QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 6350)
The law is Republic Act No. 6350, enacted on June 19, 1971.
It is established in the Municipality of Hilongos, Province of Leyte.
Direct control and supervision are vested in the Director of Medical Services.
Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000) for construction and two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000) for operation and maintenance.
Yes. The hospital must have at least twenty-five (25) beds.
Patients requiring hospitalization from Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Matalom, and Bato, Leyte, who cannot be given medical services in other hospitals, shall be referred to the Hilongos General Hospital.
Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Matalom, and Bato.
Policy-determining power is vested in the Secretary of Health and exercised through the Chief of the Hilongos General Hospital.
The Chief must be a physician of good repute, a graduate from a medical college of recognized standing, and must have engaged in the practice of medicine for at least five (5) years.
The Chief is appointed by the Secretary of Health upon recommendation of the Director of Medical Services.
Compensation must not be more than eleven thousand four hundred pesos (₱11,400) per annum.
The Chief shall have all powers generally conferred on chiefs of government hospitals.
The Chief may promulgate rules and regulations with approval of the Director of Medical Services, provided these are not inconsistent with law and are necessary for efficient administration and proper enforcement of related laws.
With approval of the Director of Medical Services, the Chief may allow subsistence, quarters, and laundry service in kind to physicians, nurses, or employees serving in the hospital.
It must be deemed advisable for the best interest of public service.
It shall take effect upon its approval; it was enacted without Executive approval on June 19, 1971.
The Chief’s key actions (rules/regulations in Section 5 and allowing certain in-kind benefits in Section 6) require approval of the Director of Medical Services, and the Chief is recommended by the Director for appointment by the Secretary of Health.