Establishment of Municipal Hospital in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Republic Act No. 6873, enacted on March 8, 1990, establishes a ten-bed municipal hospital in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, designated as the Lake Sebu Municipal Hospital. It will provide medical services not only to Lake Sebu but also to nearby municipalities, including Surallah, T'boli, and Sto. Niño. Funding for the hospital's establishment and operation will be drawn from the 1989 General Appropriations Act and subsequent annual appropriations. Prior to construction, the Secretary of Health must ensure that personnel are appointed and funds for maintenance are secured. The Act takes effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6873
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 8, 1990
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6873
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TEN-BED MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAKE SEBU, PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO, TO BE KNOWN AS THE LAKE SEBU MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. There shall be established under the supervision of the Department of Health, a ten-bed municipal hospital in the Municipality of Lake Sebu, Province of South Cotabato, to be known as the Lake Sebu Municipal Hospital. The said hospital shall likewise provide medical services to the adjoining municipalities of Surallah, T'boli and Sto. Niño.
SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations authorized for the purpose under the Fiscal Year 1989 General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the herein hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. aisa dc
SECTION 3. Before the construction of the hospital, the Secretary of Health shall issue a written assurance that personnel of the hospital will be appointed and that funds for its maintenance and operation have been appropriated.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: March 8, 1990
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 86 No. 22 page 3808 on May 28, 1990.
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Establishment of Municipal Hospital in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Republic Act No. 6873, Mar 8, 1990 (Philippines)
Establishment of Municipal Hospital in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Republic Act No. 6873 (Phil. 1990)
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