Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds
Republic Act No. 11298, enacted on April 17, 2019, increases the bed capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital from 125 to 200 beds. The law mandates that the hospital complies with Department of Health licensing requirements and aligns the expansion with its development plan. The Provincial Government of Masbate is responsible for funding the hospital's operational expenses and staffing needs to support this increase. Additionally, the Secretary of Health will include support for the hospital's capital outlay in the Department's subsidy program. The Act will take effect 15 days after its publication.
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- What is Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds about?
- Republic Act No. 11298, enacted on April 17, 2019, increases the bed capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital from 125 to 200 beds. The law mandates that the hospital complies with Department of Health licensing requirements and aligns the expansion with its development plan. The Provincial Government of Masbate is responsible for funding the hospital's operational expenses and staffing needs to support this increase. Additionally, the Secretary of Health will include support for the hospital's capital outlay in the Department's subsidy program. The Act will take effect 15 days after its publication.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 11298?
- Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds (Republic Act No. 11298) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds enacted?
- Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds (Republic Act No. 11298) was enacted on Apr 17, 2019.
- What is the citation for Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds?
- Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds, Republic Act No. 11298, Apr 17, 2019 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11298
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 17, 2019
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11298
AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE MASBATE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL IN MASBATE CITY, PROVINCE OF MASBATE, FROM ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (125) TO TWO HUNDRED (200) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS SERVICES AND FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate is hereby increased from one hundred twenty-five (125) to two hundred (200) beds: Provided, That the hospital shall comply with the licensing requirements of the Department of Health (DOH). The increase in the bed capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital shall be implemented consistent with the hospital's development plan.
SECTION 2. The Provincial Government of Masbate shall provide the necessary funds for the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses of the Masbate Provincial Hospital. It shall also appropriate funds for human resource complement to support the increase in bed capacity and the corresponding upgrading of its service facilities and professional health care services. The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department's subsidy program, support for the capital outlay of the provincial hospital.
SECTION 3. The head of the Masbate Provincial Hospital, in coordination with the Provincial Government of Masbate, shall determine the additional positions to be created and filled up corresponding to the increase in bed capacity of the hospital. cSEDTC
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 other laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended 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 17, 2019.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 34, p. 9254 on August 26, 2019.
Cite This Law
Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds, Republic Act No. 11298, Apr 17, 2019 (Philippines)
Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Masbate Provincial Hospital in Masbate City, Province of Masbate, from 125 to 200 Beds, Republic Act No. 11298 (Phil. 2019)
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