The Commission reiterates its full support for the intent of the measure to strengthen the protection of patients and uphold their right to health and human dignity. Hospital detention on grounds of nonpayment of medical expenses violates fundamental human rights guaranteed under the Constitution and international law. In refining the bill, it is imperative to ensure that its penal provisions are applied in a manner consistent with the principles of due process, proportionality, and accountability, penalizing only those who willfully and knowingly commit violations while protecting subordinates who act in good faith and without authority.