Law Summary
Authorization to Increase Personnel
- CLMMRH, through its Board of Trustees, is authorized to recruit additional employees to match the expanded bed capacity and upgraded services.
- The Chief of Hospital is tasked to coordinate with:
- Secretary of Health
- Secretary of Budget and Management
- Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission for effective implementation.
Implementation Period
- The increase in bed capacity is to be implemented within a maximum period of five (5) years from the Act's approval.
Funding and Inclusion in Government Programs
- The Secretary of Health must immediately integrate the implementation of this Act into the Department of Health’s programs.
- Funding for this increase is to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Repeal and Amendment of Inconsistent Laws
- All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules, regulations, executive or administrative orders, and other presidential issuances that conflict with this Act are to be repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.