EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 1529
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE ^BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF QUARANTINE FACILITIES IN EVERY 
REGION IN THE COUNTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to the World Health Organization, isolating persons who have or may 
have been exposed to a serious contagious or infectious disease is a long-established 
public health strategy in order to prevent transmission.
With the continuing emergence of infectious diseases and the recent outbreak 
of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), there is a pressing need to establish 
quarantine facilities in the country. This isolation mechanism should be part of the 
standard precautions that should be taken to prevent the spread of any infectious 
disease.
This proposed measure seeks to establish quarantine facilities 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 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.


SENATOR CHRISTOPHE|TLAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENA1
S. B. No. 1^29
A 9 56
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. G'
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:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Mandatory 
Quarantine Facilities Act of 2020."
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.
Each location for every quarantine facility shall be identified by the Department


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of Health (DOH) in close coordination with the Department of Public Works and 
Highways and local government units (LCDs) 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


1 publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,