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Republic of the Philippines / RECEIVED *
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / LAT BAN @ 2 2020
Quezon City, Metro Manila YiME:, 9:00am
Eighteenth Congress Bae
First Regular Session Qe, Th ens
HOUSE BILL No.__ 6914

Introduced by Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento

AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11469, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
BAYANIHAN TO HEAL AS ONE ACT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 9 THEREOF

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The global pandemic that is COVID-19 has taken a toll on the country and on
the world. Part of the Government’s effort was to immediately enact laws that would
provide efficient and sufficient help to as many affected Filipinos as possible.

Thus, on 23 March 2020, Congress passed Republic Act no. 11469, or the
Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, which signed by the President the next day on 24
March 2020, and became effective on 25 March 2020. The law has since paved the
way to Government’s provision of assistance to the people through the various
Social Amelioration Programs and measures taken.

Under section 9 of the law, the effectivity thereof shall be for three (3) months,
which will end on 26 June 2020.

However, current circumstances show that this should not be the case.
As of 4 PM today, 1 June 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) has recorded

18, 638 total number of cases in the Philippines, with 960 deaths and 3, 979
recoveries. Furthermore, the country has just been placed on General Community


Quarantine, which allows the re-opening of certain industries for up to 50%
operation.

Despite all concerted efforts to “flatten the curve,” it is clear that the country
still has an arduous journey towards finally defeating COVID-19. In doing so, it is
best that we continue to allow the Government to continue its programs and
measures taken under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. By extending its validity,
the President will be able to continue performing essential acts such as realignment
of items in the national budget and provide emergency support to vulnerable sectors.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. EDGAR MARY S, SARMIENTO
it istrict of Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N 6914

Introduced by Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento

AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11469, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
BAYANIHAN TO HEAL AS ONE ACT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 9 THEREOF

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Extension. - Section 9 of Republic Act No. 11469 otherwise known
as the "Bayanihan to Heal as One Act" is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation or in the Official
Gazette and shall be in full force and effect [only for three (3) months]
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, unless extended by Congress:
Provided, That the powers granted under this Act may be withdrawn
sooner by means of a concurrent resolution of Congress or ended by

Presidential Proclamation."


SECTION 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its

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

Approved,