Law Summary
Purpose and Scope of the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP) 2020-2040
- The PHFDP 2020-2040 is adopted as the national strategy for healthcare infrastructure and medical investments.
- Its primary objective is to ensure a strong, accessible, integrated primary care and health system for every Filipino.
- The plan operationalizes a key strategy of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 focused on human and social development through enhanced healthcare systems.
Mandate and Responsibilities of National Agencies and LGUs
- All national government agencies, government-owned or -controlled corporations are directed to support and implement the PHFDP.
- Local Government Units (LGUs) are encouraged to participate actively and align their local health development initiatives with the PHFDP.
Role of the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
- DOH, in coordination with DILG, is tasked to:
- Facilitate dissemination and ensure efficient implementation of PHFDP at the LGU level.
- Assist LGUs in formulating long-term local health facility development plans, aligning these with Local Investment Plans for Health and Local Development Investment Programs.
- Coordinate policy formulation for establishing Primary Care Provider Networks and Health Care Provider Networks.
- Monitor PHFDP implementation and local health facility development, submitting annual progress reports to the Office of the President.
- Encourage LGUs to enter into Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to bridge identified gaps and provide support through technical and capacity-building initiatives.
- Issue guidelines and possibly request inter-agency assistance to ensure effective implementation.
Private Sector Involvement and Incentives
- DOH will collaborate with the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments and Fiscal Incentives Review Board to create policies encouraging private sector investment in health facilities.
- These policies aim to attract both domestic and international enterprises to address infrastructure gaps highlighted in the PHFDP.
Funding and Budgeting
- Implementation costs are to be charged against the existing appropriations of concerned agencies and LGUs.
- All expenditures must comply with pertinent budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws and regulations.
Implementation and Effectivity
- The Memorandum Circular adopts PHFDP 2020-2040 and mandates support from all concerned entities.
- It shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
- Regular oversight is ensured through mandated annual reporting to the Office of the President.