Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11883)
Republic Act No. 11883 is an Act converting the Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital in the City of Tagbilaran, Province of Bohol, into the Governor Celestino Gallares Multi-Specialty Medical Complex and appropriating funds for this purpose.
The hospital is converted into the Governor Celestino Gallares Multi-Specialty Medical Complex (GCGMMC).
The GCGMMC shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
The GCGMMC shall be comprised of (a) the Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center in Tagbilaran City and (b) the Multi-Specialty Medical Center in the Municipality of Cortes, Province of Bohol.
The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for preparing the hospital development plan for increases in bed capacity, health care facilities, service capability, and human resource complement.
The DOH determines the staffing patterns subject to the evaluation and approval of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Appointment of officials and employees is in accordance with existing civil service laws, rules, and regulations.
The Secretary of Health shall immediately include the implementation of the Act in the Department’s program, and funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Republic Act No. 11324, which increased the bed capacity of Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital and upgraded its services and facilities, is amended accordingly.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.