Converting the Schistosomiasis Control and Research Hospital in Palo, Leyte into the Governor Benjamin T. Romualdez General Hospital and Schistosomiasis Center

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11566

Conversion of Schistosomiasis Control and Research Hospital to General Hospital
- The Schistosomiasis Control and Research Hospital in Palo, Leyte is converted into a general hospital to be known as the Gov. Benjamin T. Romualdez General Hospital and Schistosomiasis Center. (Section 1)

Increase in Bed Capacity
- The authorized bed capacity is increased from twenty-five (25) to one hundred (100) beds. (Section 2)
- Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan prepared and submitted by the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 2)

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

Additional Plantilla Positions
- The DOH, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and the Civil Service Commission, shall determine the additional plantilla positions to be created and filled upon prior consultation with the Chief of Hospital. (Section 4)

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

Separability Clause
- If any part or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions not affected shall continue to remain in full force and effect. (Section 6)

Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are deemed amended, repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 7)

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