Disaster Response
FREE TRANSPORTATION OF RELIEF GOODS ACT
The Free Transportation of Relief Goods Act aims to provide free freight services for transporting relief goods to areas affected by disasters. It seeks to eliminate transportation costs for relief organizations and streamline the delivery of humanitarian aid during emergencies.
GENDER-RESPONSIVE AND INCLUSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT
The Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Emergency Management Act aims to establish protocols and programs that address the specific needs of women during emergencies, including public health crises, pandemics, and disasters. It emphasizes the importance of women's participation in decision-making and the provision of essential services tailored to their needs.
NATIONAL CIVIL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE ACT
The National Civil Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Act aims to establish a training program for Filipinos aged 18 to 25 to enhance their skills in emergency preparedness and response, creating a Civil Emergency Service Corps for community service duties.
DONATIONS AND HUMANITARIAN AID PORTAL ACT
The Donations and Humanitarian Aid Portal Act aims to create a structured system for managing cash donations and humanitarian aid during disasters and emergencies, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process.
FULL TAX BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT PURCHASES DURING A STATE OF CALAMITY
This bill aims to grant full tax benefits to government purchases made during a declared state of calamity, including exemptions from Value-Added Tax (VAT) and customs duties for essential goods.
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF AND INITIAL RECOVERY ASSISTANCE ACT
This bill aims to facilitate and regulate international disaster relief and initial recovery assistance in the Philippines.
RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (RIDPA) ACT
The Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act (RIDPA) aims to protect the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Philippines, ensuring their access to basic necessities, health services, education, and legal rights, while mandating government agencies to provide necessary support and assistance.
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2025
The bill proposes the creation of the Department of Disaster and Emergency Management, which will consolidate existing disaster management functions and improve the country's response to disasters and emergencies.
HAZARD PAY FOR ALL DISASTER PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEERS ACT OF 2025
This bill aims to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 to provide hazard pay to disaster response personnel and accredited community disaster volunteers during a declared state of calamity.
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2025
The Philippine Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2025 aims to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by creating a trust fund and appropriating necessary funds for its modernization program, which includes enhancing capabilities in maritime safety, search and rescue, security, law enforcement, and environmental protection.
MODERNIZED ZONE ZIP CODE SYSTEM ACT
This bill mandates the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) to adopt a modernized alphanumeric ZIP Code system to improve mail delivery and logistics across the country.
FREE TRANSPORTATION OF RELIEF GOODS ACT
The Free Transportation of Relief Goods Act mandates free freight services for transporting relief goods to areas affected by disasters. It requires logistics companies to deliver these goods without charge and waives related port and airport fees. Additionally, it allows logistics providers to claim tax deductions for their services.
RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS ACT
The Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act aims to protect the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Philippines, establishing a legal framework for their assistance and rehabilitation during and after displacement due to armed conflict, natural disasters, and other hazards.