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128th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY, June 12, 2026: "Malaya ka na, Pilipino, kagitingan mo'y isigaw sa buong mundo." View post from the Facebook page of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Read also MC No. 2026-0005 on the 128th Independence Day celebration.
Department Memorandum No. 2026-0289
Department Memorandum No. 2026-0289
Gender and Development Mainstreaming Excellence Award in the Department of Health
Gender and Development Mainstreaming Excellence Award in the Department of Health
Download the issuance: DM No. 2026-0289 dated June 8, 2026
Download the GMEF Assessment Tool: tinyurl.com/DOHGMEFA
By authority of the Secretary of Health, signed and issued by Atty. Brigida H. Romualdez-Aquino, Undersecretary of Health and DOH executive focal for gender and development, applies to all DOH central and regional offices, DOH hospitals, treatment and rehabilitation centers, while attached agencies and corporations are encouraged to adopt the mechanism; includes a link to download the GMEF Assessment Tool, which forms part of the eligibility criteria, and the indicative timeline for the annual implementation of the mechanism.
This issuance did not originate from DOH HFDB: Address further inquiries about this issuance to the GAD Focal Point System Secretariat under the DOH's Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau. The DOH HFDB sits as a member of the DOH GFPS Technical Working Group.
See also:
DPO No. 2025-9252 (DOH GFPS TWG Constitution)
D.O. No. 2025-0170 (GFPS Institutionalization in the DOH)
DC No. 2024-0125 (DOH GAD Sectoral Agenda)
IMAGE CREDIT: Philippine Commission on Women
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HEALTH CAMPAIGNS
HEALTH CAMPAIGNS
128th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, June 22, 23 and 25, 2026, with the theme "Balik Tanaw sa Kasaysayan, Kasiyahan Tungo sa Kalusugan" or KKK:DOH@128. Read DM No. 2026-0294 for Program of Activities.
NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH, every June, pursuant to Proclamation No. 184, s. 1993, this year, with the theme "Tunay na Bughaw ang Buhay, Kung ang Bato ay Masiglang Tunay." Read DC No. 2026-0257 for guidance on National Kidney Month. See also National Kidney and Transplant Institute Facebook post.
NATIONAL NO SMOKING MONTH, every June, pursuant to Proclamation No. 183, s. 1993, this year, with the theme "'Wag magpaloko sa vape at sigarilyo!" Read DC No. 2026-0241 enjoining health facilities and DOH offices to actively support the observance through advocacy and promotional activities.
PRIDE MONTH 2026, this June, the DOH GAD Focal Point System enjoins us to foster awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and strengthen our shared commitment to a more inclusive and equitable workplace and community.
PUBLIC ADVISORIES
PUBLIC ADVISORIES
JUDICIARY MONTH, every June, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1265, s. 2026, in recognition of the founding anniversary of the Supreme Court on June 11, 1901. Read MC No. 2026-0009, which includes the above proclamation, amending a previous proclamation on Judiciary Week.
NATIONAL FLAG DAYS, May 28 to June 12: Celebrate by displaying our National Flag in our homes, schools, and offices. View post from the Facebook page of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
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.
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 111, SERIES OF 2026, "Adopting the Standard Set of Philippine Names for the 131 Features of the Kalayaan Island Group Located in the Municipality of Kalayaan, Province of Palawan and the West Philippine Sea" dated March 26, 2026. Refer to DC No. 2026-0166 for a copy of the Order.
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
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FILIPINO SOCIAL WORKERS' DAY, every June 19, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1176, s. 2021, this year, with the theme "Mula sa Harambee Tungo sa Bayanihan: Panawagan sa Pagbubuklod, Paghihilom at Sama-samang Pagkilos ng Social Workers para sa Bayan." Read DC No. 2026-0298 for the FSWD celebration activities supported by the DOH HFDB. (IMAGE CREDIT: DSWD Academy)
NATIONAL REFUGEE DAY 2026, June 20, with the theme "Solutions in Motion: Rebuilding Futures Together," pursuant to Proclamation No. 265, s. 2023. Read MC No. 2026-0010 on the participation of the DOH to the Blue Monday campaign on June 22, 2026. Visit also the UNHCR Philippines website. (IMAGE CREDIT: LinkedIn)
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