Increase in Bed Capacity of San Marcelino District Hospital in San Marcelino, Zambales
Republic Act No. 7243, enacted on March 19, 1992, increases the bed capacity of the San Marcelino District Hospital in Zambales from 50 to 75 beds to better serve the medical needs of the local population. The funding for this expansion will be drawn from the lump sum appropriations in the current General Appropriations Act, with future operational costs included in subsequent annual budgets. Additionally, the Secretary of Health is tasked with improving the hospital's management and maintenance. The law took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7243
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 19, 1992
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7243
AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE SAN MARCELINO DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MARCELINO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, FROM FIFTY (50) TO SEVENTY-FIVE (75) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The operation and maintenance of the San Marcelino District Hospital which is presently financed by the National Government with an annual budget of Two million pesos (P2M) has to be improved and increased from fifty to seventy-five-bed capacity in order to effectively and efficiently serve the basic medical needs of the people of San Marcelino, Zambales, and the neighboring towns. cdt
SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the lump sum appropriations authorized for the purpose under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Health shall undertake measures that shall provide for better operation, management and maintenance of the hospital.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: March 19, 1992
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 88 No. 17 page 2346 on April 27, 1992.
Cite This Law
Increase in Bed Capacity of San Marcelino District Hospital in San Marcelino, Zambales, Republic Act No. 7243, Mar 19, 1992 (Philippines)
Increase in Bed Capacity of San Marcelino District Hospital in San Marcelino, Zambales, Republic Act No. 7243 (Phil. 1992)
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