Appropriation of Funds
- Initial funding to implement the conversion and establishment of the hospital shall be charged to the appropriations made under the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act.
- Subsequent funding necessary for the hospital’s operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Assurance of Personnel and Funding Prior to Construction
- Before the construction of the hospital commences, the Secretary of Health must issue a written assurance.
- This assurance must confirm that hospital personnel will be appointed.
- It must also confirm that funds for the hospital’s maintenance and operation have been duly appropriated.
Effectivity Clause
- The provisions of the Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the appropriate authorities.
Key Legal and Administrative Points
- The law ensures a smooth transition from a rural health center to a municipal hospital by mandating funding and staffing assurances before construction.
- The approach secures government commitment through proper appropriation allocation and oversight by the Department of Health.
- This arrangement promotes local health infrastructure development consistent with national health policies.
- The Act was approved and enacted through proper legislative processes, with final approval by the President of the Philippines.