Funding and Appropriations
- Initial funding for the hospital’s establishment is charged to the appropriations under the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act.
- Subsequent operation and maintenance costs are to be included annually in the General Appropriations Act.
Prerequisite Conditions Before Construction
- The Secretary of Health is required to issue a written assurance prior to hospital construction.
- This assurance includes confirmation that qualified personnel will be appointed.
- It also confirms that funds for maintenance and operation have been formally appropriated.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect immediately upon its approval.
Legislative and Executive Approval
- The law was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 22, 1989.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines on March 8, 1990.
- The law bears signatures of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Secretaries of both chambers, reflecting proper legislative procedure.