Title
Supreme Court
Establishment of SOCCSKSARGEN General Hospital
Law
Republic Act No. 11102
Decision Date
Oct 26, 2018
Republic Act No. 11102 establishes the SOCCSKSARGEN General Hospital in Surallah, South Cotabato to provide healthcare services to the community, with the Department of Health creating rules and regulations for its implementation and the provincial government providing necessary funding.

Law Summary

Administrative Oversight and Rulemaking

  • The Department of Health (DOH) is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations.
  • DOH must coordinate with local government officials for effective implementation of the law.

Funding and Implementation

  • The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is responsible for providing initial funding for the hospital establishment.
  • The Secretary of Health must incorporate the hospital's implementation into the Department of Health programs.
  • Funding for the hospital's operation will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws

  • Any existing laws, decrees, orders, ordinances, rules, or regulations that conflict with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a national newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative Approval

  • The Act was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives through Senate Bill No. 1586 and an amendment to House Bill No. 5881.
  • It was approved by the President of the Philippines and duly signed into law on October 26, 2018.

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