Maternal Health
EXPANDED NATIONAL NUTRITION PROGRAM ACT
The Expanded National Nutrition Program Act aims to strengthen and expand the National Nutrition Program by amending the existing Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act. It includes provisions for various nutrition interventions targeting children and pregnant women, and establishes roles for multiple government agencies in implementing these programs.
PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY EMPOWERMENT ACT
The Philippine Midwifery Empowerment Act aims to strengthen the midwifery profession in the Philippines by providing better compensation, establishing permanent positions, and updating the legal framework governing midwifery practice.
DINAGAT ISLANDS GENERAL HOSPITAL
This bill establishes the Dinagat Islands General Hospital in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, under the supervision of the Department of Health, to improve healthcare access for the local population.
TIGAON MOTHER AND CHILD GENERAL HOSPITAL (CAMARINES SUR)
This bill establishes the Tigaon Mother and Child General Hospital in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, to provide essential maternal and child healthcare services, with a minimum capacity of 100 beds.
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The Philippine Midwifery Act aims to strengthen the midwifery profession by repealing the outdated RA 7392 and establishing a new framework that enhances the practice, education, and regulation of midwives in the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY ACT
The Philippine Midwifery Act aims to strengthen the midwifery profession in the Philippines by updating regulations, enhancing education standards, and ensuring better compensation and working conditions for midwives.
BARANGAY BREASTFEEDING CENTERS ACT
The Barangay Breastfeeding Centers Act aims to establish breastfeeding centers in every barangay in the Philippines to promote breastfeeding and provide support to mothers and infants.
DIGNITY FOR WOMEN DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY ACT
The Dignity for Women Deprived of Liberty Act aims to define and protect the rights of women in jails and correctional facilities, ensuring they receive necessary healthcare, dignity, and support, particularly during pregnancy and motherhood.
BIRTHING CENTERS IN COMMUNITIES ACT
The Birthing Centers in Communities Act aims to improve maternal and childbirth services by establishing birthing centers, training traditional birth attendants, and creating a lay-away program for delivery costs.
MATERNAL AND INFANT CARE ACT
The Maternal and Infant Care Act aims to establish a home visiting program to provide maternal and infant care services to eligible pregnant women and families with infants from low-income backgrounds.
NEW PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY ACT
The New Philippine Midwifery Act aims to strengthen the midwifery profession in the Philippines by updating policies and regulations, enhancing education and training, and establishing a National Midwifery Office under the Department of Health.
SAFEGUARDING FILIPINO MOTHERS DURING CHILDBIRTH ACT
The Safeguarding Filipino Mothers During Childbirth Act aims to enhance healthcare services for mothers during childbirth by mandating local government units to improve medical facilities and ensure access to healthcare professionals.
FILIPINO MOTHERS' HEALTH AND PROTECTION
This bill aims to safeguard the health of Filipino mothers during childbirth by mandating local government units to improve health services and facilities, ensuring access to emergency obstetric care, and enhancing the support for health workers.