Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
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Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The state recognizes the occurrence of disasters throughout the whole year. 
Without knowledge, awareness or beyond the local region in which they 
occur, these disasters often do not receive the entry of efficient and urgent 
support that can follow large-scale emergencies or disasters. 
To support these emergencies or disasters and to provide initial frontline 
services before such emergency appeals are launched for large-scale 
disasters, it is imperative that the national government establishes a 
Disaster Resilience Act. 
This House Bill seeks to create and establish urgent Disaster 
Resiliency measures and mechanisms. To enable all concerned and affected 
personnel, organizations to carry out their unique role after a disaster. 
Thuy, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D. 
July 1, 2022 
11:17 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
__________________________________________________________ 
Introduced By Honorable Michael L. Romero  
_____________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE ACT, 
TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN LIFE-SAVING MECHANISMS, 
TOAUGMENT THE DEMANDS FOR SUPPORT, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby a declared 
policy of the state to provide immediate response to restore life-saving 
services to affected populations following a declared disaster. 
SECTION 2. NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE ACT - The State 
shall hereby create a National Disaster Resilience Act to expand and 
establish continuity to the aid and support provided in times of natural crisis 
and disaster. SECTION 3. DETERMINING FACTORS AND CONDITIONS - 
Factors that may influence the size of the operations to be conducted: 
A.
Ecological and environmental extent of the damage;
B.
Preliminary estimate of death, injuries, and
displaced persons;
C.
The reaction response capacity of key agencies; and
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D. The date and magnitude of the last disaster that affected 
the country (considering the cumulative effects of 
disasters on ability to respond). 
Each nationally declared disaster will be regarded as a separate event 
and hence be eligible for assistance, irrespective of whether it is issued 
for the same disaster-affected or in the same calendar year. 
SECTION 4. TRANSITORY PROVISION - Existing industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be 
given six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such 
other period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this 
Act. 
SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this 
Act shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
 SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE. - All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - If, for any reason, any section 
or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections 
or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. - This Act shall take effect after 
fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,