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7194 and Republic Act No. 3875, which previously governed the Naval General Hospital and Naval Emergency Hospital, are repealed.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laws, decrees, ordinances, rules, regulations, and executive or administrative orders inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.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