EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1768
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE NAGUILIAN DISTRICT
HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN, PROVINCE OF LA 
UNION FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25) TO FIFTY (50) BEDS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall 
protect 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.
Pursuant to the aforementioned constitutional mandate, this bill proposes to 
increase the bed capacity of the Nagullian District Hospital In the Municipality of 
Naguilian, Province of La Union from twenty-five (25) to Fifty (50) beds and upgrade 
its services and facilities.
The Naguilian District Hospital offers medical and healthcare services to the 
residents of Naguilian, La Union and nearby municipalities of Bagulin, Bauang, and 
Burgos, and other parts of Benguet. However, due to the growing population of 
Benguet Province and the hospital's limited facilities, providing quality medical 
services to the community has been a challenge. Thus, the upgrading of the 
Naguilian District Hospital is necessary to ensure that the Municipality of Naguilian 
and its neighboring communities are provided with accessible medical and 
healthcare services.
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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IMEE R. MARCOS
Senator


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1768
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
2020 m
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AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE NAGUILIAN DISTRICT
HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN, PROVINCE OF LA 
UNION FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25) TO FIFTY (50) BEDS 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 Naguilian District Hospital in 
the Municipality of Naguilian, Province of La Union is hereby increased from twenty- 
five (25) to fifty (50) beds.
Sec. 2. The existing hospital facilities and professional health care services 
of the Naguilian District Hospital shall, as far as practicable, be correspondingly 
upgraded to include the increase number of medical personnel. The Department of 
Health, in coordination with the concerned local government officials, shall 
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of 
this Act within sixty (60) days from its effectivity.
Sec. 3. The increase in bed capacity of the Naguilian District Hospital from 
twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) shall be Implemented for a period of not more than two 
(2) years from the approval of this Act.
Sec. 4. The Provincial Government of La Union shall provide the necessary 
funds to support the increase in bed capacity of the Naguilian District Hospital and 
the corresponding upgrading of Its facilities and services. The Secretary of Health 
shall include in the Department's subsidy program its support for the capital outlay 
requirements of the hospital.


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Sec. 5. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or other issuances or 
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly.
Sec. 6. 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. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after Its publication in two 
(2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,