Establish Southern Luzon Multi-Specialty Hospital

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Republic Act No. 11702: Establish Southern Luzon Multi-Specialty Hospital

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Establish Southern Luzon Multi-Specialty Hospital

Law: Republic Act No. 11702

Decision Date: Apr 16, 2022

Republic Act No. 11702 establishes a multi-specialty hospital in Tayabas, Quezon, under the Department of Health's control, designated as an apex hospital for the Southern Luzon regions, with future expansion and funding to be determined by the DOH.

Law Summary

Funding and Implementation

The Secretary of Health is mandated to include implementation of the Act in the DOH’s program.
Funding for the hospital must be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Rules and Regulations

The Secretary of Health is responsible for preparing and issuing necessary rules and regulations to enforce the Act.
The regulations must align with the hospital development plan.

Severability Clause

If any part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the rest of the Act remains effective and enforceable.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws

All laws, executive orders, issuances, and rules inconsistent with this Act are either repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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