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SENATE
S.B. No.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, A 
LEVEL 3 HOSPITAL AT THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY, 
PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution states that, "the State shall protect 
and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among 
them." It is declared the policy of the State to ensure accessible and quality healthcare 
services for all its citizens. The State recognizes the importance of establishing 
healthcare facilities within educational institutions to enhance the health and well-being 
of students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities.
The establishment of the Mariano Marcos State University Hospital, a Level 3 
hospital, is a strategic initiative to decongest the nearby tertiary hospital, promote 
medical research and community health. It shall provide primary healthcare services to 
the university and community stakeholders, which is reflective of its core values of 
inclusivity and social responsibility. The University Hospital shall serve as the MMSU 
College of Medicine & College of Health Science's experiential learning facility in line 
with its community-oriented, primary care-focused curriculum.
In view of the foregoing, the urgent approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
MEtTR. MARCOS


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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Third Regular Session 
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S.B. No. S /'I
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, A 
LEVEL 3 HOSPITAL AT THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY, 
PROVINCE OF I LOCOS NORTE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Mariano Marcos State 
University Hospital Act."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
ensure accessible and quality healthcare services for all its citizens. In pursuit of this 
policy, the State recognizes the importance of establishing healthcare facilities within 
educational institutions to enhance the health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, 
and surrounding communities.
SEC. 3. Establishment. - There is hereby established a Level 3 Hospital at the 
Mariano Marcos State University - College of Medicine (MMSU-COM) in the City of 
Batac, Province of Ilocos Norte, to be known as the "Mariano Marcos State University 
Hospital", hereinafter referred to as "University Hospital".
SEC. 4. General Mandate. - The establishment of the University Hospital is a 
strategic initiative to decongest the nearby tertiary hospital, promote medical research 
and community health. It shall provide primary healthcare services to the university 
and community stakeholders, which is reflective of its core values of inclusivity and 
social responsibility. It shall support the implementation of the Universal Health Care 
law by optimizing triaging of patients in the healthcare ecosystem, networking of health 
services, and efficient use of health resources. Furthermore, the University Hospital 
shall serve as the MMSU College of Medicine & College of Health Science's experiential 
learning facility in line with its community-oriented, primary care-focused curriculum.


SEC. 5. Objectives. - The University Hospital shall have the following objectives:
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(a) To deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services to MMSU students, 
faculty, staff, and residents of Batac and neighboring municipalities, ensuring 
access to quality medical care for the entire community;
(b) To function as a teaching and training hospital for medical and allied healthcare 
students at MMSU, providing a practical learning environment to develop skilled 
primary healthcare professionals;
(c) To engage in medical research and advance healthcare practices, contributing 
to the scientific community and improving patient care through innovative 
treatments and methodologies;
(d) To enhance community health by offering a range of preventive, promotive, 
curative, and rehabilitative healthcare services, addressing various health needs 
and promoting overall well-being in partnership with government & non­
government organizations; and
(e) To enhance healthcare delivery and accessibility for the wider population while 
reducing the patient burden on Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital & Medical 
Center.
SEC. 6. Initial Implementation. - The University Hospital shall initially operate as a 
Level 1 Hospital. Provided that, it shall comply with all the requirements of the 
Department of Health (DOH) to operate as such. The University Hospital shall gradually 
increase in bed capacity and upgrade health care services and facilities, consistent with 
the Hospital Development Plan until it reaches a Level 2 to Level 3 status.
The Hospital Development Plan shall be formulated by the MMSU, in coordination 
with the DOH, as provided in Section 10 of this Act.
SEC. 7. Hospital Facilities and Services. - The hospital shall be equipped with the 
necessary facilities and shall provide the following services, in accordance with the level 
of the Hospital:
(a) 
Emergency and Trauma Services;
(b) 
General and Specialized Medical Services;
(c) 
Maternal and Child Care Services;
(d) 
Women's Health Services;
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Critical Care Services (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Intensive 
Care Unit);
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Respiratory Unit;
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Ambulatory Surgical Clinic;
(h) 
Surgical and Maternity Services;
(i) 
Dialysis Clinic;
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Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Services;


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(k) 
Nutrition Support;
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Oral Health/Dental Services;
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Animal Bite Services;
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TB DOTS Services;
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Blood Bank;
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Laboratory, Radiology, and Diagnostic Services; and
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Pharmacy Services.
SEC. 8. Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern. - The Hospital shall have 
five (5) basic organizational units: (1) Office of the Chief of Hospital, (2) Medical 
Service, (3) Nursing Service, (4) Hospital Operations and Patient Support Service 
(HOPSS) and (5) Finance Services. The HOPSS will integrate all internal management 
functions, including administrative and financial services.
(a) Chief of Hospital - Shall be responsible for the hospital's overall management 
and administration, including the development of policies, plans, programs, and 
strategies to ensure health standards are met. The Chief of the Hospital ensures 
quality health care and high standards of clinical training for medical and allied 
health personnel and manages the daily operations of all functional units.
(b) Medical Service - Shall be responsible for providing high-quality outpatient and 
inpatient care, maintaining high standards of clinical training for medical and 
allied health personnel, offering ancillary and allied health services, promoting 
research activities, and implementing a clinical resource management system. It 
also advises and supports the Chief of Hospital in policy, plan, and program 
development. Medical doctors in this unit shall be full-time physicians, dedicating 
20 hours per week to teaching and 20 hours to clinical services, totaling forty 
(40) hours per week.
(c) Nursing Service - Shall be responsible for implementing nursing programs 
focused on total quality health care, delivering nursing care to patients, and 
developing, coordinating, and implementing relevant training programs for 
nursing personnel.
(d) Hospital Operations and Patient Support Service - Shall be responsible for 
providing administrative services, including personnel management, 
administrative records management, property and supply management, general 
services, engineering, and security.
(e) Finance Services - Shall be responsible for providing financial services related to 
budgeting, accounting, cash operations, billing, and claims.


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For purposes of this Act, a plantilla of the following positions shall be 
created, in accordance with the Revised Organizational Structure and Staffing 
Standards for Government Hospitals except those already available positions 
under auxiliary service for health and wellness of MMSU. For this purpose, all 
positions in auxiliary service in health and wellness shall be transferred to the 
University Hospital.
Organizational Unit
Position Title
Salary
Grade
Office of the Chief of
1 Chief of Hospital II
SG 25
Hospital
1 Administrative Assistant II
SG 8
Medical Service
Outpatient
1 Medical Officer IV*
SG 23
Emergency Room
1 Medical Officer IV
SG 23
Clinical Units
5 Medical Specialist
SG 23
4 Medical Officer IV
SG 23
2 Medical Officer III*
SG 21
Clinical Laboratory
1 Medical Specialist
SG 23
1 Medical Technologist II
SG 15
2 Medical Technologist I
SG 11
1 Laboratory Technician I
SG 6
Radiology
1 Medical Specialist II
SG 23
1 Radiologic Technologist II
SG 13
1 Radiologic Technologist I
SG 11
Dental
1 Dentist II *
SG 17
1 Dental Aide *
SG 4
Health Information Management
1 Admin Officer III
SG 14
a. Admitting/Information
2 Administrative Assistant II
SG 8
1 Pharmacist II
SG 15
Pharmacy
1 Pharmacist I
SG 11
Rehabilitation and
Physical Therapist II
SG 15
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist I
SG 11
Services
Occupational Therapist
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Nursing Service
Outpatient
1 Nurse V
SG 20
1 Nurse I *
SG 11
Emergency Room
2 Nurse II *
SG 15
1 Nurse Attendant
SG 4
Clinical Units
1 Nurse III *
SG 17
2 Nurse II*
SG 15
2 Nurse I
SG 11
2 Nurse Attendant
SG 4
Delivery Room
1 Nurse II
SG 15
1 Midwife I
SG 9
1 Nursing Attendant
SG 6
Hospital Operations and
1 Administrative Officer V
SG 18
Patient Support Service
1 Administrative Assistant I
SG 7
1 Accountant II
SG 16
Accounting
1 Administrative Assistant I
SG 8
Administrative Officer II
SG 11
Billing and Claims
Administrative Officer I
SG 10
Administrative Assistant II
SG 8
Cash operations
Administrative Officer III
SG 14
Procurement, Property,
Physical Planning and
and Supply
Development Office
Engineering and Facilities
2 Administrative Aide II
SG 4
Management
2 Administrative Aide I
SG 3
Housekeeping/Laundry
Security
Security Services
* Existing Piantilia Positions at MMSU
MMSU, in consultation with the management of the Hospital, shall coordinate 
with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Civil Service Commission 
(CSC), and the DOH, in determining the additional piantilia positions to be created and 
filled up in the workforce of the University Hospital as it increases its bed capacity, 
appropriate for Level 2 or 3.


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SEC. 9. Governance. The University Hospital shall be under the direct supervision 
and control of the Board of Regents of the MMSU, hereinafter referred to as the Board, 
whose powers are defined under Presidential Decree No. 1279, entitled "Merging The 
Mariano Marcos Memorial College Of Science And Technology And Northern Luzon State 
College Into A State University To Be Known As The Mariano Marcos State University, 
Transferring The College Level Courses Of Ilocos Norte Agricultural College And Ilocos 
Norte College Of Arts And Trades Into Said University, Providing A Charter For The 
Purpose, And Appropriating Funds Therefor", and other applicable laws and regulations, 
unless otherwise amended.
SEC. 10. Administration and Supervision. - The University Hospital shall be 
administered by a Chief of Hospital, who shall be appointed by the Board of Regents 
upon the recommendation of the Dean of COM to the President, subject to the 
guidelines, qualifications, and standards set by the Board and Civil Service Guidelines. 
The Chief of Hospital shall be assisted by a staff of medical and non-medical personnel, 
as may be necessary.
The MMSU and Chief of the Hospital, in consultation with DOH, shall develop a 
Hospital Development Plan to be submitted to the Board to reflect the development 
goals of the hospital. Requests for the staffing requirements, capital outlay 
investments, budgetary needs for operations, and increase in bed capacity and service 
capability shall be based on the Hospital Development Plan.
SEC. 11. Faculty of the College of Medicine. - The medical specialists and 
medical officers of the University Hospital shall form part of the core faculty of MMSU- 
COM subject to guidelines set by CHED and CSC.
SEC. 12. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of 
this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act in the year following 
its enactment into law and thereafter.
SEC. 13. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue 
to be in full force and effect.
SEC. 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and 
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,