Appropriation of Funds
- The funding necessary to implement the expansion and upgrade is to be allocated in the General Appropriations Act.
- This allocation will begin in the fiscal year following the enactment of the law and will continue thereafter as needed.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law becomes effective immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The act originated from the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House of Representatives on May 16, 1991.
- Subsequently, it was passed by the Senate on February 3, 1992.
- Final approval was given on May 22, 1992, and signed by the then-President Corazon C. Aquino.
Key Legal Provisions
- Specifies the upgrade of a local health facility to improve healthcare services.
- Establishes the hospital's new identity as a district hospital.
- Mandates government funding through established budgetary processes.
- Provides legal basis for administrative and structural improvements in local health infrastructure.