QuestionsQuestions (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 272)
Batas Pambansa Blg. 272 establishes the San Andres Municipal Hospital in the Municipality of San Andres, Province of Romblon.
It is located in the Municipality of San Andres, Province of Romblon.
It is established under the direct supervision of the Office of the Minister (Ministry of Health).
The Act establishes a municipal hospital (with specified capacity and secondary level capability) and authorizes the appropriation of funds for its operation.
The amount needed for the hospital’s operation is determined in accordance with Section 40 of Presidential Decree No. 1177.
Initial funds are charged to the appropriations authorized by Batas Pambansa Blg. 131 for the Ministry of Health intended for new hospitals.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary 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 takes effect upon its approval.
It was approved on November 13, 1982.
It is the legal instrument that will include the necessary funds for the hospital’s continuing operation and maintenance after the initial appropriation.
It means the initial operating funds must be sourced from the specific appropriations already authorized by BP Blg. 131 for new hospitals under the Ministry of Health.
Section 40 of Presidential Decree No. 1177 is referenced as the basis for determining the required amount.
While the hospital is established by law, the Act further requires the Minister of Health to determine the manner by which it shall be made operational.
The Office of the Minister (Ministry of Health) is responsible for direct supervision.
It limits the applicable budget source to appropriations specifically earmarked for new hospitals within the Ministry of Health, ensuring proper chargeability.