NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST ONE REGISTERED 
NURSE TO BE ASSIGNED FOR EVERY BARANGAY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution provides that " The State aftirms labor as a primary social 
economic force.
Further, it provides that 'The State shall adopt an integrated and 
comprehensive approach to health development, which shall endeavor to make 
essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at 
affordable cost..
The vast resources of competent Filipino nurses present an opportunity for our 
government to improve the delivery of health services in our country, specifically in 
far-flung areas normally not catered by health centers.
ARTICLE II, SEC. 18. CONSTITUTION.
: ARTICLE XIII, SEC. 11. CONSTITUTION.


The proposed measure will enable the government to utilize our nurses, to curb 
unemployment or underemployment, by dispatching at least one registered nurse to 
every barangay, thereby improving health serv'ice delivery.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARK A. VILLAR
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST ONE REGISTERED 
NURSE TO BE ASSIGNED FOR EVERY BARANGAY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Declaration of Policy. - The State affirms labor as a primary social
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economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare.
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Towards this end, it is further declared the policy of the State to promote a sustained
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and cultivated reservoir of national talents, preserving the skills and aptitude of our
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trained professionals, particularly our nurses, through the utilization and maximization
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of their medical knowledge that will likewise help promote the right of the people to
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health, thereby achieving the realization of a healthy and productive citizenry.
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Sec. 2. Employment of Nurses in Every Barangay. - A program is hereby
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established herein for the purpose of improving the delivery of public health care
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services to the poorest communities in rural areas and underprivileged communities
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in urban areas, while providing gainful employment to registered nurses.
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Sec. 3. Roie of Local Government Units. - Each local government unit (LGU) is
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mandated to employ one (1) registered nurse in every barangay within its jurisdiction.


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Sec 6. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this
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Act shall be initially charged to the funds of the respective LGUs. Thereafter, the
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amount necessary for the full implementation of this Act shall be included in the
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respective budget of the LGUs in the General Appropriations Act.
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Sec 7. Separabiiity Cause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or anv provision not affected thereby shall
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remain in force and effect.
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Sec 8. Repeaiing Cause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this 
10 Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
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complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,