HB 2518

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 29, 2025

An Act Providing for a Philippine Medical Act, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 2382, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Medical Act of 1959

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The bill would replace the 1959 Medical Act with a new law that updates medical school curricula, strengthens licensing, creates a single national doctors’ association, and adds modern rules for practice, including telemedicine.

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Author · Representative

Giselle Maceda
RepresentativeManila, 4th District
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An Act Providing for a Physician's Act, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 2382, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Medical Act of 1959
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HB 11375· Filed Sep 17, 2026
An Act Providing for a Philippine Medical Act, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 2382, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Medical Act of 1959
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HB 3032· Filed Aug 5, 2025
An Act Expanding the Scope of Medical Practice, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 2382 or the Medical Act of 1959, as Amended, and Institutionalizing a National Telemedicine System in the Philippines
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HB 8206· Filed Mar 2, 2026
An Act Expanding the Scope of Medical Practice Through Providing Guidelines for Telemedicine Services, Amending Republic Act No. 2382, or the Medical Act of 1959, and for Other Purposes
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HB 2981· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act Providing for a Philippine Medical Act, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 2382, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Medical Act of 1959
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An Act Providing for a Philippine Medical Act, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 2382, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Medical Act of 1959

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