Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6713

. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The primary purpose of this bill is to convert the Lanao del Norte Provincial
Hospital, situated in the Municipality of Baroy, Lanao del Norte into a modern and
fully-equipped 300-bed capacity tertiary health provider to be known as the Lanao del
Norte Regional Medical Center (LDNRMC) and to upgrade its existing facilities to
cater to the needs of the people of Lanao del Norte and the Northern Mindanao Region.

The envisioned Regional Medical Center will be an overhaul improvement to the
existing Provincial Hospital in Lanao del Norte. The facilities and equipment in the
present set-up is not enough to address the medical concems of the people, especially
those with advanced medical conditions. The patients will most likely travel to the
nearest tertiary hospital in the adjacent provinces, which undoubtedly adds extra burden
to them in terms of additional expenses.

Advancement in the field of medicine and health services should also be
available to the people of Lanao del Norte and Region X, and this measure seeks the
realization of bringing modem and advanced health services closer to the people.

Ultimately, the increase in bed capacity of the said hospital will likewise be very
beneficial to our people, as the present capacity is frequently overbooked due to the
influx of patients during times of crisis.

In view of the foregoing, the prompt approval of this bill is highly and earnestly

recommended.
MOH. LID Q. PORO

1 District, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse sino 6713

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE LANAO DEL NORTE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, LOCATED
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE INTO A REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE LANAO DEL NORTE REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION |. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as “The Lanao del Norte Regional
Medical Center Act”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
promote the right to health, instill health consciousness among the people and advance the
integrated and comprehensive approach to research and development of health services

SECTION 3. Conversion into a Regional Medical Center. ~ The Lanao del Norte
Provincial Hospital in the Municipality of Baroy, Province of Lanao del Norte is hereby
converted into Regional Medical Center to be known as the Lanao del Norte Regional Medical
Center, hereinafter referred to as the LDNRMC, and shall be under the supervision of the
Department of Health (DOH),

For this purpose, the bed capacity of the LDNRMC is hereby increased from one
hundred (100) to three hundred (300) beds. The increase in bed capacity shall be implemented
for a period of not more than three (3) years from the approval of this Act.

SECTION 4. Objectives. — The LDNRMC shall pursue the following objectives:

(a) To provide the Filipino people, particularly in the Province of Lanao del Norte, with
a more affordable, quality and timely hospital care through a more efficient health
service delivery system that prioritizes the needs of the underprivileged. sick,
elderly, disabled, women and children, and when resources are available, provide
free medical care to indigent citizens;

(b) To develop the LDNRMC into a world class tertiary healthcare provider that utilizes
modem and advanced medical technologies;

(©) To promote, encourage, and engage in scientific research in the prevention of
diseases, and the care and treatment of patients and related activities, including


scholarship and conduct of relevant Congresses, conventions, seminars, and
conferences;

(4) To participate in technical cooperation program in coordination with the DOH
RITM and other research institutes in the conduct of research activities in the
diagnosis, control and prevention of tropical diseases;

(©) To encourage and undertake the raining of physicians, nurses, medical technicians,
health officers, social workers, and other health professionals on the practical and
Sctentific conduct and implementation of health and medical services, and related
activities; and

(f) To extend other medical services Pursuant to the goals, objectives and rules of the
National Health Insurance Program (NHIP),

The LONRMC shall submit to the DOH its Proposed hospital development plan which
includes the future expansion of its scope of services as a specialty hospital that specializes in
4 particular disease or condition, or in one type of patient.

SECTION 6. Medical Center Chief — The Hospital shall be headed by a Medical
Center Chief, who is a licensed physician and with experience in hospital administration and
Seanatment for at least five (5) years. The Medical Center Chief shall be appointed by the
Secretary of Health,

SECTION 7, Functions of the Medical Center Chief. — The Medical Center Chief
shall be responsible for the following:

(4) Overall management and administration of the LDNRMC; and

(b) Formulation of policies, plans, Programs, strategies, and its implementation to
ensure the provision of high quality health care and high standards of clinical
training for medical and allied medical personnel

In order to ensure a smooth transition, the incumbent Chief of Hospital of the Lanao
del Norte Provincial Hospital, if qualified, shall assume the position of Medical Center Chief
of the LDNRMC in an acting capacity until such time that a duly qualified successor has been
appointed,

SECTION 8, Medical and Service Personnel. ~ The number of medical and service
Personnel, maintenance and other operating expenses of the LONRMC shall correspondingly
be increased to conform with the provision in Section 3 of this Act, The Medical Center Clef
a the LDNRMC, in coordination with the DOH, the Department of Budget and Management
(DBM), and the Civil Service Commission (CSC), shall determine the additional plantill
positions to be created and filled up.


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SECTION 9. Assistance from Other Government Offices. ~The LDNRMC may call
upon any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the government, including
government-owned and controlled corporations, for such assistance as it may need in the
pursuit of its objectives.

All individuals, entities, and institutions are hereby enjoined to render full assistance
and cooperation to the LDNRMC in the accomplishment of its objectives and activities.

SECTION 10. Tax Exemption. ~ Any donation or bequest made to the LDNRMC shall
be exempt from donor's tax and the same shall be considered as allowable deduction from the
Toss income of the donor, in accordance with the provisions of the National Internal Revenue
Code of 1997, as amended: Provided, That such donation shall not be disposed of, transferred
or sold.

SECTION 11. Auditor. ~The Commission on Audit shall appoint a representative who
shall be the auditor of the LDNRMC and such personnel as may be necessary to assist said
representative in the performance of his duty

SECTION 12. Reports. — The Medical Center Chief of the LDNRMC shall, within
three (3) months after the end of every fiscal year, submit periodic reports to the DOH as may
be required.

SECTION 13. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary for the initial i
of this Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the DOH. Thereafter,
such flinds as may be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 14. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). — Within ninety (90) days
from the approval of this Act, the Secretary of the DOH, in consultation with the Secretary of
the DBM, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of
this Act

SECTION 15. Separabitity Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions which are not affected thereby shall continue to be
in full force and effect

SECTION 16. Repealing Clause.— All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended
or modified accordingly

SECTION 17. Effectivity.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,