HB 4204
House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 1, 2025
An Act Providing for the Issuance of a List of Low-Lying Areas of the Philippine Territory Vulnerable to Rising Sea Levels as a Result of Climate Change, and Areas at High Risk for Natural Disasters, Mandating the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Science and Technology, Climate Change Commission, and Other Concerned Government Agencies for Its Regular Updating, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
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The proposal would require several government agencies to create and keep up‑to‑date, publicly available maps that show low‑lying coastal zones and other areas most likely to be hit by floods, typhoons, earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides, so that communities and local governments can plan safer settlements and evacuation routes.
Disaster Risk ReductionEnvironment and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology and Innovation
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