Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7247)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 7247 is to provide for the additional twenty-five-bed capacity and additional funds for the improvement of the San Pablo City District Hospital in the City of San Pablo, Province of Laguna.
They shall be established under the direct supervision of the Office of the Department of Health.
The San Pablo City District Hospital located in the City of San Pablo, Province of Laguna.
The hospital services all other municipalities within the area of Laguna.
The amount necessary is charged against the lump-sum appropriations authorized under the current General Appropriations Act, and subsequent operation and maintenance funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval on March 19, 1992.
It was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino.
The House of Representatives passed it on January 17, 1991, and the Senate passed it on December 3, 1991.
No, Republic Act No. 7247 does not contain any provisions on penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.
The Department of Health has direct supervision over the additional bed capacity and hospital improvements provided under the law.