Law Summary

Establishment of the Hospital

• Explanation: This section establishes a ten-bed municipal hospital in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, under the direct supervision of the Department of Health.
• Key Definitions:
  • Municipal Hospital: A healthcare facility established specifically to provide medical services at the municipal level, in this case, with ten beds.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The hospital shall be known as the "Abra de Ilog Municipal Hospital."

Funding Provisions

• Explanation: This provision outlines the financial aspects necessary to establish and maintain the hospital.
• Key Definitions:
  • General Appropriations Act: A law that outlines the budget allocations for government expenditures for a fiscal year.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • Initial funding will be sourced from the appropriations authorized under the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act.
  • Future operational and maintenance costs will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Assurance of Staffing and Funding

• Explanation: Prior to the construction of the hospital, this section mandates that the Secretary of Health must ensure that hospital personnel are appointed and that the necessary funds for operation and maintenance are allocated.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Secretary of Health must provide written assurance before construction begins.

Effectivity of the Act

• Explanation: This section specifies that the Act shall take effect upon its approval.
• Key Definitions:
  • Approval: The official endorsement of the Act by the President of the Philippines.

Legislative Process

• Important Details:
  • The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
  • It was passed by both the House and the Senate on December 22, 1989.
  • The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on March 9, 1990.

Key Takeaways

• Establishment: A ten-bed municipal hospital is to be established in Abra de Ilog, under the supervision of the Department of Health.
• Funding: Initial funding comes from the 1989 General Appropriations Act, with future funding included annually.
• Operational Assurance: The Secretary of Health must assure funding and staffing before construction starts.
• Effectivity: The Act becomes effective upon the President's approval, which occurred on March 9, 1990.