English: In 2020, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, a novel strain of coronavirus, brought attention to the necessity for virology research and development capabilities. This prompted the 18th Congress to initiate and discuss the VIP bill.
Filipino: Noong 2020, nabigyang-pansin ang kahalagahan ng masusing pag-aaral at pagpapabuti sa virology dahil sa SARS-CoV-2, isang klase ng coronavirus. Dahil dito, nagsimula ang 18th Congress na siyasatin ang VIP bill.