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Senate approves Philippine Geriatric Center Act for elderly care
The Philippine Senate has ratified a bicameral conference committee report establishing a National Specialty Center for Geriatric Health. The legislation aims to provide specialized medical services and support for the country's aging population.
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MANILA — The Senate on Tuesday approved the bicameral conference committee report on the Philippine Geriatric Center Act, a measure designed to establish a dedicated national facility for elderly health care. Senator Risa Hontiveros sponsored the legislation in the upper chamber, which reconciles provisions from Senate Bill No. 1509 and House Bill No. 6739.
The National Specialty Center for Geriatric Health will serve as a comprehensive medical institution focused on treating age-related conditions and providing specialized services to senior citizens. The facility is expected to address the growing healthcare needs of the Philippines' aging demographic and establish standards for geriatric care across the country.
The enactment of the Philippine Geriatric Center Act represents a significant step toward improving health services for elderly Filipinos. With an aging population facing increasing healthcare challenges, the specialized center is intended to deliver advanced medical treatments, research opportunities, and training programs for healthcare professionals in geriatric medicine.
The measure now awaits further legislative processes before final implementation. Healthcare advocates have underscored the importance of establishing dedicated facilities for elderly care as the country grapples with demographic shifts and rising cases of age-related diseases among its senior population.