Law Summary
Section 1: Establishment of the Hospital
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates the creation of an emergency hospital in Marikina, Rizal, under the supervision of the Director of Medical Services.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- Emergency Hospital: A facility designated for urgent medical care.
- Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The hospital shall be established, operated, and maintained by the relevant medical authority.
- Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:
- No specific timeframes are mentioned in this section.
- Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned:
- None specified in this section.
• Establishment of the "Marikina Valley Emergency Hospital" in Marikina, Rizal. • Operated under the direct supervision of the Director of Medical Services.
Section 2: Appropriation of Funds
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section authorizes the allocation of PHP 250,000 from the National Treasury for the hospital's establishment, operation, and maintenance.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- Appropriation: The allocation of funds for a specific purpose by law.
- Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- Funds will be appropriated for the fiscal year 1965.
- Future funding needs will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
- Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:
- Appropriation is specifically for the fiscal year 1965.
- Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned:
- None specified in this section.
• PHP 250,000 allocated from the National Treasury for the hospital's establishment and operation during 1965. • Future operational needs to be budgeted annually.
Section 3: Effectivity Clause
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section states that the Act will take effect upon its approval.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- Effectivity: The date when the law becomes enforceable.
- Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The Act is immediately effective following approval.
- Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:
- No specific expiration mentioned; the Act is effective upon approval.
- Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned:
- None specified in this section.
• The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, which occurred on June 12, 1964.
Key Takeaways
- Republic Act No. 3862 establishes the Marikina Valley Emergency Hospital under the supervision of the Director of Medical Services.
- An appropriation of PHP 250,000 is authorized for the fiscal year 1965, with future funding to be included in subsequent General Appropriations Acts.
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval, which occurred on June 12, 1964.