Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE ACT, TO 
FOSTER AND MAINTAIN LIFE-SAVING MECHANISMS, TO AUGMENT THE 
DEMANDS FOR SUPPORT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Sec. 16, Art. II of the 1987 Constitution states that “The State shall protect and advance 
the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm 
and harmony of nature.” 
Their World Risk Index that calculated the disaster risk for 193 countries showed that 
the Philippines has the highest disaster risk, with an index score of 46.82, followed by 
India at 42.31, Indonesia at 41.46, Colombia at 38.37, and Mexico in fifth place at 
37.55.1 
The Philippines is one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. Located along the 
boundary of major tectonic plates and at the center of a typhoon belt, its islands are 
regularly impacted by floods, typhoons, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, and 
droughts.2 
This proposed measure aims to provide an immediate response to restore life-saving 
services to affected populations following a declared disaster. This bill aims to lessen 
the casualties and the amount of damage that might occur when disasters struck.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
1
 https://manilastandard.net/opinion/columns/about-town-by-ernesto-m-hilario/314270030/ph-is-most-
disaster-prone-country.html 
2 https://hhi.harvard.edu/publications/perceptions-disaster-resilience-and-preparedness-philippines 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE ACT, TO FOSTER 
AND MAINTAIN LIFE-SAVING MECHANISMS, TO AUGMENT 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 
an 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
D.
The 
date 
and
magnitude 
of 
the 
last 
disaster 
that 
affected 
the 
country 
(considering 
the 
cumulative 
effects 
of 
disasters on the ability to respond). 
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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 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 
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 at least two 
(2) 
national 
newspapers 
of 
general 
circulation 
whichever 
come 
earlier. 
Approved,