REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7243 - AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE SAN MARCELINO DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MARCELINO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, FROM FIFTY (50) TO SEVENTY-FIVE (75) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

Section 1.    The operation and maintenance of the San Marcelino District Hospital which is presently financed by the National Government with an annual budget of Two million pesos (P2M) has to be improved and increased from fifty to seventy-five-bed capacity in order to effectively and efficiently serve the basic medical needs of the people of San Marcelino, Zambales, and the neighboring towns.

Sec. 2.    The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the lump-sum appropriations authorized for the purpose under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3.    This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: March 19, 1992