Increasing the Bed Capacity of the East Avenue Medical Center in Barangay Diliman, Quezon City from 600 to 1,000 Beds

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11561

Increase in Bed Capacity of East Avenue Medical Center
- The bed capacity of the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) in Barangay Diliman, Quezon City is increased from 600 to 1,000 beds. (Section 1)
- Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan prepared by the EAMC Chief and submitted to the Department of Health (DOH). (Section 1)

Upgrade of Professional Health Care Services and Facilities
- The existing professional health care services and facilities of the EAMC shall be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity. (Section 2)

Increase in Workforce
- The existing workforce of the EAMC, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly. (Section 3)
- The DOH Secretary, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management Secretary and the Civil Service Commission Chairperson, and after consultation with the EAMC Chief, shall determine the additional new positions to be created and filled up. (Section 3)

Funding and Implementation
- The DOH Secretary shall immediately include the implementation of this Act in the DOH program, and the funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 4)

Separability Clause
- If any section or provision of this Act is held invalid, all other provisions not affected shall remain valid. (Section 5)

Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or other issuances or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. (Section 6)

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 7)