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The National Blood Services Act of 1994, which is officially known as RA 7719, specifically repealed RA 1517. This earlier act was primarily focused on blood banking and transfusion services, but it was considered to be outdated and not comprehensive enough to address the current needs of blood safety and availability.

The introduction of RA 7719 aimed to establish a more structured and regulated system for blood services in the Philippines, creating a framework that emphasizes the importance of voluntary blood donation, the safety of blood products, and the need for nationwide coordination in blood services. This act was established in response to the growing awareness of the need for improved blood management and the risks associated with inadequate controls.

The other acts mentioned had different focuses or areas of legislation, which is why they were not repealed by RA 7719. For example, RA 1516 relates to the licensing of laboratories and health facilities, and RA 6138 pertains to other healthcare-related provisions. Thus, the choice pointing to RA 1517 reflects the specific legislative context from which the more comprehensive regulations of RA 7719 emerged.