Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

8
HOUSE BILL NO.. et)

Introduced by Representatives Sharon S, Garin and Weslie Gatchalian

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act”
(BAYANIHAN 1), and Republic Act No. 11494, otherwise known as the “Bayanihan
to Recover as One Act” (BAYANIHAN 2), are pieces of legislation primarily
intended to, among others, contain the transmission of the Corona Virus Disease
2019 (COVID19), manage and strengthen the healthcare system, extend assistance
to the affected Filipinos and their families affected by COVID19, address the health
and economic crises caused by the COVID19, and support and revitalize the
Philippine economy. Both laws seek to protect Filipino lives as well as the

Philippine economy, and provide the path to healing and recovery.

The report presented by the Executive Department to Congress on the
implementation of both laws, more particularly, BAYANIHAN 2, showed a
substantial delay in the release of the funds intended to provide assistance to the
people through the various programs and activities, and projects enumerated in
BAYANIHAN 2. These programs and projects are vital in the recovery path

envisioned by Congress and the measures necessary to avert economic collapse.


Clearly, a delay in the release of these funds will adversely affect and hinder the
implementation of the projects and programs meant to combat the effects of

COVID19 and alleviate the plight of the affected Filipinos and businesses.

Undoubtedly, there is a need to extend the validity of certain appropriations made
under BAYANIHAN 2, at least until the next adjournment of the Eighteenth
Congress on March 27, 2021, to ensure consistent and efficient delivery of

assistance to the Filipino people that will lead to the recovery of our economy.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of the bill is respectfully requested.

Ast District, Vale: fruela City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HousEeBELLNo.2099

Introduced by Representatives Sharon S. Garin and Weslie Gatchalian

AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL
APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2020 (REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11465) AND REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 11494 (THE BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONEACT), FORTHE
PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF SELECTED
APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN, AS WELL AS THE CORRESPONDING
ALLOTMENTS INTENDED TO ASSIST THE CITIZENS AND ECONOMY AND
REDUCE THE ADVERSE EFFECT OF THECOVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Extension of the Availability of Appropriations. — The availability of
the appropriations provided under Sec. 10 of Republic Act No. 11494, otherwise known
as “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act’, and Republic Act No. 11465, otherwise known as
General Appropriations Act of 2020 (GAA 2020), including: (i) the appropriations under
the GAA 2020 that were reprogrammed, reallocated or realigned from declared savings

and utilized for programs and projects for COVID -19


interventions, and (ii) the automatic appropriations of new programs, projects and
activity pursuant to Section 4 (rr) of R.A. No. 11494, is hereby extended until the
next adjournment of the Eighteenth (18th) Congress on March 27,2021; Provided,
‘That the use of such appropriations shall continue to be governed by the provisions
of Section 4 of R.A. No.11494.

Sec. 2. Extension for Obligations of Allotment. - The released allotments
covered by appropriations specified in Section 1 of this Act, shall be valid for
obligations until March 27,2021, and the allotments issued which are covered by
appropriations with fund sources other than the GAA as enumerated in Section 11
of R.A, No.11494, are here by extended until March 27,2021. The Department of
Budget and Management shall issue a new Advice of Allotment indicating the
extended validity pursuant to this Section.

Sec. 3. Extension Applicability to Local Government Units (LGUs) and
Government Financial institutions (GFls). -The release of funds to the LGUs and
GFls for their respective programs, projects and activities enumerated in Section10
of R.A. No. 11494 is hereby extended until March 27, 2021: Provided, That said
allocated funds shall continue to be available for obligations and disbursements
until the intended purpose of such allotment shall have been completed.

Sec. 4, Allotment Releases from the Stand by Fund. — The release of
allotment covered by the Standby Fund provided in Secs. 10 and 11 of R.A.
No.11494 is extended until December 31, 2020, subject to the fulfilment of the
conditions stipulated thereunder: Provided, That said allotments shall be available
for obligations until March 27, 2021.

Sec.6. Implementing Rules and Regulations, - The Department of Budget and
Management, in consultation with the relevant implementing agencies, shall


formulate the guidelines, rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this Act within fifteen (15) days after the effectivity of this Act.

Sec.6. Repealing Clause. — Any provision of any law, including R.A. Nos.
11465 and 11494, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, rule or regulation, which is contrary to or inconsistent with the

provisions of this Act is here by repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Sec.7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication
in two (2) newspapers of general circulation or inthe Official Gazette.

Approved