Embedded Files
<MAIN CONTENT AFTER THIS SECTION>
WORLD HEALTH DAY, celebrated every April 7, marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization. The 2026 WHD celebration launches a year-long campaign under the theme "Together for health. Stand with science." Visit the WHO's 2026 WHD campaign site.
Administrative Order No. 2026-0008
Administrative Order No. 2026-0008
Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 12207, "An Act Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Amai Pakpak Medical Center in the City of Marawi, Province of Lanao del Sur from Four Hundred (400) to Eight Hundred (800) Beds, and Appropriating Funds Therefor"
Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 12207, "An Act Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Amai Pakpak Medical Center in the City of Marawi, Province of Lanao del Sur from Four Hundred (400) to Eight Hundred (800) Beds, and Appropriating Funds Therefor"
Download the issuance: A.O. No. 2026-0008 dated April 14, 2026
Download the Act: R.A. No. 12207
Signed by the Secretary of Health, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, sets the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12207, signed into law on May 8, 2025, directing the DOH Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur to increase its capacity from 400 to 800 beds, with the IRR also covering for the DOH APMC operations and management.
Originated from the DOH HFDB and APMC: Address further inquiries about this issuance to the Bureau's Facility Performance Management Division.
IMAGE CREDIT: Department of Health
<MAIN CONTENT BEFORE THIS SECTION>
HEALTH CAMPAIGNS
HEALTH CAMPAIGNS
WORLD DAY FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK, celebrated every April 28, this year the International Labor Organization shall launch a campaign with the message "Let's ensure a healthy psychosocial working environment." Visit ILO page on this international observance.
7th ANNIVERSARY OF R.A. NO. 11313, SAFE SPACES ACT, April 17, 2026, "Filipino Marespeto, Safe Spaces Kasali Tayo!" View campaign on the PCW Facebook Page.
PUBLIC ADVISORIES
PUBLIC ADVISORIES
DEPDEV DAY, April 10, and ECONOMY, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT WEEK, from April 10 to 16, 2026, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1205, s. 2026, with the theme "Keeping the Course, Rallying for the Future, Achieving the PDP Targets." See DEPDev's Facebook page for more information.
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER YEAR (IVY) FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2026, enjoining government agencies to actively participate in the observance. Read DM No. 2026-0150 for more info.
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 87, SERIES OF 2025, dated July 11, 2025, "Directing All Government Agencies and Instrumentalities, and Encouraging Local Government Units and the Private Sector, to Promote Awareness of the Philippines as a Maritime and Archipelagic Nation." (Read from the Official Gazette)
IMAGE CREDIT: Official Gazette of the Philippines Facebook Page
IMAGE CREDIT: Official Gazette of the Philippines Facebook Page
Electronic Freedom of Information (eFOI)
All external clients of DOH Central Office bureaus and services, Centers for Health Development, DOH hospitals and treatment and rehabilitation center shall be required to fill out the FOI Standard Request Form at bit.ly/StandardFOIForm.
For details, read DM No. 2026-0157, "Utilization of the Online DOH Freedom of Information (FOI) Standard Request Form for Walk-in and Email Clients" dated February 20, 2026.
All external clients of DOH Central Office bureaus and services, Centers for Health Development, DOH hospitals and treatment and rehabilitation center shall be required to fill out the FOI Standard Request Form at bit.ly/StandardFOIForm.
For details, read DM No. 2026-0157, "Utilization of the Online DOH Freedom of Information (FOI) Standard Request Form for Walk-in and Email Clients" dated February 20, 2026.
HFOB Sumbungan Portal
Bukas at handa na ang Health Facilities Oversight Board Sumbungan Portal. Bisitahin ang portal upang maghain, magsumite, at bantayan ang status ng inyong mga hinaing kaugnay ng Republic Act No. 10932 o ang Anti-Hospital Deposit Law.
I-scan ang QR Code o pumunta lamang sa hfob.doh.gov.ph
Bukas at handa na ang Health Facilities Oversight Board Sumbungan Portal. Bisitahin ang portal upang maghain, magsumite, at bantayan ang status ng inyong mga hinaing kaugnay ng Republic Act No. 10932 o ang Anti-Hospital Deposit Law.
I-scan ang QR Code o pumunta lamang sa hfob.doh.gov.ph
<MAIN CONTENT BEFORE THIS SECTION>
Google Sites
Report abuse