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Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster preparedness, risk reduction, emergency response, recovery, and resilience.
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- SB 1694· Filed Jan 27, 2026Department of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act
The bill proposes a new Department that would coordinate all disaster‑risk and climate‑adaptation work in the Philippines, give it powers to plan, warn, respond, and recover, and set up funds, rules and penalties to make the system more efficient and accountable.
Pending in the committeeSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid - HB 3245· Filed Aug 6, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will lead all government actions on disaster risk reduction, emergency response, recovery and rebuilding, and gives it powers to assess hazards, manage funds, and order emergency measures such as evacuations and curfews.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-12Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - HB 8483· Filed Mar 12, 2026An Ac? Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience to lead all disaster‑related work in the Philippines, from planning and risk assessment to emergency response and rebuilding, and sets up new local offices, funding mechanisms and oversight structures.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2026-03-17Rep. Ricardo Jr. S. Cruz - HB 3694· Filed Aug 13, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will coordinate all disaster‑risk reduction, emergency response, and recovery activities across the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-18Rep. Jonathan Keith T. Flores - SB 380· Filed Jul 10, 2025Disaster Resilience Act
The Disaster Resilience Act creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience to coordinate all disaster‑risk reduction, response, recovery and “building forward better” activities across the Philippines, with new funding, data systems and local offices.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - SB 143· Filed Jul 7, 2025Department of Disaster Resilience Act
The proposal creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience to lead the Philippines’ efforts in reducing disaster risk, preparing for emergencies, responding to disasters, and helping communities recover, while also handling climate‑change adaptation.
Pending in the committeeSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri - HB 3955· Filed Aug 26, 2025An Act Establishing the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The proposal creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will coordinate all disaster‑risk reduction, climate‑change adaptation, and recovery efforts across the Philippines, with powers to issue early warnings, manage funds, and mobilize responders.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-27Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas - SB 173· Filed Jul 7, 2025Department of Disaster Resilience Act of 2025
The bill creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will lead all disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the Philippines, with dedicated funding, regional offices, and powers to order evacuations and manage aid.
Pending in the committeeSen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go - HB 234· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will lead the country’s disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, coordinate with local governments, and manage dedicated disaster funds.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-29Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri - HB 5615· Filed Oct 20, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will lead all government actions on disaster prevention, response, recovery and rebuilding, and it creates new funding mechanisms and local offices to support these tasks.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-11-11Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 3521· Filed Aug 12, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience that would centralize disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery and “building forward better” functions under one cabinet‑level agency.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-18Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto - HB 5605· Filed Oct 16, 2025An Act Integrating Disaster Preparedness and Response Subject into the Curricula of Public and Private Elementary and High Schools
The proposal would require every public and private elementary and high school in the Philippines to add a Disaster Preparedness and Response class to its curriculum.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-11-11Rep. Carmelo Jr. G. Lazatin - HB 5371· Filed Oct 8, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Power and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal would create a new Department of Disaster Resilience that would lead all disaster‑risk and climate‑change work, manage new national and local disaster funds, run a country‑wide early‑warning system, and have powers to inspect projects, use private land in emergencies, and call on the military or police when needed.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-10-13Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama - SB 730· Filed Jul 21, 2025Disaster and Emergency Management Act of 2025
The bill proposes a new, full‑time Department of Disaster and Emergency Management to replace the current Office of Civil Defense and take over the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s duties, with its own budget, staff, and authority to coordinate disaster response, preparedness, and mitigation across the country.
Pending in the committeeSen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan - HB 6285· Filed Nov 24, 2025An Act Integrating Basic Medical and Health Training and Risk Reduction National Emergency or Disaster Awareness Preparedness and Response in the Curriculum of Schools and Institutions of Learning
The Estudyanteng Laging Handa sa Sakuna Act of 2025 would require all schools and learning institutions to add basic medical and disaster‑response subjects to their curricula and to hold at least one compulsory disaster drill each year, with rules to be written by education, health, and disaster‑management agencies within 60 days.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-11-26Rep. Alfred C. Delos Santos - HB 8962· Filed Apr 22, 2026An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience to coordinate all disaster‑related activities, gives it broad powers (risk assessments, emergency measures, fund management), restructures local disaster offices, and sets up new national and local funding streams.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2026-05-05Rep. Eric Go Yap - HB 2060· Filed Jul 17, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes to set up a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will lead all disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery activities across the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-30Rep. Roberto Nazal - HB 3565· Filed Aug 12, 2025An Act Establishing a Barangay-Level Disaster Resilience and Early Warning Center in Every Municipality in the Philippines, and for Other Purposes
The Resilient Baryo Act would give every barangay a solar‑powered warning system, set up local quick‑response teams in each municipality, and add disaster‑risk education to senior high schools, with funding drawn from national disaster and budget allocations.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-18Rep. Dante S. Garcia +1 - HB 59· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience to replace the current disaster council, set up local disaster offices, and fund them through a dedicated local budget, aiming to make the Philippines respond faster and more effectively to natural hazards.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-29Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo - HB 9444· Filed May 26, 2026An Act Amending Republic Act No. 10121, Otherwise Known as the �philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010,� by Institutionalizing a Mandatory Annual Community-Level Evacuation Drill and Readiness Program, and for Other Purposes
The bill adds a new Section 12‑A to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, requiring every barangay to hold at least one community‑level evacuation drill each year, following its local disaster‑risk plans and covering early‑warning activation, evacuation routes, assistance for vulnerable groups, response‑team mobilization, coordination with municipal offices, and evacuation‑center checks.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2026-06-01Rep. Karen Hope F. Garcia - HB 4652· Filed Sep 17, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes to set up a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will plan, fund, and coordinate all government actions on natural hazards and climate change, with its own budget, staff, and authority to declare emergencies, manage relief funds, and enforce penalties for misuse.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-09-23Rep. Lordan G. Suan - HB 1356· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience to coordinate all disaster‑related activities, moves existing disaster agencies under it, and sets up new funds to support preparedness, response, and recovery.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-30Rep. Jc M. Abalos - HB 2844· Filed Jul 31, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandates, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will coordinate all disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery and rebuilding activities across the country. It also creates local disaster‑resilience offices, sets up a national fund and a quick‑response fund, and gives the Department authority to manage aid, data and emergency measures.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-05Rep. Dale B. Corvera - HB 373· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Disaster Resilience Act proposes a new national department that will coordinate all disaster‑risk reduction, response, recovery and rebuilding activities, replace existing local disaster‑risk offices, set up a national fund and local funds, and give the department powers to order evacuations, manage aid, and impose emergency measures.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-29Rep. Richard I. Gomez - HB 7221· Filed Jan 21, 2026An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Thereof
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience that will coordinate all disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery and rebuilding activities across the country, with new local offices and dedicated funding.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2026-01-27Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 2384· Filed Jul 28, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resilience to plan, fund and coordinate actions that protect lives and property from natural hazards and climate‑related risks across the Philippines.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-04Rep. Lordan G. Suan - HB 6371· Filed Nov 25, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience to lead all disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery and “build‑back‑better” work across the Philippines, funds it through a dedicated Disaster Resilience Fund, and gives it powers to coordinate with local governments, the private sector and international partners.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-12-01Rep. Franz Vincent F. Legazpi - SB 1097· Filed Aug 7, 2025Amending R.A. No. 10121 (Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010)
The bill changes the 2010 disaster law so LGUs can use part of their disaster fund to hire rescue workers, build disaster‑proof infrastructure, and keep unused money for only three years before it goes back to the general budget.
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian - HB 692· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Emergency Relief and Disaster Response Framework, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes a new national framework to coordinate emergency relief and disaster response, creating a central coordination center, a dedicated response fund, and mandatory preparedness and public‑participation programs.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-29Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez - SB 790· Filed Aug 4, 2025Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (Drrm) Workers
The bill would give disaster‑risk workers better pay, health and safety benefits, job security and training, and set up a fund to help the children of workers who die on the job.
Pending in the committeeSen. Loren B. Legarda - HB 2882· Filed Aug 4, 2025An Act Including Responsive, Empowered, and Service-Centered Youth in the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in All Levels, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10121, Otherwise Known as the Philippine Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
The proposal would add the head of the National Youth Commission to the national disaster council, require youth representatives in local disaster councils, earmark at least 5 % of local disaster funds for youth programs, and call on youth groups to help with disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-06Rep. Patrick Michael D. Vargas - SB 105· Filed Jul 3, 2025Emergency Response Department (Erd) Act
The bill creates a new, full‑time Emergency Response Department to lead all disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery activities, taking over the current NDRRMC and Office of Civil Defense, and establishes a dedicated fund and oversight mechanisms.
Pending in the committeeSen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano - HB 2294· Filed Jul 24, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would create a new Department of Disaster Resilience to centralize and coordinate all government actions before, during, and after disasters, and would set up new funds, a council of officials, and powers to manage aid, property, and penalties.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-30Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar - HB 1190· Filed Jul 3, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new, dedicated Department of Disaster Resilience that would plan, fund, and coordinate all disaster‑risk reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery activities across the Philippines, with its own budget, information system, and emergency powers.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-29Rep. Brian Poe - HB 2195· Filed Jul 22, 2025An Act Protecting Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (Drrm) Responders and Volunteers Acting in Good Faith During Calamities and Emergencies, Otherwise Known as the �good Samaritan Law�
The Good Samaritan Law would shield disaster responders and volunteers from civil or criminal lawsuits as long as they act honestly, without gross negligence, and within their training.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-30Rep. Brian Poe - HB 833· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Establishing a Community-Centric, Human Resource-Oriented, Science-Based Emergency and Disaster Response, Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation Strategy Toward Zero Casualties and Services Continuity, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill aims to give local communities and officials the authority, resources, and trained personnel needed to prevent disaster deaths and keep essential services running, while setting up new funding, training, and building standards.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-29Rep. Kristine Alexie B. Tutor - HB 3727· Filed Aug 13, 2025An Act Integrating a Comprehensive Disaster Skills Education Program in the K to 12 Curriculum
The bill would add a disaster‑skills program to the K‑12 curriculum, requiring schools to teach children how to prepare for, survive, and recover from natural hazards, with materials and rules funded and overseen by the Department of Education.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-18Rep. Claudine Diana D. Bautista-Lim - HB 5941· Filed Nov 12, 2025An Ac? Institutionalizing a Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Mechanism, Strengthening Financial Resilience Against Climate Change and Natural Disasters, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would create a national fund and insurance system, managed by the finance department, to provide fast disaster aid and promote insurance for local governments, farmers and small businesses.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-11-18Rep. Jan "Atty. Jp" Padiernos - HB 2875· Filed Aug 4, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resiliency and Alertness Management (Dream), Defining Its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Resiliency and Alertness Management (DReAM) that would take over existing disaster agencies, set national disaster standards, and coordinate response and recovery across the country.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-08-06Rep. Patrick Michael D. Vargas - HB 9804· Filed Jun 4, 2026An Act Establishing at Southern Leyte State University � Hinunangan Campus a Highly-Specialized Research Institute to Be Known as the Disaster Resilience for Eco-Efficient Agriculture Management Institute (Dream Institute), Defining Its Mandate, Powers, Functions, Organizational Structure, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates the Disaster Resilience for Eco‑efficient Agriculture Management Institute (DREAM Institute) at Southern Leyte State University‑Hinunangan, merging three existing research centers into one body that will conduct research, provide training, and support disaster‑ready, sustainable farming in Southern Leyte.
Pending First ReadingRep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - SB 924· Filed Aug 5, 2025National Hazard Mapping Act
The bill would require the government to produce and keep updated a national map that shows which coastal and other areas are most at risk from sea‑level rise, earthquakes, volcanoes and other disasters, and to make the map widely available with training for local officials.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 1531· Filed Jul 7, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Management, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill proposes a new Department of Disaster Management to centralize and coordinate all disaster‑risk‑reduction and response activities, taking over existing councils and agencies, and establishing dedicated bureaus, funds, and permanent evacuation centers.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-30Rep. Amado Carlos IV A. Bolilia - HB 694· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Creating the Department of Climate Resilience, Defining Its Mandate, Powers, and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The bill creates a new Department of Climate Resilience to lead the Philippines’ disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and recovery efforts, and gives it authority to plan, fund, and monitor resilience programs across the country.
Pending with the Committee on CLIMATE CHANGE since 2025-07-29Rep. Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez - SB 644· Filed Jul 15, 2025Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Workers
The bill proposes a “Magna Carta” that would give disaster‑risk workers better pay, allowances, health care, insurance, retirement benefits and the right to organize, aiming to improve their welfare and the country’s disaster response.
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar - HB 9897· Filed Jun 17, 2026An Act Creating the Department of Disaster Resilience, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a new Department of Disaster Resilience to lead all disaster‑related planning, response and recovery, gives it authority to manage dedicated funds, and requires every local government to set aside money for disaster preparedness.
Pending First ReadingRep. Karl Fernandez Legazpi - HB 10008· Filed Jul 2, 2026An Act Integrating Animal Rescue, Evacuation, Temporary Shelter, and Welfare Protocols into Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans
The bill requires local governments to plan for the rescue, transport, shelter, feeding, and care of pets, livestock and other domesticated animals during disasters, while making sure human safety stays the top priority.
Pending First ReadingRep. Tobias "Toby" M. Tiangco - SB 1140· Filed Aug 7, 2025Resilient Housing and Human Settlements Act
The bill creates a national plan to make homes and communities safer from disasters, sets standards for building, and provides funding and oversight to rebuild homes after storms or earthquakes.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito - HB 7946· Filed Feb 23, 2026An Act Providing for the Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (Drrm) Workers
The bill would create a special law that guarantees better pay, benefits, job security and health protection for all government workers who respond to disasters, and sets up agencies to oversee those guarantees.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2026-02-25Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3 - HB 11044· Filed Sep 1, 2026An Act Mandating the Participation of the Youth Sector in All Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10121, Otherwise Known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
The proposal would require young people (ages 15‑30) and youth groups to be part of every disaster‑risk‑reduction council—from the national level down to barangays—give them a seat on the national council, set aside at least 5 % of local disaster funds for youth‑focused activities, and embed disaster education in schools and youth programs.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2026-09-02Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 5101· Filed Oct 2, 2025An Act Mandating the Ndrrmc to Provide a Financial Resilience Program in the Context of Disaster Preparedness, Amending Republic Act No. 10121, Otherwise Known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act
The proposed Financial Resilience (FIRE) Act would require the national disaster council to set up programs that help every city, town and barangay build money‑saving and recovery plans so families can bounce back after a disaster.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-10-07Rep. Jose Manuel F. Alba
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