Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero  
    EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the Republic of the Philippines, the Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD’s) current 
exclusion by the National Council for Disability Affairs arises from the contention 
that CKD is a disease and not a disability.  
Currently, CKD patients who are to be issued PWD IDs are those who already 
have physical/orthopedic or psychosocial disabilities. 
Chronic dialysis patients or chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis 
are among those severely troubled by their disease which is why any assistance 
that will be received in the form of PhilHealth benefits or PCSO aid is very much 
valued.  
However, availing of PWD benefits among CKD patients remain to be a problem. 
This House Bill seeks to petition that chronic dialysis patients be considered 
as PWDs, and that they be included in the PWD benefits. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.  
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.    
August 30, 2022
8:02 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero  
    AN ACT 
MANDATING THAT CHRONIC DIALYSIS PATIENTS (CHRONIC 
KIDNEY DISEASE) BE GIVEN THE SAME PRIVILEGES AS 
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD), AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby a declared policy of the 
state to protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
awareness among them. 
The State shall also protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced 
and healthful ecology in unity with the rhythm and harmony of nature. 
SECTION 2. AVAILING OF PWD BENEFITS AMONG CKD PATIENTS: 
The state shall hereby implement the inclusion of the following provisions in the 
National Council for Disability Affairs Implementing Rules and Regulations: 
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• PhilHealth and Health Technology Assessment Council do an in-
depth study on both direct and indirect cost of having Kidney 
Disease; 
• PhilHealth must provide additional hemodialysis treatment 
coverage, in order for a patient who are eligible to have a kidney 
transplant be financially capable in pursuing kidney transplant; 
• Post Transplant medication should be covered by PhilHealth; 
and 
• Organ Procurement Organizations should be made available in 
every region, if not it should be strategically placed in areas 
around the country. 
  
SECTION 3. TRANSITORY PROVISION – Existing industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be 
given six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or 
such other period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements 
of this Act. 
SECTION 4. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this 
Act shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate 
the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 


SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at 
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes 
earlier. 
 
Approved,