Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA and 
ALFEL M. BASCUG 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The right to health of our people is enshrined in the 1987 Constitution. The 
government must protect and promote this right through access to quality healthcare 
services and facilities. 
With the support of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur, the Democrito 
O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH) has strived to provide quality healthcare
services to our people. However, over the years, the hospital has experienced a
consistent increase in patients, with a daily increase of 228.55% of its authorized bed
capacity. Thus, the demand for patient care is also rising.
Given the provincial government’s limited resources, the DOPMH operates 
within a framework significantly impacted by financial constraints and staffing 
shortages to the detriment of the well-being of our people.  
Along with these challenges, Agusan del Sur does not have a single DOH-
retained hospital in the province. The lack of such facility poses an additional barrier 
to the quality and accessible medical care that we aspire to fulfill for our beloved 
AgSurnons and our neighboring provinces.  
We are keen on the effects of these limitations and the urgent need to address 
these gaps. With the passage of this measure, it is hoped that better and upgraded 
healthcare services and facilities will be achieved, and the professional health 
workforce in the province will be augmented to respond effectively to our people’s 
pressing medical needs.  
In view of the foregoing, support for this bill is earnestly sought. 
  ALFEL M. BASCUG 
 EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  1383 
July 7, 2025
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
       HOUSE BILL NO.  1383 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA and 
ALFEL M. BASCUG 
AN ACT REVERTING TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT THE DISCHARGE 
OF BASIC HEALTH SERVICES OF THE DEMOCRITO O. PLAZA MEMORIAL 
HOSPITAL (DOPMH) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Re-
Nationalization of the Democrito O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH) Act.  
SECTION 2. Re-Nationalization of the Democrito O. Plaza Memorial 
Hospital (DOPMH) Act. – The Democrito O. Plaza Memorial Hospital is hereby re-
nationalized and returned to the management, supervision, and control of the 
Department of Health (DOH).  
SECTION 3. Appropriation. – Funding for the operation, capital expenses, 
continued operations, and other similar costs of the DOPMH shall continue to be 
shouldered by the Local Government Unit (LGU) until such can be incorporated into 
the General Appropriations Act of the immediately succeeding full fiscal year.  
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DOH, in 
consultation with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), shall 
formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) within three (3) months 
after the enactment of this Act.  
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. – If any provisions or part of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts of provisions not affected shall remain 
in full force and effect.  
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules 
and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.  
Approved, 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila