Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3542)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 3542 is to establish an emergency hospital in the Municipality of Talisayan, Province of Misamis Oriental, known as the Talisayan Emergency Hospital.
The Talisayan Emergency Hospital will operate under the direct supervision of the Department of Health.
An initial appropriation of four hundred thousand pesos was authorized for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the hospital during the fiscal year 1964.
The funds will come from the National Treasury, particularly from funds not otherwise appropriated.
After the fiscal year 1964, funds needed for the operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Acts.
Republic Act No. 3542 took effect upon its approval, which was on June 21, 1963.
The Act was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
The Act specifically addresses the Municipality of Talisayan in the Province of Misamis Oriental.
Yes, subsequent funding for the hospital's operation and maintenance shall be included annually in the General Appropriation Acts.
No, Republic Act No. 3542 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance within its provisions.