Law Summary
Integration into Department of Health Programs and Funding
- The Secretary of the DOH is mandated to immediately include the NWCGH's establishment and operation in the DOH’s programs.
- Funding for the hospital will be allocated through the annual General Appropriations Act, ensuring budgetary support.
Rulemaking and Implementation
- The Secretary of the DOH must prepare and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Act.
- These rules must be consistent with the hospital development plan.
- The rules and regulations are to be issued within ninety (90) days from the Act’s effectivity.
Severability Clause
- If any provision or part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, such declaration does not affect the validity of the remaining parts of the law.
- The remaining provisions shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Compliance with this publication requirement is mandatory for the law’s enforcement.