Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital
Republic Act No. 11722, approved on April 29, 2022, converts the Sulu Sanitarium in Jolo, Sulu, into a general hospital named the Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, under the Department of Health's supervision. The Act mandates the development of a hospital plan for any future bed capacity increases, alongside necessary upgrades to existing health services and facilities. It also requires an increase in the hospital workforce, with additional positions determined by the Secretary of Health in consultation with relevant authorities. Funding for the hospital's operation and development will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, and the Act will take effect 15 days after publication.
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- What is Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital about?
- Republic Act No. 11722, approved on April 29, 2022, converts the Sulu Sanitarium in Jolo, Sulu, into a general hospital named the Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, under the Department of Health's supervision. The Act mandates the development of a hospital plan for any future bed capacity increases, alongside necessary upgrades to existing health services and facilities. It also requires an increase in the hospital workforce, with additional positions determined by the Secretary of Health in consultation with relevant authorities. Funding for the hospital's operation and development will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, and the Act will take effect 15 days after publication.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 11722?
- Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital (Republic Act No. 11722) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital enacted?
- Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital (Republic Act No. 11722) was enacted on Apr 29, 2022.
- What is the citation for Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital?
- Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, Republic Act No. 11722, Apr 29, 2022 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11722
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 29, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11722
AN ACT CONVERTING THE SULU SANITARIUM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JOLO, PROVINCE OF SULU, INTO A GENERAL HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SULU SANITARIUM AND GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu is hereby converted into a general hospital to be known as the Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Health (DOH).
SECTION 2. Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan that shall be prepared by the Chief of Hospital of the Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital and submitted to the DOH.
SECTION 3. The existing professional health care services and facilities of the Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital shall also be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity as provided for in Section 2 hereof.
SECTION 4. The existing workforce of the Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, which includes doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly.
SECTION 5. The Secretary of the DOH shall, after consultation with the Chief of Hospital of the Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, and in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management and the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission, determine the additional new positions to be created and filled up.
SECTION 6. The Secretary of the DOH shall immediately include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 7. If any part or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 8. All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 9. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: April 29, 2022.
Cite This Law
Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, Republic Act No. 11722, Apr 29, 2022 (Philippines)
Converting the Sulu Sanitarium in the Municipality of Jolo, Province of Sulu into Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, Republic Act No. 11722 (Phil. 2022)
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