AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE MARTIN MARASIGAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CUENCA, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25) TO EIGHTY (80) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

• Number: Republic Act No. 11871
• Sections: 8

Section 1

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Martin Marasigan Memorial Hospital (MMMH) in the Municipality of Cuenca, Province of Batangas is hereby increased from twenty-five (25) to eighty (80) beds. Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan which shall be prepared by the Chief of Hospital of the MMMH.

Section 2

SEC. 2. The existing professional health care services and facilities of the MMMH are hereby upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in its authorized bed capacity as provided for in Section 1 hereof.

Section 3

SEC. 3. The existing workforce of the MMMH, which includes doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall also be increased correspondingly.

Section 4

SEC. 4. The Provincial Government of Batangas shall provide the necessary funds to support the increase in bed capacity of the MMMH and the corresponding upgrading of its facilities and services.

Section 5

SEC. 5. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall include in the Department’s subsidy program its support for the capital outlay requirements of the hospital.

Section 6

SEC. 6. 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 7

SEC. 7. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby modified accordingly.

Section 8

SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

(SGD.) VICENTE C. SOTTO III

President of the Senate

(SGD.) LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO

Speaker of the House

of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines on January 20, 2021 and May 31, 2022, respectively.

(SGD.) MYRA MARIE D. VILLARICA

Secretary of the Senate

(SGD.) MARK LLANDRO L. MENDOZA

Secretary General

House of Representatives

Approved: JUN 29 2022

(SGD.) RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE

President of the Philippines