1Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez, DPA 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LEVEL THREE GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF 
ORMOC, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORMOC CITY 
REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 This bill seeks to establish a Level III regional hospital in the City of Ormoc, under the 
supervision and control of the Department of Health, in partnership with the LGU of Ormoc 
City.  
At present, the only government-owned hospital in Ormoc is the Ormoc District Hospital, 
which is a Level I hospital with a bed capacity of 100 beds. Supplementing the area’s hospital 
bed capacity are two (2) private hospitals, which are both classified as Level II. Patients 
requiring care of a Level III hospital have to go to Tacloban City.  
The State is committed to ensuring the well-being and welfare of its people. Healthcare is 
an essential aspect of human development, and it is the duty of the State to make this basic right 
available to every Filipino, regardless of socioeconomic status. In fact, the 1987 Constitution 
declares accessible healthcare to all Filipino citizens as a basic human right.   
This bill addresses the pressing need for adequate and quality healthcare facilities that 
caters not only to the indigent residents of Ormoc City but extends its reach to underserved, 
indigent populations in greater Western Leyte, Southern Leyte, Cebu, and Bohol. This hospital 
shall aim to provide zero balance billing for residents of Ormoc City, and the lowest cost 
possible for non-Ormoc residents, ensuring that indigent and economically disadvantaged 
Filipinos are able to access appropriate and adequate healthcare without the financial burden. 
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Ormoc City Regional Hospital shall provide a comprehensive range of medical and 
healthcare services, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, surgeries, and other 
medical interventions.  
In line with the goal of making healthcare services more affordable, the Ormoc City 
Regional Hospital shall provide medicines to its patients either for free or at the lowest possible 
cost, subject to qualifications and guidelines to be established by the hospital management. 
 
 
This bill seeks to create a model healthcare institution that embodies the spirit of 
accessible and affordable healthcare for all Filipinos. By establishing the Ormoc City Regional 
Hospital and ensuring zero balance billing, low-cost tertiary care, and accessible medicines, this 
bill serves as a testament to the State's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health and 
well-being of its citizens. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 
 
 
 
RICHARD I. GOMEZ, DPA 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________________ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez, DPA 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LEVEL THREE GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF 
ORMOC, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORMOC CITY 
REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established in the City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, a Level 
Three (tertiary) general hospital to be known as the Ormoc City Regional Hospital, which shall be 
under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with 
the LGU of Ormoc City. 
SEC. 2. There shall also be developed a specialty or multi-specialty center with the Ormoc 
City Regional Hospital in accordance with DOH guidelines.  
SEC. 3. Any future increase in bed capacity and upgrading of health care services and 
facilities shall be based on the hospital development plan which shall be prepared by the DOH, in 
partnership with the LGU of Ormoc City.  
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the department's program 
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act.  
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SEC. 5. The LGU of Ormoc City shall provide appropriate and adequate land to serve as 
the site to be developed as the Ormoc City Regional Hospital. 
 
 
SEC. 6. If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts 
or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
 
SEC. 7. All laws, executive orders, issuances, and rules and regulations inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
 
Approved,