Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES )
Quezon City oud) HAR 2016
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bil No, 7358

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is the prime duty of the State to
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among
them. It is also its solemn mandate to protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

Health is and should be the most important concer of every society. It is the primary
moving factor which enables every human being to participate in society. Without it, society
would be dull and unproductive.

As part of the State’s policies on health, the government has established numerous
public hospitals across the country in order to serve the needs of the people, especially the
marginalized. However, not all areas have experienced the government's healthcare service.

The people of Dimasalang, Province of Masbate has been suffering from the lack of
readily accessible health care. As it stands now, the Municipality of Dimasalang only has the
Dimasalang Rural Health Unit that caters to the health care needs of the people. Although
there are hospitals in the adjoining municipalities, there is still a dire need for Dimasalang to
have a hospital of its own in order to spare its citizens from spending too much time and
resources in travelling to and from those hospitals.

As a solution to this predicament, it is essential that the State takes a proactive step by
establishing a hospital in Dimasalang.

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

SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.
fepresentative
‘Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
7358

House Bill No.

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

AN ACT MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN
DIMASALANG, MASBATE, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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 “Dimasalang District Hospital Act.”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect and
promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. It is
also the policy of the State to maintain honesty and integrity in the public service.

See. 3. It is hereby established in the Municipality of Dimasalang, Masbate a hospital to be
known as the Dimasalang District Hospital

Sec. 4. The Dimasalang District Hospital shall be under the full administrative supervision,
control and management of the Department of Health.

Sec. 5. Government contributions. The amount of one billion pesos (P1,000,000,000.00) is
hereby appropriated as contribution of the National Government for the initial operations and
maintenance of the Dimasalang District Hospital. Thereafter, the amount necessary for its
operations and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of Health shall have the power
to promulgate the implementing rules and regulations as may be necessary to fully implement
the objectives and purposes of this Act within one (1) year from the approval hereof.

Sec. 7. Separability 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

Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. — All laws, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.