Republic of the Philippines 23 OCT 2013
House of Representatives Sa Aw

Quezon City, Metro Manila TRS
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3230

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The impact of drug abuse and dependence is far-reaching as it affects
almost every organs of the body which causes different health hazards that
sometimes leads to death. Also, the same has been the root cause of
increasing incident of drug-related crimes which is prevalent all over the
country. This Bill seeks to establish Drug Rehabilitation Center in the City
of Cabadbaran in the Province of Agusan del Norte to be known as the
Agusan del Norte Rehabilitation Center.

Drug Rehabilitation is the most effective tool that the Government can
do to those suffering from drug addiction and dependency. It is the
Government’s duty to look into their welfare and give them equal and fair
treatment by giving them the chance to recover and regain opportunity to
new beginning.

The establishment of the Agusan del Norte Rehabilitation Center is
essential to address drug-related incidents within the Caraga Region. It will
provide accessible facilities for those suffering from drug addiction or drug
dependency, with the Government providing them assistance. Thus, their
goal to reformation and recovery will become an easy process.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3230

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER IN THE CITY OF
CABADBARAN, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS
‘THE AGUSAN DEL NORTE REHABILITATION CENTER AND
ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in session
assembled.

Section 1. Declaration of Policy — There shall be established a drug
rehabilitation center in the City of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan del
Norte, to be known as the Agusan del Norte Rehabilitation Center that shall
be responsible for the handling and implementation of programs for the
rehabilitation of drug addicts and other drug-related cases within the
Province of Agusan del Norte.

Section 2. Objectives and Functions - The Center shall have the
following objectives and functions:

a. To provide care, treatment and accommodation to persons found to be
drug dependents;

b. To bring a drug dependent to a state where he is physically,
psychologically and socially capable of coping with problems common
to his peer group;

¢. To facilitate and encourage the dissemination and exchange of ideas
and information on the prevention, care, treatment and control of
drug addiction and abuse;

d. To provide after-care, follow-up and social reintegration services to
enable the drug dependent to adjust to family and community life
after his release;

e. To encourage the formation of organizations, associations or groups
composed of parents, guardians and immediate relatives of drug


dependents in order to incite their awareness and enhance their
participation in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of their relatives
or wards found to be drug-dependent patients;

f, To undertake continuous training of physicians, nurses, health
officers, psychologists and social workers on the practical and
scientific methods of prevention, care treatment and rehabilitation of
persons found to be drug dependents;

g. To strengthen the emotional and spiritual make-up of an individual
drug dependent by conducting regular guidance and counselling
sessions as well as interdominated church services

Section 3. Organization - The Center shall be headed by a Director who
shall be appointed by the Secretary of Health and vested with powers
generally exercised by the Chief of a Government devolved hospital.

Section 4. Personnel and Staff — The Director shall appoint such other
personnel and staff as may be necessary for the effective operation of the
Center subject to existing laws, rules and regulations.

Section 5. Development Plan - The Center, through its Director, is hereby
authorized to embark on a development plan in the fulfilment of the
following:

a. To establish building facilities equipped with new and modern
equipment to serve and cater to drug dependent from the Province of
Agusan del Norte;

b. To initiate plans for the development of income generating resources

to provide additional projects for the Center, particularly charity

services;

To provide pharmacy services, dispensaries and health stations; and

To provide on the job training and other educational facilities for

interns, graduates and undergraduates of medicines and related fields

germane to the rehabilitation of drug dependents.

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Section 6. Government Assistance to the Center - The Secretary of
Health is hereby authorized to call upon any department, bureau, agency or
instrumentality of the government for such assistance as may be necessary
to effectively implement this Act.

Section 7. Rules and Regulations — The Secretary of Health is hereby
authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary
for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 8. Appropriations - The Secretary of Health shall
immediately include in the programs of the Department of Health the
establishment and operationalization of the Agusan del Norte Rehabilitation
Center in the City of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan del Norte, the funding
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

Approved,