AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE DAVAO MEDICAL CENTER IN DAVAO CITY TO THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES MEDICAL CENTER

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 9792

Renaming of Davao Medical Center
- The name of the Davao Medical Center in Davao City is hereby changed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center. (Section 1)

Increase in Bed Capacity
- The authorized bed capacity of the Southern Philippines Medical Center is increased from 600 to 1,200 beds. (Section 2)
- The increase in bed capacity from 600 to 1,200 beds shall be implemented within a period of not more than 4 years from the approval of this Act. (Section 5)

Upgrading of Service Facilities and Professional Health Care
- The existing service facilities and professional health care services of the Southern Philippines Medical Center are upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the bed capacity increase. (Section 3)

Additional Medical Personnel
- The Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and the Southern Philippines Medical Center, shall determine the additional plantilla positions to be created pursuant to this Act. (Section 4)

Funding and Implementation
- The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 6)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation. (Section 7)