Question & AnswerQ&A (COA CIRCULAR NO. 2009-002)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 11286 is to increase the bed capacity for tertiary general health care services of the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium in Tala, Caloocan City from two hundred (200) to eight hundred (800) beds and reapportion the authorized two thousand (2,000) bed capacity of the hospital.
The Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium located in Tala, Caloocan City is the hospital affected by Republic Act No. 11286.
One thousand two hundred (1,200) beds are allocated for leprosy services after reapportionment under Republic Act No. 11286.
The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for upgrading the professional health care services and facilities of the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium.
The Department of Health (DOH), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) are to coordinate in determining additional plantilla positions.
The increase in bed capacity must be implemented consistent with the development plan of the hospital.
The initial funding will be charged against the current year's appropriations of the hospital.
Funds necessary for continued operation will be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Republic Act No. 11286 amends Republic Act No. 9420.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved Republic Act No. 11286.