Devolution of Taguig-Pateros District Hospital from DOH to Taguig City
Executive Order No. 567, issued on September 8, 2006, devolves the administration and supervision of the Taguig-Pateros District Hospital from the Department of Health to the City of Taguig. This decision is supported by Republic Act No. 7842 and the Local Government Code of 1991, which empower local government units to manage health services effectively. The order allows the city to oversee hospital operations, thereby enhancing local healthcare delivery. It will take effect 15 days after publication in a national newspaper. Any inconsistent laws or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 567
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 8, 2006
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 567
DEVOLVING THE TAGUIG-PATEROS DISTRICT HOSPITAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE CITY OF TAGUIG
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7842 approved on 16 December 1994 established the Taguig-Pateros District Hospital under the administration and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH); HcDSaT
WHEREAS, under Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, local government units (LGUs) shall exercise such powers and discharge such functions and responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective provision of basic services and facilities which cover, among others, health services including secondary and tertiary hospitals;
WHEREAS, the President has the continuing authority to reorganize the offices under the executive department;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The administrative and supervision of Taguig-Pateros District Hospital is hereby devolved from the Department of Health to the City of Taguig. CAScIH
SECTION 2. All laws, issuances, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. This Executive Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 8th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Six.
Published in The Manila Times on September 16, 2006.
Cite This Law
Devolution of Taguig-Pateros District Hospital from DOH to Taguig City, Executive Order No. 567, Sep 8, 2006 (Philippines)
Devolution of Taguig-Pateros District Hospital from DOH to Taguig City, Executive Order No. 567 (Phil. 2006)
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