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Approved August 29, 2025

Republic Act No. 12240

An act establishing in the municipality of baler, province of aurora, a level iii general hospital, to be known as the aurora medical center, and appropriating funds therefor

An Act Establishing in the Municipality of Baler, Province of Aurora, a Level III General Hospital, to be known as the Aurora Medical Center, and Appropriating Funds therefor

In plain language

Establishes Aurora Medical Center, a Level III general hospital in Baler, Aurora, with 200 beds, under DOH supervision, and appropriates funds

  • Establishment of Aurora Medical Center with 200 bed capacity
  • Funding appropriation and inclusion in the annual General Appropriations Act
  • Implementation under DOH supervision
  • Effectivity 15 days after publication
  • Repeal or modification of conflicting laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations
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[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12240, August 29, 2025 ]

AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALER, PROVINCE OF AURORA, A LEVEL III GENERAL HOSPITAL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE AURORA MEDICAL CENTER, 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 Baler, Province of Aurora, a Level III general hospital with a bed capacity of two hundred (200) beds to be known as the Aurora Medical Center, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).

Section 2

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 3

If any provisions or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4

All laws, executive orders, issuances, and rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 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 December 18, 2024, amended by the Senate of the Philippines on June 9, 2025, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025.

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

Approved: AUG 29 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.