Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 19)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 19 is to direct the establishment of the Philippine Heart Center Annex in the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, to provide specialized medical services for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases closer to the people.
The Philippine Heart Center (PHC) is the agency responsible to establish, manage, and administer the PHC Clark, in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) and other relevant agencies.
The PHC Clark will primarily render specialized medical services for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Funding will be charged against the DOH's available appropriations and/or the PHC's annual corporate operating budget, subject to budgetary rules, and may include funds from agreements with other government agencies. Subsequent budget requirements will be coordinated with the Department of Budget and Management.
Yes, the PHC may request full assistance and cooperation from any government department, agency, government-owned or -controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, and local government units.
According to the separability clause (Section 5), if any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Yes, it repeals or modifies any orders, rules, regulations, or other issuances inconsistent with its provisions.
This Executive Order took effect immediately upon its signing on March 8, 2023.
Clark Freeport Zone was chosen because it has world-class highways, an international airport, and serves as a gateway to Central Luzon, making quality healthcare more accessible to people outside the National Capital Region.