Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH (18th) CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by REP. ANGELINA “HELEN” D. L. TAN, M.D.,  
REP. JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE, AND REP. STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Pursuant to Article II, Sec. 15 of the 1987 Constitution, the mandate of the State is to 
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among 
Filipinos. In line with this, the 18th Congress has passed Republic Act No. 11525 or the 
“COVID-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021” last July 2020. The statute provided the 
framework and guidelines in the procurement, administration process and the provision of 
funds for the said program. 
The COVID-19 Vaccination Program officially started last March 2021, and it has 
been perceived as one of the solutions to the coronavirus pandemic as hundreds of Filipinos 
are inoculated to be protected against the virus. 
With the arrival of more vaccines in the country, the swift roll out of the vaccine is 
needed for the efficient administration and to prevent possible expiration of the doses. This 
bill aims to amend Republic Act No. 11525 to add additional medical personnel as 
vaccinators to help in the inoculation and effective and efficient roll-out of the COVID-19 
vaccines in the country. 
In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is most earnestly sought. 
REP. ANGELINA “HELEN” D. L. TAN, M.D 
REP. STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO 
REP. JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE 
May 18, 2021
11:36 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH (18th) CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by REP. ANGELINA “HELEN” D. L. TAN, M.D.,  
REP. JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE, AND REP. STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO 
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11525 OR 
COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2021 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. – Section 9 of Republic Act No. 11525, otherwise known as “COVID-19 Vaccination 
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Program Act of 2021,” is hereby repealed and substituted as follows: 
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“Section 9. Pharmacists, Midwives, Dentists, and Medical Technologists as 
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Vaccinators. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 4(g) of Republic Act No. 10918, 
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otherwise known as the “Philippine Pharmacy Act,” Section 23 of Republic Act No. 
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7392, otherwise known as the “Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992,” Section 4(a) of 
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Republic Act No. 9484 or the “Philippine Dental Act of 2007,” Section 2(a) of 
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Republic Act No. 5527 or the “Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969,” and in 
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furtherance of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, licensed pharmacist, registered 
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midwives, duly registered dentists, and licensed medical technologists who are duly 
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trained by the DOH may administer COVID-19 vaccines that are registered with the 
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FDA or which possess an EUA.” 
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SECTION 2. – Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and 
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regulations contrary to or inconsistent with provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
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accordingly. 
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SECTION 3. – Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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