Establishing the Joni Villanueva General Hospital in Bocaue, Bulacan

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11720

Establishment of a General Hospital
- A level 2 general hospital shall be established in the Municipality of Bocaue, Province of Bulacan. (Section 1)
- The hospital shall be known as the Joni Villanueva General Hospital. (Section 1)
- The hospital shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 1)

Future Development
- Any future increase in bed capacity, healthcare facilities, service capability, and human resource complement shall be based on the hospital development plan prepared by the DOH. (Section 2)

Funding and Implementation
- The Secretary of the DOH shall immediately include the implementation of this Act in the Department's program. (Section 3)
- The funding for the implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (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- All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.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)