EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2268
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE LINGAYEN 
DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LINGAYEN, 
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN FROM SIXTY (60) TO ONE HUNDRED 
(100) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that, "The 
State shall protect the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness 
among them." It is mandated by the highest law of the land to ensure that all 
communities have access to quality and accessible healthcare.
The number of patients admitted to the Lingayen District Hospital, particularly 
indigents, has increased significantly over the years. The hospital's 60-bed capacity 
can no longer accommodate the ever-increasing number of patients, particularly those 
who require confinement.
This bill therefore seeks to increase the bed capacity of the Lingayen District 
Hospital from sixty (60) to one hundred (100) beds. This will not only ensure accessible 
and quality health care services for the people of Lingayen but also to its neighboring 
municipalities.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly 
sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2268
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AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE LINGAYEN 
DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LINGAYEN, 
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN FROM SIXTY (60) TO ONE HUNDRED
(100) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembied:
SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Lingayen District Hospital 
in the Municipality of Lingayen, Province of Pangasinan is hereby increased from sixty 
(60) to one hundred (100) beds. Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent 
with its hospital development plan which shall be prepared by the Chief of Hospital of 
the Lingayen District Hospital.
SEC. 2. The existing professional health care services and facilities shall also 
be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the bed capacity increase as 
provided for in Section 1 hereof.
SEC. 3. The existing workforce of the Lingayen District Hospital, which 
includes doctors, nurses and support personnel, shall also be Increased 
correspondingly.
SEC. 4. The Provincial Government of Pangasinan shall provide the 
necessary funds to support the increase in bed capacity of the Lingayen District 
Hospital and the corresponding upgrading of its facilities and services.
SEC. 5. The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) shall include in 
the DOH's subsidy program its support for the capital outlay requirements of the 
hospital.


SEC. 6. If any provision or part of this Act is deciared unconstitutional, the 
remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 7. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations, 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,