Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11721)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 11721 is to establish a general hospital in the Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental, to be known as the Northeastern Misamis General Hospital (NMGH).
The Northeastern Misamis General Hospital (NMGH) shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
The Department of Health (DOH) is authorized to prepare the hospital development plan for the Northeastern Misamis General Hospital (NMGH).
The funding for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, and the Secretary of the Department of Health shall include it in the Department's program immediately.
The Secretary of Health shall prepare and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Act, consistent with the hospital development plan.
If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5 provides that all laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, any future increase in bed capacity, healthcare facilities, service capability, and human resource complement shall be based on the hospital development plan prepared by the DOH.
The hospital established under this Act shall be known as the Northeastern Misamis General Hospital (NMGH).