Republic of the Philippines~
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House BillNo. _ 6 07

Introduced by: Representative Emi Calixto-Rubiano

that:

Explanatory Note
Article II (Declaration of Principles and State Policies) of the 1987 Constitution provides

“SECTION 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of
life, liberty and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are
essential for the enjoyment by alll the people of the blessings of democracy.”

“SECTION 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in
nation- building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth
patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and
civic affairs.”

“SECTION 15. The State shall protect and promote the right to health
of the people and instill health consciousness among them.”

Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as Comprehensive Dangerous
Drugs Act of 2002 declares that:

‘SECTION 2. It is the policy of the state to provide effective
mechanisms or measures to re-integrate into society individuals who have
fallen victims to drug abuse or drug dependence through sustainable

programs of treatment and rehabilitation.”

The national policy-making and strategy formulating body on all matters pertaining to


drug abuse prevention and control is the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). Said agency has
stated that based on household surveys, the estimated number of drug users in the country:
in 1999 (DDB Survey) - 3.4 million (1.8 regular and 1.4 occasional users); in 2001 (SWS
Survey) - 2.2 to 9.3 million; in 2004 (DDB Survey) - 6.7 million; and in 2008 (DDB-DILG
Survey) — estimated 1.7 million users.

Indeed, drug addiction in the country is very alarming and posits a major problem. Even
the City of Pasay has not been spared of this drug menace. Thus, in order to address this
problem and growing concern, a drug rehabilitation center in the City of Pasay should be
established. This is in consonance with one of the program thrusts of the DDB for 2011 which
is to “support the construction / maintenance / operation of drug rehabilitation centers and the
upgrading of existing rehabilitation facilities in order to enhance the demand reduction
programs”.

Verily, the proposed measure for the establishment of a rehabilitation center wil
provide care and treatment including accommodation to drug dependents. It will also help the
drug dependents’ their smooth reintegration to the society, by helping them to adjust not only
in their own family life but integration to their community, as well.

This is a re-filed measure from the 15" Congress under committee deliberation by the
Committee on Dangerous Drugs.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is eamestly requested.

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EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Representative
Lone District of Pasay City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

607

House Bill No._

Introduced by: Representative Emi Calixto-Rubiano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER IN THE CITY OF PASAY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representative of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Creation. - There shall be established under the supervision of the
Department of Health a Drug Rehabilitation Center in the City of Pasay.

SECTION 2. Objectives and function. - The center shall have the following
objectives and functions.

a.) To provide care, treatment and accommodation to persons found to be drug
dependent;

b.) To bring a drug dependent to a state where he/she is physically, and
psychologically and socially capable of coping with problems coping to his peer group;

c.) To facilitate and encourage the dissemination and exchange of ideas and
information on the prevention, care, treatment and control of drug addiction;

d.) To provide after-care, follow-up and social reintegration services to enable a
drug dependent to adjust to family and community life after his release;

.) To provide each drug dependent motivation to regain self confidence,
rediscover his working abilities and develop a sense of responsibility for himself;

f,) To encourage the formation of organizations and associations composed of
parents, guardians and immediate relatives of drug dependents in order to arouse their
awareness and enhance their participation in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of
their relatives or wards found to be drug dependent patients;

g.) To undertake continuous training of physicians, nurses, health officers and
social workers on the practical and science methods of prevention, care treatment and
rehabilitation of persons found to be drug dependents;

h.) To strengthen the spiritual and emotional make-up of an individual drug
dependent by conducting regular guidance and counseling sessions as well as
interdenominational church services; and


|.) The center shall be responsible for the implementation of programs for the
rehabilitation of drug dependents and other related cases within the City of Pasay.

SECTION 3. Site of the Drug Rehabilitation Center. — The center shall be placed in
the City of Pasay, the location of which to be identified by the local government unit

SECTION 4. Organization and Qualification. - The center shall be headed by a
Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Health upon recommendation of the City
Mayor and vested with powers generally exercised by a Chief of a government hospital.

No person shall be appointed as Director unless he possesses the following
qualifications:

a) At least thirty-five (35) years of age;

b) Aphysician of good repute; and

c) At least five (5) years experience in the care, treatment and rehabilitation
of drug dependents,

SECTION 5. Personnel and staff. - The Director shall appoint such other personnel
and staff as may be necessary for the effective operation of the center subject to existing
laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 6. Development Plan. — The Center, through its Director is authorized to
formulate and implement a Development plan in the fulfillment of the following:

a) To establish additional building facilities equipped with new and
modern equipment to serve and cater to drug dependents;

b) To initiate plans for the development of income generating
programs for the ultimate purpose of generating resources to
provide charity services;

c) To provide hospital pharmacy services, free dispensaries and
health stations; and

d) To provide educational facilities for inters and graduate and
undergraduate students of medicine.

SECTION 7. Government assistance to the Drug Rehabilitation Center. - The
Secretary of Department of Health is hereby authorized to call upon any department, bureau,
agency or instrumentality of the government for such assistance as may be necessary to
effectively implement this Act.

SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Director of the Center is
hereby authorized, with the approval of the Secretary of Health, to promulgate such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to secure an effective administration of the Center and the
effective implementation of the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 9. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the establishment and
operationalization of the Pasay City Drug Rehabilitation Center shall be included in the Annual
General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and
other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified.

SECTION 11. Separability Clause. — If for any reason any section or provision of this
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof, shall not be
repealed or modified.

SECTION 12. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect upon its complete publication in a
least (2) national newspaper in general circulation.

Approved,