Miscellaneous Provisions.
Section 8
SEC. 8. Miscellaneous Provisions.— International treaties agreements and conventions.—The Republic of the Philippines recognizes international treaties, agreements and conventions on public health. Their provisions may be considered parts of this Code provided they do not contravene the Constitution, existing laws or any provision of this Code. Rights and proceedings.—Any proceeding which has commenced or any right which has accrued upon the effectivity of this Code shall not be affected by any of its provisions. However, matters of procedure and rights arising after the date of effectivity of this Code shall conform to the pro visions hereof. Delegation of power and assignment of duty.—Whenever a power is granted or a duty is assigned to any public health officer in this Code, the power may be exercised by a deputy or agent of the official pursuant to law, unless it is expressly provided otherwise in this Code. Language required.—Any notice, report, statement or record required or authorized by this Code, shall be written in English or Pilipino. Mailing of notices.—Unless otherwise expressly pro vided, any notice required to be sent to any per son by any provision of this Code, shall be sent through the postal service. The affidavit of the official or employee who mailed the notice is prima facie evidence that the notice was sent as prescribed herein. Condemnation and seizure of property.—When any property is officially condemned or seized by government authorities in the interest of public health the owner thereof shall not be entitled to compensation. Command responsibility.—When a duty is expressly vested in a health officer as provided in this Code, it shall be understood that it shall likewise be the concern of the superiors of the health office under the principle of command responsibility.