Establishment of a hospital dedicated for teachers proposed

TWO lawmakers have filed a measure that would ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of quality health to teachers who are considered as among the most reliable and dedicated public servants.

Reps. Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro City) and Maximo Rodriguez Jr. of Abante Mindanao party-list authored House Bill 2446 which proposes the establishment of a special hospital, to be called the Philippine Teachers’ Hospital, in the National Capital Region as the primary medical facility for the hospitalization and medical care of teachers and their dependents.