Republic Act
Approved May 08, 2025

Republic Act No. 12208

An act establishing in the city of calamba, province of laguna, a general hospital to be known as calamba city general hospital, and appropriating funds therefor

AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY OF CALAMBA, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, A GENERAL HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS CALAMBA CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

In plain language

Establishes Calamba City General Hospital and appropriates funds for its establishment.

  • Establishment of Calamba City General Hospital (CCGH)
  • Bed capacity increases based on a development plan
  • City government funding and DHS subsidy
  • Survival of provisions if unconstitutional parts declared
  • Repeal of inconsistent laws
  • Effectivity after 15 days of publication
Healthcare
Hospital
Laguna
Calamba
Public Health

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12208, May 08, 2025 ]

AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY OF CALAMBA, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, A GENERAL HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS CALAMBA CITY GENERAL 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 City of Calamba, Province of Laguna, a general hospital to be known as the Calamba City General Hospital (CCGH), which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the City Government of Calamba, Province of Laguna.

Section 2

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

Section 3

The City Government of Calamba, Province of Laguna, shall provide the necessary funds for the establishment of the CCGH. The Secretary of Health shall include in the department's subsidy program, 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All other laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.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 and the Senate of the Philippines on July 30, 2024 and February 3, 2025, respectively.

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.