Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUSTAVO S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION AUTHORITY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
For the past several months, the country has witnessed a steadily rising rate of new cases—the 
latest addition totaling more than 6,000 cases per week. Although the DOH advises self-isolation 
at home for mild cases, congestion in both private and public hospitals remains to be a problem 
with more than 31,000 total cases as of the 4th week of August 2022.  
This measure seeks to create a National Disease Management and Prevention Authority which 
shall, in the words of Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte in his 2020 SONA, “better prepare for 
pandemics, protect lives, and allow development to proceed even in the worst of times”. The 
Authority will provide a strategic plan as we prepare for future pandemics.  
The Authority shall also have its facility for COVID-19 patients. This shall allow for better 
containment of the virus and management of patients given the fact that most public and private 
hospitals are already at their maximum capacity. This shall also help hospitals accommodate non-
COVID patients, who are currently being turned away because of congestion. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUSTAVO S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
August 24, 2022
1:15 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. GUSTAVO S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION AUTHORITY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. –  It is the policy of the State to adopt an integrated and 
comprehensive approach to health development to promote and protect the right to health of the 
people and instill consciousness among them. 
Sec. 2. Establishment. – The National Disease Management and Prevention Authority is hereby 
created. It shall serve as the principal instrumentality of the Philippine Government in preparing 
for future pandemics and dealing with any disease outbreaks.  
There is an urgent need to establish a single facility for all COVID–19 patients, under the control 
of the National Disease Management and Prevention Authority, with a minimum capacity of thirty 
thousand (30,000) beds.  
Sec. 3. Administration. – The National Disease Management and Prevention Authority shall be 
under the supervision of the Department of Health, which shall progressively increase its 
operating fund, upgrade its medical equipment and facilities, and construct the necessary 
infrastructure to implement the provisions of this Act. 
Sec. 4. Operation and Maintenance. – The Secretary of Health shall include in the 
Department's program the establishment and operationalization of the National Disease 
Management and Prevention Authority. 
Sec. 5. Appropriations. – The amount needed for the implementation of this Act shall be 
included in the budget of the Department of Health in the annual General Appropriations Act of 
the year following its enactment to law and thereafter.  
Sec. 6. Separability. – If any portion of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of 
this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.  
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Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of 
instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.  
Sec. 8. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or any two (2) newspapers of general circulation.  
Approved,