Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11864)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11864 is to upgrade the Lipa City District Hospital in the City of Lipa, Province of Batangas into a Level II hospital and appropriate funds for this purpose.
The law increases the bed capacity of Lipa City District Hospital from seventy-five (75) to two hundred (200) beds.
The Chief of Hospital of the Lipa City District Hospital is responsible for preparing the hospital development plan for any future increase in bed capacity.
The existing professional health care services and facilities at the hospital are to be upgraded and made commensurate with the increased bed capacity.
The law mandates a corresponding increase in the hospital workforce, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, to match the upgraded capacity and services.
The Provincial Government of Batangas is tasked with providing the necessary funds for the increase in bed capacity and upgrading of facilities and services.
The Secretary of the DOH is required to include support for the hospital's capital outlay requirements in the DOH's subsidy program.
If any provision or part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.