Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11875)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11875 is to increase the bed capacity of the Lingayen District Hospital in the Municipality of Lingayen, Province of Pangasinan, from sixty (60) to one hundred (100) beds, and to appropriate funds for this increase.
The bed capacity is increased from sixty (60) beds to one hundred (100) beds.
The Chief of Hospital of the Lingayen District Hospital is responsible for preparing the hospital development plan for any future increase in bed capacity.
The existing professional healthcare services and facilities must be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increased bed capacity.
Yes, the existing workforce, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, must be increased correspondingly.
The Provincial Government of Pangasinan is responsible for providing the necessary funds.
The Secretary of the Department of Health shall include the Lingayen District Hospital's capital outlay requirements in the DOH subsidy program.
If any provision or part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby modified accordingly.