of

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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Health
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

for
the
MAY 02 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
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Prioritization
No. 2023

and
SUBJECT: Guidelines Availment Projects

Faciliti nhancement Program Fiscal Year 2024

I. BACKGROUND
The Department of Health envisions to guarantee equitable, sustainable, and quality
health care for all Filipinos. Thus, healthcare facilities all over the country are enjoined in the

Health
further acceleration of the health reform agenda as stipulated in Boosting Universal Health
Care (UHC) through “Sulong Kalusugan” the Health Sector Strategy 2023-2028, Philippine
Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP) 2020-2040, and the Republic Act (R.A.) No.
11223 otherwise known as the UHC Act.

The Health Facilities Enhancement Program-Management Office (HFEP-MO) of the

Department of Health (DOH) conforms to the directives of His Excellency President
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
to construct and upgrade health facilities, giving priority to
primary care and specialty centers. During the State of the Nation Address (SONA) July in
2022, the President highlighted the importance of continually enhancing the healthcare
system, not only to address the present needs of the nation but also to prepare for and
anticipate future uncertainties. The President emphasized the significance of a methodical
approach tothe upgrading of healthcare facilities.

In FY 2024, the HFEP Budget Proposal shall adhere to NBM No. 145 ofthe DBM and
the DOH Devolution Transition Plan. In compliance with the Implementing Rules and
Regulations of EO No. 138, issued on June 1, 2021, which pertains to the full devolution of
certain Executive Branch functions to Local Governments. This also follows the SC Decision
on G.R. Nos. 119802 and 208488, issued on July 3, 2018, where the major sections of this
Order were revised to conform with Section 5 of EO No. 138. Said section requires concerned
NGAs and LGUs to
prepare their respective Devolution Transition Plans (DTPs).

order to guide the health facilities in their submission of project proposals for
In
FY 2024, an administrative order needs be issued. to
Il. OBJECTIVES

This Administrative Order provides guidelines for the submission, evaluation, and
approval of project proposals of LGUs, National Government Agencies (NGAs), DOH

Building 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, 1003 Manila ¢ Trunk Line 651-7800 local 1108, 1111, 1112, 1113
Direct Line: 711-9502; 711-9503 Fax: 743-1829 e URL: http://www.doh.gov.ph; e-mail: dohosg¢[email protected]
Hospitals, Centers for Health Development (CHDs), other concerned health facilities, and
stakeholders for the availment of HFEP 2024 Budget.

Ill. SCOPE AND COVERAGE

This shall apply to DOH Central Office Bureaus and Services, CHDs, Ministry of
Health-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM), DOH
Hospitals, National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGU), and
other health facilities and stakeholders such as the Dangerous Drug Abuse Treatment and
Rehabilitation Centers (DATRCs) and Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) involved in the
processing and submission of HFEP 2024 projects.

For the MOH-BARMM, the adoption of this issuance shall be pursuant to RA 11054
(Bangsamoro Organic Act) and subsequent laws and issuances issued by the Bangsamoro
government.

Iv. DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. Ambulance- a vehicle designed and equipped for transporting sick or injured patients
to, from, and between places of treatment by land, water or air, affording safety and
comfort to the patients and avoiding aggravation of
illness or injury. (AO 2018-0001)

. Clearing House -refers to the office/unit that consolidates, reviews, and identifies
priority proposals from DOH Hospitals and DOH hospitals with specialty centers;
LGU hospitals; Primary Care Facilities; and other health facilities, medical equipment,
and medical transport vehicles to be funded for the fiscal year.

. Devolution- refers to the act by which the National Government confers power and
authority upon the various local government units to perform specific functions and
responsibilities.

. Devolution Transition Plan (DTP)- refers to a strategic document that outlines the
policies, strategies, programs, and activities that are needed for the successful transfer
of functions, personnel, assets, and resources from national government agencies
(NGAs) to local government units (LGUs) as part of the full devolution of certain
Executive Branch functions to LGUs. The preparation and submission of the DTP are
required by the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 138,
which mandates the full devolution of certain functions of the Executive Branch to
LGUs.

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 . Health Facility - refers to a government-owned infrastructure that provides healthcare
services such as diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, palliative, and/or other related
health services.

. Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP 2020-2040)- refers to the

required investments for health facilities. It uses a needs-based approach, accounting
for the future burden of disease in estimating the needed health facilities in the
medium to long-term. The Plan follows the service delivery model envisioned in the
Universal Health Care Act (2019): a primary care-oriented and integrated health
system. Also, it outlines approaches for health facilities to be climate resilient and
environmentally sustainable.

. Primary Care Facility (Super/Mega Health Center) - refers to a facility with

in-house ancillary services such as pharmacy, clinical laboratory, birthing, dental
services, radiology, and telemedicine services that comply with the licensing
requirements and Philhealth accreditation.

. Medical Equipment
- refers to an instrument, equipment and/or machine that is used
for medical purposes, such as the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions

Medical Transport Vehicle - refers to motor vehicles designed and equipped to

transport patients and/or provide medical services such as land ambulances, sea
ambulances, mobile dental vans, mobile clinics, patient transport vehicles, etc.

. Site Readiness (Equipment) - refers to the availability of the infrastructure such as

building, room/s, areas, etc. with the required dimensions and/or floor area, utilities
such as electrical supply and water supply, ventilation, shieldings (where applicable),
and other required fixtures for the proper installation of a medical equipment,
including the availability of human resource complement.

. Site Readiness (Infrastructure) - refers to an area/lot, owned by the Agency/Facility

that is complete with the documentary requirements such as certifications and plans,
cleared of obstructions, and with right of way, and is available for the implementation
of infrastructure projects.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

of Executive Order No. 138, DOH hospitals and other health facilities owned
In view
by DOH must be prioritized over the LGU facilities.
 The HFEP 2024 Budget Proposal shall focus on the following priority areas to ensure
its proper alignment with the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP)
2020-2040:

e Construction/Upgrading of Specialty Centers, and Apex Hospitals;

@ New Construction/Upgrading of Primary Care Facilities situated in the
Universal Health Care Integrations Sites (UHC IS) and Geographically Isolated
and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) (under Category 1 of the National
Allocation Framework from PHFDP 2020-2040 & NGAs);
e Completion of existing projects previously funded by HFEP;
e Infrastructure, Equipment, and Medical Transport vehicle needs of other
healthcare facilities

To view the list of facilities under Category 1 of the National Allocation Framework
PHFDP 2020-2040, please refer to https://tinyurl.com/LGUcategoriesNAF.

A. Legal Framework

The Legal Framework of this issuance is stated in Annex C. Furthermore, the

HFEP proposals shall be adopted and aligned with DOH’s Unified Resource
Allocation Framework (URAF) and/or other existing mechanisms and plans for
recommending infrastructure projects eligible for foreign assistance to ensure
equity (e.g., recommend eligible project beneficiaries for funding based on
HFEP-MO’s GapCap Analysis, considering the sustainability plan of the receiving
LGU).

B. Project Proponents for HFEP 2024

The following organizations/entities/persons may submit project proposals for

HFEP 2024 budget:
1. DOH Hospitals and/or other Health Care Facilities
2. DOH Central Office and/or CHDs
3. LGUs included in Category 1 of the National Allocation Framework from
PHFDP 2020-2040 & NGAs
4. National Government Agencies (NGAs)

C. Eligible Project Beneficiaries for HFEP 2024

The following health facilities qualified for funding under HFEP 2024, which fall
issuance, and do not have concurrent approved funding from
under priorities set by this
other sources for the same proposed project and work scope:
 1. Health facilities owned by the DOH such as hospitals, medical centers, drug
abuse treatment and rehabilitation centers, blood service facilities, laboratories,
psychiatric facilities, quarantine stations, and special or temporary emergency
health infrastructure.

2. Health facilities that are owned by LGUs such as barangay health stations,
primary care facilities, infirmaries, hospitals, public laboratories, dental clinics,
blood service facilities, and special service delivery units within the hospitals
that provide direct patient care, health facilities falling under Geographically
Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) pursuant to DBM-NBM No. 142, Item
2.4.3 on Expenditure Management Framework, and/or located in the Universal
Health Care Integration Sites.

3. Health facilities owned by other National Government Agencies (NGAs) and

State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) that provide direct patient care.

D. Scope of HFEP 2024 Budget Proposal

The HFEP 2024 budget proposals shall comprise of capital outlay designated for
infrastructure, medical equipment, medical transport vehicles, and land acquisition.
Specifically, the HFEP 2024 proposals shall include:

1. Funding assistance
for infrastructure:
Completion of existing projects previously funded by HFEP (ie. DOH
a.
Hospitals and DOH hospitals with specialty centers; LGU hospitals;
Primary Care Facilities; and other health facilities);
b. Construction/Upgrading of Apex hospital/Specialty centers;
c. New Construction and/or Upgrading of health facilities situated in the
71 UHC Integration Sites and locations included in GIDA list;
d. Infrastructure, Equipment, and Medical Transport vehicle needs of
other healthcare facilities (e.g.. DATRCs, Blood Facilities, BOQs, etc.)
e. Multi-Year Contractual Authority (MYCA) for Completion.
2. Funding assistance for the purchase of medical equipment (Same provision as
Section V. D.1)
3. Funding assistance for the purchase of a Medical Transport Vehicle (Same
provision as Section V. D.1.a; Ambulance can be either land or sea).

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 E. Exclusions

The following shall be excluded from the HFEP 2024 Recipients:

1. Private and non-governmental organizations owned health facilities;

2. Health facilities and LGUs that belong to Category 4, Category 3 and Category
2 in the PHFDP National Allocation Framework.
a. Category 4 (High Capacity, Low Gap)
b. Category 3 (High Capacity, High Gap)
c. Category 2 (Low Capacity, Low Gap)
To view the complete list of provinces, cities, and municipalities and the
corresponding year of devolution, please refer to
(https://tinyurl.com/LGUcategoriesNAF).
Project proposals for health facility and/or equipment projects under different
funding sources of government, non-government or foreign-assisted (e.g. Japan
International Cooperation Agency, World Bank, Asian Development Bank
Loans, and other funding sources);
Medical Equipment Costing below PhP 50,000 based on the COA Circular
2022-004 dated 31 May 2022
Office supplies and equipment, drugs, medicines, medical supplies, health
facilities’ appliances and furniture (e.g. wheelchairs, cabinets, sofa, and other
non-medical related furnitures);
Scholarship grants and training Courses;
Computers, projectors, and other IT equipment;
Information systems software, books, other printed materials and other
information materials;
Construction of Engineering and/or Administration Buildings, Motorpools,
Office Space, and Perimeter Fence;
10. Service and Transport Vehicles (e.g. seater van, distribution van); and
11. For new construction infrastructure proposals in new locations where the
property is under a Lease Agreement or Usufruct Agreement.

VI. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

A. Submission of Project Proposals and Documentary Requirements

1. Project Proposals for DOH health facilities. Proposals must be duly signed
by the chief or director of the hospital or facility concerned, it shall be
submitted directly to the HFEP-MO.
 Project proposals for health facilities owned and/or administered by NGAs
must be endorsed and duly signed by their respective agency heads and shall be
submitted directly to the Secretary of Health.

Projects proposals for LGU-owned and/or administered health facilities

must be duly signed by both the Local Chief Executive and the Hospital Chief,
Hospital Administrator, Provincial/Municipal Health Officer, or the Head of
the health facility in accordance with the Local Investment Plan for Health
(LIPH). Furthermore, proposals shall be submitted directly to the concerned
Center for Health and Development (CHD).

Project proposals for the Bureau of Quarantine Stations and Dangerous

Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers (DATRCs), must be
duly signed by the Chief of Hospitals or Directors and shall be submitted
directly to the Bureau of Quarantine Central Office (for BOQ proposals) and to
concerned Field Implementation and Coordination Team (FICT) (for DATRC
Proposals)
.
Other project proposals (e.g. proposals from legislators, other NGAs etc.)
submitted to concerned FICT and shall be forwarded to the HFEP-MO.

The submission of the above project proposals shall comply with the
documentary requirements stated in Annex A of this Administrative Order. The
overall process flow from proposal, submission, evaluation and review, and
approval of HFEP 2024 proposals is
indicated in Annex D.

B. Screening Process

1. The DOH Centers for Health Development (CHDs) shall screen the
submitted proposals based on the Local Investment Plan for Health (LIPH)
which are submitted by the LGUs and shall utilize their Regional Health
Facility Development Plan as one of the layers of analysis at the regional
level. Also, CHDs shall validate the submitted proposals and review the
alignment with the Regional Health Facility Development Plan.

The Chiefs of Hospital or Medical Center Chiefs shall screen their project
proposal in alignment with the PHFDP 2020-2040, DOH Department Order
No. 2021-0001 entitled “Designation of Selected DOH Hospitals as Specialty
Center for Brain and Spine Care, Burn Care, Cancer Care, Cardiovascular
Care, Dermatology Care, Eye Care, Geriatric Gare, Infectious Disease and
Tropical Medicine, Lung Care, Mental Health, Neonatal Care, Orthopedic
 Care, Physical Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal Care and Kidney Transplant,
Toxicology, and Trauma Care” and Annex B-Priority 2.

3. Both the CHDs and Chiefs of Hospital or Medical Center Chiefs shall
strictly follow the criteria set in the on-site validation of infrastructure, medical
equipment, and medical transport vehicle project proposal namely:

a. Infrastructure: To consider existing infrastructure conditions, hazard

assessment, lot ownership and availability of land, required basic
infrastructure in the locality such as right-of-way, water supply, and
electrical power supply, among others as stated in Annex A.
Furthermore, new construction projects for health facilities shall be
aligned with the PHFDP.

b. Medical Equipment: To consider the current inventory of functional

equipment within the facility, the availability of human resource
complement to operate and maintain the equipment, and electrical
power sources for the additional electrical power requirement of the
equipment, among others as stated in Annex A.

c. Medical transport vehicle: To follow DOH AO No. 2020-0051 or

Guidelines in the Allocation of Ambulances of the DOH.

4. For project proposals for the BOQ, the BOQ Central Office shall submit the
said screened proposals to HFEP-MO for
further review.

For project proposals for DATRCs, the concerned Field Implementation and
concerned Coordination Team (FICT) shall submit the said screened proposals
to HFEP-MO for further review .

C. Review Process

1. The HFEP-MO shall review the vetted project proposals by the CHDs, DOH
Hospitals, and FICT in alignment with the PHFDP 2020-2040 and directives of
the current administration such as the Health Sector Strategy 2023-2028, and
including all its needed requirements for the attainment of the “Proficiency
Stage” level of the PGS Certification and prepare a project list as part of the
DOH 2024 budget proposal. It shall also prioritize the funding for
infrastructure, medical equipment, or transport vehicles as classified in
Annex B.
 2. As part of the HFEP-MO technical review, a Steering Committee and
Technical Working Group (TWG) shall be created for the final screening of
HFEP 2024 Budget Proposals. The Steering Committee shall be headed by the
Undersecretary of Health from Health Policy and Infrastructure Development
Team. The members of the Steering Committee and Technical Working Group
shall consist of the Undersecretaries of Health from regional Field
Implementation and Coordination Teams, Assistant Secretary of
Health/Concurrent Director from the Health Facilities Enhancement
Program-Management Office (HFEP-MO), Directors from Health Facility
Development Bureau (HFDB) and Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ).

Also, the TWG secretariat

shall endorse the output to the Undersecretary of
Health from the Health Policy and Infrastructure Development Team (HPIDT).

D. Approval Process

1. The HFEP 2024 Budget Proposals that are vetted by the Steering Commitiee
and Technical Working Group shall be forwarded to Health Policy
Development Planning Bureau (HPDPB) for submission to the DBM together
with details of project proposals in the National Expenditure Program (NEP)
Format.

2. Once the final budget proposal is approved by the DBM, the HPDPB shall
furnish CHDs, DOH Hospitals, and other DOH health facilities as indicated in
the 2024 NEP.

E. Timeline of Submission of HFEP 2024 Proposals

1. Proponents shall submit their Project Proposals on or before the deadline

(March 20, 2023) stipulated in reference to DM No. 2023-0076 entitled
“Guidelines for the CY 2024 DOH Budget Proposal”.

2. HFEP 2024 Project Proposals shall be submitted electronically to HFEP-MO

in the google folder that can be accessed through this link:
https://bit.lyVHFEP2024ProposalFolder and using the template provided in the
link: https://bit.ly/HFEP2024ProposalTemplate.

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VII. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
If any part or parts of this Order, should for any reason, be held invalid or declared
unconstitutional by a court of law of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts
hereof shall remain in full force and effect.

VII. EFFECTIVITY
This Order shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation and
filing three (3) certified copies before the Office of the National Administrative
Register, University of the Philippines Law Center, pursuant to Section 3, Book VII
of Executive Order No. 292 or the Administrative Code of 1987.”

MARIA ROSARIO S.Officer-in-Charge

VERIGEIRE, MD, MPH, CESO II

Department of Health
 Annex A: Basic Documentary Requirements to Clearing Houses

(Subject to onsite validation of DOH Hospitals, Centers for Health Development, Other DOH
Health Facilities such as Dangerous Drugs Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers, Bureau
of Quarantine, etc.)

1. Proof of land ownership of the land for the project (any of the following):
a. Deed of Donation; and
b. Transfer Certificate Title

2. Five to Ten-year Hospital Development Plan or Health Facility Development Plan

where the plans for F.Y. 2024 are included as well as the Master Site Development Plan
showingthe location of the project and detailed space requirement/composition for each
of the buildings with the corresponding area in square meters. Projects should be listed
according to prioritization determined by respective proponents;

3. Infrastructure Project Proposals, the following documentary requirements in soft copies

shall be shared through the link: https://bit.ly/HFEP2024ProposalTemplate
a. Main documents
i. Site Devt. Plan (reflecting the existing buildings and the proposed
project);
ii. Architectural Schematic Plans; or Detailed Architectural and
Engineering Design (if applicable);
iii. Duly Signed Certificate of Site Readiness;
iv. Project Description or Rationale;
v. Scope of Works or Program of Works; and
vi. Budgetary Cost Estimates.
b. Supporting Documents:
i. Geo-hazard map of the proposed project’s location obtained from the
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS),
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA), or Department of Environment and Natural
Resources Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB); and
ii. Soil Boring Test / Geo-technical Test (if applicable) (for structural design
of three stories and above)
4. For LGU hospitals with infrastructure proposal entailing an increase in bed capacity: a
Sangguniang Bayan/Panlalawigan Ordinance is required indicating the commitment of
LGU
to provide additional MOOE and human resources commensurate to the increase
in bed capacity of the facility. [Bill for the upgrading of Capacity]
5. For all Infrastructure Projects under New Construction: all implementing units are
recommended to follow the Green and Safe Health Facility Manual developed by Health
Facility Development Bureau. The manual can be accessed thm
bit.ly/DOHGreenManual
6. Equipment Project Proposals
The following are the documentary requirements:
Specific name of equipment items;
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Purpose of the equipment;
Technical specifications and quantities of the equipment;
Budgetary cost estimate;
to
mone

Availability of manpower operate and maintain the equipment; and

Notarized Certificate of Site Readiness (for equipment requiring installation
sites)
No
specific product/equipment brand should be included in
the proposal shall be returned to the proponent for revision;
the proposal. In such cases,

7. Land Acquisition Proposals

The following are the documentary requirements:
Project Proposal Rationale;
of
Technical description of the lot with actual photos the land with road access;
sao Zonal Value of lot from the concerned BIR Office;
Photocopy of Tax Declaration and Tax Clearance from the Local Registry;
Geo-hazard map of the proposed project’s location obtained from the
PHIVOLCS, PAGASA, OR DENR-MGB; and
Land acquisition for the construction of the extension facility/ annex building
shall be adjacent to the main health facility.

8. Sanggunian Resolution of HR availability Certification from LGU thatthe appropriate

health or technical personnel (Health human resources) are available for the requested
equipment and/or proposed infrastructure;

9. Medical Transport Vehicle

To follow DOH Administrative Order No, 2020-0051 or Guidelines in
the Allocation of
Ambulances of the DOH.
a. Certification of availability of human resource complement to operate and
maintain the ambulance;
Letter of commitment to operate and maintain the ambulance;
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Inventory of the condition and status of existing ambulance;
Health demographic data of the catchment population;
Hospital statistics, if applicable.
Annex B: Four (4) Priorities of HFEP 2024 Availment and Prioritization Guidelines

PRIORITY 1: Completion of existing projects previously funded by HFEP

(To fund Infrastructure ,Medical Equipment and Medical Transport Vehicle only):

A. Those health facilities which were aligned with PHFDP and were previously funded
through HFEP that require additional funding or provision of medical equipment
and medical transport that were not devolved in 2024, (Category 1 of the National
Allocation Framework of PHFDP 2020-2040);

B. Those health facilities previously funded but non-functional due to incomplete

construction, inadequate utilities (water, power supply, etc), and lack of required
equipment, provided that there is evidence of adequate health human resources and
local budget for MOOE;

C. Those health facilities requiring additional funding for infrastructure projects

dedicated to COVID-19 response and purchase of medical equipment to Health
facilities that received no allocation from any of the Department’s funding sources
(HFEP GAA, World Bank or Asian Development Bank Loans) which areessential
in strengthening the capacity of COVID-19 related response;

PRIORITY 2: Construction/Upgrading of Specialty Centers, and Apex Hospitals

(To fund Infrastructure ,Medical Equipment and Medical Transport Vehicle only):

A. Those health facilities which require funding for the new construction of
infrastructure projects, and upgrading of DOH Apex Hospitals and Specialty
Centers;

PRIORITY3: New Construction/Upgrading of Primary Care Facilities situated in

the Universal Health Care Integrations Sites and GIDA
(To fund Infrastructure and Medical Equipment only):

A. Those health facilities and areas require funding for the new construction of
infrastructure projects, and the purchase of medical equipment for
the 58 Universal
Health Care Integration Sites (UHC IS) specifically provincial hospitals and rural
health units (RHUs) as stated in DOH Department Memorandum 2020-0414 and
those areas belonging to areas with the poverty incidences, ranked in top third
highest (new construction, completion, repair/renovation, equipping, and upgrading
of UHC IS);
B. Those health facilities and areas require funding for the new construction of
infrastructure projects, specifically rural health units (RHUs) and purchase of
medical equipment for the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas
(GIDA). Please refer to https://gidais.doh.gov.ph/downloads/gidalist2020.pdf to
download the list of GIDA based on DOH Administrative Order No. 2020-0023,
 “Guidelines on Identifying Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas
(GIDA) and Strengthening their Health Systems”.
C. Those health facilities requiring funding for the Construction of Super/ Mega Health
Centers in the remaining strategic areas to fill in the gaps for RHUs. The intended
recipients are: UHC, GIDA, Island Municipalities and Tourist Destination areas.
D. Those health facilities requiring funding for the upgrading of Level 1 and Level 2
DOH Hospitals in alignment with PHFDP 2020-2040;

E. Those health facilities requiring funding through the establishment or upgrading the
bed capacity of the renationalized hospitals as stipulated Legislations (Republic
in
Acts)

PRIORITY 4: Infrastructure, Equipment, and Medical Transport vehicle needs of

other healthcare facilities
(To fund Infrastructure and Medical Equipment only):

A. Those health facilities requiring funding for the upgrading of other health facilities
(e.g. Dangerous Drug Abuse Treatment Rehabilitation Centers specifically the four
(4) Apex DATRCs, Bureau of Quarantine Stations, Regional Offices, Central
Offices, etc.) in alignment with PHFDP 2020-2040
 Annex C: Legal Framework

The Project Proponents shall align HFEP requests with the laws, regulations, and plans
namely:

—=

Republic Act No. 11223 entitled “Universal Health Care Act of 2019”;
DOH Philippine Health Facility Development Plan 2020-2040;

DBM
National Budget Memorandum no. 145 dated 12 January 2023 providing for the
National Budget Call for FY 2024;
0-10 Point Socioeconomic Agenda and the Philippine Development Plan;
Priority projects contained in the Public Investment Program (PIP) and Approved FY
2024-2026 Three-Year Rolling Infrastructure Program (TRIP) of NEDA;
EO No. 138 dated June 1, 2021 entitled “Full Devolution of Certain Functions of the
Executive Branch to Local Governments, Creation of a Committee on Devolution, and
For Other Purposes”’;
Supreme Court (SC) Decision on Congressman Hermilando I. Mandanas, et. al vs.
Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. et.al and Honorable Enrique T. Garcia Jr. vs
Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, et. al (G.R Nos. 119802 and 208488, 3 July
2018); and
DOH Green and Safe Health Facility Manual 1st Edition
 Annex D: Overall process flow from proposal, submission, evaluation and review, and
approval of HFEP 2024 Proposals

Specific Guidelines OF HEALTH

Overall Availment Prioritization Process

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(2) Initial
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(4) Final Approval
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Facilities
FICT (DATRCs)
HFEP-MO HPDPB
National

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Agencies
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HFEP-MO FICT

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facilities (B00) PEERS

(BOQ, DATRC)
DBM

Submission of Budget Proposals

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Proposals duly signed by

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duly signed by Local Chief
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Proposals duly signed by

Director
Other Project Proposals

—_—Other
Proposal Submitted to
FICT

Provincial/Municipal Health Officer

HFEPMO. OsEC CHD/MOH BARMM FICT/BOO Cental HFEP-MO

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The submission of the above project proposals shall comply with the End Submission Consolidation
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documentary requirements stated in Annex A of this Administrative Order.