Extension of Bayanihan to Recover as One Act Funds

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Republic Act No. 11519: Extension of Bayanihan to Recover as One Act Funds

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Extension of Bayanihan to Recover as One Act Funds

Law: Republic Act No. 11519

Decision Date: Dec 29, 2020

Republic Act No. 11519 extends the availability of appropriations under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act until June 30, 2021, allowing for the continued use of funds for COVID-19 interventions and programs, while also prohibiting outsourcing requests with the Philippine International Trading Corporation and limiting the President's authority to exercise powers granted under the Act.

Law Summary

Expiration of President's Special Authority

The President’s authority to exercise powers granted under RA 11494, including reprogramming, reallocating, and realigning savings from the Executive Department’s 2020 GAA appropriations, ended on December 19, 2020.

Validity of Allotments

Advices of Allotment (AAs) issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for releases charged to Section 10 of RA 11494 are automatically extended in conformity with the extension of appropriations until June 30, 2021.

Applicability to Local Government Units and Government Financial Institutions

Fund releases to LGUs and GFIs for programs listed in Section 10 of RA 11494 remain valid for release, obligation, and disbursement until June 30, 2021.
Fund balances sourced from 2020 GAA savings for LGUs and GFIs are governed by the applicable 2020 GAA provisions.

Release of Allotments from the Standby Fund

Appropriations in the standby fund per Section 10 of RA 11494 can be released, obligated, and disbursed up to June 30, 2021.
Continued release is conditional on fulfilling requirements set forth in Section 10 of RA 11494.

Implementing Rules and Regulations

The Department of Budget and Management, in coordination with implementing agencies, must formulate necessary rules and regulations for effective implementation immediately after the Act’s effectivity.

Repealing Clause

Inconsistent provisions of RA 11494 and other laws, decrees, executive orders, or rules are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity Clause

The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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