Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HoUSE BILL No. J|4 3 3
Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO `INNO' A. DY V
EXPLANATORY NOTH
This bill seeks to create an elderly care and nursing complex for senior citizens
in the Province of Isabela.
The  }987  Constitution  provides  that  the  family  has  the  duty  to  care  for  its
elderly members but the State may also do so through just programs of social security.
According  to  the  Philippine   Statistics  Authority,  the  population  of  senior
citizens  in  the  Province  of Isabela  has  reached  158,428  as  of the  year  2020.  The
growing number of senior citizens in the area necessitates the establishment of social
systems  and  facilities  that  cater  specifically  to  their  unique  healthcare  and  social
needs.
This  measure  seeks  to  do  this  by  establishing  an  elderly  care  and  nursing
complex  for  elderly  persons  in  Isabela  who  wish  to  avail  of such  services  and/or
whose family members cannot provide or meet their special needs and requirements.
Although Filipinos by nature are family-oriented, economic realities may make
it difficult for families to take care of elderly family members, especially those with
special medical  needs.  This  situation may lead to elder abuse or abandonment which
must be prevented.


The establishment of an elderly care and nursing facility in Isabela will ease the
burden on families by providing a reliable and professionally managed facility where
their elderly loved ones can receive the care they require.
Moreover,    this   initiative   aligns   with   the   govemment's   commitment   to
promoting the welfare of senior citizens and ensuring that they enjoy a dignified and
fulfilling life during their golden year
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.10433
Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO `INNO' A. DY V
AN ACT T0 ESTABLISH AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX
IN THE PROVINCH 0F ISABELA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION  1.  Short Title. - This Act shall be known  as the "Isabela Elderly Care and
Nursing Home Act".
SECTION  2.  Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the  State to
promote  the right to health and safety  of its senior citizens and to extend assistance to
them  through  programs  of  social  security.  Towards  this  end,  the  State  shall  provide
quality and affordable care and nursing facilities to elderly Filipinos.
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. -For purposes of this Act, the following terms will
be defined as follows:
a)   Elderly - is a person who is sixty five (65) years old and above.
b)  Elderly Care -is the fulfilment of the special needs and requirements of the
elderly.
c)  Nursing Complex - refers to the place and the facilities that are designated to
provide skilled care to elderly twenty-four hours a day, seven 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 Province of Isabela and/or whose family


members cannot provide or meet the special needs and requirements of the elderly.
SECTION  5.   Establishment  of  an  Elderly  Care  and  Nursing  Complex  in  the
Province  of Isabela.  -There  is  hereby  established  in the  City of cauayan, Province of
Isabela an elderly care and nursing complex that shall be operated and maintained by the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in coordination with the local
government unit.
SECTION  6.  Role  of  Government  Agencies  and  Instrumentalities.  -  Government
agencies   and   instrumentalities,   particularly   the   Department   of  Social   Welfare   and
Development (DSWD) and the Department of Health (DOH), shall provide the necessary
assistance, capital outlay and personnel support to meet the objectives of this Act.
The  DSWD  and  the  DOH  shall  formulate  the  rules  and  regulations,  procedures,  and
guidelines to be  followed in the operation of the elderly care and nursing complex. The
DSWD  and  the  DOH  will  also  prescribe  the  necessary  criteria  for  the  determination
whether the elderly is qualified for admission to the nursing complex.
SECTION  7.  Role  of Family  Members.  -  Family  members  shall  be  provided  with
adequate information about the system as well as opportunities for sharing in the care of
their elderly.
SHCTI0N 8. Personnel Recruitment and Incentives. - All personnel involved in the
elderly  care  and  nursing  complex  shall  have  adequate  and  appropriate  education  and
training  to  be  determined  by  the  Department  of Social  Welfare  and  Development,  in
consultation with the Department of Health.
SECTION 9. 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.  Thereafter,  the appropriation for such funds as
may  be  necessary  for the purpose  shall be provided for in the General Appropriations
Act.
SECTION  10.  Repealing Clause. - All provisions  of laws,  orders,  decrees,  including
rules   and   regulations   inconsistent   herewith   are   hereby   repealed   and/or   modified
accordingly.
SECTION 11. Separability Clause. -If any part or provision of this Act shall be held to
be  unconstitutional  or  invalid,  other  provisions  hereof which  are  not  affected  thereby
shall continue to be in full force and effect.


SECTION  12.  Effectivity.  -This  Act  shall take effect fifteen (15) days  following its
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,