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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE, AL N16
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nB248

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AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DRUG REHABILITATION
CENTER IN EVERY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Drug menace in our country has grown in a very enormous scale. We are
shocked daily with news of the continued increase of those involved in the drug use
and trade. The disastrous effect on the individual, family, community and the country
is now a great concern,

The steadfast campaign of the government to bring to a halt this menace is
commendable. Alarming indeed, the vast number of personalities involved, however,
the number of surrenderees is also a matter of concem. Indeed, it shows the number
of affected individuals by the drug and substance abuse. But the great challenge
nowadays is how will the government handle the number of people that voluntarily
surrendered and are now willing to change their ways. It should be noted that these
individuals are also victims and the care of the government should also granted
them. It is therefore aimed to bring these personalities back to be productive
members of society.

Itis at this point that this proposal is being advanced. A rehabilitation center in
every legislative district is hereby proposed

Thus, passage of this bill is hereby earnestly requested

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3248

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DRUG REHABILITATION
CENTER IN EVERY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled

SECTION 1. Creation- There shall be established a comprehensive drug
rehabilitation center in every province of the country, under the supervision of the

Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as the “Center

SEC. 2. Objectives and Purposes.- The Center shali have the following

objectives and purposes

a) Provide care, treatment and accommodation to persons found to
be drug dependents;

b) Guide the drug dependent to be physically, psychologically and
socially capable of coping with the difficulties common to his
peer group

c) Facilitate and encourage the dissemination and exchange of
ideas and information on the prevention care, treatment and
control of drug addiction:

d) Provide after care, follow-up and social reintegration services to
enable a drug dependent to adjust to family and community life
after his release:


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SEC. 3. Place of the Center. — The Secretary of Health, in coordination with

SEC. 4. Organization. — Each provincial drug rehabilitation center shall be

The Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Directors shall possess the
following qualifications:

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Motivate the drug dependent to regain self-confidence,
rediscover his abilities and develop his sense of responsibility:
Encourage the formation of organizations and associations
composed of parents, guardians and immediate relatives of drug
dependents in order to raise awareness and enhance their
participation in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of their
relatives or wards:

Undertake continuous training of physicians, nurses, health
officers and social workers on the scientific methods of
prevention, care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons found
to be drug dependents:

Strengthen the emotional and spiritual make-up of an individual
drug dependent by conducting regular guidance and counseling

sessions as well as interdenominational church services.

the Secretary of Public Works and Highways, shall determine the location of each
provincial drug rehabilitation center taking into consideration the accessibility of the

facilities to most of its patients.

headed by an Executive Director and two (2) Deputy Executive Directors, who shall
appointed by the Secretary of Health, and vested with powers generally exercised by
a Chief and Assistant Chief, respectively, by that of a government hospital

At least thirty-five (35) years of age:

A physician of good reputation; and

At least five (5) years experience in the care, treatment and
rehabilitation of drug dependents.


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SEC. 5. Personnel and Staff.- The Director shall appoint such other
personnel and staff as may be necessary for the effective operation of the Center
subject to existing

SEC. 6 Five Year Development Plan.- Each provincial drug rehabilitation
center, through its Executive Director, shall be authorized to undertake on a five year
development plan to fulfill the following

a) Establish additional building facilities equipped with new and

modern equipment to serve and cater to drug dependents of the
region:

) Initiate plans for the development of income generating programs

for the ultimate purpose of generating resources to provide charity
services

c) Provide for hospital pharmacy services, free dispensaries and

health stations;

d) Provide educational facilities for interns and graduate and

undergraduate students of medicine.

SEC. 7. Government Assistance to the Center.- The Secretary of Health is
hereby authorized to call upon any department, bureau, agency or instrumentality of
the government for such assistance as may be necessary to effectively implement
this Act

SEC. 8. Rules and Regulations. - The Executive Director of the Center is
hereby authorized, with the approval of the Secretary of Health, to promulgate such
ules and regulations as may be necessary to secure an efficient administration of
the Center and the effective implementation of this Act

SEC. 9. Appropriations.- The amount necessary for the implementation of
the this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the Department of
Health. Thereafter, such amount necessary for the continued operation of the
regional drug rehabilitation centers shall be included in the Annual general
Appropriations Act


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SEC. 10. Repealing Clause.- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the

provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly
SEC. 11. Separability Clause. - \{ any provision of this Act is declared
invalid, the provision thereof not affected by the by such declaration shall remain in

force and effect.

SEC. 12. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,