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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. bere

Introduced by Representative Romulo “Kid” Pefia, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 11, Article XIII of the Constitution provides that “The State shall
adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which
shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services
available to all the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the
needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled women and children. xxx.”

One of the known characteristics of Filipino families is that they care for
their elderly and provide them with the necessary comfort and care. Elderly
Filipinos are given proper attention and assistance in their homes. However, not
every household is capable of prioritizing and addressing the needs of elderly
family members. There are certain realities where the elderly is neglected
because of socio-economic restraints and difficulties of caring for an aging
relative. Given such situation, the State takes an active role in the care of elderly
Filipinos.

This bill aims to establish an elderly care and nursing complex in every
city and province in the country. In coordination with concerned government
agencies like the Department of Health and Department of Social Welfare and
Development, an elderly care and nursing complex will provide poor elderly
members an opportunity to lead protected and dignified lives. Our aging citizens
were once productive members of society and they definitely deserve a
government that will take care of their welfare during their twilight years.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is eamestly
sought.

ROMOLO “KID/P ENA, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6376

Introduced by Representative Romulo “Kid” Pefia, Jr.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELDERLY CARE AND NURSING COMPLEX IN
EVERY CITY AND PROVINCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1.Short Title.—This Act shall be known as the “Elderly Care
and Nursing Complex Act.”

SEC. 2.Declaration of Policy.— It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
provide quality and affordable care and nursing facilities for poor elderly Filipinos. The
State shall also endeavor to give priority to the needs of the elderly and actively
participate in uplifting their well-being.

SEC3.Elderly Care and Nursing Complex.There shall be established an
elderly care and nursing complex in every city and province in the country for all
elderly persons whose family members are financially incapable to provide or meet the

special needs and requirements of the elderly.


For purposes of this Act, elderly refers to a person who is sixty-five (65) years
old and above. Elderly care and nursing complex refers to the place and facility that
is designated to provide skilled and professional care to the elderly twenty-four
hours a day and seven days a week.

SEC.5.Location of Complex The Department of Social Welfare and
Development shall, in coordination with the Department of Health and the Department
of the Interior and Local Government, determine the location in the province and city
of the proposed elderly care and nursing complex.

SEC. 6.Government Assistance— The Department of Social Welfare and
Development and the Department of Health, shall provide the necessary assistance and
support to fulfill the needs of the elderly residing in the elderly care and nursing
complex.

SEC. 7.Role of Family Members. Family members shall be provided with
adequate information on the policies and regulations of the elderly care and nursing
complex and shall be guided on how to care for their elderly based on shared
experiences and best practices. They shall also be informed about their responsibilities
during the admission of their elderly in the facility.

SEC. 8.Personnel Recruitment and Incentives. All personnel involved in the
elderly care and nursing complex shall have adequate and appropriate education and
training to be determined by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, in

consultation with the Department of Health.


SEC. 9.Appropriations.—The sum necessary for the effective implementation of
this Act shall be charged against the appropriations of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development and the Department of Health. Thereafter, such amount as
may be necessary for the continued operation of the elderly care and nursing complex
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 10.Separability Clause. If any part or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions which are not effected shall continue to be
in full force and effect.

SEC. 11 Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 12.Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,