DOH Central Luzon - Health Facility Development Cluster

26/12/2025

Building a healthier Philippines, one lab at a time!

On October 2, the Department of Health – Office for Health Laboratories unveiled the National Framework of the Philippine Health Laboratory System (PHLS) and the National Laboratory Strategic Plan 2025-2030. This landmark program strengthens laboratory networks, boosts workforce capacity, and ensures quality, safe, and timely results—directly benefiting the health and well-being of every Filipino.

The event also honored development partners with plaques of recognition, celebrating their continuous support in building a resilient and world-class laboratory system. With panel discussions, strategic presentations, and collaborative sessions, the journey toward excellence in Philippine laboratory services is officially underway!

23/12/2025

The Health Facility Development Cluster (HFDC) conducted an online Cascading of Health Facility Advisories, Modules, and Other Policies (CHAMP) last December 22, 2025 for all government hospitals and infirmaries.

The activity was conducted pursuant to Department Memorandum (DM) No. 2025-0268, Implementation of the 2025 Health Facility Profiling System (HFP System) in all government and private hospitals, infirmaries, and primary care facilities nationwide. The session served as a follow-through activity to the online orientation held on September 25, 2025, in line with compliance to the required submissions.

The CHAMP aimed to provide updates and detailed instructions on the accomplishment of the HFP System modules for Calendar Year 2025, including guidance on the submission of the Integrated Hospital Operations and Management Program Self-Assessment Tool (IHOMP SAT), other HFDB self-assessment tools, and related program requirements.

For those who were unable to attend, the recorded session is available below. You may also access the recording together with the presentation materials and related issuances through the link: bit.ly/2025DecemberCHAMP

Thank you!

15/12/2025

The DOH–HFDB, together with the Central Luzon HFDC and validators from JRMMC–Dermatology, conducted monitoring and mentoring visits to two DOH hospitals in Central Luzon as part of the Specialty Centers multisite initiative.

Visits were held at PJGMRMC (ACSC) last Sept. 30–Oct. 1 and at JBLMGH (BCSC) on Nov. 17 to assess their Dermatology services in line with the Regional Specialty Centers Act (RA 11959).

The team reviewed documents, service capabilities, equipment, and facility conditions, and met with hospital leaders and staff to discuss workflows, challenges, and improvement areas. JRMMC also shared technical guidance as the National Specialty Center for Dermatology.

These activities strengthen inter-facility collaboration, support capability development, and help ensure quality and accessible dermatologic care across the region.

12/12/2025

From November 25–28, HFDB, together with representatives from various CHDs—including HFDU Central Luzon—participated in the face-to-face consultative workshop held at Thunderbird Resort, La Union. Regions presented their 2025 Performance Reports, followed by HFDB divisions outlining program directions and priority activities for 2026.

The workshop provided a clearer understanding of regional performance, showcasing strong practices while identifying areas needing improvement. Peer sharing highlighted key factors that influence successful implementation—such as organizational capacity, resource availability, and effective management processes.

Review of FY 2025 accomplishments also revealed regional performance trends, including CHDs requiring additional support. Central Luzon CHD notably achieved a 100% obligation rate under the HFPPD fund.

Discussions on common operational gaps emphasized recurring challenges that require strengthened support systems. The strategic direction-setting led by HFDB guided regions in aligning their plans with national UHC goals, identifying priority gaps, and reinforcing the need for continuous capacity-building to ensure optimal use of resources.

09/12/2025

🌿 GREEN RECOGNITION & TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 2025
📅 December 1–3, 2025

Central Luzon Center for Health Development proudly celebrates the success of this year’s Green Recognition and Green Technical Conference—three days dedicated to honoring excellence and strengthening our commitment to sustainable, climate-resilient health systems.

✨ *December 1 – Green Recognition*
Congratulations to the following health facilities awarded for their outstanding Green Star achievements:

🏆 5 Green Stars
• Tarlac Provincial Hospital

🌟 4 Green Stars
• Baliuag District Hospital
• Candelaria District Hospital
• Emilio G. Perez Memorial District Hospital
• Joni Villanueva General Hospital
• Diosdado P. Macapagal Memorial Hospital
• Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial Hospital
• Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte

💚 3 Green Stars
• Romana Pangan District Hospital
• Pres. Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital
• Ospital ng Sta. Cruz
• Mexico Community Hospital
• Orani District Hospital
• San Marcelino District Hospital

📘 *December 2–3 – Green Technical Conference*
Distinguished resource speakers shared vital technical insights on strengthening Green initiatives through good governance, improved healthcare waste management, sustainable facility design, ASHRAE considerations for ventilation, carbon emissions awareness, and other key topics toward greener health programs.

🌏 Central Luzon Center for Health Development stands united in advancing Point 4 of the DOH Action Agenda: Handa sa Krisis!, echoing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment:
“As your President, I assure you that our environment and our country's resiliency and adaptation to the new normals of climate change are on top of the national agenda.”

Together, let’s continue building smarter, more sustainable, and climate-resilient health facilities for Central Luzon. 💚🌱

02/12/2025

"From knowledge to action: stronger labs, healthier Filipinos!

From August 26-29 in General Santos City, Department of Health - Office for Health Laboratories brought together regional lab heroes to master quality management systems, practical tools, and continuous improvement strategies. Lab professionals explored risk-based quality management and learned how a strong LQMS turns accurate results into safer, smarter, and more reliable healthcare for communities across the Philippines.

26/11/2025

Ambulance turnover ceremony to the San Marcelino District Hospital

25/11/2025

21/11/2025

Department Memorandum No. 2025-0519
November 17, 2025
Request for Submission of CY 2027 Budget Proposals to be Funded Under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP)
Access the issuance: bit.ly/dm2025-0519
By authority of the Secretary of Health, signed and issued by Dr. Mary Ann Maestral, Undersecretary of Health, addressed to DOH regional directors, directors of specialty hospitals, and chiefs of DOH hospitals, treatment and rehabilitation centers; includes a link for submission of HFEP budget proposals, with deadline of January 15, 2026, and as annex, a summary of A.O. No. 2025-0018 that reiterates scope, documentary requirements, and procedures in the preparation of HFEP budget proposals.
Did not originate from HFDB: Address further inquiries about this issuance to the UHC - Health Services Cluster Technical Office and/or HFEP Management Office.
DOH issuances relevant to health facility development at our Google Site's news and updates section, bit.ly/hfdb-news
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Department Memorandum No. 2025-0519
November 17, 2025
Request for Submission of CY 2027 Budget Proposals to be Funded Under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP)

Access the issuance: bit.ly/dm2025-0519

By authority of the Secretary of Health, signed and issued by Dr. Mary Ann Maestral, Undersecretary of Health, addressed to DOH regional directors, directors of specialty hospitals, and chiefs of DOH hospitals, treatment and rehabilitation centers; includes a link for submission of HFEP budget proposals, with deadline of January 15, 2026, and as annex, a summary of A.O. No. 2025-0018 that reiterates scope, documentary requirements, and procedures in the preparation of HFEP budget proposals.

Did not originate from HFDB: Address further inquiries about this issuance to the UHC - Health Services Cluster Technical Office and/or HFEP Management Office.

DOH issuances relevant to health facility development at our Google Site's news and updates section, bit.ly/hfdb-news

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11/11/2025

DOH Region III Strengthens Laboratory Safety!

In partnership with RITM-Biorisk Management Office, DOH Region III- Regional Health Laboratory Network successfully conducted its inaugural Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Biorisk Management Training on October 28–31 at Belajandro Hotel, Angeles City. 66 laboratory professionals from government hospitals, RHUs, and private labs gained hands-on skills in PPE use, risk assessment, and spill management.

💡 Why it matters:

For laboratories: Safer, more efficient operations with stronger biosafety and biorisk systems.

For health personnel: Enhanced skills, CPD units earned, and readiness to safely handle infectious materials.

For communities: Faster and safer disease detection and response, ensuring healthier environments.

This initiative is aligned with DOH Administrative Orders 2021-0037, 2023-0018, and 2025-0007, strengthening a policy-aligned, resilient laboratory network across Region III.

Together, we ensure safer labs, protected health workers, and healthier communities!