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Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 913 7
Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun
AN ACT MAHDATIHG THE ESTABLISHMEHT OF A REHABILITATION
CENTER FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS USERS IN THE PROVINCE OF
ZAMBALES, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 15, Article 11 of the 1987 Constitution provides that "the Sfafe shazz
protect  cnd,  promote  the   righi  to   health  of  the  people   cnd,  instill  hecthh
couscfous7tess cimorig them. " Further, Sec.  11, Art. XIII states that "the S{clfe shajJ
adopt an iritegrated and comprehensive approach to health deuelopmerit which
shall eridecwor to make esserulal goods, health cnd, other social services owallable
to all people at Offordable cost. T:here sha:Il be priorirty for i:he needs Of the under-
priuiteged, sick elderly, disabled, women, and children. The Skcite shal:1 erideouor
to provide free medical care to paapers. "
Since drug addiction causes destructive effects on abusers and people
around them, a reliable rehabilitation center is an important part of recovery.
Currently, the Province of Zambales does not have a drug rehabilitation center
for illegal drug users. Litigants who are charged with violation of the Dangerous
Drugs  Law  and  netted  with  a  penalty  of rehabilitation  utilizes  rehabilitation
centers in the Provinces of Pampanga and Bataan.  Consistent with the above-
cited  constitutional  mandates,  this  proposed  bill  aims  to  establish  a  more
accessible  and  affordable  Rehabilitation  Center  for  Illegal  Drugs  Users  who
voluntarily submit themselves for treatment in the Province of Zambales. This
bill also seeks to make available a comprehensive social reintegration prograln
and follow-up for illegal drug dependents to prepare them for re-integration in
the community after the treatment.
As drug dependency is a major societal issue that needs
the expeditious passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
Hon. Ueffers
1st dst
addressed,
Khonghun
lf Zambales


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Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.913 7
Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun
AN ACT MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REHABILITATION
CENTER FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS USERS IN THE PROVINCE OF
zAMBALrs, pROvlDING F`uNDs THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
puRposrs
Be it erracted dy the Serrate cnd, the House Of Represeritatives Of the Philippines
in Congress asserrLbled..
SECTION 1. Establishment -There shall be established, through the
14      Department of Health  (DOH), jointly with the Department of Social Welfare
15      and Development (DSWD), the Department of Interior and Local Government
16      (DILG) and the concerned provincial government, a Rehabilitation center for
17     Illegal Drugs users in the province ofzambales.
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19                 SECTION 2. Location -The Provincial Governor, in coordination with
20     the secretary of Health and the secretary ofpublic works and Highways, shall
2]      determine  the  location  of the  said  Rehabilitation  Center  for  Illegal  Drugs
22     Users, taking into consideration its accessibility of to the residents of remote
23      areas.
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25                 SECTION 3. Supervision and control -The DOH, in coordination with
26     the provincial government, shall exercise supervision and control over such
27     Rehabilitation Center for Illegal Drugs Users,  in addition to the duties and
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1      responsibilities of the Department under section 76 of Republic Act No.  (RA)
2     9165, otherwise known the comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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5                SECTION 4. Application of Republic Act No. 9165 -The program for
6     the voluntary or compulsory submission of a drug dependent and other legal
7     processes related thereby shall be in compliance to the provisions in Article
8       VIII of RA 9165.
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10                SECTION    5.    Affordable    and    Accessible    Treatment    -    The
11      Rehabilitation  Center  for  Illegal  Drugs  Users  shall  provide  affordable  and
12     accessible  treatment  and  care  to  persons  who  committed  abuse  of illegal
13     drugs and voluntarily submit for rehabilitation. It shall further make available
14     a comprehensive social reintegration program and follow-up for illegal drug
15     dependents  to  prepare  them  for  reintegration  in  the  community  after  the
16      treatment.
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18                 SECTION 6. Funding -The funds necessary for the implementation of
19     this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the concerned
20     government agencies as part of their annual budget.
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22                 SECTION  7.  Implementing  Rules  and  Regulations  -  The  DOH,  in
23      consultation with the DSWD and the DILG, shall promulgate the necessary
24     rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
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26                  SECTION 8.  Separability Clause -If any portion or provision of this
27     Act is declared unconstitutional,  the same  shall not affect the validity and
28     effectivity of the other provisions not affected thereby.
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30                 SECTION  9.  Repealing  Clause  -  All  laws,  parts  of  laws,  decrees,
31      presidential      issuances,      proclamations,      orders,      ordinances,      and
32     administrative regulations in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby
33      amended, modified or repealed accordingly.
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1                 SECTIOH IO. Effectivity clause -This Act shall take effect fifteen ( 15)
2     days  after  its  publication  in  the  Official  Gazette  or  in  at  least  two  (2)
3      newspapers of general circulation, whichever, comes earlier.
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5                 Approve a
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