Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4179)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 4179 is to convert the Pototan General Hospital in the Municipality of Pototan, Province of Iloilo, into a national hospital to be known as Doa Trinidad Bolivar Memorial National Hospital.
The Pototan General Hospital located in the Municipality of Pototan, Province of Iloilo is converted into a national hospital.
After conversion, the hospital is to be known as Doa Trinidad Bolivar Memorial National Hospital.
Section 2 authorizes the appropriation of an additional sum of one hundred thousand pesos from the National Treasury for the conversion, operation, and maintenance of the hospital during the fiscal year 1965.
After the initial appropriation, the sums needed for the hospital’s operation and maintenance will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval on March 26, 1965.
Converting a general hospital into a national hospital signifies increased government support, funding, and national level operation which usually leads to better healthcare services.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
The Act was approved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
Yes, after the initial appropriation, funds for the hospital’s operation and maintenance are intended to be included annually in the General Appropriations Act.