Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 1825

Introduced By: REPRESENTATIVE HENRY S. OAMINAL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Ozamiz City National Emergency Hospital was established by Republic Act
No. 4225 in 1965 with a capacity of fifty (50) beds. This was later renamed to Mayor
Hilarion A. Ramiro, Sr. General Hospital (MHARSGEN) in accordance with Batas
Pambansa blg. 777 in 1984 with a capacity of one hundred (100) beds. In 1992, RA 7197
again increased its bed capacity to one hundred fifty (150). MHARSGEN was converted
into what is now the Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro, Sr. Regional Training and Teaching
Hospital (MHARSRTTH) by virtue of RA 7937 in 1995.

Two decades have passed since the bed capacity of MHARSRTTH was last
expanded, As a result, and considering the rapid increase of population in the area, not
to mention its strategic location in Region X, the average daily occupancy rate of
MHARSRTTH normally exceeded its authorized bed capacity. It not only provides health
services to the Province of Misamis Occidental but also delivers healthcare access to the
people in several municipalities in neighboring provinces, namely: Lanao del Norte,
Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur.

MHARSRTTH plays a significant role in the attainment of health programs in the
region. Its competent medical staff acquired their expertise from constant yearly
trainings. It has virtually become the primary referral center of other hospitals in the
region. In fact, this regional training and teaching hospital has been over-utilized
considering its occupancy rate of one hundred forty percent (140%) over the past years.

The approval of this bill will greatly impact the delivery of health service for
those who cannot afford quality healthcare due to rising hospital costs. Increased
capacity allows the hospital to field additional medical providers, boost the number of
available medical supplies, and train more health professionals. This enhanced capability
also translates to improved health service coverage in the region allowing for better
opportunities for growth and job creation.

This bill therefore seeks to augment the existing capacity of the Mayor Hilarion
A. Ramiro, Sr. Regional Training and Teaching Hospital from one hundred fifty (150) to
three hundred (300) beds.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH — NGRESS
First Regu’ Session

HOUSE BILLNo. 1825.

Introduced By: REPRESENTATIVE HENRY S. OAMINAL.

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO, SR. REGIONAL
TRAINING AND TEACHING HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SEC. 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro, Sr. Regional
‘Training and Teaching Hospital is hereby increased from one hundred fifty (150) to three
hundred (300) beds.

SEC, 2. The Department of Health shall determine the number of plantilla
positions to be created and the service facilities and professional health care services to
be upgraded commensurate to the increase in the number of bed capacity.

SEC. 3. The increase in the bed capacity of the Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro, Sr.
Regional Training and Teaching Hospital from one hundred fifty (150) beds to three
hundred (300) beds shall be implemented within one (1) year from the approval of this
Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law
and thereafter.

SEC. 5, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,