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Introduced By Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010" 
FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO DISASTER RESPONSE 
PERSONNEL DURING STATE OF CALAMITY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services 
Administration (PAGASA), the Philippines is prone to tropical cyclones due to its 
geographical location which often result in casualties to human life and destruction to 
crops and properties. Additionally, the Philippines is also one of the most vulnerable 
countries when it comes to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes as it is located along the 
"Pacific Ring of Fire" where earthquakes and volcanic activities are relatively frequent due 
to plate tectonic movements.
At the forefront of the response to these disasters are the first responders, first 
aiders, emergency care workers, and emergency respond teams. Blood, sweat, tears, and 
lives were sacrificed in the line of service in order to save another. For this reason, it is 
just proper to compensate the efforts of the emergency frontliners. These modern day 
heroes sacrifice their lives for others and help mitigate negative impacts caused by 
calamities.


On account of risking their own lives to rescue and give aid to Filipinos affected by 
natural and man-made calamities, there is a need to amend the provisions of Republic 
Act. No. 10121 or the "Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010" 
to mandate the local government units (LCDs) to grant hazard pay to the personnel of 
their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (LDRRMOs) and 
Barangay Risk Reduction and Management Committees (BRRMCs) as well as all 
accredited community disaster volunteers (ACDVs) enlisted in their respective territorial 
jurisdictions during the State of Calamity declared by the President of the Philippines.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LXwRENCE "BONG" T. GOf


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Introduced By Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010" 
FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO DISASTER RESPONSE 
PERSONNEL DURING STATE OF CALAMITY
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - The Act shall be known as the " Hazard Pay for AH Disaster 
Personnel and Volunteers Act of2025."
Sec. 2. Hazard Pay for Disaster Personnel and Volunteers. - A new sub-paragraph 
(e) is hereby added in Section 12 of Republic Act. No. 10121, to read as follows:
(e) FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE STATE OF CALAMITY DECLARED 
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PROVINCES, 
CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES, AS THE CASE MAY BE, THE LGU SHALL GRANT 
A MONTHLY HAZARD PAY TO ALL PERSONNEL OF THE LOCAL DISASTER RISK 
REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE, REGARDLESS OF THE STATUS OF 
THEIR EMPLOYMENT, AND TO ALL ACCREDITED COMMUNITY DISASTER 
VOLUNTEERS ENLISTED TO RESPOND TO THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIAL 
JURISDICTIONS.




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THE GRANT OF HAZARD PAY UNDER THIS ACT SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT 
TO ANY FORM OF TAX CONSISTENT WITH THE VERY PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT 
OF INCENTIVE TO LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF WORKERS.
Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act 
shall be charged against the funds of provincial LGUs.
Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected shall continue to be in full force 
and effect.
Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, or rules and 
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.
Sec. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Official Gazette.
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