Creating the Cancer Institute
Commonwealth Act No. 398, enacted on September 7, 1938, establishes the Cancer Institute within the Philippine General Hospital, which operates under the supervision of the Secretary of Public Instruction. The Institute's responsibilities include providing medical treatment for cancer patients, conducting research on cancer, coordinating related activities nationwide, and maintaining educational facilities for professionals in the field. A budget of 400,000 pesos is allocated for its establishment and operations for 1938-1939, with a minimum of 200,000 pesos designated for constructing the institute's building. Future funding will be integrated into the General Appropriation Act, and the Act takes effect upon its approval.
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- What is Creating the Cancer Institute about?
- Commonwealth Act No. 398, enacted on September 7, 1938, establishes the Cancer Institute within the Philippine General Hospital, which operates under the supervision of the Secretary of Public Instruction. The Institute's responsibilities include providing medical treatment for cancer patients, conducting research on cancer, coordinating related activities nationwide, and maintaining educational facilities for professionals in the field. A budget of 400,000 pesos is allocated for its establishment and operations for 1938-1939, with a minimum of 200,000 pesos designated for constructing the institute's building. Future funding will be integrated into the General Appropriation Act, and the Act takes effect upon its approval.
- What type of law is Commonwealth Act No. 398?
- Creating the Cancer Institute (Commonwealth Act No. 398) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creating the Cancer Institute enacted?
- Creating the Cancer Institute (Commonwealth Act No. 398) was enacted on Sep 7, 1938.
- What is the citation for Creating the Cancer Institute?
- Creating the Cancer Institute, Commonwealth Act No. 398, Sep 7, 1938 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 398
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 7, 1938
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 398
AN ACT CREATING THE CANCER INSTITUTE; DEFINING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES; AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR ITS ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION
SECTION 1. There is created in the Philippine General Hospital an office to be known as the Cancer Institute. Said Institute shall be subject to the executive control and supervision of the Secretary of Public Instruction. SEHaDI
SECTION 2. It shall be the function and duty of the Cancer Institute:
(a) To provide for accommodation, facilities, and medical treatment of patients suffering from cancer, subject to the rules and regulations of the Philippine General Hospital.
(b) To conduct researches and investigations into the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer.
(c) To promote, organize, coordinate, inspect and regulate all activities related to cancer in the Philippines.
(d) To provide, extend, equip, and maintain laboratories and other educational facilities for professional workers in the cancer field.
(e) To collect, collate and disseminate information concerning the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated, out of any funds in the Philippine Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four hundred thousand pesos for the establishment and operation of the Cancer Institute for the years nineteen hundred and thirty-eight and nineteen hundred and thirty-nine, including the payment of all necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this Act, of which at least the sum of two hundred thousand pesos, shall be spent in the construction of the building to house the aforesaid institute. Beginning with the year nineteen hundred and forty, the appropriation for the said Institute shall be included in the General Appropriation Act.
SECTION 4. The President of the Philippines, on recommendation of the Superintendent of the Philippine General Hospital approved by the Secretary of Public Instruction, shall order the disbursement of the sum herein appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, September 7, 1938. SacDIE
Cite This Law
Creating the Cancer Institute, Commonwealth Act No. 398, Sep 7, 1938 (Philippines)
Creating the Cancer Institute, Commonwealth Act No. 398 (Phil. 1938)
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