Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11289)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11289 is to convert the San Lorenzo Ruiz Women's Hospital in Malabon City, Metro Manila into a general hospital to be known as the San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital and to increase its bed capacity from ten (10) to two hundred (200) beds.
The authorized bed capacity of the San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital is increased from ten (10) beds to two hundred (200) beds.
The Secretary of Health is responsible for including the implementation of this Act in the Department of Health's programs.
Within ninety (90) days from the approval of the Act, the Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Secretary of Budget and Management, must promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Act.
Yes, the increase in bed capacity shall be implemented consistent with the five (5)-year development plan of the hospital.
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.
RA No. 11289 was approved by then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on April 12, 2019.
Yes, the existing professional health care services, facilities, and health human resources of the hospital are to be upgraded to conform and be commensurate with the increase in authorized bed capacity.
Yes, all other laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.