Republic Act No. 12287: Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster
Supreme Court E-Library
Ref: SRC-003-PHL-001
Accessed: 10/31/2025
Summary
Full text of Republic Act No. 12287, signed 12 September 2025, establishing the legal concept of a 'State of Imminent Disaster' in Philippine law. Enables government agencies to implement anticipatory measures and access funds prior to a disaster event. Provides the formal legal basis that complements humanitarian anticipatory action frameworks.
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Republic of the Philippines (2025) Republic Act No. 12287: An Act Establishing a Mechanism on the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster, Providing the Criteria for Its Declaration and Lifting, Enabling Anticipatory Measures, and Appropriating Funds Therefor. Manila: Supreme Court E-Library. Available at: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/99824 (Accessed: 31 October 2025).