Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 2264

Introduced by HON. LANE MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

The Constitution, Article II, Section 11 states:

SECTION 11, The State values the dignity of every
person and guarantees full respect for human rights.

Likewise, Article XV, S

tion 4 provides:

‘SECTION 4. The fa
elderly members but
programs of social security

nily has the duty to care for its
State may also do so through just

Further, Article XIII, Section 11 provides:

“SECTION 11. 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. There shalll be priority
for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women,
and children, The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care
to paupers.”

‘This bill seeks to establish an elderly care and nursing complex in every province and
city in the Philippines.

pino family members have always cared for its elderly members. Given a choice,
most Filipinos would want their elderly to remain with them. Unfortunately, majority of the
elderly gradually lose their functioning ability and require additional assistance in the homes or
elderly facility. However, the changing economic and social environment of the country wherein
Filipinos go abroad to support their family, the increased life expectancy of elderly people, the
decreasing Filipino family size and number of kasambahays require the State to step in to ensure
that the special needs and requirements of the elderly Filipinos will be addressed.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

REI MERCADO-REVILLA

2" District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2264

HOUSE BILL No, ©"

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX
IN EVERY PROVINCE AND CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the “Elderly Care and Nursing
Complex Act of 2013”,

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ \t is hereby declared the policy of the State to

provide elderly care and nursing complex in every province and city in the country by providing

quality and affordable care and nursing facilities to elderly Filipinos.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. ~ For purposes of this Act, the following terms are
hereby defined:
a) Elder!

b) Elderly Care — is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements of the elderly.

is a person who is sixty (60) years old and above.

c) Nursing Complex — refers to the place and the facilities that are designed to provide

skilled care to the elderly twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

SECTION 4. Coverage. ~ This Act shall apply to all elderly persons who wish to avail of
the elderly care and nursing complex in Tarlac and/or whose family members cannot provide or

meet the special needs and requirements of the elderly.

SECTION 5. Administration and Supervision. — The Provincial Governor shall
designate the area in the province where to establish the proposed elderly care and nursing
complex. He shall appoint the person or entity who will administer and supervise the elderly care

and nursing complex.


SECTION 6. Role of Government Agencies and Instrumentalities, — Government
agencies and instrumentality shall provide the necessary assistance and support to fulfill the

needs of the elderly residing in this elderly care and nursing complex.

SECTION 7. Role of Family Members. — Family members shall be provided with
adequate information on the System as well as for sharing experiences to enable them to care for

their elderly.

SECTION 8. Personnel Recruitment and Incentives, — All personnel involved in the
Complex shall have adequate and appropriate education and training to be determined by the

Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Social Work and Development.

SE

PION 9. Appropriations. ~ To carry out the provisions of this Act, there is here
ifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) from the General Appropriations.

appropriated the sum of
Act for the current year. Thereafter, the appropriation for such funds as may be necessary for the

purpose shalll be provided for in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. — All provisions of laws, orders, decre

rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 11. Separability Clause, ~ If any part or provision of this Act shall be held
to be unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not effected thereby shall

continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 12. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its

complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,