Establishing a Tertiary General Hospital in the Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan Valley, to be Known as the Northwestern Cagayan General Hospital, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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Summary of Republic Act No. 11718

Establishment of a Tertiary General Hospital
- A tertiary general hospital, known as the Northwestern Cagayan General Hospital (NWCGH), is established in the Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan Valley. (Section 1)
- The NWCGH shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 1)
- Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan prepared by the DOH. (Section 1)

Funding and Implementation
- The Secretary of the DOH 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 2)
- Within 90 days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DOH shall prepare and issue the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation, consistent with the hospital development plan. (Section 3)

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 4)

Repealing Clause
- All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 5)

Effectivity Clause
- This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 6)