Establishing the Southern Luzon Multi-Specialty Medical Center in Tayabas, Quezon

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11702

Establishment of a Multi-Specialty Hospital
- A multi-specialty hospital called the Southern Luzon Multi-Specialty Medical Center shall be established in the City of Tayabas, Province of Quezon. (Section 1)
- The hospital shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 1)
- The hospital shall be designated as one of the apex hospitals of the Southern Luzon regions. (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)

Funding and Implementation
- The Secretary of Health 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)

Rules and Regulations
- The Secretary of the DOH shall prepare and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act, 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- All laws, executive orders, issuances, and rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.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)