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Republic of the Philippine|
House of Representati ABUG 2016
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS) By: vi

First Regular Session
RECISTRATION UNIT

AND INDE X SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 3

Introduced by Honorable Dale “Along” R. Malapitan

Explanatory Note

The government's aggressive campaign against illegal drugs has revealed the
extent of the seriousness of the drug problem in the country. Already, around
120,038 drug personalities have surrendered to authorities since “Oplan
Tokhang” and “Project Double Barrel” were launched in July 1, 2016.

Based on information supplied by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the
consolidated data of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), there
are now 1.33 million drug users in the Philippines with around 8,629 villages
out of the 42,065 barangays nationwide have drug related cases. In Metro
Manila alone, 92% of the barangays were already exposed to the illegal drugs
trade.

In the City of Caloocan, more than 1,000 drug dependents have so far
surrendered. This number is expected to rise further as the PNP intensifies
its campaign and with the City Government joining the war against this social
menace.

But more than the crackdown on illegal drugs, and the arrest and punishment
of those involved, is the supreme onus of the government to put these drug
dependents under rehabilitation for proper care and treatment. Consistent
with the State policies as enshrined in our Constitution, it must endeavor to
work for the restoration of their dignity through adequate and relevant
medical and psychotherapeutic interventions design for their recovery,
reformation and re-integration to society as responsible and productive
members thereof.

The establishment of drug rehab centers coupled with the adoption of an
effective rehab program is a step towards that direction. But with the limited
number facilities such as in Metro Manila where there is only a single DOH
supervised rehab center that exist, the objective for the effective recovery,
reformation and re-integration of drug users may become too hard to achieve.


This proposed measure aims to address such inadequacy and resolve the
needs for rehab facilities for the City of Caloocan. The establishment of a
rehabilitation center will not only approximate the holistic treatment of drug
dependent but will render the attainment of such goal a near absolute
certainty. Thus, the immediate consideration and approval of this proposed
bill is highly recommended.

HON. DALE “ALONG” Ly MALAPITAN


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3044
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Dale “Along” R. Malapitan

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER IN THE CITY
OF CALOOCAN, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS THE CALOOCAN
CITY REHABILITATION CENTER FOR DRUG DEPENDENTS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Creation. - There shall be established, under the
supervision of the Department of Health, a drug rehabilitation center in the
city of Caloocan to be known as the Caloocan City Rehabilitation Center for
Drug Dependents, hereinafter referred to as the Center. It shall be responsible
for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents from Caloocan City
and such other drug users as may be referred to by the Department of Health.

SEC. 2. Objectives and Functions. -The Center shall have the following
objectives and functions:

a. To provide care, treatment and accommodation to persons
found to be suffering from drug addiction;

b. To bring such person to a state where he is physically,
psychologically and socially capable of coping with problems
common to his peer group;

c. To facilitate and encourage the dissemination and exchange of
information on the prevention, care, treatment and control of
drug addiction and abuse;

d. To provide after care, follow-up and social re-integration
services to enable a drug dependent to adjust to family and
community life after his release;

e. To provide each drug dependent the motivation for regaining
self-confidence, rediscover his working abilities and develop a
sense of responsibility for himself;

f. To encourage the formation of organizations, associations, or
groups composed of parents, guardians, and immediate
relatives of drug dependents to make them aware and enhance



their participation in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of
their relatives or wards found to be drug dependent;

g. To undertake continuous training of physicians, nurses,
health officers, psychologists, and social workers on the
practical and scientific methods of prevention, care, treatment
and rehabilitation of persons found to be drug dependent;

h, To 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.

SEC. 3. Organization. - The Center shall be headed by a Director who
shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and vested
with the powers and authority generally exercised by a Chief of a government
hospital for the effective operation of the Center.

SEC. 4. Personnel and Staff. - The Director shall appoint such
personnel and staff as may be necessary for the effective operation of the
Center subject to existing laws, rules and regulations.

SEC. 5. Development Plan. ~The Center, through its Director, is hereby
authorized to embark on a development plan in the fulfillment of the following:
a. To establish building facilities equipped with new and modern
equipment to serve and carter to the needs of drug

dependents;

b. To initiate plans for the development of income generating
programs for the ultimate purpose of generating resources for
the Center in the pursuit of its programs involving charitable
services;

c. To provide pharmacy services, dispensaries and health
stations; and,

d. To provide on the job trainings and other educational facilities
for interns, graduates and undergraduates of medicine and
related fields germane to the rehabilitation of drug
dependents.

SEC. 6. 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 any such assistance as may be
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 7. Rules and Regulations. — The Director of the Center is hereby
authorized, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of
Health, to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
secure an effective administration of the Center and the effective
implementation of the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 8. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations for the
Department of Health under the current General Appropriations Act.


Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the continued operation of the
Center shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,