Healthcare providers
HEALTHCARE PROXY ACT
The Healthcare Proxy Act recognizes the right of patients to designate a healthcare agent through a healthcare proxy, promotes advance care planning, and provides for supported healthcare decision-making within the healthcare system.
PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This bill establishes the rights and responsibilities of patients in the Philippines, aiming to enhance patient care and address implicit biases in healthcare. It outlines individual and societal rights, obligations of patients, and penalties for violations.
PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY ACT
The Philippine Midwifery Act aims to strengthen the midwifery profession by repealing the outdated RA 7392 and establishing a new framework that enhances the practice, education, and regulation of midwives in the Philippines.
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN ACT
Senate Bill No. 1443, known as the Special Privileges for Pregnant Women Act, aims to provide financial relief and support to pregnant women by institutionalizing discounts on medical services and offering special medical leave.
THE PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE CARE ACT
The bill aims to provide palliative and end-of-life care in all medical facilities across the country and includes provisions for funding these services.
PHILIPPINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ACT
The Philippine Medical Technology Act aims to regulate and modernize the practice of medical technology in the Philippines, repealing several existing laws related to the field.
MUSLIM PATIENT RIGHTS IN HEALTHCARE ACT
The Muslim Patient Rights in Healthcare Act mandates that all public and private hospitals respect and accommodate the religious beliefs and practices of Muslim patients in healthcare delivery.
PHILIPPINE GERIATRIC HEALTH ACT
The Philippine Geriatric Health Act aims to establish the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute, create regional geriatric specialty centers, and ensure accessible health services for senior citizens across the country.
INANG MATIBAY ACT OF 2025
The Inang Matibay Act of 2025 aims to provide a 20% discount to pregnant women on maternity-related expenses, products, and services, while also offering tax incentives to participating private healthcare providers.
ONE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS ACT
The One Electronic Medical Records Act aims to establish a unified electronic medical records system for all patients in public hospitals and clinics in the Philippines. It will create an Electronic Medical Records Center under the Department of Health to manage this system and ensure secure access to medical records.