Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO, 399

Introduced by Representative
ZIAUR-RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to upgrade the Tamparan District Hospital, located in the Municipality
of Tamparan, Province of Lanao del Sur, from its current status to a Level II hospital.

The proposed upgrade is timely and necessary in view of the continuing global health
challenges and the persistent threat of infectious diseases, particularly in rural and
underserved areas. The lack of adequate health care facilities in these areas renders
communities more vulnerable to disease transmission, delayed treatment, and poor
health outcomes. At present, the hospital is unable to fully meet the growing and
more complex medical needs of the local population due to limitations in
infrastructure, equipment and services.

Elevating the hospital to Level II status will significantly enhance its capacity to
deliver more advanced medical care, including specialized services and round-the-
clock treatment. A Level II hospital is expected to provide, among others,
departmentalized clinical services, intensive care units, and expanded diagnostic and
therapeutic capabilities. This will not only benefit the residents of Tamparan but also
extend critical medical support to adjacent municipalities with limited access to
reliable health care.

Furthermore, with the steady rise in population and the corresponding increase in
demand for quality health services, it is imperative that public health institutions are
adequately equipped and developed. The proposed upgrade will support the broader
goal of achieving equitable access to health services for all Filipinos, particularly in
remote and disadvantaged communities.

In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. ZIADR-RAHMAN ALONTO ADIONG
1st District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO.399

Introduced by Representative
ZIAUR-RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE TAMPARAN DISTRICT
HOSPITAL, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR, FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25)
TO ONE HUNDRED (100) BEDS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT 3607, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the District Hospital in the Municipality of
Tamparan, Province of Lanao Del Sur, is hereby increased from twenty-five (25) to one
hundred (100) beds, Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the
hospital development plan that shall be prepared by the Chief of Hospital of the Tamparan
District Hospital, and submitted to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao ~ Ministry of Health.

SEC, 2. The existing professional health care services and facilities of the Tamparan
District Hospital shall also be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the
increase in bed capacity as provided for in Section 1 hereof.

SEC. 3. The existing workforce of the Tamparan District Hospital, which includes doctors,
nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly.

SEC. 4. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Government shall provide the necessary funds to
cover the maintenance and other operating expenses of the Tamparan District Hospital.
It shall also appropriate funds for the additional human resource complement to support
the increase in bed capacity and the corresponding upgrading of its service facilities and
professional health care services.

SEC, 5. The Secretary of the DOH shall include in the Department's subsidy program,
support for the capital outlay requirements of the Tamparan District Hospital.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations contrary to or
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,