Bill creating Philippine 'disaster map' passes first reading in CongressCombined hazard map layers showing the areas at risk of volcanic tsunami, base surge and ballistic projectiles from Taal Volcano's hazardous eruption. MANILA, Philippines — A bill mandating the issuing of a national disaster map of the Philippines has passed the first reading at the House of Representatives. 7278 or the National Hazard Mapping Act directs several departments to work together in creating a national disaster map that would eventually be helpful in preventing the loss of lives and properties during calamities. “This information provided by a national disaster map will help people all around our country, which we know is vulnerable to disasters. A national disaster map can prevent all these.”
