Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
‘Second Regular Session

House Bill Number__ 9722

Introduced by Representative ROLANDO G, ANDAYA, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines’ location along the Pacific Ring of Fire and close to the equator
makes it prone to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions. It is therefore of paramount concer to equip our children with necessary
skills that can save their lives

Educating our children with safety measures in the event natural and man-made
disasters through awareness and participatory learning promotes a culture of safety
and resilience.

By mandating the regular annual conduct of disaster risk drills and instruction in all
educational institutions, we are recognizing every child's right to survival and
protection, as well as to education and protection, We are also strengthening the
response preparedness of our learning institutions

Immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested

ROL G. ANDAYA, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5722

House Bill Number

Introduced by Representative ROLANDO G. ANDAYA, JR.

AN ACT MANDATING THE REGULAR CONDUCT OF DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION DRILLS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

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

Section 1. Statement of Policy. The State recognizes the importance of
education in reducing disaster risks, increasing safety and resilience through
participatory learning and formal school-based interventions. Towards this end, the
State shall integrate disaster risk reduction learning in all levels of education
throughout the country by conducting annual regular drills and instruction.

Section 2. Risk Reduction Drills in Educational Institutions.

a. Risk reduction drills shall be held annually in all educational institutions
throughout the country in coordination with the schools’ respective local
government units;

b. The drills shall include practice and instruction concerning the location, use
and operation of emergency exits, fire escapes, extinguishers and other
facilities provided for such purpose in buildings, as well as the proper
evacuation of persons from buildings in the event of fires, earthquake and
other hazardous phenomena.

¢. Risk reduction drills shall include complete evacuation of all persons from the
building, if necessary. Teachers and personnel shall be trained in assisting
students in the evacuation of a building in times of disasters.


d. Reports of all risk reduction drills shall be filed with the respective Regional
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) of each
region, giving the time and date of each drill held.

Section 3. Implementing Agencies. The Department of Education (DepEd)
and its regional and district offices, in coordination with the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Department of Interior and
Local Government, shall ensure the implementation of this Act.

Section 4. Penalties. Any officer or employee of the educational institution,
who refuses or fails to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be given a warning for
the first offense, a fine of Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) for the second offense;
a fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one
month, but not more than six months, or both, at the discretion of the court, for the
third offense.

Section 5. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain
in full force and effect.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section . Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,