Establishing the Samar Island Medical Center in Calbayog City, Province of Samar
Republic Act No. 11703 establishes the Samar Island Medical Center as a tertiary hospital in Calbayog City, Samar, under the supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). The hospital's development plan will dictate any future increases in bed capacity and upgrades to healthcare services. The DOH Secretary is tasked with including the hospital's implementation in the department's program, with funding provided through the annual General Appropriations Act. The Act will take effect 15 days after publication, and any conflicting laws will be repealed or modified accordingly.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11703
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 16, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11703
AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY OF CALBAYOG, PROVINCE OF SAMAR, A TERTIARY HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAMAR ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. There shall be established in the City of Calbayog, Province of Samar, a tertiary hospital to be known as the Samar Island Medical Center, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
SECTION 2. Any increase in bed capacity and upgrading of health care services and facilities shall be based on the hospital development plan which shall be prepared by the DOH.
SECTION 3. 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 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 All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.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: April 16, 2022.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 118, No. 17, p. 4867 on April 25, 2022.
Cite This Law
Establishing the Samar Island Medical Center in Calbayog City, Province of Samar, Republic Act No. 11703, Apr 16, 2022 (Philippines)
Establishing the Samar Island Medical Center in Calbayog City, Province of Samar, Republic Act No. 11703 (Phil. 2022)
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