SB 461

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

Geriatric Health Act

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

In plain language

The Geriatric Health Act creates a national geriatric hospital and research institute, sets up geriatric specialty units in regional DOH hospitals, and earmarks funds and tax breaks to provide affordable, comprehensive care for Filipinos aged 60 and older.

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Author · Senator

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

Geriatric Health

Official sources

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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

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SBN-461 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch