Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11718)
Republic Act No. 11718 establishes a tertiary general hospital in the Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan Valley, to be known as the Northwestern Cagayan General Hospital (NWCGH).
It is located in the Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan Valley.
The hospital will be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
Yes, any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan prepared by the DOH.
The Secretary of the DOH must include the implementation of this Act in the Department's program and ensure that its funding is included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Additionally, within 90 days from effectivity, the Secretary must prepare and issue necessary rules and regulations for effective implementation consistent with the hospital development plan.
The Secretary of the DOH has ninety (90) days from the effectivity of the Act to prepare and issue the necessary rules and regulations.
If any provision or part is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Yes, all laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
This Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on April 29, 2022.