Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOusEB]LL`ri6.~'      6093
Introduced by Representative Romulo "Kid" Pefia, Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
OneofthehallmarkcharacteristicsofFilipinofamiliesisthewaytheycare
for the elderly. Article XIH, Section 12 of the Constitution provides that the State
shallendeavortomakeessentialgoods,health,andothersocialservicestopeople
at an affordable cost. That the needs of the underprivileged, sick, and elderly,
among others, shall be prioritized.
It is imminent that Filipino senior citizens will require further attention and
assistanceintheirhomes.However,noteveryhouseholdiscapableofprioritizing
and addressing the needs of elderly family members. ,There are certain realities
where elderlies are neglected because of socio-economic restraints and the actual
difficulty pf caring for an aging relative. Given the situation, the State must then
take an active role as the caretaker of the welfare` ofelderly Filipinos.
This  bill  will  institutionalize  and establish  an  elderly  care  and nursing
complex  in  every  province  and  city  of  the  country.  In  coordination  with
concerned government agencies, the said facility will provide poor families a
chance for their elderly members to lead protected and dignified lives. Our aging
citizenry were once productive members of society, and they definitely deserve a
goverrment that will take care of their welfare.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILi~N`o.      8093
Introduced by Representative Romulo "Kid" Pefia, Jr.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX IN
EVERY PROVINCE AND CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it  Ira_cted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in Congress
assembha:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Elderly Care and Nursing Complex
Act".
SECHON2.EtelarationOfpoliey.-ItishachydeelaredthepolieyOftheStatetoprovidequlityand
affordable care and musing facilities for poor eldedy Filipinas. The State shall also endeavor to give
prioritytotheneedsOftheeldedyandaedvctyparicipateinupliftingthdrwchrfug.
SECTION 3. E]dchy Care and Nursing Complex. - There shall be established an eldedy care and
nursingcomplexineverycityandprovinceinthecountryforalleldedypersonswhosefanrilymembers
arefinanciallyincapal>letoprovideormeettheapecialneedsandrequirementsoftheddedy.
ForthepurposesoftlrisActeifedyroferstoapersonwhoissixty-five(65)yearsoldandrfuve.Eacferty
Cczre cz72c7 77rms7.»g ccrmphar rofers to the place and frdlity that is designated to provide skilled and
professionalcaretotheeldedytwenty-fourhoursadayandsevendaysaweek.
SEOuON 4. Irocation of Complex. - The Department Of Social Welfare and Development shall, in
coordination with the Department Of Hedth and Daparfroent Of the Interior and I,coal Govemmen[
detrminethelacalonintheprovinceandcityoftheproposedeldedycareandnusingcomplex.
SEonoN 5. Government Assistance. -  The Deparfroent Of Sceial Welfare and llevelopment and
the Daparment of Hedth shall provide the necessary assistance and support to fufill the needs of the
eldedyresidingintheeldedycareandnursingcomplex.
SECTION 6.   Role of Famfty Members.  - Family members  shall  be provided with  adequate
infomalononthepoliciesandregulationsoftheeldedycareandnursingcomplexandshallbeguided


on how to care for their eldedy based on chafed experiences and best praedces. They shall also be
infcrmedal]cuttheirrespondbilitiesduringtheadmisrionOfifeirddedyinthefadity.
SECTI0N7.PersonndReeruinentandhcentives.-Allpersonnelinvolvedintheeldedycareand
nusing complex shall have adequate and apprapriate educalon and raining to be determined by the
DeparfroentofSoGialWdfareandDevdopment,incousultationwiththeDeparmentofHedth.
SECTIONS.A|]propriations.-ThesumneeessaryfortheerfechveimplementationOfthisActshall
be changed against the appraprialons of the Daparfroent of Social Welfare and Development and the
Daparment Of Hedth Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the condnued operation Of the
elderlycareandnursingccmplexshallbeincludedintheannualGenendAppropriationsAct
SECTION9.Separabflrtyaause.-IfanypartorprovisionOfthisActisdeclaredunconstitutionalor
invalid, other provisions which ae not affected shall condrme to be in full force and effect.
SEclroN  10.  Repealing  qause - All  laws,  executive  orders,  presidential  decrees,  nlles  and
regularionsinconsistentwiththisActareheredyliapealed,amendedormodifiedaccordingly.
SECTTON 11. Effcethrfuy. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
OfficialcazeifeorinanewapaperOfgeneralciroulalon.
Approved