Law Summary

Establishment of the Hospital

• Legal Principle: The Act establishes a ten-bed municipal hospital in the Municipality of Rosario, Province of Batangas.
• Name of the Hospital: The facility is designated as the Mahal na Virgen Maria Sto. Rosario Municipal Hospital.
• Supervision: The hospital will operate under the direct supervision of the Director of Medical Services of the Department of Health.

Funding Provisions

• Financial Source: The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act will be charged against the appropriations authorized in the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act.
• Ongoing Funding: Future financial requirements for the hospital's operation and maintenance will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Preconditions for Construction

• Written Assurance: Before the construction of the hospital can commence, the Secretary of Health is required to provide a written assurance that:
  • Hospital personnel will be appointed.
  • Funds for the hospital's maintenance and operation have been appropriated.

Effectivity of the Act

• Effective Date: This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Legislative Process

• Approval and Passage: The Act was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 22, 1989, and was approved by the President of the Philippines on March 9, 1990.

Key Takeaways

• The Mahal na Virgen Maria Sto. Rosario Municipal Hospital is established in Batangas.
• Initial funding is sourced from the 1989 General Appropriations Act, with future funding included in subsequent Acts.
• Construction is contingent upon the Secretary of Health's assurance regarding personnel and funding.
• The Act takes effect upon its approval, which occurred on March 9, 1990.