SB 459

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

Philippine Orthopedic Center Modernization Act

An Act Modernizing the Philippine Orthopedic Center, Upgrading Its Service Facilities and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill would modernize the Philippine Orthopedic Center by repairing its facilities, buying new equipment, expanding its bed capacity to 1,000, and setting aside a ₱500 million fund to pay for these upgrades.

HealthGovernment AdministrationPublic Works and InfrastructurePublic Order and Safety

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito-Estrada
SenatorJose "Jinggoy" Ejercito-Estrada Jr
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Subjects

Philippine Orthopedic Center

Official sources

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SBN-459 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch