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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
REQUIRING THE TEACHING OF DISASTER AWARENESS AND DISASTER 
MITIGATION AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY AND 
SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines is perhaps one of the most disaster-prone countries in the 
world. Its archipelago is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, 
tsunami, floods and droughts because of its geologic and geographical conditions. 
Moreover, the country lies between two major tectonic plates of the world which 
makes it a highly seismic area.
Every year, an average of about twenty typhoons enter the Philippines with 
their strong winds, storm surges and floods frequently damaging many properties 
and lives of many of its citizens. As a consequence, moreover, flooding due to 
typhoons cause chronic problems in Metro Manila given its inadequate drainage 
system.
In response to the need to minimize loss of life, property damage and 
socioeconomic impact caused by natural disasters, this proposed measure aims to 
integrate in the curricula of all primary and secondary schools of educational system 
of the country a subject on disaster awareness and disaster mitigation.
Such curricula shall include, among others, course on natural and man-made 
disasters in order to instil disaster awareness and promote active participation of the 
youth, students and society as a whole in disaster preparedness for the benefit of 
the nation.


In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SONNY ANGARA


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S E N A T E
B. No. 960
Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
REQUIRING THE TEACHING OF DISASTER AWARENESS AND DISASTER 
MITIGATION AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY AND 
SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Teaching of disaster awareness and disaster mitigation is hereby
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required to be part of the curriculum of all primary and secondary schools in the
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Philippines.
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Sec. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  The Department of Education
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(DepEd) shall adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provision
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of this Act.
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Sec. 3. Appropriations. -  The funds needed for this purpose shall be taken
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from the appropriations of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such amount
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necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. -  All other laws, acts, presidential decrees,
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executive orders, presidential proclamations, issuances, rules and regulations, or
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parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this
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Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 5. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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