Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6855)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 6855 is to establish a ten-bed municipal hospital in the Municipality of Gigaquit, Province of Surigao del Norte, named the Gigaquit Municipal Hospital.
The hospital will operate under the direct supervision of the Director of Medical Services of the Department of Health.
The hospital will have ten beds.
The construction funds are charged against the appropriations authorized in the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act. For its operation and maintenance, necessary funds will be included in subsequent annual General Appropriations Acts.
The Secretary of Health must issue a written assurance that hospital personnel will be appointed and that funds for its maintenance and operation have been appropriated.
The Act took effect upon its approval, which was on February 24, 1990.
It was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino.
It was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines.
The Act establishes a municipal hospital facility limited to ten beds serving the Municipality of Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte.
No penalties or sanctions are specified in this Act.
The Act originated in the House of Representatives; specific authorship is not detailed in the given text.