Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.9935
Introduced by Representative Jose Manuel F. Alba
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A MECHANISM ON TIIE DECLARATION OF STATE 0F
IMMINENT DISASTFR; PROVIDING THE CRITERIA FOR SUCH DECLARATION AND
LIFTING;  ENABLING ANTIclpATOR¥ MHASURns AND pRoVIDING FUNDs THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  Phhippines  is  highly vuherable  to various  natural and man-made disasters, which pose
significant threats to its citizens' lives, properties, and well-being. In recent years, the frequeney
and intensity of disasters have increased due to various factors such as climate change, rapid
urbanization, environmental degradation, and inadequate disaster preparedness and response
mechanisms.
Recognizing  the  need  for  a  proactive  approach  to  disaster  risk  management,  this  proposal
seeks  to  establish  a  systematic  mechanism  for declaring a State of Imminent Disaster. This
mechanism win  enable  the  government to  anticipate  and respond effectively to impending
disasters, thereby minimizing their adverse impacts on vulnerable communities and enhancing
the country's resihience to disasters.
The proposed legislation provides criteria for declaring a State of Imminent Disaster, including
objective indicators  such  as weather forecasts, hydrological data, geological assessments, and
other  relevant  information.  It  also  delineates  the  respective  roles  and  responsibilities  of
government   agencies,   local  government  units,   and   other   stakeholders  in  implementing
anticipatory measures and mobilizing resources to address imminent disaster threats.
Furthermore, the proposed leedslation allocates funds for implementing anticipatory measures,
including  pfe-disaster  preparedness  activities,  evacuation  and  sheltering facilities, emergency
response  training,  and  other  necessary interventions.  By investing in disaster risk reduction
and management efforts,  the government can  save lives,  protect livelihoods,  and minimize
disasters' economic and social costs.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HoUSE BILL No. 9 9 3 5
Introduced by Representative Jose Manuel F. Alba
1            AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A MECHANISM ON THE DECLARATION OF
2             STATE OF IMMINENT DISASTER; PROVIDING THE CRITERIA FOR SUCH
3          DECLARATION AND LIFTING;  ENABLING ANTICIPATORY MEASURES AND
4                                                       PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
6                   Be it enacted by the senate and House of Representatives of the philippines in congress
7       ass embl ed :
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1o                                                                GENERAL PROVISIONS
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12       SECTION  1. Sfeorf rl.£Je.- This Act shall be known as the "Declaration of State of Imminent
13       Disaster Act. "
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15      SECTION 2. Dcctorafi.om a/PoJr.ey -It shall be the policy of the state to:
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17             a)   Protect the lives, properties, and livelihoods of its citizens by addressing risks, particularly
18                    the root causes of vulnerabilities, exposure to hazards, and the capacity to anticipate and
ig                    cope with such hazards;
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b)   Provide maximum care, assistance, protection, and services to individuals and families to
be affected by a disaster, implement anticipatory action and response measures to lessen
the impact of a disaster, and facilitate implementation of contingency plans to minimize
disruptions to normal social and economic activities;
c)   Integrate Anticipatory Action principles into existing plans and policies at the national and
local levels.
d)   Acknowledge  and  strengthen  the  capacities  of Local  Government  Units  (LGUs)  and
relevant  National  Government  Agencies  (NGAs),  and  communities  in,  preparing  for,
anticipating, responding to, and recovering from the impact of disasters;
e)   Respond to the differentiated concerns and needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups
such as but not limited to women and children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and
indigenous peoples with respect to disaster resilience and disaster management;
f)   Protect and promote the health and welfare of all  individuals,  families, and animals by
addressing risks, particularly the root causes of vulnerabilities, exposure to hazards, and
the capacity to cope with hazards to eliminate, if not, minimize the incidences of deaths
arising from various hazards such as natural, epidemic, pandemics, or other illnesses of
public health concern, and other hazards disrupting the normal functioning of communities.
g)   Provide various mechanisms that ensure transparency and accountability in disaster and
climate risk governance, such as in data and resource management.
h)  Ensure  community  participation  in  the  planning  and  implementation  of the  country's
disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) program in accordance with the people' s
right  to  participate  in  the  decision-making  process  that  contributes  to  better  living
conditions.
i)    Establish a funding source for the implementation of prograns for Anticipatory Actions.
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(a)  ,4#fz.c7Pczfory 4cf7.o# refers to actions to be taken to reduce the impacts of a forecast
hazard before it occurs, or before its most acute impacts are felt.  It is performed by an
individual or organization before an anticipated disaster to mitigate its impact on people,
animals, and properties that are likely to be affected.
(b)  4#fz.cjpcr/ory 4cf7.o7c Pro/oco/ refers to a protocol for the step-by-step implementation
of anticipatory actions based on the activation of pre-determined triggers. It specifies the
types  of measures to be  implemented  ahead of predicted hazards,  institution roles  and
responsibilities, resources, coordination processes, and operational arrangements.
(c)   Cczpcrc/ty refers to the combination of all strengths and resources available within a
community, society, or organization that can reduce the level of risk, or effects of a disaster.
Capacity  may  include  infrastructure  and  physical  means,  institutions,  societal  coping
abilities,  as  well  as  human  knowledge,  skills,  and  collective  attributes  such  as  social
relationships, leadership, and management.
(d)   Co#/7.72ge#c}; P/o# refers to a scenario-based plan for a specific and projected natural
and/or human-induced hazard.  It aims to  address  the  impacts  of the  hazard to people,
properties,  and the  environment;  and/or to  prevent the  occurrence  of emerging threats
through the arrangement of timely, effective, appropriate, and well-coordinated responses
as well as the efficient management of resources.
(e)  Dec/orcr/z.o# o/cr S/cz/e o//"7#7.72e72f Djsas'fer refers to the declaration that is made in
anticipation of a highly probable disaster due to projected impacts based on forecast and
the results  of Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) that are  severe  enough to  require
funding to utilize existing national and local resources in preventing or alleviating damages
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®  Dz.SczS/er refers to the serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society
involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts,
which exceeds the ability  of the  affected community  or society  to  cope  using its  own
resources;
(g)  Dj.Lgczs/er Respo#Se refers to any concerted effort by two (2) or more agencies, public
or private, to provide assistance or intervention during or immediately after a disaster to
meet the life preservation and basic subsistence needs of those people affected and in the
restoration of essential public activities and facilities. It follows three phases which are pre-
impact phase, impact phase, and post-impact phase.
(h)   Djsczs/er Rz.s4 refers to the estimated potential disaster losses in lives, health status,
livelihood,  properties,  and  services,  which could occur to  a particular community  or a
society  over some  specified period;  Disaster risk is  calculated as a combination of the
probability of an event and its negative consequences;
(i)  Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) [Ofels to tlne srysten2Iho process of
using  administrative  directives,  organizations,  and  operational  skills  and  capacities  to
implement strategies, and policies, and provide coping capacities to lessen and avert the
adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of a disaster.
a)  Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) rofers to de orga;r[ined
and  authorized  body  of  government  agencies,   including  civil   society  organizations
including  organizations  of persons  with  disabilities,  women,  older  persons,  children,
indigenous people, and others who belong to the vulnerable sectors,  and the private sector,
mandated to undertake DRRM activities from the national to local levels. The composition,
powers, and functions of the DRRMC are defined in RA 10121 ;
(k)  Emerge#c};  refers  to  the   unforeseen  or   sudden  occurrence,   especially   danger,
demanding immediate action.
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(1) Expas2fre refers to the situation of people, animals, production capacities, environmental
services, and properties in places that could be adversely affected by hazards and which,
thereby, are subject to potential future harm, loss, or damage.
(in)  Foreccrsf refers to the definite statement or statistical estimate of the likely occurrence
of a future event or conditions for a specific area.
(n)   ZJczzczrd refers to a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity, or condition
that  may  cause  loss  of life,  injury  or  other  health  impacts,  property  damage,  loss  of
livelihood and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage;
(o)  Jm"j.#e„f D7.scrsfer refers to a highly probable disaster with severe projected impacts.
(p) Jmpcrcr refers to the total  effect,  projected or actual,  including negative effects  and
positive effects, of a hazardous event or a disaster which may include economic, hulnan,
and  environmental  impacts,  and  may  also  include  death,  injuries,  disease,  and  other
negative effects on human well-being and animal welfare.
(q)   "IVo jzegrerF " approach refers to the recognition of risks that may not materialize in
the way or with the impacts forecasted. Yet, the anticipatory action approach is sufficiently
flexible and adaptable to introduce positive changes to  systems  and processes and that
builds resilience and benefits vulnerable groups.
(r)  Pre-Dj.sczLSJer Rr.sfr ,4ssessme#f /PDR4J refers to the process of evaluating a hazard's
level of risk given the degrees of exposure and vulnerability in a specific area. It presents
the possible impacts on the people, animals, production capacities, environmental services,
and properties_and forms as a basis to determine the appropriate level of response actions
from the national level government agencies down to LGUs;
(s) Prepczrec7#ess refers to the pre-disaster actions and measures undertaken within disaster
risk reduction and management. It is based on sound risk analysis and pre-disaster activities
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to avert or minimize loss of life and property,  such as community organizing, training,
plaming, equipping, stockpiling, hazard mapping, insuring assets, and public information
and education initiatives. This also includes the development or enhancement of an overall
preparedness strategy, policy, institutional structure, waming and forecasting capabilities,
and plans that define measures geared to help at-risk communities safeguard their lives and
assets by being alert to hazards and taking appropriate action in the face of an imminent
threat or an actual disaster;
(t)  Zzeso#rces   refers  to  the  funds,   equipment,   and  other  requirements   for  disaster
preparedness and response.
(u)  j2j.sk 4ssess7#e7cf refers to a methodology to determine the nature and extent of risk by
analyzing potential hazards and evaluating existing conditions of vulnerability that together
could  potentially  harm  exposed  people,  animals,  production  capacities,  environmental
services, and properties.
(v)  recfe#z.ccz/ A4cz#crge"e#f Gro#p /7MGJ  refers to the members of the NDRRMC who
endorse  the  outputs  of the  Technical  Working  Group  (TWG)  to  the  NDRRMC  Full
Council.
(w) recfe#jccz/ Jyor4f-#g Groap /77J'G/ refers to the members of the NDRRMC who are in
charge  of the  preparation,  formulation,  and  development  of  policy  guidelines  to  be
endorsed by the TMG for the NDRRMC's approval
(x)  rrj.gger  refers  to  a  predetemined  criterion  that,  when  met,  is  used  to  initiate
Anticipatory Actions. A trigger can be a predetermined value for a specific indicator or set
of indicators that is forecasted to occur or has been measured as having occurred. It must
be associated with a level of projected impact based on a robust PDRA. Once a trigger is
met, anticipatory actions are implemented to mitigate the projected impact.
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174                    (y)   y#/#ercrbj/I.ty refers to the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system,
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Article H
STATH 0F IMNINENT DISASTER
179      SECTION  4. Dechar¢tr.o„  a/ Sra!fe a/ J7icml.#e#f Disasfer -The President of the Philippines,
18o      through the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management council
181      (NDRRMC), herein referred to as the National council, shall declare a state of lmminent Disaster
182      over a cluster ofbarangays, municipalities, cities, provinces, and regions using the guidelines for
183      the PDRA as informed by national science-based agencies to be issued by the National council
184      for the purpose of declaration under this Act.
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186                    At the local level, the established PDRA groups of the Regional DRRM Councils shall
187      recommend  the  declaration  of  a  State  of  Imminent  Disaster  over  a  cluster  of  barangays,
188      municipalities, cities, and provinces in their respective jurisdictions forecasted to be affected by
189      an imminent hazard. Upon which, the Local chief Executive (LCE), through an executive order,
19o      may declare a state of lmminent Disaster in their area of jurisdiction.
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192                   For purposes of this Act, a state of Imminent Disaster may be brought about by various
193      hazards such as natunl, epidemic, pandemics, or other illnesses ofpublic health concern, and other
194      hazards disrupting the normal functioning of communities.
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T86      SEC"OIN. S. Criteriafor Declaration of state of Imminent Disaster -The region, provfroe, ctry ,
197      municipality, or cluster ofbarangays may be declared under a state of lmminent Disaster upon the
198      results  of PDRA  by  the NDRRMC  or the  concerned  RDRRMC  indicating  the  probability  of
199      disaster occurrence that is severe enough to warrant the utilization of resources to be able to prevent
2oo       or minimize potential damages and losses. Any of the following conditions must be present and
2ol      shall be adhered to by the National and Regional DRRM Councils before the declaration:
a.    The forecasted affected population requires expeditious emergency assistance to
prepare for the cascading effects of an impending disaster;
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b.   Projected damage to shelter, critical infrastructure, and facilities that are necessary
for emergency response, logistical operations, lifelines, and other related systems
for the delivery of necessities, including sources of food supply such as agricultural
and fishery products;
c.    Projected  disruption  of lifeline  systems  such  as  food  supply  chain,  electricity,
potable water system, communication system, access to health service, and other
related systems;
d.   Projected extremely high incidence expected of a certain disease that may affect
whether  human,  animal,  or  crops;  infectious  or  noninfectious,  or  other  health-
related events that are beyond normal expectancy.
e.    Significant degradation of environmental and natural resources is forecasted based
on recommendations from relevant agencies.
f.    Projected impact on agricultural and fishery areas that cause negative consequences
on the country's economic and food security on a national or local scope.
9.   The current resources and measures of the concerned LGU/s are insufficient and
there  is  a  need  for  rapid  augmentation  that  may  only  be  met  through  such
declaration.
Izl     SEC"OIN 6. Duration and Lifting Of the Declaro[tion Of State Of Imminent Disaster - The
222      declaration of state of Imminent Disaster may be enforced either by the president or the LCEs
223      through an executive order for a duration calculated before the occurence of an imminent disaster.
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225      If the  latest  PDRA  report  states  that  the  projected  impacts  are  not  met,  the  sane  may  be
226      recommended for the immediate lifting of such a declaration to be undertaken by the president or
227      the LCE upon the recommendation of the National, Regional, or Local DRRM Council.
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233      SHCTION 7. 4#froI.pflfory A4leusztres zJpo„ Dcc/¢r¢fz.o# -The declaration of a state of Imminent
234      Disaster shall allow the National, Regional, and Local DRRM Councils the use of national and
235       local resources and mechanisms to implement anticipatory actions to lessen or avert the projected
236      impact on communities which may fall but are not limited to the following courses of action:
a.   Direct any  government  agency  or  entity to  implement  its  mandates  and utilize
resources  granted  to  it  by  law,  including  its  personnel,  equipment,  suppliers'
facilities,  and technical  services,  in support of the national  or local  anticipatory
action efforts to save lives, protect property, ensure public health and safety, and to
lessen or avert damages and losses.
b.   Coordinate,  monitor,  and  regulate  all  anticipatory  action  efforts,  including  the
provision of services,  financial and in-kind assistance,  mobilization of response
teanis, and other resources provided by national and local government agencies,
including  the  private  sector  and  national,  and  international  non-governmental
organizations (NGOs/INGOs), while recognizing and respecting the humanitarian
principles of independence, autonomy, neutrality and impartiality of humanitarian
organizations.
c.    Provide  technical  and  advisory  assistance  for  the  management,  control,  and
reduction of the immediate threats to public health and safety;
d.   Coordinate among various experts from various concerned agencies to continue
hazard monitoring and public information advisories.
e.    Recommend implementation of Anticipatory Action Protocols  for the projected
affe cted population.
255       SECTION 8. F#md..rag -The LGUs shall include Anticipatory Action interventions in their regular
256      Programs, Plans,  and Activities (PPAs)  lodged under their respective Local DRRM Funds,  as
257      reflected in their respective Local DRRM plans. Funding tagged as Anticipatory action shall be
258      disbursed immediately upon the declaration ofa state of lmminent Disaster. The unexpended fund
259      from the 70% portion of the Local DRRM Fund accrued to the special Trust Fund may also be
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26o      used for  such purpose.  Further,  LGUs  may  source  out funds  from other sources  to  fulfill the
261       objectives of this Act, subject to pertinent accounting and auditing laws and regulations.
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263      All relevant National Government Agencies shall ensure that Anticipatory Action protocols are
264      included in their regular agency programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) to be funded by their
265       regular agency budgets as Anticipatory Action Funds and be properly  included in the General
266      Appropriations Act.  The National DRRM Fund may  also be used to fund Anticipatory Action
267      Programs. Likewise, such identified funds shall be disbursed immediately for this purpose and be
268      used until the lifting of the declaration ofa state of lmminent Disaster.
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27o      SECTION 9. Crfe¢„ges i.„ H¢z¢rd Forecasf -The following courses of action shall be observed
271      in cases ofnon-occurrence of the situation despite the declaration of state of lmminent Disaster:
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273             (a) The government shall adopt a "no regrets" approach acknowledging that the proposed or
274                    undertaken  anticipatory  actions  still  benefit  rather than  negatively  impact the  targeted
275                     popul ation.
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277             (b) The  unutilized  funds  in  the  case  of LGUs  shall  accrue  to  the  Special  Trust  Fund;
278                    Meanwhile, unutilized funds ofNGAs shall revert to the National Treasury as part of the
279                    General Funds upon the lifting or termination of the declaration of a state of Imminent
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282             (c) For food or non-food items, the Department of social welfare and Development (DSWD)
283                   and the Local social welfare and Development office concerned, shall take charge of the
284                    storage of food and other non-food items at the national and local levels, respectively, if
285                    the concerned goverrment agency,  whether an NGA or LGU has  already  acquired the
286                    additional resources needed through the use of funds released for anticipatory action.
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288              (d)  Services rendered by third parties shall be subject to a just compensation on a gwcz#/#m
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291      SECTION 10.   Hoftiblted Acts -Any person, group, or coaporation who commits any of the
292       following prohibited acts shall be held liable and be subjected to the penalties as prescribed in
293       Section 1 1  of this Act:
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295       (a) Dereliction of duties which leads to destruction, loss of lives, critical danage offacilities, and
296       misuse offunds;
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298      (b) Preventing the entry and distribution ofreliefgoods in areas declared under a state of lmminent
299      Disaster, including appropriate technology, tools, equipment, accessories, shelter implements, and
3oo       disaster teams/experts;
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3o2      (c) Buying, for consumption or resale, from disaster relief agencies any relief goods, equipment,
3o3      or/and other commodities that are intended for distribution to  areas  declared under a  State of
3o4       Imminent Disaster;
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3o6      (d) Buying, for consumption or resale, from the recipient communities forecasted to be affected
3o7      by an imminent disaster of any  of their relief goods, equipment, or other aid commodities received
3o8       bythem;
3og      (e) Selling of relief goods, equipment, or other aid commodities that are intended for distribution
31o      to recipient communities forecasted to be affected by an imminent disaster;
311       (f) Forcibly seizing relief goods, equipment, or other aid commodities intended for or consigned
312      to a specific group or relief agency for purposes of disaster preparedness;
313      (g) Diverting or misdelivery ofreliefgoods, equipment, or other aid commodities to persons other
314      than the rightful recipient or consignee;
315       (h) Accepting, possessing, using, or disposing ofreliefgoods, equipment, or other aid commodities
316      not intended for nor consigned to him/her;
317       (i) Misrepresenting the source ofreliefgoods, equipment, or other aid commodities by:
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(1) Either covering, replacing, or defacing the labels of the containers to make it appear
that the goods, equipment, or other aid commodities came from another agency or persons;
(2)  Repacking  the  goods,  equipment,  or  other  aid  commodities  into  contalners  with
different markings to make it appear that the goods came from another agency or persons
or were released upon the instance of a particular agency or persons;
(3) Making false verbal  clalm that the  goods,  equipment,  or other   commodity  and its
untampered original containers came from another agency or persons or was released upon
the instance of a particular agency or persons;
326      ¢) Substituting or replacing relief goods, equipment, or other ald commodities with the same items
327       or inferior/cheaper quality;
328       (k) Illegal solicitations by persons or organizations representing others as defined in the standards
329      and guidelines setby the NDRRMC;
33o      (I) Deliberate use of false and inflated data in support of the request for funding, relief goods,
331      equipment, or other aid commodities for emergency assistance or livelihood projects; and
332      (in)  Tanpering  with  or  stealing  hazard  monitoring  and  disaster  preparedness  equipment  and
333       paraphernalia.
334       SECTION  11. Pg#¢/ CJfl#sc  ~ Any  individual,  corporation,  partnership,  association,  or other
335      juridical entity that commits any of the prohibited acts provided for in section 10 of this Act shall
336      be  prosecuted  and  upon  conviction  shall  suffer  a  fine  of not  less  than  Fifty  thousand  pesos
337       (Php50,000.00) or any  amount not to exceed Five hundred thousand pesos (php500,000.00) or
338       imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day or more than twelve (12) years, orboth,
339      at the discretion of the court, including perpetual disqualification from public office if the offender
34o      is a public officer, and confiscation or forfeiture in favor of the goverrment of the objects and the
341       instrumentalities used in committing any of herein prohibited acts.
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343      If the offender is a corporation, partnership or association, or other juridical entity, the penalty
344      shall be imposed upon the offlcer or officers of the corporation, partnership, association, or entity
345      responsible for the violation without prejudice to the cancellation or revocation of these entities'
346      licenses or accreditation issued to them by any licensing or accredited body of the government. If
347       such offender is an alien, he or she shall, in addition to the penalties prescribed in this Act, be
348      deported without further proceedings after service of the sentence.
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35o      However, the prosecution for offenses set forth in section 10 of this Act shall be without prejudice
351      to  any  liability  for violation of Republic  Act No.  3185,  as  amended,  otherwise  known as the
352       Revised penal code, and other civil liabilities.
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FINAL PROVISIONS
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357      SECTION 12. JiiqpJe7i®e„fl.„g R#Jcs ¢"d RegriJ¢fous -The NDRRMC, through its chairperson,
358       shall issue the necessary rules and regulations, including operational guidelines and procedures,
359      for the effective implementation of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after approval
36o      of this  Act.  The NDRRMC  shall  convene  a  Technical  Working  Group  composed  of all  the
361      members of the National Anticipatory Action Technical working Group, concerned members of
362      the  NDRRMC,  and  other  stakeholders  for  the  fomulation  of the  implementing  rules  and
363       regulations of this Act.
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365      SECTION 13. Cb#gressfo„ul ovcrsigdr coilowcftfee -There is hereby created a congressional
366      Oversight committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of the provisions of this Act. The
367      Committee shall be composed of five (5) members of the House of Representatives and five (5)
368      members of the senate. The minority shall be entitled to pro rata representation but shall have at
369       least one (1) representative from each chamber. It shall be jointly chaired by the chairpersons of
37o      the   Committee   on   Disaster   Resilience   of  both   Houses   and   shall   render   a   report   and
371      recommendation to the Congress which shall be the basis  for policy legislation in the field of
372      Disaster Resilience or DRRM  Such a congressional review shall be undertaken once every (5)
373       years, or as the need arises.
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375       SHCTION 14. S##sef Revi.eli; -Within five (5) years after the effectivity of this Act, or as the
376      need arises, the congressional oversight committee shall conduct a sunset review. For purposes
377      of this Act, the term "sunset review" shall mean a systematic evaluation by the Congressional
378      Oversight committee of the accomplishments and impact of this Act, as well as the performance
379      and organizational structure of its implementing agencies, for purposes of determining remedial
38o       legislation.
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382      SECTION 15. Seprradife.fy chaft7 -If any part, section, or provision of this Act is held invalid
383       or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
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385      SECTION 16. jRepco/I.#g cJ¢#§e-All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other issunnces
386      or  parts  thereof inconsistent  with the  provisions  of this  Act  are  hereby  repealed or  modified
387       accordingly.
388
389      SHCTION 17. Ej7e:crfurty -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
39o      Official Gazette or in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation.
391
392       Approved.
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