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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mark Chole 9. Volage

Representative, 3 District Bulacan

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

20" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.357

Introduced by: REP. MARK CHOLO I. VIOLAGO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution states that - “The State shall protect and
promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.”
Furthermore, Article XIII, Section 11 of the Philippine Constitution emphasizes that - “The
State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach 10 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. The State shall endeavor o provide free medical care 10
paupers.

The establishment of hospitals locally reduce travel time dramatically, ensuring patients
to receive prompt emergency treatment. Studies have shown that outcomes are significantly
better when patients can reach quality care within 20 minutes. The Municipality of San Rafael
in the Province of Bulacan is situated in the middle of other municipalities that still lack local
hospitals that will provide a quality health care system. Also, other nearby hospitals are
crowded with patients making the provision of immediate care services, under the standard
time frame, nearly impossible. ‘Thus, the establishment of a general hospital in the said
municipality will not only benefit residents of the said area but will provide additional effective
and efficient health care services for nearby municipalities.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wark Chole 9, Vlage

Representative, 3" District Bulacan

In essence, district hospitals are crucial for providing a comprehensive, accessible, and
efficient healthcare system at the local level, bridging the gap between primary care and
specialized tertiary care. The establishment of a general hospital in the Municipality of San
Rafael will solve numerous health care problems and will address the lack or insufficiency of
health care in the district. Further, the presence of another hospital with efficient health care
system is beneficial not only to the district but to the province as well. The district will be
more self-reliant in handling advances and difficult health emergencies, providing a pool of
health specialists and experts within its jurisdiction that will help save lives in difficult times.
Another quality hospital will decongest the other Regional/District hospitals in the Province of
Bulacan.

The Province of Bulacan being nearly situated with the National Capital Region has a
continuing population increase. Thus, the number of residents seeking not just health care
services but quality and dependable health care system dramatically increases.

Healthcare is vital for maintaining and improving overall well-being, impacting
individuals, communities, and the economy. It enables our constituencies to live longer, more,
fulfilling lives, reduces health disparities, and enhances quality of life. The healthier

a fundamental human right, contributing to a healthy and productive society.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly

IOLO I. VIOLAGO
ve, 3" District of Bulacan

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wark Chole 1, Vislage

Representative, 3" District Bulacan
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

20th Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 257

Introduced by: REP. MARK CHOLO I. VIOLAGO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN RAFAEL, PROVINCE
OF BULACAN, A GENERAL HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE DONA
REMEDIOS TRINIDAD GENERAL HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION I. There shall be established in the Municipality if San Rafael, Province of
Bulacan, a level 3 grade hospital to be known as Dona Remedios Trinidad General Hospital,
which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).

SECTION 2. Any future increase in bed capacity, healthcare facilities. service
capability, and human resource complement shall be based on the hospital development plan
which shall be prepared by the Department of Health (DOH).

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) shall immediately
include in the Department’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the
remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Mark Chole 9. Uslags

Representative, 3“ District Bulacan

SECTION 5. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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