DOCTORS' BLOOD CENTER, VS. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH..[G.R. NO. 139147]

Ruling

WHEREFORE , premises considered, the Court renders judgment as follows: In G.R. Nos. 133640 and 133661, the Court UPHOLDS THE VALIDITY of Section 7 of Republic Act No. 7719, otherwise known as the National Blood Services Act of 1994, and Administrative Order No. 9, Series of 1995 or the Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 7719. The petitions are DISMISSED. Consequently, the Temporary Restraining Order issued by this Court on June 2, 1998, is LIFTED. In G.R. No. 139147, the petition seeking to cite the Secretary of Health in contempt of court is DENIED for lack of merit. No costs. SO ORDERED.