Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HOME FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED IN EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE PHILLIPINES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Date filed
July 1, 2004
Scope
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00804 | |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HOME FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED IN EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE PHILLIPINES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR | |
| ABSTRACT : The bill authorizes the Home for the Aged and Disabled to provide consultative services, including diagnosis, cure and prevention of diseases of the aged and disabled; rehabilitation hall with facilities for physiotheraphy and gymnasium for physical rehabilitation; a nutrition clinic; and a research ward on the care and treatment of aged and disabled patients. The requirements for admission to the home are: a) at least 62 years of age; b)in the case of the disabled, regardless of age, cannot move freely; c) of good moral character; and d) without any visible means of support. | |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : ABAYON, HARLIN CAST | |
| DATE FILED : 2004-07-01 | |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL | |
| CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) : | |
| 1. Petilla (004 ) | 2. Susano (071 ) |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES | |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS ON 2004-07-28 | |
| SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON APPROPRIATIONS |
Abstract
The bill authorizes the Home for the Aged and Disabled to provide consultative services, including diagnosis, cure and prevention of diseases of the aged and disabled; rehabilitation hall with facilities for physiotheraphy and gymnasium for physical rehabilitation; a nutrition clinic; and a research ward on the care and treatment of aged and disabled patients. The requirements for admission to the home are: a) at least 62 years of age; b)in the case of the disabled, regardless of age, cannot move freely; c) of good moral character; and d) without any visible means of support.'
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