Law Summary

1. Increase in Bed Capacity

• Legal Principle: This provision increases the bed capacity of the Margosatubig District Hospital from twenty-five (25) beds to fifty (50) beds.
• Key Definitions:
  • Margosatubig District Hospital: A healthcare facility located in the Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.
  • Bed Capacity: The maximum number of patients that can be accommodated in a hospital at any given time.

2. Appropriation of Funds

• Legal Principle: The funds necessary for implementing the increased bed capacity must be included in the General Appropriations Act.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The amount required for the expansion will be allocated in the General Appropriations Act for the year following the enactment of this Act and in subsequent years.
• Timeframes:
  • This allocation should commence in the fiscal year following the enactment of the law.

3. Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle: This Act shall become effective upon its approval.
• Key Definitions:
  • Approval: The formal consent by the President of the Philippines, signifying the law is now active.
• Timeframes:
  • The Act was approved on March 6, 1992, marking its effective date.

4. Legislative Process

• Legal Principle: This Act originated in the House of Representatives and underwent legislative scrutiny before final passage.
• Key Details:
  • Passed by the House of Representatives on May 16, 1991.
  • Subsequently passed by the Senate on December 10, 1991.

5. Signatories

• Legal Principle: The Act includes the signatures of key legislative figures and the President, indicating formal approval and authentication.
• Signatories:
  • NEPTALI A. GONZALES (President of the Senate)
  • RAMON V. MITRA (Speaker of the House of Representatives)
  • CORAZON C. AQUINO (President of the Philippines)

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 7207 effectively doubles the bed capacity of the Margosatubig District Hospital.
• Funding for this increase will be provided through the General Appropriations Act starting the fiscal year after the law's enactment.
• The Act is officially effective as of March 6, 1992, following presidential approval.
• The legislative process involved both chambers of Congress, with the House and Senate passing the Act in 1991.