NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Senate
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23 M23 P12:01
S.B. No
SENATE1722
Ri'CEIVEO BV
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROMOTING PLASMA DONATION AND COLLECTION, 
ESTABLISHING PLASMA BANKS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that, "The State shall 
protect and promote the right to health of the people and Instill health consciousness 
among them."
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a devastating toll on human health and 
lives, not only in the Philippines, but also worldwide. Health practitioners all over the 
world have been trying various cures for COVID-19, including convalescent plasma 
therapy. It is a treatment which uses the antibodies of coronavirus survivors to boost 
the immune systems of those critically ill.
Studies show that convalescent plasma may be used as a treatment for patients 
with serious or immediately life-threatening infections and people who have been 
determined by a healthcare provider to be at high risk of progression to severe or life- 
threatening disease.
This bill, thus, seeks to promote the donation and collection of convalescent 
plasma which is vital for the recovery of immunocompromised patients. Further, it 
aims to establish plasma banks within one (1) year after the effectivity of the Act 
which will aid the speedy recovery of immunocompromised patients and prevent loss
of more lives.
Given the abovementioned circumstances, the immediate passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 
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EE R. MARCOS


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
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First Regular Session 
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AN ACT
PROMOTING PLASMA DONATION AND COLLECTION, 
ESTABLISHING PLASMA BANKS, APPROPRIATING 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 "Plasma Donation and 
Collection Act.
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall protect and promote the right to 
health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. Studies show that 
the use of antibodies of coronavirus survivors can be used as treatment for patients 
with serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections, and people who 
have been determined by a healthcare provider to be at high risk of progression to 
severe or life-threatening disease. Towards these ends, the State shall promote the 
donation and collection of convalescent plasma.
SEC. 3. Plasma Donation and Collection. - The government, through the 
Department of Health (DOH), shall promote the donation and collection of 
convalescent plasma or plasma from COVID-19 recovered patients. Provided that, 
such recovered patients shall qualify the eligibility criteria, as may be determined by 
DOH, for collection and donation of plasma. Provided further that, such collection, 
storage, and all activities in relation to the procedure be coordinated at the national 
level through effective organization and integrated blood supply networks.
SEC. 4. Establishment of Plasma Banks. - One (1) year after the effectivity of 
this Act, all hospitals, private and public, shall have a facility where plasma can be 
collected and stored. All hospitals with existing plasma storage facilities and capable 
of collecting and storing plasma shaii be deemed to have complied with the provisions 
of this Act.


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SEC. 5. Proper Safeguards and Handling. - To guarantee the integrity of the 
plasma and other blood products, that shall be collected, all plasma banks, as 
accredited by DOH, shall ensure that all plasma and other blood products collected 
have been labeled accordingly, tested and found to be negative of blood transmissible 
diseases, and observed an established chain of custody, according to acceptable 
standards.
SEC. 6. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to initially implement the 
provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the 
DOH. Thereafter, such sums, as may be needed, for its continued implementation 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
The DOH shall provide technical and financial support to hospitals under the 
supervision of local government units in the setting-up and maintenance of the plasma 
banks.
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the DOH shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
implementation of this Act.
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of 
general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,