Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1494

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Florida P. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution of the Philippines 1987 states that that it is the duty of the family to take
care of its elderly members while the State may design program of social security for them (Article
XV, Section 4). Further, itis provided that “(t)he State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive
approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other
social services available to all the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs
of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children” (Article XUI, Section 11)

In the City of San Jose Del Monte City, we take pride in our senior citizens for their strong
contribution to our history and community. We particularly cherish their presence by showing
respect and appreciation through the promotion of their rights and well-being.

‘One way of showing such respect and appreciation is by providing them with an elderly
care and nursing home facility to be able to provide them adequate services to ensure quality of
life and dignity fitting to their rightful place in society.

This Act shall assure our senior citizens in San Jose Del Monte City shall be given ample
protection and promote their health and well-being

In this regard, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought,

FLORIDA P. ROBES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

94

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Florida P. Robes

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX IN THE
CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE IN BULACAN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “San Jose Del Monte City Elderly Care
and Nursing Complex Act”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. — For purposes of this Act, itis hereby declared the policy of
the State to implement necessary measures to protect the health and well- being of the elderly, by
providing basic necessities, adequate nutrition and adequate and affordable healthcare.

Section 3. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following terms are hereby defined
as follows:

(a) Elderly ~ is a person who is sixty (60) years old and above;

(b) Elderly Care — is the fulfillment of the basic needs and requirements of the elderly;


(c) Nursing Complex ~ refers to the place and facilities that are designated to provide
skilled care to elderly twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week

Section 4. Coverage. — This Act shall apply to all elderly persons who wish to avail of the elderly
care and nursing complex in the City of San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan and/or whose family
members cannot provide or meet the special needs and requirements of the elderly’

Section 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ Government agencies and instrumentalities
shall provide the necessary assistance and support to fulfill the needs of the elderly care and nursing
complex, such as but not limited to construction of the complex, provision of equipment and
qualified manpower.

The Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development will
formulate the rules and regulations, procedures and guidelines to be followed in admitting elderly
persons in the facility. They will prescribe the necessary criteria for the determination if the elderly
is qualified for admittance. They will also appoint the person or entity who will administer and
supervise the elderly care and nursing home.

Section 6. Role of Family Members. — Family members shall be provided with adequate
information on the system as well as for sharing experiences to enable them to care for their elderly.
They will also be informed on what their responsibilities when their elderly is admitted to the
facility

Section 7. Personnel Recruitment and Incentives. - All personnel involved in the nursing
complex shall have adequate and appropriate education and training to be determined by the
Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Section 8. Appropriations. — To carry out the provisions of this Act, there is hereby appropriated
the sum of One Hundred Million Pesos (P100,000,000.00) from the General Appropriations Act
for the current year for the initial construction and purchase of equipment. Thereafter, the
appropriation for such as may be necessary for the purpose shall be provided for in the General
Appropriations Act.


Section 9 Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees and executive issuance or parts thereof which are
contrary to or consistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 10. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall thereby remain valid and subsisting.

Section 11. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,