Title
Increase Biliran Prov'l Hospital beds to 200
Law
Republic Act No. 11167
Decision Date
Jan 3, 2019
Republic Act No. 11167 increases the bed capacity of the Biliran Provincial Hospital from 75 to 200 beds, requiring the upgrading of facilities and services, and the increase in medical personnel, with funding provided by the Provincial Government of Biliran and subsidy support from the Department of Health.

Law Summary

Upgrade of Hospital Facilities and Services

  • Existing hospital facilities and professional healthcare services are to be upgraded to match the increased bed capacity.
  • The number of medical personnel will also be increased accordingly to ensure adequate health care delivery.

Funding and Financial Support

  • The Provincial Government of Biliran is responsible for providing the necessary funds to support the bed capacity increase and associated upgrades.
  • The Secretary of Health is mandated to include subsidy support for the hospital’s capital outlay requirements in the Department of Health’s programs.

Repeal of Inconsistent Laws

  • Republic Act No. 7194 and Republic Act No. 3875, which previously governed the Naval General Hospital and Naval Emergency Hospital, are repealed.
  • All other laws, decrees, ordinances, rules, regulations, and executive or administrative orders inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative and Executive Approval Details

  • The Act originated in the House of Representatives, passed on September 20, 2017.
  • Amended by the Senate on July 24, 2018, with House concurrence on October 1, 2018.
  • Approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on January 3, 2019.

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