Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6945)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 6945 is to change the name of the Amai-Pakpak General Hospital in Marawi City to Amai-Pakpak Provincial Hospital to ensure more efficient and effective delivery of services to the people.
The Amai-Pakpak General Hospital in Marawi City.
Amai-Pakpak Provincial Hospital.
The Secretary of Health is directed to implement the provisions of this Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval on April 5, 1990.
It was signed by President Corazon C. Aquino, President of the Senate Jovito R. Salonga, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ramon V. Mitra.
The Act was finally passed by the House of Representatives on January 31, 1990, and by the Senate on October 13, 1989.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties or sanctions; its focus is solely on the change of the hospital's name and ensuring effective service delivery.
The text mentions that the Act originated in the House of Representatives and was finally approved by both the House and the Senate.
The change signifies an intention to better align the hospital's identity with its service area, potentially expanding administrative scope and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of services to the provincial population.