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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. 3938 
Introduced by Representative ERIC G. YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Municipality of Kabayan, located in the eastern part of the Province of Benguet, 
is known for its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural landscapes, and thriving 
agricultural communities. Despite its significance to the province and the Cordillera 
Administrative Region, Kabayan continues to face pressing challenges in terms of 
access to adequate healthcare services. 
At present, residents of Kabayan, including those from its far-flung barangays, must 
travel long and difficult routes to reach the nearest major healthcare facilities in 
neighboring municipalities. Given Benguet’s mountainous terrain and the distance 
from urban centers, such travel is not only costly but also poses serious risks to 
patients in emergency situations. This gap in healthcare access disproportionately 
affects vulnerable sectors, including the elderly, pregnant women, children, and those 
with chronic illnesses. 
The establishment of the Kabayan District Hospital will address this long-standing 
need by providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services within the 
municipality. It will be under the direct control and supervision of the Provincial 
Government of Benguet, which ensures that the hospital’s operations are responsive 
to the unique health needs and socio-economic conditions of the community. 
The proposed hospital will serve as a primary health facility catering not only to 
Kabayan but also to neighboring areas, offering general medical and surgical services, 
maternal and child care, laboratory and diagnostic services, and emergency care. 
Beyond curative services, it will also provide preventive and promotive healthcare 
programs that align with national and provincial health priorities. 
On account of situating a district hospital in Kabayan, Benguet, this measure will 
contribute to decongesting other hospitals in the province, reduce patient travel time, 
and ultimately save lives. It will also create local employment for healthcare 
professionals and allied workers, which encourages economic opportunities within 
the municipality. 
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In view of the foregoing, the approval of the proposed bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ERIC G. YAP


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. 3938 
Introduced by Representative ERIC G. YAP 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KABAYAN, PROVINCE 
OF BENGUET, A DISTRICT HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE KABAYAN 
DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established in the Municipality of Kabayan, 
Province of Benguet, a district hospital to be known as the Kabayan District Hospital, 
which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Provincial Government 
of Benguet. 
SEC. 2. The Provincial Government of Benguet shall manage the Kabayan 
District Hospital, and prepare, in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), 
a hospital development plan that is aligned with the Philippine Health Facility 
Development Plan. Any future increase in bed capacity, healthcare facilities, service 
capability, and human resources complement shall be based on the hospital 
development plan. 
SEC. 3. The Provincial Government of Benguet shall provide the necessary 
funds for the establishment of the Kabayan District Hospital. The Secretary of DOH 
shall include in the Department's subsidy program, support for the capital outlay 
requirements of the Kabayan District Hospital. 
SEC. 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. 
SEC. 5. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations, 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 6. 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. 


 
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Approved,