Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HoUsE BILLNo.  9884
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Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego "Ping" D. Remulla
AN ACT
RENATI0NALIZING THE CAVITE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
LOCATED IN THE CITY 0F TRECE MARTIRES, PROVINCE 0F CAVITE,
PLACING UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION AND CONTROL 0F THE
DEPARTMENT 0F HEALTH, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Mental  health  issues  have  emerged  as  a  significant  public  health  concern  in  the
Philippines  where  it  has  already  affected  millions  of Filipinos.  Dr.  Comelio  Banaag,  Jr.
highlighted the gravity of the situation by stating that mental illness is becoming one of the
most common disabilities in the country, affecting at least 3.6 million Filipinos. Moreover, he
emphasized that the ratio of mental health workers to the population stands at 1  to  100,000.
In addition, according to the CALABARZON Regional Development Plan 2023-2028,
the  Health  Facilities  and  Equipment  Enhancement  Program  (HFEP)  of  the  provincial
goverrments and DOH Region IV-A will continuously increase and improve health facilities
and equipment in the region. Among the priority hospitals in the HFEP is the Cavite Center for
Mental Health located in Trece Martires, Cavite.


The  renationalization  of  the  Cavite  Center  for  Mental  Health  will  significantly
contribute to the HFEP's goals by ensuring that it receives adequate support and resources to
serve the mental health needs of the people of Cavite effectively. This measure will address the
gap in mental health services and will align with the regional efforts to improve the services
provided.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
ZZJE
CRISPIN DIHGO "PING" D. REMULLA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESHNTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.   9884
Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego "Ping" D. Remulla
AN ACT
RENATI0NALIZING THE CAVITE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
LOCATED IN THE CITY 0F TRECE MARTIRES, PROVINCE 0F CAVITE,
PLACING UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION AND CONTROL 0F THE
DEPARTMENT 0F HEALTH, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1                    SHCTION  1.   The  Cavite Center for Mental Health in the  City of Trece Martires,
2      Province of cavite, is hereby renationalized and/or returned to the management, supervision,
3      and control of the national government, particularly the Department of Health.
4                   SIIC. 2. The secretary of Health shall include in the Department of Health's program
5      the implementation of this Act, existing expenses, and all other expenses hereafter, the funding
6      of which shall be included in the armual General Appropriations Act.
7                    SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the secretary of Health,
8      in consultation with the provincial Government of cavite, shall promulgate the necessary mles
9      and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
10                   SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the official
11       Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation
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Approved,
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