Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. 1097 
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Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR. 
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AN ACT 
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE JOSE REYES MEMORIAL MEDICAL 
CENTER IN THE CITY OF MANILA FROM FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY (450) TO ONE 
THOUSAND (1,000) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (“JRRMC”), located in the City of Manila, 
has a current authorized bed capacity of four hundred fifty (450), as established under 
Republic Act No. 4264.  Part of its mission is to serve the population in the northern part 
of Metro Manila, particularly the areas of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela. 
According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing of the Philippine Statistics 
Authority, the said cities, together with the City of Manila, is found to be with a total 
population size of 4,851,140 individuals; Clearly, JRRMC is surrounded by some of the 
most densely populated cities in the Metro.  
With the objective of being able to accommodate the less fortunate sectors of 
society, who have been deprived of quality medical service, the increase in bed capacity 
from four hundred fifty (450) beds to one thousand (1,000) beds will ensure compliance 
with health facility calls, and ultimately prevent patients in the City of Manila from being 
accommodated in hallways, waiting areas, and other spaces which are not intended for 
patient safety and healthcare. In fact, JRRMC’s hospital statistics indicate a 120.34% bed 
occupancy rate in the year 2024, showing that the demand for quality services continues 
to rise.  
With the foregoing in mind, this bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of JRRMC 
from its current four hundred fifty (450) beds to one thousand (1,000) beds, as a 
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necessary expansion to alleviate the plight of those who are part of the most vulnerable 
sectors of Philippine society.  
By increasing JRRMC’s bed capacity, this piece of legislation aims to improve the 
quality and efficiency of healthcare services and enhance JRRMC’s capability to respond 
to medical emergencies and public health concerns or crises. 
It is for the foregoing premises that the passage of this bill is highly sought. 
HON. ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR. 
Representative 
First Congressional District of Manila 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. 1097 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR. 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE JOSE REYES MEMORIAL MEDICAL 
CENTER IN THE CITY OF MANILA FROM FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY (450) TO ONE 
THOUSAND (1,000) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center 
(JRRMMC) located in the City of Manila, is hereby increased from four hundred fifty (450) 
beds to one thousand (1,000) beds. Any future increase in bed capacity shall be 
consistent with the hospital development plan that shall be prepared by the Medical 
Center Chief of the JRRMMC and approved by the Department of Health (DOH). 
SECTION 2. The existing professional and health care services and facilities of the 
JRRMMC are hereby upgraded to conform with, and be commensurate to, the increase 
in bed capacity. 
SECTION 3. The existing workforce of the JRRMMC, which includes doctors, nurses, and 
support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly. 
SECTION 4. The Medical Center Chief of the JRRMMC shall, subject to the approval of 
DOH, and in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Budget and 
Management, and the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission, determine the 
additional new positions to be created. 


 
SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SECTION 6. The DOH shall include in the Department’s subsidy program, support for the 
capital outlay requirements of the JRRMMC. 
 
SECTION 7. If any part or provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the 
remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 8. All laws, executive orders, issuances, and rules and regulations inconsistent 
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 9. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,