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BREAKING: Malacañang is asking PH Congress to declare a natl emergency, grant special powers to Pres Rodrigo Duterte to address the crisis spawned by #COVID19, based on copy of Malacañang's proposed bill sent to Senate, a copy of which ABS-CBN News has just obtained.
Under the proposed bill, the President is authorized to temporarily take over/direct operation of any privately-owned public utility or business affected with public interest, including but not limited to hotels, public transportation, and telecommunications entities.
Bill will empower PRRD to buy goods like testing kits, lease properties and construct temporary medical facilities without going through procurement rules, and require businesses to prioritize contracts for materials, services in connection w/ fight vs #COVID19.
The bill also has provisions to regulate public and private transportation and traffic as well as the distribution and use of power, fuel, energy and water to ensure adequate supply. There are also provisions for realignment of funds.
The bill is expected to be taken up on Monday during the special congressional session called by the President.
Senate to hold a special session at 10am tomorrow.
PRRD has certified the bill as urgent.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III confirmed Malacañang's proposed bill but stressed that "After the title, nothing is written in stone."
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