Law Summary
Increase in Bed Capacity
- The bed capacity of the Batangas Medical Center is increased from its previous 250 beds to a total of 500 beds.
- This expansion aims to accommodate a larger number of patients and improve medical services in the region.
Effectivity of the Law
- The Act becomes effective upon its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
- This procedural requirement ensures public awareness and dissemination of the law.
Legislative Approval and Enactment
- The law was passed by the House of Representatives on August 5, 2008, and by the Senate on September 8, 2009.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines on November 18, 2009.
- The law was duly signed by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House, fulfilling formal legislative requirements.