EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 1663
DATE
NDbX
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE LANAO DEL NORTE PROVINCIAL 
HOSPITAL, LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY, LANAO 
DEL NORTE INTO A REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO BE KNOWN 
AS THE LANAO DEL NORTE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Our Constitution, Article II, Section 15 provides that "T/?e State shall protect 
and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among 
them." It is the policy of the state to ensure that all communities have access to 
quality and accessible healthcare.
The Lanao Del Norte Provincial Hospital situated in the Municipality of Baroy, 
Lanao del Norte aims to continuously provide a reliable delivery of affordable and 
improved medical services to all hospitals clients, especially the poor. However, the 
facilities and equipment in the current set-up are not sufficient to address all health 
concerns of the people. Patients are more likely to travel to the closest tertiary hospital 
in the surrounding provinces, which Inevitably adds to their burden.
To address these concerns, this measure seeks to convert the Lanao Del Norte 
Provincial Hospital, located in the Municipality of Baroy, Lanao del Norte into a regional 
medical center, to be known as the Lanao del Norte Regional Medical Center. In 
addition, this initiative aims to bring modern and advanced health care closer to the 
people of Lanao Del Norte and the neighboring provinces.
In view of the foregoing, the speedy passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
e/i.
IMEE R. MARCOS


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 1663
NDt X
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE LANAO DEL NORTE PROVINCIAL 
HOSPITAL, LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY, LANAO 
DEL NORTE INTO A REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO BE KNOWN 
AS THE LANAO DEL NORTE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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 Lanao del Norte 
Regional Medical Center Act."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby deciared the policy of the State to 
promote the right to health, instill health consciousness among the people and 
advance the integrated and comprehensive approach to research and development of 
health services.
SEC. 3. Conversion into a Regional Medical Center. - The Lanao del Norte 
Provincial Hospital in the Municipality of Baroy, Province of Lanao dei Norte is hereby 
converted into Regionai Medicai Center to be known as the Lanao del Norte Regional 
Medical Center, hereinafter referred to as the LDNRMC, and shaii be under the 
supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
For this purpose, the bed capacity of the LDNRMC is hereby increased from one 
hundred (100) to three hundred (300) beds. The increase in bed capacity shall be 
n^lemented for a period of not more than three (3) years from the approval of this
SEC. 4. Objectives. - The LDNRMC shall pursue the following objectives:
a) To provide the Fiiipino peopie, particuiariy in the Province of Lanao del 
Norte, with a more affordable, quality and timely hospital care through a 
more efficient heaith service delivery system that prioritizes the needs of


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the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children, and when 
resources are available, provide free medical care to Indigent citizens;
b) To develop the LDNRMC into a world class tertiary healthcare provider 
that utilizes modern and advanced medical technologies;
c) To promote, encourage, and engage in scientific research in the
prevention of diseases, and the care and treatment of patients and related 
activities. Including scholarship and conduct of relevant congresses 
conventions, seminars, and conferences; 
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To participate in technical cooperation program in coordination with the 
D°H RTTM and other research institutes In the conduct of research 
activities in the diagnosis, control and prevention of tropical diseases;
e) To encourage and undertake the training of physicians, nurses, medical 
technicians, health officers, social workers, and other health professionals 
on the practical and scientific conduct and implementation of health and 
medical services, and related activities; and
f) To extend other medical services pursuant to the goals, objectives and 
rules of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP).
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ofFacHitifsandServices. -The hospital facilities and services of
M fhf-NRMC Sha ..be up9raded and increased to conform with and be commensurate 
to the increase in its authorized bed capacity as provided in Section 3 of this Act, and
to be consistent with the requirements of modem medical services and Its status as a 
medical center.
u/hirJi1nri.LHNRfkC/lJal1 Submit the D0H lts ProPosed hospItal development plan 
which includes the future expansion of its scope of services as a specialty hospital that
specializes in a particular disease or condition, or in one type of patient.
rhipJfh' 6; Me!^,ca/ CeJltar chief ~ The Hospital shall be headed by a Medical Center 
Chief, who IS a licensed physician and with experience in hospital administration and
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(5) yearS- 7116 MediCal CenterChiefsha" be
be 
’ ■n’e MediCa'Center Chief sha"
a) Overall management and administration of the LDNRMC; and
b) Formulation of policies, plans, programs, strategies, and its 
implementation to ensure the provision of high quality health care and 
high standards of clinical training for medical and allied medical personnel.
1 =.nJtL0Ir<Jfri° nnSUre.a.smooth trans'tion, the incumbent Chief of Hospital of the 
anao dd Norte Provincial Hospital, if qualified, shall assume the position of Medical 
enter Chief of the LDNRMC In an acting capacity until such time that a duly qualified
successor has been appointed.


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SEC. 8. Medical and Service Personnel. - The number of medical and service 
personnel, maintenance and other operating expenses of the LDNRMC shall
2rre^f0Jndi'?gly be 'ncreased t0 conform with the provision In Section 3 of this Act. 
The Medical Center Chief of the LDNRMC, in coordination with the DON, the
?recPA T^ Budget and Management (DBM), and the Civil Service Commission 
(CbC), Shall determine the additional plantilla positions to be created and filled up.
SEC. 9. Assistance from Other Government Offices. - The LDNRMC may call upon 
any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the government, 
including government-owned and controlled corporations, for such assistance as it 
may need in the pursuit of its objectives.
All individuals, entities, and institutions are hereby enjoined to render full
asast^ce and cooperation to the LDNRMC in the accomplishment of its objectives 
and activities.
SEC. 10. Tax Exemption. - Any donation or bequest made to the LDNRMC shall 
be exempt from donor's tax and the same shall be considered as allowable deduction 
from the gross income of the donor. In accordance with the provisions of the National 
Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended: Provided, That such donation shall not 
be disposed of, transferred or sold.
u II uE<r;11, A}lditor‘ ~ The Commission on Audit shall appoint a representative who 
shall be the auditor of the LDNRMC and such personnel as may be necessary to assist 
said representative in the performance of his duty.
SE^' 12-Reports. -The Medical Center Chief of the LDNRMC shall, within three 
(3) months after the end of every fiscal year, submit periodic reports to the DOH as 
may be required.
f i.u-SEa1*.13u APPr°Pr'iat:ions- - The amount necessary for the initial implementation 
of th!s Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the DOH.
rta nu' SUCih fyn1ds as may be necessary for the continued implementation of this 
Act Shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 14. Impiementing Ruies andReguiations. -Within ninety (90) days from the 
a.ppr°^^' of^h|s Act, the Secretary of the DOH, in consultation with the Secretary of 
the DBM, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to Implement the 
provisions of this Act.
S^Cj 15. Separabiiity Ciause. - If any portion or provision of this act Is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
SEC. 16. Repeaiing Ciause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or 
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.


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SEC 17' Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,