Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
     HOUSE BILL NO.  993 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ALYSSA MICHAELA “MICA” M. GONZALES 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL (JBLMGH) INTO A 
MEDICAL CENTER, TO BE KNOWN AS JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 
(JBLMMC), INCREASING ITS BED CAPACITY FROM ONE THOUSAND (1000) BEDS TO 
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (1500) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS SERVICE FACILITIES 
AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS 
MEDICAL WORKFORCE COMPLEMENT, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 11359, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to upgrade the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) into a 
Medical Center, to be known as Jose B. Lingad Memorial Medical Center (JBLMMC), increasing 
its bed capacity from one thousand (1000) beds to one thousand five hundred (1500) beds to 
address the growing healthcare needs of Central Luzon and nearby provinces. 
Central Luzon remains one of the most densely populated regions in the country. With the rapid 
urbanization and in-migration in provinces such as Pampanga, the demand for public healthcare 
services continues to rise. JBLMGH, as a Department of Health-retained, tertiary-level, and 
regional referral hospital, serves not only the people of Pampanga but also patients from Tarlac, 
Bataan, Bulacan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, and Aurora. 
The current 1,000-bed capacity is no longer sufficient to accommodate the increasing number of 
patients, resulting in overcrowding, prolonged waiting times, and compromised delivery of health 
services. This expansion will enable JBLMGH to meet the demands of its growing patient base 
while maintaining quality care and improving access to specialized medical services. 
Moreover, JBLMGH currently has fourteen (14) accredited Residency Training Programs and 
seven (7) sub-specialty Fellowship Programs that serves as a training ground for healthcare 
professionals. JBLMGH also established two (2) Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services 
which is a foundational step toward achieving an inclusive and equitable health system for all 
Filipinos. As such, elevating JBLMGH to a Medical Center is warranted due to its highly 
specialized services which is integral to the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) 
Law. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
REP. ALYSSA MICHAELA “MICA” M. GONZALES 
     3rd District, Pampanga 
July 1, 2025
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CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session  
HOUSE BILL NO.  993 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ALYSSA MICHAELA “MICA” M. GONZALES 
AN ACT 
UPGRADING THE JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL (JBLMGH) INTO A 
MEDICAL CENTER, TO BE KNOWN AS JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 
(JBLMMC), INCREASING ITS BED CAPACITY FROM ONE THOUSAND (1000) BEDS TO 
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (1500) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS SERVICE FACILITIES 
AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS 
MEDICAL WORKFORCE COMPLEMENT, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 11359, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital in the City of San Fernando, 
Pampanga is hereby upgraded into a Medical Center to be known as the Jose B. Lingad 
Memorial Medica Center (JBLMMC), which shall be under the direct control and supervision of 
the Department of Health. 
SECTION 2. The authorized bed capacity of JBLMMC is hereby upgraded from one thousand 
(1000) beds to one thousand five hundred (1500) beds. 
SECTION 3. The existing service facilities and professional health care services of the JBLMMC 
are hereby upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the bed capacity increase as 
provided for in Section 1. 
SECTION 4. The existing workforce of the JBLMMC shall also be correspondingly increased. 
The Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and 
the Civil Service Commission, shall determine the additional plantilla positions to be created and 
filled up upon prior consultation with the JBLMMC. 
SECTION 5. The increase in bed capacity of the JBLMMC from one thousand (1000) to one 
thousand five hundred (1500) shall be implemented for a period of not more than four (4) years 
from the approval of this Act. 
SECTION 6. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department’s programs 
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 7. Republic Act No. 11359 is hereby repealed. All laws, executive orders, issuances, 
rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the 
Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,