HB08165: AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RESILIENCE, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
This bill proposes the establishment of the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) to streamline disaster management efforts in the Philippines. The DDR will oversee risk reduction, disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring a coordinated and efficient approach to dealing with natural calamities.
A key feature of this bill is the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in national and local development plans. This proactive approach will promote community resilience, anticipatory adaptation strategies, and sustainable development practices to mitigate the impact of disasters.