Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article 2 Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides: 
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and 
instill health consciousness among them. 
According to studies, two of the biggest problems of injury and death are loss of blood 
and organ damage due to trauma. There is a crucial point of time allowance in cases 
of accidents and emergencies that could greatly affect the well-being of a patient. 
Hence, a readily available accurate information of a patient could significantly help 
medical professionals in providing immediate assistance and relief to cases that call 
for urgent actions.  
This measure proposes to require all government issued identification cards, licenses, 
and certificates to indicate the holder’s blood type to prevent possible delays in 
hospitals and health institutions while at the same time promote health awareness 
among Filipinos. This bill will raise health consciousness and wellness on a national 
level by addressing medical information gap which will surely benefit both patient and 
medical practitioners. 
The approval on this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
 MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE 
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
August 23, 2022
2:00 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT  
REQUIRING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO INDICATE THE BLOOD TYPE OF 
INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR IDENTIFICATION CARDS, CERTIFICATES AND 
LICENSES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Blood Type Identification 
Act". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to protect and 
promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. 
Towards this end, the State shall implement measures that would ensure the safety of 
lives during disasters and medical emergency situations. 
SECTION 3. Blood Type Identification. – All government agencies shall indicate the 
blood type of an individual applying for government-issued identification card, 
certificate and license. For purposes of this Act, an individual's blood type must be 
duly certified by a pathologist. 
SECTION 4. Coverage. – The following government-issued documents shall bear the 
blood type of an individual: 
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(a)  Identification card issued by the Social Security System, and the 
Government Service Insurance System; 
(b)  Passport issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs; 
(c)  Professional identification card issued by the Professional Regulation 
Commission; 
(d)  Birth certificate issued by the Local Registrar's Office or the Philippine 
Statistics Authority; 
(e)  Driver's license issued by the Land Transportation Office; 
(f) 
Firearms license issued by the Philippine National Police; and 
(g)  Such other certificates, licenses or identification documents that are yet to 
be issued by agencies created after the effectivity of this Act.  
 
SECTION 5. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the implementation of this 
Act shall be charged against the appropriations or corporate funds of the respective 
implementing agencies and corporations. 
 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Secretary of the 
Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with all concerned government 
implementing agencies, shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary to 
implement the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity. 
 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. – In the event that any provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected by 
such declaration. 
 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and 
other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act 
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,