Appropriation of Funds
- The funds necessary to implement this increase in bed capacity shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the fiscal year following the law's enactment.
Effectivity
- This law shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.
Legislative Approval and Authentication
- The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on February 26, 1991, and by the Senate on December 10, 1991.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines on March 6, 1992.
- The signing and approval are duly authenticated by the respective secretaries and officials of both legislative chambers and the Executive branch.
Legal and Institutional Impact
- The law mandates an enhancement of healthcare service capacity specific to the Sta. Lucia District Hospital.
- It recognizes the need for increased healthcare infrastructure in the municipality and provides a legal basis for government funding.
- The law ensures that this expansion is part of the national budget planning through the General Appropriations Act.
Summary
- The key legal provision is the doubling of the hospital bed capacity from 25 to 50.
- The law establishes budgetary provisions to support the expansion.
- It provides immediate effectivity upon approval, underscoring the urgency and importance of the measure.