An Act Upgrading the Bataan Provincial Hospital in the Province of Bataan, into a Tertiary Level II Hospital, Increasing Its Bed Capacity to Three Hundred Fifty (350) Beds, under the Direct Control, Supervision and Management of the Department of Health, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8561, enacted on February 26, 1998, upgrades the Bataan Provincial Hospital to a tertiary level II facility, increasing its bed capacity from 300 to 350. The act mandates enhancements in medical equipment, facilities, and infrastructure, all under the supervision of the Department of Health. Initial funding for the upgrades will come from the current year's appropriations, with future needs addressed in the annual General Appropriations Act. The Department of Health is tasked with establishing the necessary regulations for the act's implementation, which takes effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8561
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 26, 1998
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8561
AN ACT UPGRADING THE BATAAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL IN THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN, INTO A TERTIARY LEVEL II HOSPITAL, INCREASING ITS BED CAPACITY TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY (350) BEDS, UNDER THE DIRECT CONTROL, SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. The Bataan Provincial Hospital in the Province of Bataan is hereby upgraded into a tertiary level II hospital, increasing its bed capacity from three hundred (300) to three hundred fifty (350) at least; increasing its operating fund; upgrading its medical equipment and facilities; and constructing the needed infrastructure under the direct control, management and supervision of the Department of Health.
SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations for the organizational adjustment fund. Thereafter, such sums as may be needed for its continued operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Approved: February 26, 1998
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 94 No. 29, 1 Supp., on July 20, 1998.
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An Act Upgrading the Bataan Provincial Hospital in the Province of Bataan, into a Tertiary Level II Hospital, Increasing Its Bed Capacity to Three Hundred Fifty (350) Beds, under the Direct Control, Supervision and Management of the Department of Health, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes, Republic Act No. 8561, Feb 26, 1998 (Philippines)
An Act Upgrading the Bataan Provincial Hospital in the Province of Bataan, into a Tertiary Level II Hospital, Increasing Its Bed Capacity to Three Hundred Fifty (350) Beds, under the Direct Control, Supervision and Management of the Department of Health, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes, Republic Act No. 8561 (Phil. 1998)
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