Public Health Emergency
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) STOCKPILING ACT
The bill mandates the establishment of a national stockpile of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure adequate supplies during public health emergencies, with the Department of Health (DOH) responsible for its management.
MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS ACT
The Medical Reserve Corps Act aims to establish a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) under the Department of Health (DOH) to enhance the country's healthcare response during public health emergencies. It will include medical professionals, military reservists, and trained civilian volunteers, ensuring they are organized, trained, and ready for mobilization when needed.
PHILIPPINE HEALTH SECURITY AND EMERGENCY ACT
The Philippine Health Security and Emergency Act aims to strengthen the country's health security and emergency preparedness by establishing a national action plan, creating a coordinating council, and appropriating funds for health security initiatives.
STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
This bill aims to strengthen the Philippine healthcare system by improving efficiency, equity, inclusivity, and public health emergency preparedness, amending the Universal Health Care Act.
PHILIPPINE CENTERS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CDC) ACT
The bill proposes the creation of the Philippine Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) to serve as the principal agency for disease prevention and control in the Philippines, defining its powers, functions, and funding.
PANDEMIC AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACT
The Pandemic and Other Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act aims to establish a comprehensive plan for managing public health emergencies, including pandemics, by creating a dedicated council and allocating significant funding for preparedness and response measures.
MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS ACT
The Medical Reserve Corps Act aims to establish a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to support the healthcare system during public health emergencies. It includes provisions for the organization, training, and mobilization of medical professionals and volunteers to respond to health crises.
HAZARD PAY FOR WORKERS IN CRITICAL INDUSTRIES ACT
The Hazard Pay for Workers in Critical Industries Act aims to provide hazard pay to workers in critical sectors during states of calamity or public health emergencies. It proposes a compensation of at least 25% of daily basic wages for these workers, recognizing their essential role and the risks they face.
MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS ACT
The Medical Reserve Corps Act establishes a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to support the healthcare system during public health emergencies. It outlines the structure, training, and mobilization of the MRC, which includes licensed medical professionals and students.