Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____________ 
Introduced by 
HON. CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP 
AN ACT MANDATING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTH SECTOR 
IN ALL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND 
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to harness their power and ensure the participation and entry of the youth 
sector, especially those who are no longer members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, in the 
country’s disaster risk reduction and management system.  
Considering the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters, especially with the impacts 
of climate change, it is important that all sectors, especially the majority of the 
population who are at the prime of their lives and technologically aware, are reminded 
and legally mandated to participate in and play an important role in disaster risk 
reduction.    
Specifically, the bill mandates the inclusion of the Chairperson of the National Youth 
Commission as member of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management 
Council (NDRRMC). Individuals and Youth organizations are likewise mandated to be 
included in all organizational levels of the disaster risk reduction and management 
system, in order to afford them a venue to participate and engage with government 
officials and community leaders in formulating, planning and programming activities.   
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In view of the foregoing, ug sa ngalan sa Serbisyong Tinuoray, the early passage of this 
bill is earnestly sought.  
CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP 
Representative, Second District of Southern Leyte 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____________ 
Introduced by 
HON. CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP 
AN ACT MANDATING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTH SECTOR 
IN ALL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND 
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Youth Participation in 
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act.” 
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SEC. 2. Section 3 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 3. 
Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the 
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following shall refer to: 
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“x x x 
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"(PP) 
“YOUTH” REFERS TO THOSE PERSONS 
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WHOSE AGES RANGE FROM FIFTEEN (15) 
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TO THIRTY (30) YEARS OLD, AS PROVIDED 
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UNDER 
REPUBLIC 
ACT 
NO. 
8044, 
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OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “YOUTH IN 
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NATION-BUILDING ACT”; 
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"(QQ)  “YOUTH PARTICIPATION” REFERS TO 
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THE PROCESS OF INVOLVING YOUNG 
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PEOPLE IN THE INSTITUTIONS AND 
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DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES, 
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INCLUDING ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL 
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AND POLITICAL ACTIONS, PLANNING 
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THEIR PROGRAMS, AND ADVOCATING 
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THEIR INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITY 
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TO RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS, EDUCATE 
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OTHERS, AND PROVIDE SERVICES.” 
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SEC. 3. Section 5 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 5.  
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management 
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Council. – x x x   
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“x x x 
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“The National Council’s members shall be the following: 
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“(a)  x x x; 
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“(W) CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL 
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YOUTH COMMISSION (NYC); 
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 “(X) x x x.” 
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SEC. 4. Section 7 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 7.   
Authority 
of 
the 
NDRRMC 
Chairperson. 
– 
The 
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Chairperson of the NDRRMC may call upon other 
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instrumentalities or entities of the government and non-
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government 
(and), 
civic, 
AND 
YOUTH 
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ORGANIZATIONS, for assistance in terms of use of their 
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facilities and resources for the protection and preservation 
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of life and properties in the whole range of disaster risk 
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reduction and management.  This authority includes the 
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power to call on the reserve force as defined in Republic Act 
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No. 7077, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “CITIZEN 
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ARMED FORCE OR ARMED FORCES OF THE 
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PHILIPPINES RESERVIST ACT” to assist in relief and 
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rescue during disasters or calamities.” 
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SEC. 5. Section 10 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 10.    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Organization at 
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the Regional Level. – x x x 
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“x x x 
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“The civil defense officers of the OCD who are or may be 
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designated as Regional Directors of the OCD shall serve as 
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chairpersons of the RDRRMCs.  Its Vice Chairpersons shall 
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be the Regional Directors of the DSWD, the DILG, the 
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DOST, and the NEDA.  In the case of the BANGSAMORO 
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Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the 
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[Regional Governor] CHIEF MINISTER shall be the 
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RDRRMC Chairperson.   The existing regional offices of 
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the OCD shall serve as secretariat of the RDRRMCs.  The 
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RDMMCs shall be composed of the executives of regional 
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offices and field stations at the regional level of the 
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government 
agencies[.], 
AS 
WELL 
AS 
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REPRESENTATIVES 
FROM 
YOUTH 
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ORGANIZATIONS. 
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SEC. 6. Section 11 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 11.   
Organization at the Local Government Level. – x x x 
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“(a) x x x 
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“(1)  
x x x 
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“(17) 
 A LOCAL YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE, 
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TO BE APPOINTED BY THE LOCAL 
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE IN CONSONANCE 
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WITH THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE 
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NATIONAL 
YOUTH 
COMMISSION 
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(NYC) AND THE DILG; 
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“(19)  
x x x.” 
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SEC. 7. Section 12 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 12.  
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office 
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(LDRMO) –  
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“(a)  x x x 
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“(b) 
 x x x 
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“(c)  The provincial, city and municipal DRRMOs or 
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BDRRMCs shall perform the following functions 
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with impartiality given the emerging challenges 
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brought by disasters of our times; 
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“(1) 
x x x 
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“(8)  Conduct continuous disaster monitoring and 
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mobilize instrumentalities and entities of the 
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LGUs, CSOs, private groups and organized 
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volunteers, 
INCLUDING 
YOUTH 
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ORGANIZATIONS, to utilize their facilities 
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and resources for the protection and 
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preservation of life and properties during 
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emergencies in accordance with existing 
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policies and procedures; 
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“(9)  x x x 
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“(17) MONITOR 
AND 
ENSURE 
THE 
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IMPLEMENTATION OF RESPONSE AND 
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REHABILITATION 
PROGRAMS 
FOR 
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CHILDREN AND THE YOUTH, SUCH AS 
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MENTAL 
HEALTH 
AND 
PSYCHO-
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SOCIAL 
SERVICES, 
GENDER 
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SENSITIVITY 
AND 
SECURITY, 
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LIVELIHOOD, AND EDUCATION; 
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“(18)  x x x; 
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“(d)  The BDRRMC shall be a regular committee of the 
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existing BDC and shall be subject thereto.  The 
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punong barangay shall facilitate and ensure the 
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participation of at least ONE (1) YOUTH 
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REPRESENTATIVE, 
THROUGH 
THE 
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GUIDELINES FORMULATED BY THE NYC AND 
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THE DILG; AND two (2) CSO representatives from 
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existing and active community-based people’s 
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organizations representing the most vulnerable and 
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marginalized groups in the barangay.” 
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SEC. 8. Section 13 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 13.   
Accreditation, Mobilization, and Protection of Disaster 
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Volunteers and National Service Reserve Corps, CSOs, 
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YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, and the Private Sector. – The 
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government agencies, CSOs, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, 
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private sector, and LGUs may mobilize individuals or 
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organized volunteers to augment their respective personnel 
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complement and logistical requirements in the delivery of 
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disaster risk reduction programs and activities.  The 
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agencies, CSOs, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, private 
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sector, and LGUs concerned shall take full responsibility for 
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the enhancement, welfare and protection of volunteers, and 
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shall submit the list of volunteers to the OCD, through the 
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LDRRMOs, for accreditation and inclusion in the database 
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of community disaster volunteers. 
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“A national roster of ACDVs, National Service Reserve 
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Corps, CSOs, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, and the 
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private sector shall be maintained by the OCD through the 
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LDRRMOs.  Accreditation shall be done at the municipal 
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or city level. 
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“YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE YOUTH 
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ORGANIZATION 
REGISTRATION 
PROGRAM 
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(YORP) OF THE NYC, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT 
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SPECIALIZE IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND 
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MANAGEMENT, 
SHALL 
BE 
TAPPED 
BY 
THE 
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NDRRMC 
TO 
ASSIST 
IN 
PREPARING 
FOR 
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RESPONDING 
TO, 
AND 
RECOVERING 
FROM 
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DISASTERS. 
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“x x x.”  
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SEC. 9. Section 14 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 14.  
Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction Education into the 
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School Curricula and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) 
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Program and Mandatory Training for the Public Sector 
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Employees. – x x x    
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“The NDRRMC, the RDRRMCs, the LDRRMCs, the 
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LDRRMOs, the BDRRMCS, [and] the SK councils, AND 
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THE 
BARANGAY 
YOUTH 
REPRESENTATIVE, 
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[encourage] ENSURE community, specifically the youth, 
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participation in disaster risk reduction and management 
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activities, such as organizing quick response groups, 
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particularly in identified disaster-prone areas, as well as the 
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inclusion of disaster risk reduction and management 
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programs as part of the SK programs and projects. 
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“x x x.” 
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SEC. 10. Section 15 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 15.  
Coordination During Emergencies. – x x x 
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(a) 
x x x 
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“The NDRRMC and intermediary LDRRMCs shall always 
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act as support to LGUs which have the primary 
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responsibility as first disaster responders.  Private sector and 
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civil 
society 
groups, 
INCLUDING 
YOUTH 
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ORGANIZATIONS, shall work in accordance with the 
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coordination mechanism and policies set by the NDRRMC 
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and concerned LDRRMCs.” 
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SEC. 11. Section 21 of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 
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2010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 21.  
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund 
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(LDRRMF). – The present Local Calamity Fund shall 
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henceforth be known as the Local Disaster Risk Reduction 
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and Management Fund (LDRRMF).  Not less than five 
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percent (5%) of the estimated revenue from regular sources 
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shall be set aside as the LDRRMF to support disaster risk 
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management activities such, but not limited to, pre-disaster 
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preparedness programs including training, purchasing life-
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saving rescue equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-
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disaster activities, and for the payment of premiums on 
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calamity insurance. NOT LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT 
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(5%) OF THE LDRRMF SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO 
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SUPPORT YOUTH-ORIENTED PRE- AND POST-
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DISASTER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE YOUTH 
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PLAN 
SUCH 
AS, 
TREE-PLANTING, 
TRAINING, 
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INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, AND CLIMATE 
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CHANGE ADAPTATION EFFORTS. The LDRRMC shall 
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monitor and evaluate the use and disbursement of the 
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LDRRMF based on the LDRRMP as incorporated in the 
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local development plans and annual work and financial 
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plan.  Upon the recommendation of the LDRRMO and 
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approval of the sanggunian concerned, the LDRRMC may 
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transfer the said fund to support disaster risk reduction 
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work of other LDRRMCs which are declared under state of 
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calamity. 
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“x x x 
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“x x x.” 
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SEC. 12. Non-Impairment Clause. – Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to 
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diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or made available to 
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disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under existing laws. 
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SEC. 13. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected 
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thereby shall remain in force and effect. 
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SEC. 14. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, 
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letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this 
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Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 15. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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