HB 5997

House·20th Congress·Filed Nov 17, 2025

An Act Converting the Dr. Eva Macaraeg-Macapagal National Center for Geriatric Health Under the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center as the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill would turn an existing geriatric health center into a national institute (NCGHRI) under the Department of Health, giving it authority to run a specialized hospital, conduct research, train professionals, and help set up geriatric services across the country.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 1500· Filed Nov 11, 2025
Geriatric Health Act
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Camille A. Villar
SB 461· Filed Jul 14, 2025
Geriatric Health Act
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
HB 6018· Filed Nov 17, 2025
An Act Establishing the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Creating Regional Geriatric Specialty Centers in the Department of Health-Retained Hospitals, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Substituted by HB06739Rep. Munir Jr. N. Arbison
HB 430· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Converting the Dr. Eva Macaraeg-Macapagal National Center for Geriatric Health Under the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center as the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Substituted by HB06739Rep. Rodolfo "Ompong" M. Ordanes
SB 256· Filed Jul 8, 2025
Philippine Geriatric Health Act
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Mark A. Villar

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HB05997 · Sources: BatasWatch