Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES GRANT 
FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES  
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is a 
degenerative brain disease of unknown cause that results in progressive 
memory loss, impaired thinking, disorientation, and changes in personality 
and behavior. All of which lead to deterioration of cognitive, emotional, and 
physical functions.  
According to the Department of Health (DOH), symptoms of Alzheimer's 
disease begin to manifest when someone is in their 40s or 50s, while about 
5% of people reaching 65 of age are affected, and 15-25% of people reaching 
85 years old succumb to the disease.  
The late stage of the disease requires total dependence and inactivity. 
Hence, caregivers for Alzheimer's patients experience different levels of stress, 
including emotional burdens and psychological distress.  
To date, there is no known treatment for Alzheimer's to put a stop to its 
progress. This bill intends to support the quality of life of the patients' families 
and caregivers, which will also help improve the patients' condition while in 
their care. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS  
Fifth District, Quezon City 
August 18, 2025
9:50 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES GRANT 
FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES  
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 “Alzheimer’s 
Caregiver Support Act”. 
SECTION 2. Training and Support Services Grants for Alzheimer’s 
Patients and their Families. -  
a. In General. – The Department of Health may award grants to public
and non-profit private health care providers for the purpose of
expanding training and support services for families and caregivers
of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
b. Recipients of Grants. – The public and non-profit private health care
providers to whom grants may be made include health care
organizations, community health centers, nursing homes, senior
centers, community-based organizations, national government and
local health agencies, and social service agencies.
SECTION 3. Conditions for Grant. – 
a. Integration of Treatment, Training, and Support Services. – The
recipient must agree to employ a comprehensive approach to
Alzheimer’s care that integrates treatment of patients with
Alzheimer’s disease with training and support services for the
patients’ families and caregivers.
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b. Appropriate Cultural Context. – The recipient must agree that in any 
program to be funded by such grant, services will be provided in the 
dialects or languages most appropriate for, and with consideration 
for the cultural backgrounds of the individuals for whom the services 
are provided. 
 
c. Outreach Services. – The recipient must agree to provide outreach 
activities to inform the public of the services of the program, and to 
provide information on Alzheimer’s disease. 
 
SECTION 4. Application for Grant. – A grant may be made only if any 
application for the grant is submitted to the Secretary of Health and the 
application is in such form, is made in such manner, and contains such 
agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary of Health 
determines to be necessary to carry out this Act. 
 
SECTION 5. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to carry out the 
implementation of this Act shall be chargeable against the excise taxes from 
tobacco products and the current year's appropriations of the Department of 
Health. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued 
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to or is inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly. 
 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,