Expansion of Salcedo Medicare Hospital

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Republic Act No. 7409: Expansion of Salcedo Medicare Hospital

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Title Supreme Court: Expansion of Salcedo Medicare Hospital

Law: Republic Act No. 7409

Decision Date: Apr 14, 1992

Republic Act No. 7409 expands and upgrades the Salcedo Medicare Hospital in Ilocos Sur, increasing its capacity to 25 beds and renaming it as the Salcedo District Hospital, with funding included in the following year's General Appropriations Act.

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Appropriation of Funds

The legislation requires that the funds necessary for the expansion and upgrading be included in the General Appropriations Act.
Funding is to be allocated starting from the fiscal year following the enactment of the law and continued thereafter as necessary.

Effectivity of the Law

The law takes effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
This ensures the prompt implementation of the hospital’s expansion and upgrading project.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
It was finally approved by the House of Representatives on August 1, 1991, and by the Senate on February 3, 1992.
The law was signed and approved by President Corazon C. Aquino on April 14, 1992.

Key Legal Implications

Elevates the level of healthcare facilities available to the residents of Salcedo and surrounding areas.
Provides government recognition and support in upgrading local health infrastructure.
Establishes a district hospital which implies expanded medical services and increased capacity for patient care.

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