Department of Health (Repaired)

The Philippine Department of Health (abbreviated as DOH; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kalusugan) is the executive
department of the Philippine government responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services by all
Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and the regulation of all health services and products. It is the
government's over-all technical authority on health.[2] It has its headquarters at the San Lazaro Compound, along
Rizal Avenue in Manila.
The department is led by the Secretary of Health, nominated by the President of the Philippines and confirmed by
the Commission on Appointments. The Secretary is a member of the Cabinet. The current Secretary of Health is
Francisco Duque.
History
Americans assembled a military Board of Health on September 10, 1898, with its formal organization on September 29.
Upon its creation, Dr. Frank S. Bourns is assigned as president while Dr. C. L. Mullins is assigned as assistant surgeon.[3]
The purpose of this Board of Health was to care for injured American troops but as the hostilities between Filipinos and
Americans waned in 1901, a civilian Board of Health was now deemed appropriate with Dr. L. M. Maus as the first health
commissioner.
In the early 1900s, 200,222 lives including 66,000 children were lost; three percent of the population was decimated in
the worst epidemic in Philippine health history. In view of this, the Americans organized and erected several institutions,
including the Bureau of Governmental Laboratories, which was built in 1901 for medical research and vaccine
production.
The Americans, led by Dean Worcester built the UP College of Medicine and Surgery in 1905, with Johns Hopkins
University serving as a blueprint, at the time, one of the best medical schools in the world. By 1909, nursing instruction
was also begun at the Philippine Normal School. In terms of public health, the Americans improved on the sewer system
and provided a safer water supply.
In 1915, the Bureau of Health was reorganized and renamed into the Philippine Health Service. During the succeeding
years leadership and a number of health institutions were already being given to Filipinos, in accordance with the
Organic Act of 1916. On January 1, 1919, Dr. Vicente De Jesus became the first Filipino to head the Health portfolio.
In 1933, after a reorganization, the Philippine Health Service reverted to being known as the Bureau of Health. It was
during this time that it pursued its official journal, The Health Messenger and established Community Health and Social
Centers, precursors to today's Barangay Health Centers.
By 1936, as Governor-General Frank Murphy was assuming the post of United States High Commissioner, he would
remark that the Philippines led all oriental countries in terms of health status.[4]
When the Commonwealth of the Philippines was inaugurated, Dr. Jose Fabella was named chief of the Bureau of Health.
In 1936, Dr. Fabella reviewed the Bureau of Health’s organization and made an inventory of its existing facilities, which
consisted of 11 community and social health centers, 38 hospitals, 215 puericulture centers, 374 sanitary divisions, 1,535
dispensaries and 72 laboratories.
In the 1940s, the Bureau of Health was reorganized into the Department of Health and Public Welfare, still under
Fabella. During this time, the major priorities of the agency were tuberculosis, malnutrition, malaria, leprosy,
gastrointestinal disease, and the high infant mortality rate.
When the Japanese occupied the Philippines, they dissolved the National Government and replaced it with the Central
Administrative Organization of the Japanese Army. Health was relegated to the Department of Education, Health and
Public Welfare under Commissioner Claro M. Recto.
In 1944, President Manuel Roxas signed Executive Order (E.O.) No. 94 into law, calling for the creation of the
Department of Health. Dr. Antonio C. Villarama as appointed Secretary. A new Bureau of Hospitals and a Bureau of
Quarantine was created under DOH. Under E.O. 94, the Institute of Nutrition was created in 1948 to coordinate various
nutrition activities of the different agencies.
On February 20, 1958, Executive Order 288 provided for the reorganization of the Department of Health. This entailed a
partial decentralization of powers and created eight Regional Health Offices. Under this setup, the Secretary of Health
passed on some of responsibilities to the regional offices and directors.
One of the priorities of the Marcos administration was health maintenance. From 1975 to the mid-eighties, four
specialty hospitals were built in succession. The first three institutions were spearheaded by First Lady Imelda Marcos.
The Philippine Heart Center was established on February 14, 1975 with Dr. Avelino Aventura as director. Second, the
Philippine Children’s Medical Center was built in 1979. Then in 1983, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute was
set up. This was soon followed by the Lung Center of the Philippines, which was constructed under the guidance of
Health Minister Dr. Enrique Garcia.
With a shift to a parliamentary form of government, the Department of Health was transformed into the Ministry of
Health on June 2, 1978 with Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan as the first health minister. On April 13, 1987, the Department of
Health was created from the previous Ministry of Health with Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon as secretary of health.
On 17th December 2016 Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rossel-Ubial announced that in 2017 the government will start
paying the hospital bills and medicines of poor Filipinos. She said that the Department of Health (DOH) is capable of
taking care of the hospital bills and medicines of poor Filipinos owing to its bigger budget starting in 2017.
A total of ₽96.336 billion was allocated to the DOH in the 2017 national budget, which includes funds for the
construction of additional health facilities and drug rehabilitation centers. Ubial said poor patients in government
hospitals do not even have to present Philhealth cards when they avail of assistance. She added that poor patients will
no longer be billed by government hospitals.
Ubial said President Rodrigo Duterte is keen on implementing the program to help poor Filipinos in all parts of the
country. She said Philhealth will remain a partner of government hospitals in serving the poor. [5]
Senator Loren Legarda, chair of the Senate committee on finance said that the proposed ₽3.35-trillion national budget
for 2017 will provide healthcare assistance to all Filipinos, said an additional ₽3 billion was allocated to the Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to ensure coverage for all Filipinos.
“The Department of Health (DOH) said there are some eight million Filipinos still not covered by PhilHealth. It is our
duty, in serving the public, to extend basic healthcare protection to all our people. That is why we pushed for the
augmentation of the PhilHealth’s budget so that in 2017, we achieve universal healthcare coverage,” she said.
Legarda said universal healthcare coverage means that any non-member of PhilHealth will automatically be made a
member upon availment of healthcare service in a public hospital.
Organizational structure of Department of Health (DOH)

Bureaus
The DOH is composed of bureaus, namely:
Epidemiology Bureau (formerly National Epidemiology Center)

Bureau of Health Devices and Technology
Bureau of Health Facilities and Services
Bureau of International Health Cooperation
Bureau of Local Health Systems Development
Bureau of Quarantine
Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (formerly National Center for Disease Prevention and Control)
Food and Drug Administration
Health Emergency Management Bureau
Health Facility Development Bureau (formerly National Center For Health Facilities Development)
Health Human Resources Development Bureau
Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau
Attached agencies
The following agencies and councils are attached to the DOH for policy and program coordination:
Local Water Utilities Administration

National Nutrition Council (NNC)
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC; PhilHealth)
Philippine Institute for Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)
Philippine International Trading Corporation - Pharma (PITC - Pharma)
Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC)
AGENCIES UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ( DOH )
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
General Functions
 Provide the DOH with efficient and effective service related to general services such as but not limited to
housekeeping, security, maintenance of facilities, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, utility payments,
logistics management, warehousing, distribution, payments and importations, property management and
disposal of unserviceable property.
 Formulates and plans programs related to facility, equipment and motor vehicle maintenance, custodial works.
Logistics management and other administrative concerns and services.
 Maintains a working environment conducive to the productivity of the employees by making available well
secured and well maintained facilities.
 Renders technical assistance to other Offices and other health facilities with regard to administrative and
logistics concerns.
 Coordinates/collaborates and maintains liaison work with other Agencies regarding support to operations
(STO) concerns.
Divisions
1. General Services Division
Specific Functions:
 To provide general custodial services including housekeeping, maintenance of equipment and buildings,
provision and maintenance of motor vehicles at all times especially during emergencies.
 Manages, supervises and evaluates outsourced janitorial services.
 Formulates and implements policies and guidelines on the use, maintenance and upgrading of DOH facilities
and motor vehicles.
 Handles the centralized processing of mandatory utility billings of the Agency.
 Initiates contracting out of services for Janitorial, Pest Control, etc.
2. Personnel Administration Division
Specific Functions
 Develops plans, programs, procedures, policies and standards related to Health Human Resource (HHR)
management and administration.
 Develops and implement a comprehensive and a balanced HHR management systems and programs designed
to promote morale, integrity and to raise the level of efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness and
progressiveness.
 Processes documents on appointments, leave applications, separation, magna carta, etc.
 Administers employees’ compensation and other benefits.
 Administers grievance machinery and Employess Suggestions Incentives and Awards Systems (ESIAS).
 Plans, develops and administers HHR transactions such as: Selection and placement, Classification and pay,
Career and employee development, Performance rating, Employee relations and welfare services, separation.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

GENERAL SEVICES DIVISION PERSONEL ADMINISTRATON DIVISON
CONTRACT COMPENSATION WELFARE RECRUITMENT RECORD

TRANSPORT AND BUILDING AND
MANAGEMENT SEVICES AND SELECTION MANAGEMENT
SECURITY GROUND
AND /RECEIVING/
MANAGEMENT MAINTAINACE
UTILLITIES RELAESING
SECTION SECTION
PAYMENT AND
SECTION STATISTICS
WAREHOUSE PAYMENT INVENTORY

MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT
SECTION IMPORTATION SECTION
SECTION
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH COOPERATION

(BIHC)
General Functions
 Promotes and sustains international partnership through agreements and other instrumentalities;
 Enhances policies, plans, agreements and systems for international cooperation/ partnership
 Establishes effective systems and mechanisms for collaboration/ coordination
 Monitor FAPs Plans, Bilateral/Multilateral Agreements
Divisions
1. International Relations Division
Specific Functions
 Forges/manages bilateral agreements, international commitments and initiatives; such as on Tobacco Control,
Trade and Migrants Health
 Ensures active participation of DOH officials/staff in international fora commitments and promote
representation through facilitation of international travels/fellowships and human resource development
activities;
 Ensures effective technical exchanges and efficient mobilization of foreign resources by updating systems ON
and facilitating the conduct of Foreign Medical Missions; Foreign Donations; and Foreign Visits
2. Project Monitoring Division
Specific Functions
 Leads in managing Foreign Assisted Projects (FAPs);

 Develops and operationalizes policies and systems for Project Monitoring and Evaluation; and
 Implements the Sector Development Approach for Health (SDAH) and ensures the effective implementation
of SDAH mechanisms with the Development Partners through:
a. Health Partners Meeting (HPM)
b. Joint Assessment and Monitoring and Evaluation (JAME)
c. Development Partner Scorecard (DPS)
OFFICE OF
DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT UNIT
INTERNATIONAL
RELATION PROJECT
DIVISION MONITORING
DIVISION
BUREAU OF LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS AND
DEVELOPMENT (BLHSD)
General Functions
 Identify and assess priorities in local health systems development;

 Develop policies, guidelines and standards on sustainable local health systems;
 Ensure multi-stakeholder participation in local health systems development;
 Monitor and evaluate functionality of local health system.
Divisions
1. Health Systems Development Division (HSDD)
Specific Functions
 Identify and assess priorities in local health systems development;

 Develop policies, guidelines and standards on sustainable local health systems;
 Ensure multi-stakeholder participation in local health systems development;
 Monitor and evaluate functionality of local health system.
2. Health Systems Monitoring and Evaluation Division (HSMED)
Specific Functions
 Develop policies, plans and standards to build and enhance capacity for local health leadership and
governance;
 Provide technical assistance to monitor and evaluate local health system performance;
 Promote best practices in local health systems development for wide-spread replication
Food and Drug Administration (Philippines)
The Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines (formerly called the Bureau of Food and Drugs) was
created under the Department of Health to license, monitor, and regulate the flow of food, drugs, cosmetics,
medical devices, and household hazardous waste in the Philippines.
Parent agency
Department of Health (Philippines)
The FDA's main goal is to ensure the health and safety of food and drugs made available to the public.
General Functions
a. Develops plans policies, programs and strategies for regulating processed foods, drugs and other related
products
b. Formulates rules, regulations and standards for licensing and accreditation of processed foods, drugs and
other related products
c. Conducts licensing and accreditation of processed foods, drugs and other related products.
d. Provides technical, consultative and advisory services to and develops capability of filed offices on licensing
and enforcement of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to processed foods, drugs and other related products.
e. Monitors, evaluates and ensures compliance of manufacturers, distributors, advertisers and retailers of
processed foods, drugs and other related products to health rules and regulations and standards of quality.
f. Advises the Secretary and Undersecretary of Health on matters pertaining to regulation of processed foods,
drugs and other related products.
1. Policy, Planning and Advocacy Division
Specific Functions
a. Develops plans, policies and programs pertaining to the regulation of processed foods, drugs and other related
products.
b. Provides technical information and assistance to clients and the general public on matters pertaining to food
and drug laws, regulations, functions and services.
c. Develops and maintains a database of all licensed/accredited processed foods, drugs and other related
products.
d. Promotes rational drug use, self reliance and tailored procurement and monitors drug prices per Generics Law
and the Philippine Drug Formulary
e. Conducts pharmaco-epidemiological and pharmaco-economic analysis.

History
In the light of the tremendous progress in the food and pharmaceutical industry, the late Department of
Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque Sr. created a subcommittee on Food and Drugs in the year 1961-62 to
initiate an administration bill to Congress to enact a law that would ensure the safety, purity and quality of
foods, drugs and cosmetics being made available to the public. The Subcommittee on Food and Drug was
chaired by the then Undersecretary for Special Health Services, Dr. Rodolfo Caños, with members Dr. Trinidad
Pesigan, Director of the Bureau of Research and Laboratories, Mr. Emilio Espinosa of the Bureau of Health
Services, Ms. Amor Cita M. Pallera, Pharmacy Adviser, Office of the Secretary of Health, also as Secretary and
Liaison to Congress. Thus, on June 22, 1963 Republic Act No. 3720 was passed into law known as the “Food,
Drug and Cosmetic Act”.
To carry out the provisions of R.A. 3720, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was created with offices and
laboratories constructed in the DOH San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila at a cost of about Php 2.5M. The
Food and Drug Administration became operational with the appointment of its first FDA Administrator, Ms.
Luzonica M. Pesigan on May 25, 1966 to Dec. 7, 1977 with Mr. Emilio Espinosa as Deputy Director. By Virtue of
R.A. 3720, the powers, functions and duties of the Division of Food and Drug Testing of the Bureau of Research
and Laboratories and the Board of Food Inspection, all personnel together with all their equipment, supplies,
records, files and balance of appropriations were transferred to the FDA.
After the retirement of the Deputy Administrator, Mr. Emilio Espinosa, Mr. Arsenio M. Regala took over as
Deputy Administrator on June 1, 1972.
With the Integrated Reorganization Plan of 1973, the Narcotic Drugs Division, Bureau of Internal Revenue,
Department of Finance was Transferred to the Food and Drug Administration headed by Ms. Conception M.
Fernandez who retired in 1975 with Ms. Rita V. Caoile as the next chief of the same. Mrs. Catalina C. Sanchez
took over as the next chief of the Narcotic Drugs Division in 1976.
Mr. Arsenio M. Regala was appointed FDA Administrator on Dec. 13, 1977 upon the retirement of Ms.
Lozonica M. Pesigan on Dec. 7, 1977. Ms. Catalina C. Sanchez was appointed Vice Mr. Arsenio M. Regala as
Deputy Administrator on January 13, 1978. On his retirement, Mrs. Catalina C. Sanchez was designated Acting
Administrator of FDA on April 5, 1982 to Feb. 19, 1984.
On December 2, 1982, Executive Order No. 851 by Section 4, under the Minister of Health Hon. Jesus M.
Azurin, The FDA was abolished and created the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD). Mrs. Catalina C. Sanchez
was appointed the first Director of the BFAD on Feb. 20, 1984 and took her oath on Feb. 28, 1984.
In 1987, the Bureau moved to its new site in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, and acquired new facilities including
state-of-the-art analytical instruments and a modern experimental animal laboratory with the $12M grant
from the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This new BFAD in
Alabang became operational on April 30, 1987.
In 1987, R.A. 3720 was amended by Executive Order 175 to the new title “Foods, Drugs, and Devices and
Cosmetics Act”.
It was also on the same occasion of the inauguration of this new BFAD facility that Pres. Corazon C. Aquino
declared publicly the Philippine National Drug Policy (PNDP) together with its four pillars, i.e., Quality
Assurance, Rational Use of Drugs, Self-Reliance, and Tailored Procurement. Based on the issuance of E.O. Nos.
174 and 175 amendments to R.A. 5921 “The Pharmacy Law” and R.A. 3720 “Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act”
respectively, the Philippine National Drug Policy was organized. Executive Order No. 851 was superseded by
E.O. No. 119 s. 1987 under Hon. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon, Sec. of Health, that again reorganized the BFAD on the
basis of Administrative Order (A.O.) No. 30 s. 1987, Provisions to Implement the Reorganization of the
Department of Health.
Executive Order No. 102 dated May 24, 1999 was signed and redirected the functions and operations of the
Department of Health, with then Hon. Alberto G. Romualdez, Sec. of Health, wherein BFAD was expanded with
an added Division, the Policy, Planning, and Advocacy Division. The joining of the National Drug Policy
workforce with that of BFAD in Alabang, further strengthened the Bureau to meet new challenges in serving
the interests of the Filipino people consistent with the Philippine National Drug Policy and the National Health
Policy.
On the retirement of Mrs. Catalina C. Sanchez on Feb. 1, 1989, Dr. Cecile P. Gonzales took over (Feb. 1, 1989 –
Jan. 31, 1991), followed by Dr. Quintin L. Kintanar (March 13, 1991 – Jan. 4, 1999); Dr. William D. Torres
(January 5,1999 – August 31, 2002), with Deputy Director for Drugs, Dr. Kenneth Hartigan-Go (June 1, 1999 –
June 10, 2001) and the lateral transfer of Mrs. Adelisa Ramos, Director III of the DOH Nutrition Service as
Deputy Director for Food pursuant to E.O. 102 (November 6, 2000 – January 2,2005). On September 1, 2002,
Prof. Leticia Barbara B. Gutierrez was appointed new Director of the Bureau.
On April 14, 2009, Ms. Nazarita T. Tacandong, was appointed by the President as an Acting Director of the
Bureau.
Republic Act No. 9711, an act strengthening and rationalizing the regulatory capacity of the Bureau of Food
and Drugs by establishing adequate testing laboratories and field offices, upgrading its equipment,
augmenting its human resources complement, giving authority to retain its income, renaming it the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), amending certain sections of Republic Act No. 3720, was signed by President on
August 18, 2009.
Dr. Suzette H. Lazo, took office as Acting Director (director general) in December 2010 with Ms. Nazarita T.
Tacandong and Atty. Ronald R. De Veyra as Assistant Directors (deputy directors).
Dr. Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go was appointed Director IV of the Food and Drug Administration on 23 August 2012
by H. E. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino. Having previously served as Deputy Director at the turn of the millennium,
he is familiar with the handicap that the agency deals with, the crucial role it plays in ensuring public health,
and its potential for synergistic national growth. Under the flagship of ‘Balancing Innovation and Sound
Regulation’, he is prioritizing several key projects that will define the FDA. Most important is the
implementation of Republic Act 9711 (FDA Strengthening Act of 2009) that reorganizes the agency from
divisions based on authorization to product-based centers. The same law puts more teeth into the law
enforcement capability of the agency by integrating the regional operations under a single directorate. A law
enforcement unit will also be established under every regional office that has functions, powers, and
responsibilities similar to the NBI and the PNP. Tying all the projects of together is a spirit of efficiency,
transparency and collaboration. He believes in an agency of mature regulators that knows when to deregulate.
He considers industry as both an ally and a ward – salient rules and regulations make for easy compliance. At
the core of his leadership is a certainty that a strong, effective yet responsive FDA will ensure the health of
Filipinos as their vanguard.
BUREAU OF QUARANTINE
General Functions
a. Formulates and enforces quarantine laws and regulations
b. Conducts surveillance and institutes measures to prevent the entry of diseases subject to International Health
Regulations and other emerging and re-emerging diseases and health concerns from other countries that may
impact on public health in the Philippines.
c. Provides technical assistance and supervision, consultative and advisory services on health and sanitation
programs and activities in international ports and airports and their immediate environs.
d. Conducts medical examination on aliens and foreign based Filipinos for immigration purposes.
e. Advises the Secretary and the Undersecretary of Health on matters pertaining to international health
regulations and international health surveillance.
1. International Health Surveillance Division
Specific Functions
a. Provides maximum security against the introduction and spread of diseases subject to the International Health
Regulation (IHR) with minimum interference to traffic and trade.
b. Develops an integrated approach for a more effective international health surveillance networks.
c. Develops communication methods for wider and more effective delivery of critical public health information
with international importance.
2. Special Services Division
Specific Functions
a. Provides immunization laboratory services to travelers subject to the International Health Regulation (IHR)
b. Conducts health education seminars for stewards, food handlers and other clientele
c. Performs medical examination of foreigners admitted into the country
3. Port and Airport Health Services Division
Specific Functions
a. Promotes and supervises sanitation in ports and airports of entry to include the environs, eating establishment
and catering points
b. Conducts operations for mosquito-and-arthropod-borne diseases subject to the IHR.
c. Manages carriers or vessels with rodent infestation

4. Administrative Division
a.Provides general administrative and logistics support services such as personnel, finance, communication,
documentation, security and facility operation and maintenance services.
BUREAU OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
Vision: A center of excellence in applied epidemiology and surveillance that promotes public health decisions
guided by strategic information for best possible health outcomes
Mission
1. We provide stakeholders with surveillance and epidemiologic information to prevent and control
outbreaks and to improve health policies, programs and systems
2. We develop competent health personnel to detect and respond to public health threats
General Functions
 Develop and evaluate surveillance systems and other health information systems
 Collect, analyze and disseminate reliable and timely information on the health status
 Investigate disease outbreaks and other threats to public health
 Network public health laboratories in support of epidemilogical and surveillance activities
Divisions
1.Applied Epidemiology Health Management Division

Specific Functions
 Investigate and respond to epidemics and other urgent public health threats as the need arises
 Develop and maintain field epidemiology training programs for public health workers
 Develop, capture, filter, verify, assess, respond, disseminate and evaluate event-based surveillance
systems
 Collect and maintain resource materials on epidemiology, surveillance, management and monitoring
and evaluation in public health.
2. Public Health Surveillance Division
Specific Function
 Undertake notifiable disease surveillance through Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and
Response.
3. Survey, Monitoring & Evaluation Division
Specific Functions
 Provide statistical services to priority health programs of the DOH
 Monitoring non-behavioral risk factors priority non-communicable diseases through globally
standardized survey
 Monitor HIV and AIDS Registry and Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Surveillance, size
estimates and Most At-Risk Population
 Provide program health indicators information
General Functions
 Develops plans, policies, programs, projects, standards and strategies related to health facility
development, planning, and maintenance
 Provides coordination, technical assistance, capability building and consultation and advisory services
related to health facility development, planning, operation and maintenance
 Advise the Secretary and the Undersecretary of health on matters pertaining to health facility
development, planning, standards and maintenance
Divisions
1. FACILITY PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTG DIVISION(FPPDD)
Specific Functions
 Formulate policies and standards on hospital operations and management.

 Assess project proposals on hospital operations and management.
 Develop technical guidelines and training programs for hospital information systems.
 Develop monitoring parameters and training programs for hospital organizational restructuring.
 Establish hospital data bank on performance indices.
 Provide advisory services for planning, operations, management, administrative system, local health
development, and other health facility concerns.\Develop policies and standards operating procedures
for blood services, laboratory, referral network and public health programs.
 Coordinate with CHDs, DOH hospitals, LGUs and other stakeholders for the development of health
facilities.
 Provide recommendation on specific projects that should be included in the annual HFEP budget
proposal to the Functional HFEP Unit based on the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan and
its component Philippine Hospital Development Plan.
 Develop the guidelines including the pre-requisites for annual HFEP availment
 Develop general policies and guidelines in the implementation of HFEP collaboration with other DOH
offices
 Organize consultation meetings with Regional Offices, DOH Hospitals and LGUs for HFEP strategic
planning
 Continuously address HFEP COA CAAR findings for Infrastructure 2010-2014
2. INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION(IESDD)
Specific Functions
 Develop/update technical standards on health facility design and implementation and on building and
equipment maintenance
 Prepare site development plan and coordinate hospital infrastructure upgrading projects
 Develop training programs on health facility design, implementation and maintenance
 Coordinate master plans for infrastructure and equipment with ROs, local government and other
partners
 Provide technical supervision and advisory services
 Review and evaluate infrastructure designs and equipment proposals guided by the HFEP availment
guidelines for submission to the HFEP Division for inclusion to HFEP
 Preparation of documents for infrastructure and equipment for central procurement
 Serve as clearing house for both infrastructure and equipment
 Validate DOH Hospitals and TRCs reports on status of completion of HFEP infrastructure projects
 Consolidate monitoring and status reports of DOH Hospitals and other health facilities HFEP
infrastructure projects for submission to the HFEP Division
3. FACILITY ASSESSMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION (FATAD)
Specific Functions
 Develop policies, standards, and guidelines on: health facility technical operations, programs, public
health, human resources that improve the quality of health care delivery and access of the poor.
 Develop leadership, management, competency and sustainability programs in all levels of health
service delivery
 Coordinate with BHFS and PHIC relative to HF standards and QA programs Conduct assessment of
health facilities/health resources for continuous quality improvement of systems and subsystems,
evidence based policy development, and equitable resource allocation.
 Develop policies and SOPs for: laboratory services, referral network and public health programs
 Evaluate performance outcomes, health technology, policies, health plans in relation to technical
operations to improve health delivery, access, and manage health care costs
 Continuously address HFEP COA CAAR findings for Equipment 2010-2014
 Validate the Monitoring and Evaluation Reports submitted by the Regional Offices and LGU thru
OFIM regarding functionality and PhilHealth accreditation of health facilities provided support to
HFEP
 Provide technical assistance to HFEP beneficiaries to ensure that equipment and infrastructure
provided becomes fully functional
 Submit to Functional HFEP Division the updated list of monitored/validated health facilities with
PHIC accreditation
 Conduct Research on effective and efficient planning, management and implementation of HFEP
including conduct of impact evaluation on HFEP
4. HEALTH FACILITIES ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (HFEP) DIVISION

 Consolidate Annual HFEP budget including Three Year Rolling Infrastructure Program (TRIP) based
on the recommendations and clearance provided by FPPDD and IESDD respectively for submission to
HPDPB.
 Consolidate and summarize HFEP regular status reports for submission to the Secretary of Health,
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and National Economic Development Authority
(NEDA).
 Preparation of documents for HFEP sub-allotments for submission to the DOH Finance Management
Service
 Preparation and processing of financial documents for centrally procured equipment and infrastructure
projects
 Preparation and processing of financial documents for ARMM equipment and infrastructure projects
 Manage the HFEP Information System which will include:
a. Database of all HFEP GOP funded projects per year
b. Database of all HFEP FAPs funded project per year
c. Facility Mapping and inventory of completed, ongoing and to be constructed infrastructure
projects
d. Database of PHIC Accredited Health Facilities
e. Inventory of functionality of equipment provided thru FIFEP and status of equipment for
distribution to target health facilities
f. Status of HFEP procurement activities
 Address HFEP COA findings 2015 onwards in coordination with other HFDB divisions
 Facilitate completion of pending procurement in previous years HFEP including procurements through
the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) and PS-DBM.
HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUREAU
General Functions
 Acts as the DOH Coordinating unit and Operation Center for all health emergencies and disasters, as
well as incidents with the potential of becoming an emergency, and coordinate the mobilization and
sharing of resources.
 Provides the communication linkage among DOH Central Office and other concerned agencies,
including the hospitals and the regions, during emergencies and disasters.
 Maintains updated information of all health emergencies and disasters (except epidemiological
investigation reports) and provide such information to other offices and agencies in accordance with
existing protocols.
 Maintains a database of all health emergency personnel, technical experts, and resource speakers.
Together with the National Center for Health Facilities Development (NCHFD), HEMB maintains a
database of capabilities of health facilities.
 Leads in the development of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management in Health (DRRMH) Plan and
the development of protocols, guidelines and standards for health emergency management.
 Provides technical assistance in the development of programs and planning activities for HEM for
other government and non-government organizations.
 Leads advocacy activities, including simulation exercises.
 Develops and implements an Integrated Human Resource Training Agenda for the Health Sector for
emergencies and disasters.
 Leads in the networking of hospitals and health sector organizations responding to emergencies and
disasters.
 Monitors and evaluates the enforcement of compliance to policies, and recommend the formulation
or amendment of policies related to health emergency management.
Divisions
Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness Division
Specific Functions
 Develops, disseminates, and monitors the implementation of policies for health emergency
preparedness.
 Develops standardized training modules for various stakeholders on health emergency
 Develops, disseminates and updates emergency preparedness programs
 Develops policy-related and operational researches and documentation relevant to health emergency
preparedness that will serve as inputs for policy development and program/systems improvement.
 Develops well-performing managerial human resources for health emergency management
 Provides technical assistance to ensure the availability of functional health emergency preparedness
systems (including policies, planning and capability building activities) at all levels of the health
sector.
 Provides technical assistance to ensure delivery of appropriate services in time of emergencies and
disasters.
 Develops and implements an overall Monitoring and Evaluation System and Plan for health
emergency management
 Leads in public information and awareness-raising activities
Response, Recovery & Rehabilitation Division
Specific Functions
 Mobilizes resource of technical experts, health response teams and tangible logistics needed locally
and internationally.
 Manages information through rapid health assessment, damage assessment and needs analysis in
response, recovery and rehabilitation phases of disaster.
 Plans and develops policies & guidelines essential in the implementation & management of projects,
programs and activities relevant to emergency and disaster response, recovery and rehabilitation.
 Develops and capacitates human resource of regional offices, operation centers and local government
units in responding to emergencies and disasters.
 Monitors and evaluates activities and systems like EWS, RHA, SPEED and PDANA.
Operation Center
Specific Functions
 Monitors all health and health-related events on a 24/7 basis, including all national events, mass
gatherings, and international events with potential impact to the Philippines
 Monitors all DOH implementation and response efforts to activation of Code Alerts (White, Blue,
Red)
 Prepares timely reports as needed by the situation and properly disseminated to the Secretary of
Health, the DOH Executive Committee and NDRRMC and other concerned offices
 Coordinates all health-related response efforts to major health emergencies and disasters
 Facilitates the issuance of appropriate warnings to the ROs and health facilities in anticipation of
impending emergencies
 Coordinates and monitors the mobilization of technical experts and all types of medical teams
needed in emergencies and disasters
 Coordinates and monitors the mobilization of all logistical requirements of the Department of Health
needed in the affected region
 Deploys Emergency Officers to the NDRRMC Operation Center, as per Office Order/standard
operating procedure, when their Red Alert status is activated and serve as the official DOH
representative to liaise between the NDRRMC and DOH OpCen
 Ensures that communication equipment (e.g., radio, mobile phones) are at any time available,
functional and ready for use in emergencies and disasters
 Utilizes various information and communication technologies (ICT) in the dissemination of early
warning and other appropriate information to stakeholders and the public
 Addresses public queries appropriately and serves as the DOH hotline as need arises
 Documents all health emergencies and disasters and ensures proper storage and filing of all
important documents
Administrative Unit
 Maintains proper recording, safekeeping, easy access, and archiving of all pertinent official records
and documents of the Office.
 Leads in the development of guidelines and policies pertaining to administrative concerns.
 Renders technical assistance to all staff and other offices with regards to administrative concerns.
 Prepares and monitors the processing of all financial transactions relevant to HEM.
 Assists in the preparation of Annual Procurement Plan, Operational Plan and Work and Financial
Plan .
 Prepares and monitors monthly Budget Utilization Report.
 Maintains a working environment conducive to the productivity of employees through secure and
well-maintained facilities.
 Ensures functionality and safekeeping as well as preventive maintenance of equipment, vehicles
and other utilities/facilities
 Ensures that all necessary supplies and materials are readily available at any given time
 Prepares and files all necessary documents for the compensation and other benefits of all HEMB
personnel
HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REGULATORY BUREAU
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
 Set minimum standards for regulation of health facilities and services
 Disseminate regulatory policies and standards for information and compliance
 Issue permits to construct, License to Operate and Certificate of Accreditation
 Monitoring of health facilities and services to ensure sustainability of health facilities compliance
wioth regulatory standards
 Provide technical assistance, consultaion and advisory services to stakeholders regarding health
facilities regulation
 Develop and constructs research relative to regulation of health facilities and services
 Conducts fact-finding on complaints against health facilities and services
 Acts on complaints againist hospitals and other health facilities
DIVISIONS
Standards Development Division
Specific Functions:
 Formulate/ revise the following for health facilities and services:
o Regulatory standards
o Technical requirements
o Guidelines and SOPs
 Establish consultative mechanisms to ensure applicability of regulatory srandards
 Ensure systematic dissemination of regulatory standards
 Recommend issuance of permit to construct for hospitals and other health facilities
 Evaluate appropriateness/ relevance of existing standards
 Procide consultative and advisory services relative to regulatory standards and technical
requirements; and
 Regulate practice of health-related services specifically on providers not covered by the Professional
Regulation Commission
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Division
Specific Functions:
 Evaluate and act on application for:

o Licensing
 Initial and Renewal (Level II and Level III)
 Other Facilities
o Accreditation
 OFW Medical clinics
 Ambulatory surgical clinics
 Other Facilities
o Application for Permit to Construct
 Conduct inspection of ospitals and other health facilities
 Recommend issuance of LTO, certificate of accreditation, permit to construct and clearance for SEC
endorsements
 Authenticate medical examination, certificates and AIDS Free certifications for OFWs
 Analyze statistical reports of hospitals and other health facilities for informtaion required by internal
and external stakeholders relative to regulation
Complaint and Action Unit
Specific Functions:
 Act on complaints and other concerns against hospital or other health facilities and services and refer
to proper government or private offices, agencies, hospitals or ealth facilities whenever necessary
 Conduct fact-finding investigation on complaints against hospitals and other health facilities and
services
 Review and evaluate complaints received and via email
 Prepare resolution/ decision on complaints thru phone calls and emails
 Attend to walk in clients
 Interview patients/ patients's relative and hospitals representative regarding complaints and detention
Administrative Unit
Specific Function:
 Provide general adminstrative, records services and logistic suppor services to the Bureau
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HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING BUREAU

( HPDPB )
General Functions:
 Develops the health sector policy, legislative and research agenda;
 Develops strategic plans towards the attainment of national goals and objectives for health;
 Monitors and evaluates health sector performance in attaining the national goals and objectives for
health;
 Provides technical assistance in the development of policies, plans, and programs for the health
sector; and
 Makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health on matters pertaining to national health policies,
plans and programs.
Divisions
1. Health Planning Division
Specific Functions:
 Formulates the national health plans, goals and objectives including macro investment and budget
plans for health.
 Provides technical assistance, consultancy and advisory services on health planning, program and
project development.
 Develops and coordinates sectoral and internal systems and processes for health planning, program
and project development.
 Manages the health planning process.
2. Health Policy Division
Specific Functions:
 Formulates macro and strategic policies.
 Provides technical assistance, consultancy and advisory services on health policy development
including capacity building.
 Develops and coordinates sectoral and internal mechanisms for health policy development.
 Manages the health policy development process.
3. Health Research Division
Specific Functions:
 Formulates the research agenda.

 Provides technical assistance and advisory services on research and development.
 Develops and coordinates sectoral and internal systems and processes for research.
 Manages the health research process
4. Legislative Liaison Division
Specific Functions:
 Formulates and conducts advocacy for the legislative agenda for health.
 Provides technical assistance, consulting and advisory services regarding health legislation.
 Coordinates with executive and legislative branches of government.
 Manages the legislative liaison process including monitoring and review of legislative proposals
DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL BUREAU

( NCDPC)
General Functions
 Develop plans, policies, programs, projects and strategies for disease prevention and control and
health protection.
 Provides coordination, technical assistance, capability building, consultancy and advisory services
related to disease prevention and control and health protection.
Divisions
1. Infectious Diseases for Elimination Division (IDED)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines for the elimination of infectious diseases.
 Develops plans, programs and projects to carry out preventive and control strategies against
elimination of infectious diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of elimination of infectious
diseases.
 Provides monitoring and evaluation schemes to measure of interventions in the prevention and
control of elimination diseases.
 Provides technical assistance and expert services to collaborating and implementing agencies on
matters pertaining to the prevention and control of infectious diseases for elimination.
 Develops capability of health sector agencies and organizations in the implementation of programs
and projects related to the prevention and control of infectious diseases for elimination.
 Promotes coordination and collaboration with partner agencies and organizations on matters
pertaining to elimination of infectious diseases.
 Mobilizes resources to assist collaborating and implementing agencies and organizations.
2. Infectious Diseases for Prevention and Control Division (IDPCD)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines for the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
 Develops plans, programs and projects to carry out preventive and control strategies against
infectious diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of infectious diseases.
control of infectious diseases.
matters pertaining to the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
and projects related to the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
pertaining to infectious diseases.
3. Environmental-Related Diseases Division (ERDD)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines on environmental-related diseases division.
 Develops plans, programs and projects on environmental-related diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of health hazards and risks
associated with environmental-related and work related factors.
 Provides monitoring and evaluation schemes to measure of interventions to manage health hazards
and risks associated with environmental-related and work related factors.
matters pertaining to environmental-related diseases.
and projects related to environmental diseases.
pertaining to environmental-related diseases.
4. Occupational Diseases Division (ODD)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines on occupational diseases.
 Develops plans, programs and projects on occupational diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of health hazards and risks
associated with occupational diseases and work related factors.
 Provides monitoring and evaluation schemes to measure of interventions to manage health hazards
and risks associated with occupational diseases and work related factors.
matters pertaining to occupational diseases.
and projects related to occupational diseases.
pertaining to occupational diseases.
5. Essential Non-Communicable Diseases Division (ENCDD)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines for the prevention and control of non-communicable
diseases.
 Develops plans, programs and projects to carry out preventive and control strategies against non-
communicable diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of degenerative diseases.
 Provides monitoring and evaluation schemes to measure of interventions in the and control of non-
communicable diseases.
 Provides technical assistance and expert services to collaborating and implementing on matters
pertaining to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.
 Develops capability of health sector agencies and organizations in the implementation of and
projects related to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.
pertaining to non-communicable diseases.
6. Lifestyle-Related Diseases Division (LRDD)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines for the prevention and control of lifestyle-related
diseases.
 Develops plans, programs and projects to carry out preventive and control strategies against lifestyle-
related diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of lifestyle-related diseases.
control of lifestyle-related diseases.
matters pertaining to the prevention and control of lifestyle-related diseases.
 Develops capability of health sector agencies and organizations in the implementation of and
projects related to the prevention and control of lifestyle-related diseases.
pertaining to lifestyle-related diseases.
7. Women and Men’s Health Development Division (WMHDD)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines on Women and Men’s Health diseases.
 Develops plans, programs and projects to provide packages of services for Women and Men’s Health
diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of diseases on families and
special population groups.
 Provides monitoring and evaluation schemes to measure impact of health services on families and
matters pertaining to Women and Men’s Health Diseases.
and projects related to Women and Men’s Health Diseases.
pertaining to Women and Men’s Health Diseases.
8. Children’s Health Development Division (CHDD)

 Develops policies, standards and guidelines on children’s health diseases.
 Develops plans, programs and projects to provide packages of services for children’s health diseases.
 Assists and strengthens capacity to measure and analyze the burden of diseases on families and
 Provides monitoring and evaluation schemes to measure impact of health services on families and
matters pertaining to children’s health diseases.
and projects related to children’s health diseases.
pertaining to children’s health diseases.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BUREAU
ATTACHED AGENCIES
LOCAL WATER UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION

The Local Water Utilities Administration, more commonly referred to as LWUA, is a government-
owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) with a specialized lending function mandated by law to
promote and oversee the development of water supply systems in provincial cities and municipalities
outside of Metropolitan Manila.
It holds office in its own building at the MWSS-LWUA Compound located at Balara, Quezon City.
It is run by an Administrator assisted by a Senior Deputy Administrator, a Deputy Administrator for

Finance & Investments, a Deputy Administrator for Area Operations, and a Deputy Administrator for
Administrative Services, under the guidance of a five-man Board of Trustees where the Administrator
is an ex-officio member.
LWUA was created through Presidential Decree No. 198, also known as “The Provincial Water
Utilities Act of 1973,” which was signed into law on May 25, 1973.
The law that created LWUA in the national level also provided for the establishment of Water Districts
in provincial cities and municipalities. Thus would be put into motion a development partnership called
the “LWUA-Water District Concept” that would revolutionize water supply provision in the countryside.
In 1987, LWUA’s mission and area of responsibility was expanded to include provision of Level II
service (communal faucet system) through the Rural Waterworks and Sanitation Associations
(RWSAs) in areas where Level III systems (individual household connection) were not feasible.
LENDING SOURCE, WHAT MAKES LWUA ADVANTAGEOUS

OVER OTHER SOURCES
LWUA is the only lending institution – whether in the public or private sector — with the financial,
technical and institutional development competence to enable a water district’s water supply project
to generate return-on-investments.
LWUA treats countryside water supply development not simply as a financial venture, nor as a mere
waterworks construction project, but as a comprehensive development endeavor that factors in the
community’s economic and cultural nuances, among other things, to assure residents of a water
supply service that is both reliable and lasting. LWUA’s comprehensive expertise has been
responsible for turning Philippine countryside water supply development into the working model for
Asia that it is today. Water Districts benefit from this comprehensive expertise through LWUA’s
various assistance programs.
ASPECT OF WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT

LWUA is the only Philippine water supply institution with full expertise in developing Level III
(individual household connection) water supply systems. Its competence spans the financial,
technical, institutional development and regulatory aspects of water supply development. It is also an
expert in developing Level I (communal well) and Level II (communal faucet) systems. This expertise
is often availed of by other government institutions involved in the development of these water supply
systems.
LWUA’S FINANCIAL EXPERTISE

LWUA since 1973 has been financing water supply projects through funds secured from national
government subscriptions, bilateral and multilateral fund sources, and from internally-generated funds
and second generation funds. Recently, government and private financing institutions have been
tapped as new fund sources. Traditionally, these sources are inaccessible to water districts. LWUA
then allocates and relends these funds to water districts at competitive terms. Some funds,
meanwhile, are extended as grants. Under recent enhancements to its charter, LWUA is also tasked
to assist water districts graduate into creditworthy status and access non-traditional sources of funds.
The LWUA know-how also includes the determination and implementation of socially responsive and
financially viable water rates, and tariff review to determine its adequacy to meet WD expansion
needs.
LWUA’S TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

LWUA’s teams of engineers and technicians have undergone extensive studies and trainings both here and
abroad, and have gained an unequalled competence in water supply and sanitation development through
actual experiences in the field. Their expertise includes all phases of planning, design, construction
supervision, and operations and maintenance supervision, including identification and development of water
sources and systems efficiency improvement.
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE

With the overall success and sustainability of a water district in mind, LWUA extends institutional development
assistance in the form of advisory and managerial services; transfers policy-making, managerial and technical
competence to the pertinent WD personnel through training interventions; designs and provides water districts
with commercial practices systems for a smoother commercial operation.
NATIONAL NUTRITION COUNCIL ( NNC )

National Nutrition Council
The NNC, as mandated by law, is the country's highest policy-making and coordinating body on
nutrition.
The NNC Logo

Improving the nutrition situation in cannot be achieved by spoonfeeding alone nor by the generosity of a single
sector's spoon.
It requires collaboration in creating and recreating ideas; seeking unity and totality of approach toward
nutritional adequacy for all Filipinos.
NNC Core Functions

1. Formulate national food and nutrition policies and strategies and serve as the policy, coordinating and
advisory body of food, nutrition and health concerns;
2. Coordinate planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the national nutrition program;
3. Coordinate the hunger mitigation and malnutrition prevention program to achieve relevant Millennium
Development Goals;
4. Strengthen competencies and capabilities of stakeholders through public education, capacity building and
skills development;
5. Coordinate the release of funds, loans, and grants from government organizations (GOs) and
nongovernment organizations (NGOs); and
6. Call on any department, bureau, office, agency and other instrumentalities of the government for assistance
in the form of personnel, facilities and resources as the need arises.
History of Composition and Legal Bases

 1947 Creation of the Philippine Institute of Nutrition (PIN) as a first attempt to institutionalize a national
nutrition program
 1958 Reorganization of the PIN into the Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC) under the National
Science and Development Board
 1960 Organization of the National Coordinating Council on Food and Nutrition (NCCFN), a loose
organization of government and non-government agencies and organizations involved in nutrition and related
projects.
 1971 Promulgation of Executive Order No. 285, mandating the National Food and Agriculture Council
(NFAC) to coordinate nutrition programs in addition to coordinating national food programs, thus, superseding
the NCCFN.
 1974 Promulgation of Presidential Decree No. 491 (Nutrition Act of the Philippines, 25 June 1974), which
created the National Nutrition Council (NNC) as the highest policy-making and coordinating body on nutrition.
 1987 Promulgation of Executive Order No. 234 (Reorganization Act of NNC, 22 July 1987) reaffirming the
need for an intersectoral national policy-making and coordinating body on nutrition. It expanded the
membership of the NNC to include the Departments of Budget and Management (DBM), Labor and
Employment (DOLE), Trade and Industry (DTI), and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
The Department of Social Welfare and Development was named chair of the NNC Governing Board.
 1988 Administrative Order No. 88 named the Department of Agriculture as the NNC Chair of the NNC
Governing Board.
 2005 Executive Order No. 472 named the Department of Health (DOH) as the chair of the NNC, with the
Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Interior of Local Government (DILG) as vice-chairs. In addition to its
policy and coordinating functions, NNC was also tasked to focus on hunger-mitigation and authorized to
generate and mobilize resources for nutrition and hunger-mitigation programs.
 2007 Executive Order No. 616 designated the NNC as oversight of the Accelerated Hunger-Mitigation
Program to ensure that hunger-mitigation measures are in place, and are reported to the President.

Composition
The Council is composed of a Governing Board (GB) and a Secretariat. The Governing Board is the policy-
making body of the NNC and is composed of the:
1. Secretary of Health, Chairperson
2. Secretary of Agriculture, Vice-Chair
3. Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, Vice-Chair
4. Secretary of Budget and Management
5. Secretary of Education
6. Secretary of Labor and Employment
7. Secretary of Science and Technology
8. Secretary of Social Welfare and Development
9. Secretary of Trade and Industry
10. Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority
Three representatives from the private sector are appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines
for a two-year term.
Structure for Nutrition Policy and Program Coordination
The functions and multisectoral composition of the NNC are replicated at subnational levels. Regional,
provincial, city, municipal and barangay nutrition committees are organized to manage and coordinate the
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of local hunger-mitigation and nutrition action plan as a
component of the local development plan.
Local chief executives serve as chairpersons. Nutrition action officers are designated or appointed to attend to
the day-to-day operations of the local nutrition progam.
NNC Technical Committee

The NNC Technical Committee is composed of heads of major department bureaus and agencies involved in
nutrition and appropriate NGOs. It provides technical assistance to the Board and NNC Secretariat, and
facilitates inter- and intra-agency coordination, supervision and monitoring, and implementation of nutrition
policies and programs.
NNC Secretariat
The NNC Secretariat serves as the executive arm of the NNC Governing Board. It is headed by an executive
director, assisted by two deputy executive directors. It has three technical divisions (nutrition policy and
planning, nutrition surveillance, and nutrition information and education), and two support divisions
(administrative and finance). Its regional offices are headed by nutrition program coordinators. Its functions are:
1. Advise the Board on nutrition policy and program matters;
2. Recommend a comprehensive food and nutrition policy;
3. Coordinate with GOs and NGOs for nutrition program management and resource programming;
4. Initiate the formulation and develop measure to improve implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action
for Nutrition (PPAN);
5. Monitor and analyze nutrition and related socio-economic data for a periodic statement on the country’s
nutrition situation;
6. Monitor and evaluate the PPAN;
7. Develop and implement a comprehensive advocacy, information and education strategy for the PPAN; and
8. Provide technical, financial, and logistics support to local government units and agencies for the
development and implementation of nutrition programs and projects.
NNC Vision Statement

 NNC is the authority in ensuring the nutritional well-being of all Filipinos, recognized locally and globally,
and led by a team of competent and committed public servants.
NNC Mission Statement

To orchestrate efforts of government, private sector, international organizations and other stakeholders at all
levels, in addressing hunger and malnutrition of Filipinos through:
 Policy and program formulation and coordination;
 Capacity development;
 Promotion of good nutrition;
 Nutrition surveillance;
 Resource generation and mobilization
 Advocacy; and
 Partnership and alliance building
NNC CORE VALUES

Integrity
 We conduct our work and relate with our various stakeholders and partners with deep sense of honesty
and openness.
Zeal
 We serve with enthusiasm and dedication characterized by versatility and dynamism, discipline and strict
adherence to work ethics.
Excellence
 We provide high quality and timely service characterized by a unified, innovative and competent performance.
Sensitivity
 We respond to the needs of our employees and various publics with love and respect and recognize the
valuable contribution of each member of the organization.
Transparency
 We conduct our business with openness and truthfulness with strict adherence to existing laws, rules,
regulations of government and the principles of good governance.
PHILIPPINES HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION

( PHIC PHILHEALTH )
The National Health Insurance Program was established to provide health insurance coverage and ensure
affordable, acceptable, available and accessible health care services for all citizens of the Philippines. It shall
serve as the means for the healthy to help pay for the care of the sick and for those who can afford medical care
to subsidize those who cannot. It shall initially consist of Programs I and II or Medicare and be expanded
progressively to constitute one universal health insurance program for the entire population. The program shall
include a sustainable system of funds constitution, collection, management and disbursement for financing the
availment of a basic minimum package and other supplementary packages of health insurance benefits by a
progressively expanding proportion of the population. The program shall be limited to paying for the utilization
of health services by covered beneficiaries. It shall be prohibited from providing health care directly, from
buying and dispensing drugs and pharmaceuticals, from employing physicians and other professionals for the
purpose of directly rendering care, and from owning or investing in health care facilities. (Article III, Section 5
of RA 7875 as amended)
Powers And Functions
PhilHealth is a tax-exempt Government Corporation attached to the Department of Health for policy
coordination and guidance. (Article IV, Section 15 of RA 7875 as amended). It shall have the following powers
and functions (Article IV, Section 16 of RA 7875 as amended by RA 10606):
a) To administer the National Health Insurance Program;
b) To formulate and promulgate policies for the sound administration of the Program;
c) To supervise the provision of health benefits and to set standards, rules and regulations necessary to ensure
quality of care, appropriate utilization of services, fund viability, member satisfaction, and overall
accomplishment of Program objectives;
d) To formulate and implement guidelines on contributions and benefits; portability of benefits, cost
containment and quality assurance; and health care provider arrangements, payment, methods, and referral
systems;
e) To establish branch offices as mandated in Article V of this Act;
f) To receive and manage grants, donations, and other forms of assistance;
g) To sue and be sued in court;
h) To acquire property, real and personal, which may be necessary or expedient for the attainment of the
purposes of this Act;
i) To collect, deposit, invest, administer, and disburse the National Health Insurance Fund in accordance with
the provisions of this Act;
j) To negotiate and enter into contracts with health care institutions, professionals, and other persons, juridical
or natural, regarding the pricing, payment mechanisms, design and implementation of administrative and
operating systems and procedures, financing, and delivery of health services in behalf of its members;
k) To authorize Local Health Insurance Offices to negotiate and enter into contracts in the name and on behalf
of the Corporation with any accredited government or private sector health provider organization, including but
not limited to health maintenance organizations, cooperatives and medical foundations, for the provision of at
least the minimum package of personal health services prescribed by the Corporation;
l) To determine requirements and issue guidelines for the accreditation of health care providers for the Program
in accordance with this Act;
m) To visit, enter and inspect facilities of health care providers and employers during office hours, unless there
is reason to believe that inspection has to be done beyond office hours, and where applicable, secure copies of
their medical, financial, and other records and data pertinent to the claims, accreditation, premium contribution,
and that of their patients or employees, who are members of the Program;
n) To organize its office, fix the compensation of and appoint personnel as may be deemed necessary and upon
the recommendation of the president of the Corporation;
o) To submit to the President of the Philippines and to both Houses of Congress its Annual Report which shall
contain the status of the National Health Insurance Fund, its total disbursements, reserves, average costing to
beneficiaries, any request for additional appropriation, and other data pertinent to the implementation of the
Program and publish a synopsis of such report in two (2) newspapers of general circulation;
p) To keep records of the operations of the Corporation and investments of the National Health Insurance Fund;
q) To establish and maintain an electronic database of all its members and ensure its security to facilitate
efficient and effective services;
r) To invest in the acceleration of the Corporation’s information technology systems;
s) To conduct information campaign on the principles of the NHIP to the public and to accredited health care
providers. This campaign must include the current benefit packages provided by the Corporation, the
mechanisms to avail of the current benefit packages, the list of accredited and disaccredited health care
providers, and the list of offices/branches where members can pay or check the status of paid health premiums;
t) To conduct post audit on the quality of services rendered by health care providers;
u) To establish an office, or where it is not feasible, designate a focal person in every Philippine Consular
Office in all countries where there are Filipino citizens. The office or the focal person shall, among others,
process, review and pay the claims of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs);
v) Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, to impose interest and/or surcharges of not
exceeding three percent (3%) per month, as may be fixed by the Corporation, in case of any delay in the
remittance of contributions which are due within the prescribed period by an employer, whether public or
private. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the Corporation may also compromise,
waive or release, in whole or in part, such interest or surcharges imposed upon employers regardless of the
amount involved under such valid terms and conditions it may prescribe;
w) To endeavour to support the use of technology in the delivery of health care services especially in farflung
areas such as, but not limited to, telemedicine, electronic health record, and the establishment of a
comprehensive health database;
x) To monitor compliance by the regulatory agencies with the requirements of this Act and to carry out
necessary actions to enforce compliance;
y) To mandate the national agencies and LGUs to require proof of PhilHealth membership before doing
business with a private individual or group;
z) To accredit independent pharmacies and retail drug outlets; and
aa) To perform such other acts as it may deem appropriate for the attainment of the objectives of the
Corporation and for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this Act.
Affiliations
 International Social Security Association

 ASEAN Social Security Association
 Philippine Social Security Association
History
THE call to serve the rural indigents echoed since the early '60s when the Philippine Medical Association
introduced the MARIA Project which prioritized aid to communities in need of medical assistance. The Project
would then be considered a valuable precursor to the Medicare program, from which a medical care plan for the
entire Philippines was created. On August 4, 1969, Republic Act 6111 or the Philippine Medical Care Act of
1969 was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos which was eventually implemented in August 1971.
The Philippine Medical Care Commission (PMCC) was tasked to oversee the implementation of the program
which went for almost a quarter of a century.
In the 1990s, a vision for a better, more responsive government health care program was prompted by the
passage of several bills that had significant implications on health financing. The public's clamor for a health
insurance that is more comprehensive in terms of covered population and benefits led to the development of
House Bill 14225 and Senate Bill 01738 which became The National Health Insurance Act of 1995 or Republic
Act 7875, signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on February 14, 1995. The law paved the way for the creation of
the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), mandated to provide social health insurance coverage
to all Filipinos in 15 years' time.
PhilHealth assumed the responsibility of administering the former Medicare program for government and
private sector employees from the Government Service Insurance System in October 1997, from the Social
Security System in April 1998, and from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in March 2005.
PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE FOR TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE
HEALTH CARE ( PITAHC )
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care

MANDATE
Republic Act 8423 (R.A. 8423) mandates the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care
(PITAHC) “to improve the quality and delivery of health care services to the Filipino people through the
development of traditional and alternative health care and its integration into the national health care delivery
system“.
VISION
“People’s health through traditional and alternative health care”
MISSION
“We lead in the research and development, promotion and advocacy, and development of standards on
traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM); and we ensure its accessibility, availability, sustainability
and integration into the national health care. system.”
FUNCTIONS
1. To encourage scientific research on and develop traditional and alternative health care systems that have
direct impact on public health care;
2. To promote and advocate the use of traditional, alternative, preventive, and curative health care modalities
that have been proven safe, effective, cost effective and consistent with government standards on medical
practice;
3. To develop and coordinate skills training courses for various forms of traditional and alternative health care
modalities;
4. To formulate standards, guidelines and codes of ethical practice appropriate for the practice of traditional and
alternative health care as well as in the manufacture, quality control and marketing of different traditional and
alternative health care materials, natural and organic products, for approval’ and adoption by the appropriate
government agencies;
5. To formulate policies for the protection of indigenous and natural health resources and technology from
unwarranted exploitation, for approval and adoption by the appropriate government agencies;
6. To formulate policies to strengthen the role of traditional and alternative health care delivery system; and
7. To promote traditional and alternative health care in international and national conventions, seminars and
meetings in coordination with the Department of Tourism, Duty Free Philippines, Incorporated, Philippine
Convention and Visitors Corporation and other tourism-related agencies as well as non-government
organizations and local government units.
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL ( PNAC )

Profile
The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health agency in the Philippines. It is responsible for ensuring access to basic public
health services to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and regulation of providers of health goods and services.
Mision and Vision

This presents DOH's vision by 2030 and its mission.
Milestones
The significant development event or accomplishment of the Department of Health (DOH).
Organizational Chart
This contains organizational structure of different offices within the Department of Health which describe their administrative and
functions structure.
DOH Family
This provides a link to various offices and bureaus in the Central Office, websites of Centers for Health Development, DOH Hospitals,
and Attached Agencies.
Directory of Key Officials

This includes contact information of key official of DOH Central Office, CHDs, DOH Hospitals and Attached Agencies.
DOH Budget
This presents the budget appropriation of DOH from Calendar Year 1991 to present.
DOH Location Map

A graphical representation ( PHARMA showing the location of the Department of Health (DOH).
PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION-

PHARMA ( PHARMA)
Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), a State Trading company with more than 40 years’
experience and expertise helping businesses and agencies benefit from international trade. Our clients are our
partners. We partner with Filipino entrepreneurs and industries to compete globally. We function as a
trustworthy partner and guide for foreign companies seeking to do business in the Philippines. Our position as
the only state trading corporation in the Philippines gives us access to a vast network of businesses and
government agencies. Combining this network with our own deep commitment to ethical and quality service
ensures our partners’ maximum benefit.
Our history
We were established on July 21, 1973 through Presidential Decree (PD) 252 to trade with Socialist and Other
Centrally Planned Economy Countries (SOCPEC). In 1977, our mandate was expanded via PD 1071 to be one
of the drivers of Philippine trade worldwide. Since then, we have been at the forefront of leading trade activities
by implementing facilitative trade-related services and responsive business solutions.
Our guiding principles

Mission
Engage in exports, trade services and special trading arrangements

Ensure the most efficient and cost-effective procurement services
Contribute to the price/supply stabilization of goods & services
Create strategic alliances that promote the growth and sustainability of businesses and enterprises
Vision
To be a global state trading and marketing enterprise in support of the development of domestic industries by
2022.
Core values
Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, Creativity and Service Orientation
Quality policy
We are committed to exceeding expectations of our customers, partners, suppliers and stakeholders as well as
serving their requirements with integrity and professionalism. We adopt best practices and ethical principles in
good governance and international trading while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. With our Quality
Management System, we pursue continuous improvement.
What we do
We organize our activities under International Trade Services (Exports Trading, Customs Bonded Warehousing,
Countertrade and Imports Trading) and Procurement Services.
Why work with us?
We are a full-service government-owned trading company with more than 40 years’ experience in the import
and export of commodities, industrial products and consumer goods.
We are dynamic and enterprising, combining the best qualities of the private and the public sector by providing
efficient, transparent end-to-end solutions while working for a greater social impact for local industries.
We help our local partners bring Filipino products to the global market. We work with our international partners
to bring new technologies, components and products locally, to benefit domestic industries, sectors and markets.
Our partners—some of whom have been working with us for more than 20 years--commend us for our honesty,
high quality services and transparent bidding processes. Below are just some of the feedback we have received:
“Our engagement with PITC increased our confidence in doing export.” – Finali Furniture & Home Accessories
“PITC services are nearly perfect. We’ve established a good relationship with them and are assured our goods
are intact and released in a timely manner.” – Sunflower Umbrella MFG
“Our business engagement with PITC simplified our importation activities.” – Corbox Corporation
“We admire PITC for its adherence to high quality services and transparency in the conduct of bid activities.” –
Dynamics Devt. Trade
PITC is a self-sustaining international trading organization that helps realize the country’s international trade
objectives without being a financial burden to the National Government.
Come benefit from our experience, expertise, network and proven track record. Browse our service offerings
and call us to find out more!

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The Philippine Department of Health (abbreviated as DOH; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kalusugan) is the executive

Organizational structure of Department of Health (DOH)

The DOH is composed of bureaus, namely:

Epidemiology Bureau (formerly National Epidemiology Center)

Local Water Utilities Administration

AGENCIES UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ( DOH )

1. General Services Division

2. Personnel Administration Division

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

CONTRACT COMPENSATION WELFARE RECRUITMENT RECORD

WAREHOUSE PAYMENT INVENTORY

BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH COOPERATION

1. International Relations Division

2. Project Monitoring Division

 Leads in managing Foreign Assisted Projects (FAPs);

 Identify and assess priorities in local health systems development;

1. Health Systems Development Division (HSDD)

 Identify and assess priorities in local health systems development;

2. Health Systems Monitoring and Evaluation Division (HSMED)

1. Policy, Planning and Advocacy Division

e. Conducts pharmaco-epidemiological and pharmaco-economic analysis.

a. Formulates and enforces quarantine laws and regulations

1. International Health Surveillance Division

2. Special Services Division

c. Performs medical examination of foreigners admitted into the country

3. Port and Airport Health Services Division

b. Conducts operations for mosquito-and-arthropod-borne diseases subject to the IHR.

c. Manages carriers or vessels with rodent infestation

1.Applied Epidemiology Health Management Division

2. Public Health Surveillance Division

3. Survey, Monitoring & Evaluation Division

1. FACILITY PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTG DIVISION(FPPDD)

 Formulate policies and standards on hospital operations and management.

2. INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

3. FACILITY ASSESSMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION (FATAD)

4. HEALTH FACILITIES ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (HFEP) DIVISION

HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUREAU

Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness Division

Response, Recovery & Rehabilitation Division

Standards Development Division

Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Division

 Evaluate and act on application for:

Complaint and Action Unit

HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING BUREAU

1. Health Planning Division

2. Health Policy Division

3. Health Research Division

 Formulates the research agenda.

4. Legislative Liaison Division

DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL BUREAU

1. Infectious Diseases for Elimination Division (IDED)

2. Infectious Diseases for Prevention and Control Division (IDPCD)

3. Environmental-Related Diseases Division (ERDD)

4. Occupational Diseases Division (ODD)

5. Essential Non-Communicable Diseases Division (ENCDD)

6. Lifestyle-Related Diseases Division (LRDD)

7. Women and Men’s Health Development Division (WMHDD)

8. Children’s Health Development Division (CHDD)

LOCAL WATER UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION

It is run by an Administrator assisted by a Senior Deputy Administrator, a Deputy Administrator for

LENDING SOURCE, WHAT MAKES LWUA ADVANTAGEOUS

ASPECT OF WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT

LWUA’S FINANCIAL EXPERTISE