EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO.8245

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO.S, LACSON

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines is one of the most heavily affected countries in terms of natural calamities.
Being located in the Pacific Ring of Fire and along the typhoon belt, the country regularly
experiences earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, landslides, among others. These disasters do
not only cause damage in agriculture, economy, and infrastructure, but also claim countless Filipino
lives.

Last November 12, 2020, disaster struck once again. Typhoon Ulysses battered the majority
of Luzon, leaving billions of pesos worth in damages, and thousands of homes submerged in flood
water, It also caused about 350,000 people to flee their homes. Worst, 73 of our countrymen died
duc to the onslaught of this typhoon.

Too many lives have already been lost because of these natural calamities. And while
accidents are inevitable during these times, with proper awareness and preparation, we can mitigate
the effects.

This Bill seeks to mandate the establishment of a complete, adequate, and integrated system
of education relevant to the needs of the people and society. This Bill aims to include subjects, units,
electives, or courses regarding basic first aid training, and survival skills training. Through these
course offerings, we can better prepare our citizens, especially the youth, in the face of these
tragedies.

It is in this regard that we seek the urgent approval of this Bill.

aor.
VIRGILIO S. LACSON
Manila Teachers Partylist

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL No.8245

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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO S. LACSON

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF BASIC FIRST AID, AND SURVIVAL
SKILLS TRAINING IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING,
AND PROVIDING THE APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

Sec. 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “Basic First Aid and Survival Skills Education
Act of 2020."

Sec. 2. Integration of Basic First Aid Training and Survival Skills training. - All institutions
of leaming, including but not limited to, schools, colleges, universities, vocational learning
institutions, shall integrate into their respective curricula and make available to all its students
relevant and updated subjects, units, electives or courses regarding basic first aid training, and
survival skills training.

Sec. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
and the Department of Education (DepEd), in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH),
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), shall promulgate the corresponding
implementing rules and regulations of this Act within sixty (60) days from the date of its effectivity.

Sec. 4. Appropriations. - The funds necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall
be sourced from the respective budgets of the CHED and the DepEd in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, and rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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