Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4017)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 4017 is to establish a maternity and children's hospital in the Municipality of Bato, Province of Catanduanes, to be known as Bato Maternity and Children's Hospital.
The hospital shall be established under the supervision of the Director of Medical Services.
It is located in the Municipality of Bato, Province of Catanduanes.
The sum of two hundred thousand pesos (Php 200,000) has been appropriated for the establishment, operation, and maintenance during the fiscal year 1965.
The funds shall be appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
After the fiscal year 1965, such sums as may be needed for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
This Act took effect upon its approval on June 18, 1964.
The Act was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
The Act includes provisions not only for the establishment but also for the operation and maintenance of the hospital.
The text of Republic Act No. 4017 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.