26/09/2025
3rd Quarter Interlocal Health Zone Meeting of the Polillo Group of Islands
Last September 22–23, 2025, the Municipality of Patnanungan, under the leadership of our hardworking Mayor Marie Claire A. Larita-Natividad, proudly hosted the 3rd Quarter Interlocal Health Zone (ILHZ) Meeting of the Polillo Group of Islands.
The meeting brought together our Municipal Mayors, SB on Health, Budget Officers, Accountants, Treasurers, Municipal Health Officers, Doctors to the Barrios, Public Health Nurses, Chiefs of Hospital, Head Nurse, and Administrative Officers from QPHN-Polillo. Also present were Ms. Eileen F. Rutaquio, RMT, and Mr. Lawrence Ryan Daug, both DMO IV from PDOHO-Quezon.
We were likewise honored by the presence of our special guests: Dr. Lorelie G. Salonga (Provincial Health Officer I), Mr. Jonathan Alim (Chief Social Insurance Officer), Mr. Ryan Olitoquit, medical students from the UP College of Medicine, and Sir Armiel Azure from Rhudarda.
Key agenda included:
1. 2025 Health Status of the Polillo Group of Islands
2. PhilHealth Yakap Program
The following resolutions were adopted:
✅ Strengthening and supporting ILHZ 1 with the Quezon Provincial Hospital Network–Polillo and Claro M. Recto Memorial District Hospital for the implementation of PhilHealth Yakap Claims
✅ Updating the annual financial contributions of the municipalities of ILHZ 1
✅ Adopting the Quezon Provincial-Wide Health System and recognizing Sub-Provincial Health System 1 composed of the Polillo Group of Islands
✅ Approving the Work and Financial Plan for Calendar Year 2025
✅ Approving the reorganization and conduct of elections for Sub-Provincial Health System 1
This meeting also marked a significant milestone: the ILHZ group will now be known as Sub-Provincial Health System 1, with Mayor Gina P. Gonzales of Burdeos elected as its new Chairperson.
Together, we carry on our shared commitment to health and unity: Islands Rising Together for Health