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SENATE
S.B. No. 1994
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A 25-BED CAPACITY HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY CASIG- 
ANG MUNICIPALITY OF SANTO TOMAS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL 
NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE SANTO TOMAS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, "7776 
State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them" It is the policy of the state to ensure that all 
communities have access to quality and accessible healthcare.
The Municipality of Santo Tomas in the Province of Davao del Norte is a rural 
area where immediate health care is not accessible. According to the 2020 census, 
it has a population of 128,687 people. The municipal government has already 
acquired an area intended for the establishment of the municipal hospital. However, 
it cannot afford the cost of the equipment and facilities, as well as the salaries and 
wages of the staff. The Sangguniang Bayan of Santo Tomas has approved 
Resolution No. 335, Series of 2020, requesting funding of the proposed hospital.
Hence, the bill seeks the establishment of a 25-bed capacity hospital in 
Barangay Casig-ang, Municipality of Santo Tomas in the Province of Davao del 
Norte. This measure is expected to augment the delivery of health services of the 
Rural Health Unit (RHU) of the municipality, benefitting not only the residents of 
Santo Tomas, but also those from the neighboring municipalities.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is immediately sought.
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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A 25-BED CAPACITY HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY CASIG-ANG 
MUNICIPALITY OF SANTO TOMAS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, TO
BE KNOWN AS THE SANTO TOMAS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in Congress 
assembied:
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Health (DOH), a 25-bed capacity hospital in Barangay Casig-ang, 
Municipality of Santo Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte, to be known as the Santo 
Tomas Municipal Hospital.
SEC. 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be 
charged against the appropriations authorized for the purpose under the fiscal year 
2024 General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the 
operations and maintenance of the herein hospital shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. Before the construction of the hospital, the Secretary of the Department 
of Health (DOH) shall issue a written assurance that personnel of the hospital will be 
appointed, and that funds for its maintenance and operations have been appropriated.
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,