Funding for Implementation
- The funds necessary to implement the increase in bed capacity shall be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act starting the year following the law’s enactment.
- This provision ensures that the financial requirements for expansion and related expenditures are officially allocated by the government budget process.
Effectivity of the Law
- The Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
- This means the provisions contained become enforceable and actionable from the date the law is signed and approved by the President.
Legislative Approval and Enactment
- The Act underwent legislative process with final approval by the House of Representatives on September 4, 1991, and by the Senate on January 30, 1992.
- The law was approved by the President of the Philippines on June 1, 1992, marking its official enactment.
Key Legal Concepts
- The law specifically addresses the capacity expansion of a government hospital, which reflects government commitment to public health infrastructure development.
- Appropriation of funds through the General Appropriations Act highlights legislative control over public expenditures related to such projects.
- Immediate effectivity ensures prompt implementation of the capacity expansion to address healthcare demands.