EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
REQUIRING MANDATORY DISASTER RELIEF AND RESPONSE INCLUSION IN 
CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Mandatory Disaster Relief and Response Inclusion in School Curricula Act will 
provide the Filipino citizens the much needed information to prepare them for disasters 
that are likely to affect the country.
According to the World Risk Report of 2018, the Philippines is the third most 
vulnerable country to disasters. Due to the fact that the country lies in the Pacific Ring of 
Fire, it is prone to tectonic earthquakes. Additionally, about 23 volcanoes are listed active 
in the country. Furthermore, about 20-25 catastrophic typhoons take place in a year 
leading to the loss of lives, and millions of damages to infrastructure and livelihood of the 
Philippines.
Effective disaster preparedness aids in alleviating damages wrought by unexpected 
occurrences thereof. It is one thing to have a plan and another to effectively dispense 
this knowledge to the entire nation to lessen the impact of disasters in the country, its 
infrastructures, assets and resources.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
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REQUIRING MANDATORY DISASTER RELIEF AND RESPONSE INCLUSION IN 
CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "The Mandatory Disaster 
Relief and Response Inclusion in School Curricula Act of 2019."
Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  The teaching of disaster awareness and mitigation 
is hereby required to be part of the curriculum of all primary and secondary schools in 
the Philippines.
It is also the policy of the state to protect the country's physical and social 
infrastructures, its citizens, and the citizen's livelihood, as well as facilitate the active 
participation of the youth on the matter.
Sec. 3. Definition o f Terms. -  For purposes of this Act, the term:
(a) "Mandatory" shall refer to something that is required by law.


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(b) "Disaster Relief" shall refer to the provision of essential, appropriate, and timely 
humanitarian assistance to those affected by a disaster, based on an initial 
rapid assessment of needs.
(c) "Disaster Response" shall refer to an aggregate of decisions and measures 
taken to contain or mitigate the effects of a disastrous event to prevent further 
loss of life and/or property.
Sec. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  The Department of Education 
(DepEd) shall adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provision of 
this Act.
Sec. 5. Appropriations. -  The funds needed for the purpose of this Act shall be 
taken from the appropriations of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such amount 
necessary for the implementations on this Act shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act.
Sec. 6. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act 
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 7. Effectivity Clause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,