Law Summary
Scope and Application
- This name change applies solely to the hospital in the said municipality and province.
- The law does not alter any other function, operation, or governance of the hospital aside from its name.
Effectivity
- The act shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.
Legislative Approval and Promulgation
- The law was approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives on October 14, 1991, and February 3, 1992, respectively.
- It was officially signed into law and approved by the President on April 14, 1992.
Preservation of Institutional Identity
- The statute specifically emphasizes only the renaming; it does not modify services, programs, or the administrative structure of the hospital.
- The hospital will continue its general health services under its newly designated name.
Legal Authority
- This act is enacted by the Congress of the Philippines, through the concurrent approval of both houses, in accordance with legislative procedures.
- The approval of the President signifies the final legal requirement for the name change to take full effect.