Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 55)
The main purpose of Batas Pambansa Blg. 55 is to change the name of the Guimbal Emergency Hospital in the Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo, to Rep. Pedro G. Trono Memorial Hospital.
Pedro G. Trono was a former Representative of the First District of Iloilo who served in the Philippine House of Representatives for sixteen years. He was a doctor and pharmacist who contributed significantly to public service and health legislation. The hospital was named after him to honor his exemplary public service and contributions to the community.
The Batasang Pambansa (the former legislative body of the Philippines) approved the renaming of the Guimbal Emergency Hospital.
Pedro G. Trono served on several committees, including Agriculture, Appropriations, Health, Fishing Industry, Chartered Cities, Anti-Filipino Activities, Civil Service, Judiciary, Labor and Industrial Relations, Railways, Education, National Language, Public Lands, and Public Works.
The act shall take effect upon its approval.
Yes, Pedro G. Trono represented the Republic of the Philippines in several international conferences, sessions, and conventions held in Europe, America, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
He sponsored/co-sponsored laws including R.A. 1082 on strengthening health and dental services in rural areas, R.A. 1336 reorganizing the Division of Tuberculosis, R.A. 1591 appropriating funds for health services, R.A. 2671 for control and extermination of agricultural pests, R.A. 3058 for additional classes in public elementary schools, and several others related to health, education, and agriculture.
He was a member of the Philippine Medical Association, Iloilo Medical Society, Philippine Pharmaceutical Association, and the Knights of Columbus.
He was a member of the Provincial Board of Iloilo and served as Acting Provincial Governor at times prior to his election to the House of Representatives.
No, the law does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with the rename; it is an act changing the name of the hospital.