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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

629

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Representative JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

As of the last quarter of 2018, there were only 53 Drug Abuse Treatment
and Rehabilitation Centers (DATRC) operating across the country. An additional
11 DOH-accredited DATRCs are currently being constructed and expected to be
operational by the last quarter of 2019. However, despite the considerable
increase of new rehabilitation centers, the number of arrests and surrenders that
have occurred since the Duterte administration heightened its fight on drug
addiction and drug trafficking still render the DATRCs insufficient in numbers and
bed space capacity.

This bill seeks to strengthen the administration's crusade against illegal
drugs by providing the supplementary tools needed to curb addiction in the form
ofa drug treatment and rehabilitation facility in the province of Davao Oriental.

By providing a facility for the management and cure of drug dependence,
those who became victims of drugs, either through desperation, poverty or
ignorance are given the chance to be cured and turn their lives around, However,
as rehabilitation and treatment of drug dependence is costly and inaccessible,
Particularly for those coming from the far-flung areas like Davao Oriental, itis the
thrust of this bill to establish a DATRC that will be geographically closer and
reachable. In doing so, the campaign against drugs will be all-inclusive in that it
Bives those who can be redeemed the chance to heal. By supplementing the
administration's police action - that is of incarceration, prosecution and
Punishment - the envisioned Davao Oriental DATRC will close the gap in the war
against drugs, and ensure that all battles against this evil are won,

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_629_

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DAVAO ORIENTAL DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT
AND REHABILITATION CENTER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Statement of Policy, - It is the policy of the state to protect and
advance the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property,
and the promotion of the general welfare for the enjoyment of all people of the blessings
of democracy.

Itis likewise the responsibility of the State to protect the dignity of every human
person and guarantee full respect of human rights.

Towards this end, the State shall endeavor to provide basic services for the
rehabilitation and cure of those afflicted and have fallen victim to the dangers of

controlled substances.

SECTION 2. Creation of the Davao Oriental Drug Abuse Treatment and
Rehabilitation Center, - A drug rehabilitation center is hereby created in the province
of Davao Oriental to be called the Davao Oriental Drug Abuse Treatment and
Rehabilitation Center (DATRC).

SECTION 3. Objectives and Functions. - The Davao Oriental DATRC shall have
the following objectives and functions:


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To provide care, treatment and accommodation to every person
found to be dependent on drugs;

To train drug dependents to become physically, socially, and
psychologically capable of coping with problems common to his
peer group;

To facilitate and encourage the dissemination and exchange of
ideas and information on the prevention, care, treatment and
control of drug addiction;

To provide after-care, follow-up and social reintegration
services to every drug dependent in order to assist in his
assimilation to his family and community after his release from
the center;

To provide each drug dependent motivation to regain self-
confidence, rediscover working abilities and develop a renewed
sense of responsibility;

To encourage the formation of organizations and associations
composed of parents, guardians, and immediate relatives of
drug dependents in order to raise awareness and enhance their
participation in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of their
relatives or wards;

To undertake continuous training of physicians, nurses, health
officers and social workers on the practical and scientific
methods of prevention, care, treatment and rehabilitation of
persons found to be drug dependents; and

To strengthen the emotional and spiritual make-up of every
drug dependent by conducting regular guidance and counseling

sessions as we all as interdenominational church services.

SECTION 4. Location. - The Davao Oriental DATRC shall be located in the most

practicable location within the provincial capital, the City of Mati.

SECTION 5. Organization. - The Davao Oriental DATRC shall be headed by a
Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Health, and vested with powers


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generally exercised by a chief of a government hospital. He shall be assisted by two (2)
Deputy Directors who shall likewise be appointed by the Secretary of Health and vested
with the powers of an assistant chief of a government hospital.

The Director may appoint such personnel and staff as may be necessary for the
effective operation of the rehabilitation center subject to existing laws, rules and

regulations.

SECTION 6. Qualifications. - The Center Director must Possess the following
qualifications upon appointment:

a) Atleast thirty-five years of age;

b) A licensed physician of good reputation; and

¢) Have atleast five (5) years experience in the care, treatment and ‘rehabilitation

of drug dependents.

It shall be mandatory for all officials, personnel and staff employed and/or
detailed in the rehabilitation center to undergo regular integrity tests and trainings, and
other measures to prevent infiltration by drug syndicates into the rehabilitation center

and system.

SECTION 7. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of
this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the Department of Health.
Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued operation of the Center
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. - 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 full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the
Provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.


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SECTION 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.