Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11871)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11871 is to increase the bed capacity of the Martin Marasigan Memorial Hospital in the Municipality of Cuenca, Province of Batangas from twenty-five (25) to eighty (80) beds and to appropriate funds for this purpose.
The new authorized bed capacity of Martin Marasigan Memorial Hospital is eighty (80) beds.
The Chief of Hospital of the Martin Marasigan Memorial Hospital is responsible for preparing the hospital development plan for any future increases in bed capacity.
The existing professional health care services and facilities of the Martin Marasigan Memorial Hospital must be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in its authorized bed capacity.
The existing workforce of the Martin Marasigan Memorial Hospital, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly to the increased bed capacity.
The Provincial Government of Batangas is mandated to provide the necessary funds to support the increase in bed capacity and corresponding upgrading of facilities and services.
The Secretary of the Department of Health shall include support for the capital outlay requirements of the hospital in the Department's subsidy program.
If any provision or part of RA 11871 is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
RA 11871 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 RA 11871 are modified accordingly.