Establishing the Ospital ng Meycauayan in the City of Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11878

Establishment of Ospital ng Meycauayan
- A tertiary hospital to be known as the "Ospital ng Meycauayan" shall be established in the City of Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan. (Section 1)
- The hospital shall be under the direct control and supervision of the city government of Meycauayan. (Section 1)

Management and Development Plan
- The City Government of Meycauayan shall manage the Ospital ng Meycauayan. (Section 2)
- The city government shall prepare a hospital development plan, aligned with the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan, in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 2)
- Any increase in bed capacity, health care facilities, and service capability shall be based on the hospital development plan. (Section 2)

Funding and Support
- The City Government of Meycauayan shall provide the necessary funds for the establishment of Ospital ng Meycauayan. (Section 3)
- The Secretary of the DOH shall include in the Department's subsidy program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the said hospital. (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- All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.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
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 6)