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Republic of the Philippines 10CT 2012%;,\
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A. PH
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6638

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to establish a drug rehabilitation center in Palo, Leyte.

Drug addiction has already become prevalent not only in Metro Manila but
also in provinces and other highly-urbanized areas of the country. Moreover, the
incidence of crime, particularly drug-related cries, is increasing all over the
country. Citizens are continuously being victimized by these dangerous
substances, either as users or victims of crimes committed by users.

It is the duty of the State to provide rehabilitation for those hooked on
these dangerous substances. Their welfare is often overlooked because most of
our efforts are focused on nabbing the pushers and perpetrators.

The establishment of the Palo Drug Rehabilitation Center is imperative in
order to address drug-related problems within the province especially the First
District of Leyte. It is in this facility that people involved in and affected by drug-
related problems will be given the opportunity to battle their addiction, reform and
be brought back to society's fold

Considering the merits of this Bill, its early approval is eamestly

requested.
FERDINAND MARTIN . ROMUALDEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 6638

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF PALO, IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE PALO
DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be _it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - There shall be established a drug
rehabilitation center in the Municipality of Palo, in the Province of Leyte, to be
known as the Palo Drug Rehabilitation Center that be responsible for the
handling and implementation of programs for the rehabilitation of drug addicts
and other drug-related cases within the Province of Leyte.

SEC. 2. Objectives and Functions. — The center shall have the following
objectives and functions:

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

b. To bring a drug dependent to a state where he is physically,
psychologically and socially capable of coping with problems common
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 and abuse;

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

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

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

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

SEC. 3. Organization. - The center shall be headed by a Director who
shall be appointed by the Secretary of Health and vested with powers generally
exercised by a Chief of a government devolved hospital.

SEC. 4. 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.

SEC. 5. Development Plan. — The Center, through its Director, is hereby
authorized to embark on 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 dependent from
the Province of Leyte;

To initiate plans for the development of income generating
resources to provide additional projects for the Center,
particularly charity services;

To provide pharmacy services, dispensaries and health stations;
and


d To provide on the job training and other educational facilities for
interns, graduates and undergraduates of medicine and related
fields germane to the rehabilitation of drug dependents.

SEC. 6. Government Assistance to the Center. — The Secretary 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.

SEC. 7. 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.

SEC. 8. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Health shall immediately
include in the programs of the Department of Health the establishment and
operationalization of the Palo Drug Rehabilitation Center in the Municipality of
Palo, in the Province of Leyte, the funding shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act

Approved