Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING EVERY SCHOOL TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON 
CERTIFIED IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND FIRST AID 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at anytime, 
anywhere, without warning. One effective way to counter the SCA is to 
perform CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. However, if CPR is performed 
late or wrongly on a SCA patient, it can decrease the patient’s chance of 
survival and bring about severe mental impairment. 
Students are equally susceptible to the danger of experiencing sudden 
cardiac arrest with their high level of physical and athletic activities in 
schools. Thus, it is critical that there are always CPR- and basic first aid-
trained personnel in school. 
This bill seeks to require every school to have at least one person 
certified to perform CPR. Through this initiative, not only do we guarantee 
protection for our students, but also safety and protection for teachers, school 
administrators, and other staff. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. PM VARGAS 
Fifth District, Quezon City 
September 6, 2022
11:09 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING EVERY SCHOOL TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON 
CERTIFIED IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND FIRST AID 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “CPR and First Aid 
in Schools Act.” 
SECTION 2. Medically-Qualified Personnel Required in All Schools. – 
Each school shall have at least one (1) person certified in cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation and first aid. Any employee of a school may be designated as a 
medically-qualified personnel. 
SECTION 3. Definition of Medically Qualified Personnel – For the 
purposes of this Act, a person is considered certified in cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation and first aid upon the completion and yearly renewal of a course 
which meets the requirements established by the Secretary of Health or his 
representative. 
SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Secretary of 
Education is hereby authorized and directed to adopt a system to implement 
and carry out the provisions of this Act. The Secretary of Education shall, 
within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the rules and 
regulations, including those of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and enforce 
the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 5. Non-Impairment Clause. – Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed as to diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or 
made available to disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under 
existing laws. 
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SECTION 6. Separability Clause. – If any part of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, administrative orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or 
contrary to the provisions of this Act are deemed amended, modified or 
repealed accordingly. 
 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,