Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4002
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced By Representative ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 2012, Republic Act No. 10345 increased the bed capacity of the Quirino Memorial
Medical Center (“QMMC”) from 350 to 500 beds. However, the said increase still does not
meet the needs of the hospital since it does not only cater to residents of Quezon City but
also from Marikina, Antipolo, Rizal, Caloocan, Pasig and Taguig among others.

Currently, QMMC is a level 3 medical center and is home to thirteen medical training
programs, namely: Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Pediatrics,
Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, ENT, Family and Community Medicine, Neurology, Radiological
Sciences, Pathology, Orthopedics and Dermatology. The fellowship training program of
QMNNC is also growing, particularly in the surgical field. Further, it is also home to one of only
two accredited training centers for Minimally Invasive OB-Gynecology. It is also developing
other programs such as Perinatology, OB-Ultrasound and Adult Gastroenterology.

In connection with this, QMMC is also a training facility. It caters to more than a
hundred trainees from all levels of the health workforce who receive internship and rotating
residency and fellowship training from its expert staff. It has trainees from San Beda School
of Medicine, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Arellano University, Fatima
School of Medicine, UERM Memorial Medical Center among others.

Despite the 2012 increase to a 500-bed capacity medical center, QMMC's bed
occupancy rate (“BOR”) in 2013 was at 340.67%, 201.12% in 2014, 267.67% in 2015,
311.09% in 2016, 262.30% in 2017 and 265.31% in 2018. This just shows that the hospital
operates at more than double of its current capacity.

Thus, this Representation seeks to address the said deficiencies by increasing the
bed capacity from 500 to 1000 in order to cater to the diverse clients of QMMC. The Bill also
seeks to adjust the manpower capability of the hospital and in turn help improve the health
services being offered to our fellow countrymen.

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

HON. ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES **

Representative
3" District, Quezon City

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

002
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced By Representative ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES

AN ACT

INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF QUIRINO MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FROM
FIVE HUNDRED (500) BEDS TO ONE THOUSAND (1000) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE
INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

Congress assembled

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Quirino Memorial Medical Center
in Quezon City is hereby increased from five hundred (500) to one thousand (1000)
beds. The increase in the bed capacity shall be implemented consistent with the
development plan of the hospital.

SECTION 2. The existing professional health care services and facilities of the
Quirino Memorial Medical Center are hereby upgraded to conform with and be
commensurate to the increase in its authorized bed capacity as provided for in Section 1
hereof.

SECTION 3. The existing workforce of the Quirino Memorial Medical Center shall
also be correspondingly increased. The Department of Health ("DOH") shall in
coordination with the Department of Budget and Management (“DBM”) and the Civil
Service Commission ("CSC") and after consultation with the Quirino Memorial Medical
Center, determine the additional plantilla positions to be created.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the
Department's programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. The Secretary of Health, in consultation and coordination with local
government officials of Quezon City, shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 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

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SECTION 7. All other laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or
parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

its publication the Official Gazette or in the two (2) national newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,

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