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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, J
AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX IN EVERY 
PROVINCE AND CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution, Article XV, Section 4, provides:
"The family has the duty to care for its elderly members but 
the State may also do so through just programs of social 
security."
Rlipinos have ajways been known to care for their elderly as customs and 
traditions would show. Given a choice, they would want their elderly to remain with 
them. But over the years, this has not been an easy task for each household. Given 
the changing socio-economic environment of the country as well as the special 
needs and requirements of our elderlies, the State has to step in to ensure that 
these realities are addressed.
This Bill aims to establish and institutionalize an Elderly Care and Nursing 
Complex in every province and city of the country.
A facility like this in every city and province of the nation will lift the weight 
off the shoulders of poor families who cannot afford to provide and care for their 
beloved elderly but still desire to see their loved ones living a dignified quality of life


in a State provided healthy environment. We owe it to our elderly, that in the 
twilight of their years, they have a government that will never renege in its mandate 
to serve and protect its citizenry, to include those who were once productive 
members of the society.
Social justice dictates that we pass this bill into law.
RAMOj^BONG REVILLA, JR.


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In tro d u ce d  by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX IN  EVERY 
PROVINCE AND CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Elderly Care and 
Nursing Complex Act of 2019".
Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  It is hereby declared by the policy of the State 
to provide an 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.
Sec. 3. Definition o f Terms. -  For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
hereby defined:
a) Elderly -  is a person who is sixty (60) years old and above.
b) Elderly Care -  is the fulfillm ent of the special needs and requirements of 
the elderly.
c) Nursing Complex -  refers to the place and the facilities that are designed 
to provide skilled care to the elderly, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven 
(7) days a week.
Sec. 4. Coverage. -  This Act shall apply to all elderly persons who wish to 
avail of the services that the elderly care and nursing complex shall provide, 
especially to elderly persons whose families cannot provide or meet their special 
needs and requirements.


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Sec. 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.
Sec. 6. Roie o f 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 care and nursing complex.
Sec. 7. Roie o f 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.
Sec. 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 (DOH), in consultation with the Department 
of Social Work and Development (DSWD).
Sec. 9. Appropriations. -  The amount needed to carry out the provisions of 
this Act is Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00), which shall be taken from the current 
year's appropriations of the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as 
may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 10. Separability Clause. -  If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and effect.
Sec. 11. Repealing Clause. -  Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 12. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general 
circulation.
Approved,