Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10752
Introduced by Representative Khymer Adan T. Olaso 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The proposed bill seeks to amend Section 11 of Republic Act No. 10121, known as the "Philippine 
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010," with the aim of strengthening local 
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) by expanding their composition 
and functions. This amendment is critical for enhancing disaster preparedness and response at the 
grassroots level, ensuring a more coordinated and effective approach to disaster risk management 
across the country. 
By reconstituting the Provincial, City, and Municipal Disaster Coordinating Councils into Disaster 
Risk Reduction and Management Councils, this amendment aims to streamline and bolster the 
local governance structures responsible for disaster risk reduction and management. 
The inclusion of the Office of the District Representative in the LDRRMCs aims to enhance 
coordination between local and national government efforts in disaster risk reduction and 
management. This integration ensures that legislative support and resources are aligned with local 
needs and priorities, fostering a more unified and efficient disaster response framework. 
In light of the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters affecting the Philippines, it is 
imperative to continually improve and adapt our disaster risk reduction and management systems. 
By amending Section 11 of RA 10121, this bill seeks to reinforce local capacities, foster greater 
collaboration among stakeholders, and ensure a more resilient and prepared nation. The passage 
of this bill will significantly contribute to safeguarding lives, properties, and livelihoods from the 
adverse impacts of disasters. 
The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
KHYMER ADAN T. OLASO 
August 13, 2024
2:06 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10752 
 
 
Introduced by Representative Khymer Adan T. Olaso 
 
 
 
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND 
MANAGEMENT COUNCILS BY AMENDING SECTION 11 OF RA 10121 AN ACT 
STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND 
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK 
REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONALIZING 
THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, EXPANDING 
THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 
AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS 
 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Section 11 of RA 10121 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Section 11. Organization at the Local Government Level. - The existing Provincial, City, and 
Municipal Disaster Coordinating Councils shall henceforth be known as the Provincial, City, and 
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils. The Barangay Disaster 
Coordinating Councils shall cease to exist and its powers and functions shall henceforth be 
assumed by the existing Barangay Development Councils (BDCs) which shall serve as the 
LDRRMCs in every barangay. 
(a) Composition: The LDRRMC shall be composed of, but not limited to, the following: 
(1) The Local Chief Executives, Chairperson; 
(2) The Local Planning and Development Officer, member; 
(3) The Head of the LDRRMO, member; 
(4) The Head of the Local Social Welfare and Development Office, member; 


(5) The Head of the Local Health Office, member; 
(6) The Head of the Local Agriculture Office, member; 
(7) The Head of the Gender and Development Office, member; 
(8) The Head of the Local Engineering Office, member; 
(9) The Head of the Local Veterinary Office, member; 
(10) The Head of the Local Budget Office, member; 
(11) The Division Head/Superintendent of Schools of the DepED, member; 
(12) The highest-ranking officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 
assigned in the area, member; 
(13) The Provincial Director/City/Municipal Chief of the Philippine National 
Police (PNP), member; 
(14) The Provincial Director/City/ Municipal Fire Marshall of the Bureau of Fire 
Protection (BFP), member; 
(15) The President of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC), member; 
(16) The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), member; 
(17) Four (4) accredited CSOs, members; and 
(18) One (1) private sector representative, member; AND 
(19) OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE.” 
Approved,