HB 8679

House·20th Congress·Filed Mar 18, 2026

An Act Strengthening Community-Based Fire Prevention and Response Mechanisms Through the Establishment of Barangay Fire Brigades, Fire Safety Training, and Community Fire Resilience Programs in All Barangays, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill would require every barangay in the Philippines to set up a volunteer fire brigade, train its members, hold yearly fire drills, and keep basic firefighting gear, with support and oversight from the Bureau of Fire Protection and other agencies.

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Author · Representative

Kenneth T. GatchalianReceipts →

Official sources

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HB08679 · Sources: BatasWatch