Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6934)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 6934 is to establish a ten-bed municipal hospital in the Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, known as the Polomolok Municipal Hospital.
The Polomolok Municipal Hospital shall operate under the direct supervision of the Department of Health.
The municipal hospital established under RA 6934 is to have a capacity of ten beds.
The Department of Health and/or its duly authorized representatives are responsible for issuing the rules and regulations necessary for implementing the Act.
Funds 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 the operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Before construction, the Secretary of Health must issue a written assurance that personnel will be appointed and that funds for maintenance and operation have been appropriated.
The Act took effect upon its approval on March 9, 1990.
The Act was signed into law by President Corazon C. Aquino.
Jovito R. Salonga as Senate President and Ramon V. Mitra as Speaker of the House of Representatives signed the Act indicating legislative approval.
No, Republic Act No. 6934 does not specifically provide penalties for non-compliance.
The Act mandates that the Secretary of Health provide written assurance that personnel will be appointed, but it does not specify detailed appointment procedures.
The Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act's appropriations are charged for the hospital's establishment.