Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 5068

Introduced by Representatives John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto, Edward
Vera Perez Maceda, Dale “Along” R. Malapitan, Eric M. Martinez, and
Rolando M. Valeriano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create an accessible and affordable rehabilitation and social
reintegration center in Metro Manila and in every province in the Philippines for
people who fell into illegal drug abuse.

Illegal drug abuse and addiction among the Filipinos has been a problem that the
current administration has been trying to resolve. Since the President's declaration
of his commitment to eradicate illegal drugs from the country, many of these people
have turned themselves in and availed themselves of rehabilitation programs.

However, many Filipinos, especially in less privileged areas of the country, still do
not have access to affordable rehabilitation and social reintegration programs.

It is high time that we, the government, put mechanisms in place that will cater to
our constituents who desire to make their lives better. We must not condemn our
kababayans who merely fell into the trap of drug addiction. Instead, let us help them
help themselves in their personal development and their eventual reintegration to
society.

Due to the evident urgency of this matter, we are seeking the immediate passage
of this measure.

Jo} “Yul Servo” C. Nieto fé M. Martinez

Dale Bate Mest


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. else ee

Introduced by Representatives John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto, Edward
Vera Perez Maceda, Dale “Along” R. Malapitan, Eric M. Martinez, and
Rolando M. Valeriano

AN AGT MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REHABILITATION CENTER

FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS USERS IN METRO MANILA AND EVERY PROVINCE OF
THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

Section 1. PROVINCIAL DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER. There shall be established,
through the Department of Health (DOH), jointly with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development of (DSWD), the Department of Interior and Loca! Government (DILG) and the
concerned provincial government, a Rehabilitation Center for Illegal Drugs Users in Metro
Manila and every province in the country.

SEC 2. LOCATION. The Provincial Governor, or the Metro Manila Development Authority, in
coordination with the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of Public Works and Highways and
the Local Government Units, shall determine the location of each Rehabilitation Center for
Illegal Drugs Users, taking into consideration its accessibility of to the residents of remote
areas.

SEC 3. LEAD AGENCY. The DOH, in coordination with the provincial government, shall
exercise supervision and control over each Rehabilitation Center for Illegal Drugs Users, in
addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Department under Section 76 of Republic Act
No. (RA) 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

SEC 4. The program for the voluntary or compulsory submission of a drug dependent and
other legal processes related thereby shall be in compliance to the provisions in Article VIII of
RA 9165.

SEC 5. The Rehabilitation Center for Illegal Drugs Users shall provide affordable and accessible
treatment and care to persons who committed abuse of illegal drugs and voluntarily submit


for rehabilitation. It shall further make available a comprehensive social reintegration program
and follow-up for illegal drug dependents to prepare them for re-integration in the community

after the treatment.

SEC 6. Funding - the funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in
the General Appropriations Act of the concerned government agencies as part of their annual

budget.

SEC 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations- The DOH, in consultation with the DSWD and
the DILG, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations within 90 days from the
implementation of this Act.

SEC 8. Separability Clause- If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions
not affected thereby.

SEC 9. Repealing Clause- All laws, parts of laws, decrees, presidential 5 issuances,
proclamations, orders, ordinances, and administrative regulations in conflict with the
provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified or repealed accordingly.

SEC 10. Effectivity Clause- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes

earlier.

Approved,