Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 346)
The purpose of Batas Pambansa Blg. 346 is to establish the Barotac Viejo Municipal Hospital in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo.
The hospital is placed under the direct supervision of the Office of the Minister, Ministry of Health.
The Barotac Viejo Municipal Hospital is established with a ten-bed capacity.
It is located in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo.
The amount needed for the operation of the hospital is determined in accordance with Section 40 of Presidential Decree No. 1177.
The initial amount is charged to the appropriations authorized by Batas Pambansa Blg. 131 for the Ministry of Health intended for new hospitals.
After the initial appropriation, the necessary funds for operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Minister of Health determines the manner by which the hospital shall be made operational.
The act took effect upon its approval on March 18, 1983.
Section 40 of Presidential Decree No. 1177 provides the framework for determining the operational funds.