Converting the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in the Municipality of Daraga, Province of Albay into Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11719

Conversion of Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital
- The Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in Daraga, Albay is converted into a general and subspecialty hospital called the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC). (Section 1)

Increase in Bed Capacity
- The bed capacity of the BRHMC is increased from 250 to 800 beds. (Section 2)
- Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan prepared by the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 2)

Upgrade of Professional Health Care Services and Facilities
- The existing professional health care services and facilities of the BRHMC are upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity. (Section 3)

Increase in Workforce
- The existing workforce of the BRHMC, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly. (Section 4)
- The DOH Secretary, after consultation with the Chief of the BRHMC, and in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and the Civil Service Commission, shall determine the additional new positions to be created and filled up. (Section 4)

Funding and Implementation
- The DOH Secretary shall immediately include the implementation of this Act in the Department's program, and the funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 5)

Separability Clause
- 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 6)

Inconsistency with Other Laws
- All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby modified accordingly. (Section 7)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 8)