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Republic Act No. 10613: Increase Bed Capacity of Zamboanga City Med Center

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Increase Bed Capacity of Zamboanga City Med Center

Law: Republic Act No. 10613

Decision Date: Aug 28, 2013

Republic Act No. 10613 increases the bed capacity of Zamboanga City Medical Center in the Philippines from 250 to 500, making it the principal hospital facility of Region IX for a period of three years.

Law Summary

Role of the Zamboanga City Medical Center

The Medical Center shall serve as the principal hospital facility within Region IX.
It is established as a key public health facility for the region.

Implementation and Funding

The Secretary of Health is tasked to include the implementation of this bed capacity increase in the Department of Health programs.
Funding for this implementation must be provided for in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity and Publication

The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
This ensures public awareness and formal commencement of the law.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on March 23, 2011, and by the Senate on June 6, 2013.
It was approved by the President of the Philippines on August 28, 2013.
The law was signed by the Acting Senate President and the Speaker of the House, as well as the Secretaries of the Senate and House of Representatives.

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