NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Data from the Dangerous Drugs Board show that for the year 2018 alone, fifty-four (54) 
treatment and rehabilitation facilities in the Philippines reported to the Treatment and 
Rehabilitation Information System (TRAIS).  
From the facilities reporting, a total of five thousand, four hundred forty-seven (5,447) 
admissions were recorded. Five thousand, one hundred eighty-eight (5,188) of this are new 
cases, one hundred seventy-one (171) are relapsed or readmitted cases and eighty-eight 
(88) have sought treatment in an out-patient facility.
This shows a significant increase in admission of 34.66% as compared to the previous year. 
Also, this number only shows those drug users who entered the facilities.  The Philippine 
National Police, National Bureau of Investigation and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 
all agree that there are at least 8 million drug users in the Philippines. 
It is therefore clear that the treatment and rehabilitation facilities of the government are not 
enough. There is a need to provide for more accessible and affordable rehabilitation centers 
for drug users who are willing to change and become clean. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested. 
RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
September 11, 2023
8:00 am
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REHABILITATION CENTER FOR ILLEGAL 
DRUGS USERS IN EVERY PROVINCE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established, through the Department of Health (DOH), jointly 
with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Interior 
and Local Government (DILG) and the concerned provincial government, a Rehabilitation 
Center for Illegal Drugs Users in every province in the country.  
SEC 2. The Provincial Governor, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and the 
Secretary of Public Works and Highways, shall determine the location of each Rehabilitation 
Center for Illegal Drugs Users, taking into consideration its accessibility of to the residents of 
remote areas.  
SEC 3. The DOH, in coordination with the provincial government, shall exercise supervision 
and control over each Rehabilitation Center for Illegal Drugs Users, in addition to the duties 
and responsibilities of the Department under Section 767 of Republic Act No. (RA) 9165, 
otherwise known as the Comprehensive /Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. 
SEC 4.  The program for the voluntary or compulsory submission of a drug dependent and 
other legal processes related thereby shall be in compliance to the provisions in Article VII of 
RA 9165. 
SEC 5. The Rehabilitation Center for Illegal Drugs Users shall provide affordable and 
accessible treatment and care to persons who committed abused of illegal drugs and 
voluntarily submit for rehabilitation. It shall further make available a comprehensive social 
reintegration program and follow-up for illegal drug dependents to prepare them for re-
integration in the community after the treatment. 
SEC 6. Funding. – The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included 
in the General Appropriations of Act of each concerned Agency as part of their annual 
budget.  
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DOH, in consultation with the DSWD 
and the DILG, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the 
provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions 
not affected thereby. 
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SEC. 9 Repealing Clause. – All laws, parts of laws, decrees, presidential decrees, 
issuances, proclamations, orders, and administrative regulations in conflict with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified or repealed accordingly. 
 
SEC. 10 Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever, 
comes earlier. 
 
Approved,