Republic Act
Approved May 08, 2025

Republic Act No. 12206

An act establishing in the municipality of ramon magsaysay, province of zamboanga del sur, a district hospital to be known as zamboanga del sur first district hospital, and appropriating funds therefor

AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF RAMON MAGSAYSAY, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, A DISTRICT HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FIRST DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

In plain language

The Republic Act establishes the Zamboanga del Sur First District Hospital in Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, under provincial supervision, outlines bed capacity planning, appropriates funds, and repeals inconsistent laws. It takes effect 15 days after publication.

  • Establishment of the Zamboanga del Sur First District Hospital
  • Bed capacity and facility planning guidelines
  • Appropriation of funds by provincial government
  • Supervision under provincial government
  • Effectivity clause 15 days after publication
  • Repeal of inconsistent laws
Healthcare
Hospital
Zamboanga del Sur
District Hospital
Public Health

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12206, May 08, 2025 ]

AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF RAMON MAGSAYSAY, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, A DISTRICT HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FIRST DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1

There shall be established in the Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, a district hospital to be known as the Zamboanga del Sur First District Hospital, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur.

Section 2

Any future increase in the bed capacity, healthcare facilities, service capability and human resource complement shall be based on the hospital development plan that shall be prepared by the Chief of Hospital, in consultation with the Department of Health.

Section 3

The Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur shall provide the necessary funds for the establishment of the Zamboanga del Sur First District Hospital. The Secretary of Health shall include the department's subsidy program its support for the capital outlay requirements of the said hospital.

Section 4

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 5

All other laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 6

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

Approved,

| (Sgd.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO President of the Senate | (Sgd.) FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ Speaker of the House of Representatives |

This Act, which is originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives on May 15, 2024, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on February 3, 2025, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on February 4, 2025.

RENATO N. BANTUG, JR.

Secretary of the Senate

REGINALD S. VELASCO

Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: MAY 08 2025

FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.

President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.