Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10558)
The main objective of Republic Act No. 10558 is to increase the number of plantilla positions for the West Visayas State University to adequately staff the West Visayas State University Medical Center in order to meet the standard number of staffing positions for a 300-bed medical center.
The plantilla positions of the West Visayas State University are increased, specifically those assigned to staff the West Visayas State University Medical Center.
The authorized bed capacity of the West Visayas State University Medical Center mentioned in RA No. 10558 is three hundred (300) beds.
The West Visayas State University Medical Center, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and the West Visayas State University, is responsible for determining the additional plantilla positions.
The implementation shall be funded through the annual General Appropriations Act and/or from the internally generated income of the West Visayas State University Medical Center.
RA No. 10558 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
The Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives were involved in the passage of RA No. 10558.
RA No. 10558 was approved by the President on May 15, 2013.
They coordinate with the West Visayas State University Medical Center to determine the additional plantilla positions to be created pursuant to the Act.
No, RA No. 10558 does not provide provisions on penalties for non-compliance.