Establishing the Aklan Geriatric Medical Center in Kalibo, Aklan
Republic Act No. 11892 establishes the Aklan Geriatric Medical Center in Kalibo, Aklan, under the supervision of the Provincial Government of Aklan. The Act mandates the development of the medical center's facilities and services based on a hospital development plan created by the Chief of Hospital in collaboration with the Department of Health. Funding for the center's establishment will be provided by the Provincial Government, with additional support from the Department of Health's subsidy program. The Act also includes provisions for the continuity of unaffected sections in case of unconstitutionality and repeals any conflicting laws. It took effect 15 days after its publication on July 11, 2022.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11892
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 29, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11892
AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALIBO, PROVINCE OF AKLAN, A GERIATRIC MEDICAL CENTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE AKLAN GERIATRIC MEDICAL CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. There shall be established in the Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan, a geriatric medical center to be known as the Aklan Geriatric Medical Center, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Provincial Government of Aklan.
SECTION 2. Any future increase in bed capacity, health care facilities, service capability, and human resource complement shall be based on the hospital development plan which shall be prepared by the Chief of Hospital in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH).
SECTION 3. The Provincial Government of Aklan shall provide the necessary funds for the establishment of the Aklan Geriatric Medical Center. The Secretary of the DOH shall include in the Department's subsidy program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the said hospital.
SECTION 4. If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: June 29, 2022.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 118, No. 28, p. 7915 on July 11, 2022.
Cite This Law
Establishing the Aklan Geriatric Medical Center in Kalibo, Aklan, Republic Act No. 11892, Jun 29, 2022 (Philippines)
Establishing the Aklan Geriatric Medical Center in Kalibo, Aklan, Republic Act No. 11892 (Phil. 2022)
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- Change of Name of Pooc Elem. School in Kalibo, Aklan to Hon. Jose M. Reyes Memorial Elem. SchoolBatas Pambansa Blg. 675 • Mar 7, 1984 • Statutes
- Renaming the Kalibo-New Washington Road in Aklan Province as Jaime Cardinal Sin AvenueRepublic Act No. 9685 • Aug 4, 2009 • Statutes
- Creation of Aklan ProvinceRepublic Act No. 1414 • Apr 25, 1956 • Statutes
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