June 24, 2021
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11568
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GENERAL HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY LACARON, MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE DAVAO OCCIDENTAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1.There shall be established a general hospital in Barangay Lacaron, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental to be known as the Davao Occidental General Hospital, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).
Any future increase in bed capacity and upgrading of health care services and facilities shall be based on the hospital development plan which shall be prepared by the DOH to reflect the developmental goals of the hospital.
SECTION 2.The amount of Nine hundred million pesos (P900,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the implementation of this Act which shall be included and funded under the 2022 General Appropriations Act under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the DOH.
SECTION 3.Within ninety (90)...
Establishment of Davao Occidental General Hospital
- A general hospital shall be established in Barangay Lacaron, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental, to be known as the Davao Occidental General Hospital. (Section 1)
- The hospital shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 1)
- Any future increase in bed capacity and upgrading of health care services and facilities shall be based on the hospital development plan prepared by the DOH. (Section 1)
Appropriation of Funds
- An amount of Nine hundred million pesos (P900,000,000.00) is appropriated for the implementation of this Act, to be included and funded under the 2022 General Appropriations Act under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the DOH. (Section 2)
Rules and Regulations
- Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Health 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- All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.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 fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 6)