SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodri
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

1973

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5955 by the undersigned Rufus
B. Rodriguez during the 15" Congress where it was approved by the Committee on Revision
of Laws. It was subsequently approved on 2™ reading, approved on 3” reading and was
transmitted to the Senate where it was not acted upon,

Typhoon Sendong entered the country late night of December 16, 2011 and hit
Cagayan de Oro and lligan City during the wee hours of December 17, 2011. Sendong
caused tremendous damage including loss of lives and destruction of property which led
President Benigno Aquino to issue Proclamation No. 303 declaring a state of National
Calamity.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Cuuncil
(NDRRMC), typhoon Sendong affected at least 92,964 families or 641,098 persons. Also,
there are a reported at least 1,010 dead and ai least another 200 persons still missing with
these number projected to increase as the debris are cleared and more search and rescue
operations are conducted.

In order to mainstream adaptations and disaster reduction in all national and local
development and to constantly remind us of what the wrath of Mother Nature can do and to
remember both the victims and those involved in rescue, a day of remembrance should be
held every year in Cagayan de Oro City and lligan City wherein exhibits and forums on
disaster awareness, disaster readiriess are conducted along with other activities which
would remind us of the damage that mother nature can bring if we do not take care of our
environment

In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought

RUFYs B. RODRIGYEZ

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No__19'73

AN ACT
DECLARING DECEMBER 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE SENDONG MEMORIAL AND
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DAY IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND ILIGAN CITY

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

SECTION‘. It is hereby recognized that Sendong claimed thousands of lives and
caused millions worth of damage and that Sendong is only a small taste of what Mother
Nature can do to those who abuse the environment.

SEC. 2. December 16 of every year is hereby declared as the Sendong Memoriel and
Disaster Preparedness Day in Cagayan de Oro City and lligan City.

SEC. 3. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance of this occasion

(a) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall conduct tree
planting/reforestation activities;

(6) The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) shell
conduct forums on disaster and risk reduction in Cagayan de Oro City;

(c) The Climate Change Commission (CCC) shall conduct forums on climate change
adaptation;

(d) The Local Government Units (LGUs) of Cagayan de Oro and lligan cities shall
convene their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
(LORRMCs) and undertake seminars to implement disaster risk reduction measures;

(e) Nongovernmental organizations shall organize information drives/ ampaigns to
increase awareness on disaster awareness, climate change, the effects of abusing the
environment, disaster preparedness and disaster readiness; and

(f) Other activities that would reise awareness like masses, fun runs and photo
exhibits.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - Should any of the provisions of this Act or any part
thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from the invalid
ones, shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC.5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees and issuances, executive
orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

‘Approved,