Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No3 260

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX IN THE PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Te tamily ha the duty o care forts elderly members but the State may also do so through just programs
of social security. This isthe exact wording of Section 4, Article XV ofthe 1987 Philippine Constitution

Wile our Filipino family tradition impels that we take care of our elder, there are cortan realities where
come elderly are being neglected, ether through pre-occupation of family members, change in farnly
Gamics, oust the fac hat there are no remaining family member avaliable to take ofthe elder There
aaa those thal never marred, and, inthe twilight oftheir years ind themselves alone and neglected
and ca no longer sustain themselves.

‘Te framers of our Constitution has envisioned the above-scenario which is why they have inserted tne
rovel provision of caring forte elderly ts important to nate that no such provision exists in the 1935 or
1973 Constitution. Iti only inthe present constitution that specifically determined the role ofthe Staten
taking care ofthe elderly’s welfare.

Camarines Norte, based on the 2015 census ofthe Philippine Statistics Authority has 37,258 Senior
Citwane and some of them lack sustenance and proper care wich their circumstances require, This
representation has personally witnessed on several occasions the dire situations of some of our elderly
‘which moved me to seek the passage of an act fo protect and promote their welfare.

Surely, there is constitutional basis for the passage of this act, the establishment of an elderly care and
nursing complex, which will take care of the needs of our senior citizens who require special care and
attention, is a step towards fulfiling the role of the state in taking care of our elderly.

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

HON. J INA B. TALLADO
Representative
1 District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3260

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX IN THE PROVINCE OF
‘CAMARINES NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS: THEREFORE

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

SECTION 4, Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Camarines Norte Elderly Care and Nursing
Complex Act’.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. ~Itis hereby declared the policy ofthe State to provide eldery care
and nursing complex in every provinces by providing quality and affordable care and nursing facies 9
elderly Filipinas who has no remaining family members or whose family members cannot provide or meet
their special needs. However, for purposes ofthis Act, a plot elderly care and nursing project complex in
the Bical Region wil be constructed inthe province of Camarines Norte to serve as a testing ste and
ultimately a model for such elderly care and nursing complex.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms are hereby defined:

a. Elderly —refers to senior citizens or a person whose age is sity (60) years old and above.

b.Eldely Gare ~is the fuliment ofthe special needs and requirements of the elderly as may be
determined by the Department of Health andthe Department of Social Welfare and Development

c._ Nursing Complex — refers to the place and the facile that are designed to provide skilled care
to the 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 Camarines Norte who has no remaining family members or whose family
members cannot provide or meet the special needs and requirements of the elderly

SECTION 5. Administration and Supervision. - The Provincial Governor shall designate the area inthe
province where to establish the proposed elderly care and nursing complex. He shall appoint the person
‘or entity who will administer and supervise the elderly care and nursing complex.

SECTION 6. Role of Government Agencies and Instrumentaliies. - Government agencies and
instrumentally, particulary the Department of Heath and the Department of Social Wellare and
Development shall provide the necessary assistance, capital outlay and support to fufilhe needs ofthe
elderly residing inthis elderly care and nursing complex.


SECTION 7. 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.

SECTION 8. Personnel Recruitment and Incentives. ~ All personne! involved in the Complex shall have
adequate and appropriate education and training to be determined and provided by the Department of
Health, in consultation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

SECTION 9. Appropriations. - To carry out the provisions of this Act, there is hereby appropriated the
sum of One Hundred Fifty Milion Pesos (Php150,000,000.00) which shall be charged to the
appropriations of the Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development for
the current year. Thereafter, the appropriation for such funds as may be necessary forthe purpose shall
be provided for in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 40. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Health and the Department of
Social Welfare and Development shall jointly issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 11. Repealing Clause. All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules and regulations
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed andlor modified accordingly.

SECTION 12. 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 13. Effectvity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.