Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11718)
Republic Act No. 11718 is an act establishing a tertiary general hospital in the Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan Valley, to be known as the Northwestern Cagayan General Hospital, and appropriating funds for its establishment.
It is to be established in the Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan Valley.
The hospital shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
Any future increase in bed capacity must be consistent with the hospital development plan prepared by the DOH.
The Secretary of the Department of Health is responsible for including the implementation of this Act in the DOH’s program.
The funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
They must be consistent with the hospital development plan.
The provision declared unconstitutional shall be severed, and the remaining parts of the Act shall remain in full force and effect.
They are repealed or modified accordingly to conform with this Act.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.