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Republic Act
Approved May 21, 2025

Republic Act No. 12211

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

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

In plain language

An act establishing a Level I general hospital in Lucena City, Quezon, with a capacity of 100 beds, under the direct control of the Department of Health, to provide integrated and efficient healthcare services.

  • Section 1: Establishment of Lucena City Hospital with 100 beds under DOH.
  • Section 2: Coordination with Provincial Government of Quezon for development plan.
  • Section 3: Inclusion in DOH program and funding in General Appropriations Act.
  • Section 4: Surviving provision clause for unconstitutional parts.
  • Section 5: Repeal/modification of inconsistent laws and regulations.
  • Section 6: Effective date after publication.
Health
Hospitals
Public Health
Quezon
Lucena
General Hospital

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12211, May 21, 2025 ]

AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY OF LUCENA, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, A GENERAL HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE LUCENA 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 Lucena, Province of Quezon, a Level I general hospital, with a capacity of one hundred (100) beds, to be known as the Lucena City Hospital, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).

Section 2

To ensure the provision of integrated and efficient healthcare services in the Province of Quezon, the Lucena City Hospital shall consult and coordinate with the Provincial Government of Quezon in the formulation and implementation of its hospital development plan.

Section 3

The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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All other laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.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 originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives on May 29, 2023, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on December 16, 2024, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on January 28, 2025.

| (Sgd.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. Secretary of the Senate | (Sgd.) REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary General House of Representatives |

Approved: MAY 21 2025

(Sgd.) 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.