Issuing authority, coverage, and subject matter
- The act is enacted by the Batasang Pambansa in session assembled.
- Section 1 applies to the Guimbal Emergency Hospital located in the Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo.
- The purpose is a name change of the hospital.
- The act concerns only the hospital’s official designation under its new name.
Name change rule
- Section 1 changes the name of the Guimbal Emergency Hospital to Rep. Pedro G. Trono Memorial Hospital.
- The hospital’s location remains the Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo.
- The rule in Section 1 is mandatory: the hospital’s name is hereby changed to the new memorial designation.
Policy statement and historical recitals
- The act’s factual recitals recognize Pedro G. Trono’s long service in the House of Representatives and his legislative involvement, including health-related committee work.
- The recitals state that the act is intended to honor his public service and contributions, including efforts that made possible the establishment of the hospital.
- The recitals describe the hospital as symbolizing public service to people in the First District of Iloilo, irrespective of age, sex, creed, or station in life.
- The act frames the naming as the “most fitting and proper” way to honor him.
Substantive operative provisions only
- Section 1 is the only operative substantive provision establishing the hospital’s new name.
- Section 2 is the only operative procedural/effectivity provision, setting the act’s effectivity upon approval.
Repeal, separability, and transitory effects
- The act contains no express repeal clause, separability clause, or sunset provision.
- The act provides an immediate effectivity mechanism through Section 2 upon approval.