Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6933)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 6933 is to establish a ten-bed municipal hospital in the Municipality of Jala-Jala, Province of Rizal, to be known as the Jala-Jala Municipal Hospital.
The Jala-Jala Municipal Hospital will be established under the direct supervision of the Department of Health.
The hospital is to have ten beds.
The funds necessary for the construction shall be charged against the appropriations authorized under the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act.
Such sums as may be necessary for operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Secretary of Health must issue a written assurance that personnel will be appointed and funds for maintenance and operation have been appropriated.
The Act takes effect upon its approval, which was on March 9, 1990.
The Act was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino, and passed by Senate President Jovito R. Salonga and House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra.
No, Republic Act No. 6933 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
Yes, the Secretary of Health must assure in writing that personnel of the hospital will be appointed before the construction starts.