Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6878)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 6878 is to establish a ten-bed municipal hospital in the Municipality of Sibutad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte, to be known as the Sibutad Municipal Hospital.
The Sibutad Municipal Hospital shall operate under the direct supervision of the Department of Health.
The hospital is authorized to have ten beds.
The initial amount necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act shall be charged against the appropriations under the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act. Subsequent funding for operation and maintenance 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 to the hospital and that funds for its maintenance and operation have been appropriated.
The Act took effect upon its approval on March 8, 1990.
The Act was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino, Senate President Jovito R. Salonga, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ramon V. Mitra.
Funds were authorized under the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
Yes, subsequent sums necessary for operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, indicating they can be adjusted in future budgets.