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 “HORI” G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The World Health Organization has continuously considered the isolation of people 
who may have been exposed to any serious contagious or infectious disease as the 
most effective measure to prevent its transmission.  
Since there is a constant emergence of various highly contagious and seriously 
infectious kinds of illnesses, most especially with the recent outbreak of the 
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the need for the State to establish quality 
quarantine facilities in the country cannot be ignored. 
This proposed measure seeks to prioritize the establishment of quality quarantine 
facilities not only in the densely populated areas of the country but possibly in every 
region. These facilities are designed for patients who are suspected to be infected or 
colonized with epidemiologically important pathogens that can be transmitted easily 
by airborne or droplet transmission or by contact with dry skin or contaminated 
surfaces. The DOH is also mandated to provide adequate care for suspected 
patients. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE 
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY “HORI” G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
September 13, 2022
8:00 am
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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 “HORI” G. 
HORIBATA AND HON. NICOLAS “NICK” C. ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF QUARANTINE FACILITIES IN EVERY 
REGION IN THE COUNTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
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 "Mandatory Quarantine 
Facilities Act." 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policies. – It is the declared policy of the State to improve 
the delivery of health care services to the people, and to protect the people from 
public health threats during public health emergencies through the efficient and 
effective response system for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, 
diseases for elimination and eradication, epidemics, and health events including 
chemical, radio-nuclear and environmental agents of public health concern. 
SEC. 3. Establishment of Quarantine Facilities. – There shall be established 
quarantine facilities in every region in the country. The quarantine facilities shall be 
fully equipped to include the needs of individuals who are quarantined including, but 
not limited to, adequate food, clothing, means of communication, and competent 
medical care. 
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Each location for every quarantine facility shall be identified by the Department of 
Health (DOH) in close coordination with the Department of Public Works and 
Highways and local government units (LGUs) concerned;   
 
 
Provided, That the quarantine facilities shall be easily accessible to a DOH hospital 
and shall be strategically located to ensure the safety of the community. 
 
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with LGUs, 
shall be in charge of the construction of quarantine facilities, formulation of building 
specifications based on standards, issuances and other guidelines. 
 
SEC 4. Operations and Management of the Quarantine Facilities. – The DOH 
shall be primarily responsible for the operation, supervision, and management of the 
quarantine facilities established under this Act. The DOH shall issue guidelines on 
the procedure and proper use of quarantine facilities within thirty (30) days from the 
effectivity this Act. 
 
SEC 5. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to establish and operate 
quarantine facilities shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SEC 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days from the 
approval of this Act, the DOH, DPWH, DILG, and DENR, in consultation with relevant 
stakeholders, shall issue the implementing rules and regulations of this Act. 
 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. – Any portion or provision of this Act that is declared 
unconstitutional shall not have the effect of nullifying other portions or provisions 
hereof as long as such remaining portions can still subsist and be given effect in their 
entirety. 
 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, other 
issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed 
or modified accordingly. 
 


SEC. 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,