Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _______________
Introduced by ANG PROBINSYANO
Party-List Representative Alfred Delos Santos
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Family is the basic unit of society. This social institution is the foundation of
our society, yet little attention is given to it in terms of nurturing relationships
between family members. Due to many issues such as financial problems, lack
of communication, infidelity, and domestic violence, families end up breaking
and
children
are
caught
up
in
the
middle
experiencing
attention
and
concentration problems, academic problems, anger issues, sleep disorders, and
other psychological, behavioral, and spiritual problems.
Recognizing the family’s fundamental role in nation-building, it is imperative to
enact measures to promote and protect the family, especially within the
purview and future of children. While the Family Code of 1987 provides for
basic guarantees for the protection of the family, the State must extend its role
in its preservation by means of proactive measures that constantly strive for a
stronger institution capable of understanding and confronting issues that seem
to be the pitfall of many nowadays.
The proposed bill addresses issues that surround the family as a unit through
proactive measures. By means of instituting holistic family wellness centers
and programs, the State undertakes its role to check up firsthand on the
situation of families in the Philippines.
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval thereof is highly recommended.
ALFRED C. DELOS SANTOS
Representative, Ang Probinsyano Partylist
September 19, 2022
4:24 pm
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _______________
Introduced by ANG PROBINSYANO
Party-List Representative Alfred Delos Santos
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS IN EVERY
CITY AND MUNICIPALITY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Family Health
and Wellness Centers Act of 2022.”
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – Enshrined in the Constitution, the
State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen
family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous
social institution (Section 12, Article II).
Further, the Constitution also recognizes the Filipino family as the
foundation of the nation and shall strengthen its solidarity and actively
promote its total development (Section 1, Article XV).
SECTION 3. Family Health and Wellness Centers. – There shall be an
established family health and wellness center in every city and municipality in
the Philippines. It shall be responsible for the implementation of projects and
programs for the promotion of family health and wellness. These centers shall
be provided with office space, preferably in health centers.
SECTION 4. Family Health Professional. – At least one (1) family health
professional shall be in charge of a family health and wellness center. They
shall undergo necessary training and capacity development in order to properly
implement programs that promote family health and wellness. They shall also
be provided manpower and assistance by Local Government Units (LGUs) in
the implementation of programs.
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SECTION 5. Programs Included. –
Family health and wellness centers
shall implement programs that help improve the physical, mental, and social
health of families. Such programs and initiatives shall include sessions on, but
are not limited to:
1. Easy-to-Prepare Nutritious Meals
2. Basic Sanitary Practices at Home
3. Effective Parenting Techniques
4. Changes in Family Dynamics As Children Grow
5. Conflict Resolution Within the Family
SECTION 6. Implementing Agencies. – The Act shall be implemented
primarily by the Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare and
Development, Department of Interior and Local Government, and National
Nutrition Council: Provided, that other government agencies may, as the need
arises, be required to assist in the implementation of the Act.
SECTION 7. Annual Report. – The aforementioned government agencies
shall annually submit a consolidated report from all family health and wellness
centers to the Committee on Family Relations in both Chambers of Congress
for better implementation of the Act.
SECTION 8. Appropriations. – Such amount as may be necessary for the
initial
implementation
of
this
Act
shall
be
charged
against
this
year’s
appropriations for the concerned agencies. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for the continued operations and maintenance of the programs shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 9. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part of this Act is
held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions or parts unaffected
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, presidential
decrees or issuances, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rules, and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.
Approved,