who is entitled to a Daily Allowance – Any service volunteer shall be entitled to the said 
allowance provided that he/she has been duly accredited by the appropriate government agency/is that 
is/are primarily tasked to address the subject disaster, calamity, or condition.  
Section 5. Source of Funds. – The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be appropriated from 
the national budget as may be necessary for each fiscal year.  
Section 6. Rules and Regulations. – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in 
coordination with the concerned government agencies, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to 
implement this Act.  
Section 7. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive issuances, rules, and regulations contrary 
or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.  
Section 8. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any 
newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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