A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING FULL SUPPORT FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE CONSOLIDATED

SUBSTITUTE BILL, THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT (DRRM) WORKERS”.

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 18 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that it is the duty of the State
to protect the rights or workers and promote their welfare;

WHEREAS, various national and local policies have been approved and implemented to promote and
improve the social and economic well-being of workers, their living and working conditions and terms of
employment;

WHEREAS, several bills were introduced in an attempt to address the gap between the broad mandate and
responsibilities given to the DRRM workers and the lack of benefits and incentives for them;

WHEREAS, despite these attempts, since the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 10121 or the
“Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010” as the legislative anchor of Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Councils from the national to local levels and the Office of the Civil
Defense, no legislative measure has been undertaken and has materialized to ensure the protection of
DRRM workers;

WHEREAS, disasters, both natural and man-made, pose significant threats to communities and in
addressing these threats, DRRM workers cannot be overstated as they work tirelessly to mitigate risks,
respond to emergencies, and facilitate recovery efforts in the aftermath of disasters;

WHEREAS, despite the crucial nature of their work, DRRM workers often face numerous challenges,
including inadequate compensation, lack of benefits, and insufficient legal protection;

WHEREAS, the consolidated substitute Bill for the Magna Carta for Public DRRM Workers includes several
key provisions aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of DRRM personnel and affirms the rights of
DRRM workers to fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions commensurate with the hazards and
demands of their roles;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion presented by Councilor Wilmar J. Tabile and duly seconded by the Body:

BE IT RESOLVED that this Body hereby support the passage of the consolidated substitute bill, the
“MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM)
WORKERS”.

RESOLVED FURTHER that copy of this Resolution be furnished to the Office of Civil Defense Region III for
their information.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED by the Sangguniang Bayan Members present during their regular session on
29th day of April 2024 in Anao, Tarlac, Philippines.