Republic of the Philippines

Provincial Government of Palawan

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
City of Puerto Princesa

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 28TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 39TH
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN HELD AT THE SANGGUNIANG
PANLALAWIGAN SESSION HALL ON FEBRUARY 12, 2008,
CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA

PRESENT:

Hon. Gil P. Acosta, Acting Vice Governor (Presiding Officer)

Hon. Joselito A. Cadlaon,
Hon. Ernesto A. Llacuna,
Hon. Derrick R. Pablico,
Hon. Modesto V. Rodriguez II,
Hon. Leoncio N. Ola,
Hon. Edmundo F. Balerite,
Hon. Vicky T. De Guzman,
Hon. Cipriano DC. Barroma,
Hon. Alice F. Fabellon,
Hon. Evelyn V. Rodriguez,
Hon. Jim Gerald L. Pe,
Hon. Mea Aine E. Abdurajik,
Chairman Pro-Tempore
Floor Leader
Deputy Floor Leader (North(
Deputy Floor Leader (South)
S.P. Member – 1st District
S.P. Member
S.P. Member – 2nd District
S.P. Member
S.P. Member
S.P. Member – ABC President
S.P. Member - Councilors League President
S.P. Member – SK Federation President

ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS/ON LEAVE:

None

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RESOLUTION NO. 7292-08

CREATING THE VEHICLE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR

HEALTH WORKERS IN THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN

Authored by:
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Hon. CIPRIANO DC. BARROMA

Co-Authored by:
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Hon. JOSELITO A. CADLAON.
Hon. LEONCIO N. OLA, Hon. ERNESTO A. LLACUNA,
Hon. EDMUNDO F. BALERITE, Hon. VICKY T. DE GUZMAN,
Hon. MODESTO V. RODRIGUEZ II & Hon. ALICE F. FABELLON,

WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, as the legislative Body of

the province to “approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the
basic services and facilities as provided for under Section 17 of the Local Government Code”;

WHEREAS, Section 17 (a) of the Local Government Code provides that “local
government units shall endeavor to be self-reliant and shall continue exercising the powers and
discharging the duties and functions currently vested upon them x x x and shall likewise exercise
such other functions and responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate, or incidental to efficient
and effective provision of the basic services and facilities enumerated therein”;
Page 2 of Res./Ordi. No. 7292-1062/08

WHEREAS, the Integrated Community Health Services Project (ICHSP) of the

Department of Health in partnership with the Provincial Government of Palawan has established
a Motorcycle Fund Program that aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health care
delivery system in the Province of Palawan;

WHEREAS, due to geographical location and poor road conditions, most barnagays
have no regular transportation which make health service delivery difficult;

WHEREAS, as a means of increasing the mobility of health workers, the program shall
provide motorcycles to qualified health workers in the health care delivery system of the
province through a salary deduction scheme;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health through the ICHSP provided one hundred (100)
motorcycle units to selected Rural Health Units and hospital personnel to be paid on installment
basis through salary deduction, the proceeds of which is deposited on a trust fund account;

WHEREAS, when the Integrated Community Health Services Project ended in 2005, the
Department of Health transferred to the Provincial Government the full ownership of the vehicles,
cash documents and other assets of the Motorcycle Fund Program;

WHEREAS, to provide sustainability to the program, it is imperative that the same be

institutionalized and that appropriate guidelines, rules and regulations be formulated;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of the Honorable Cipriano DC. Barroma duly

seconded, be it

RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to enact the foregoing Ordinance:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN IN SESSION

ASSEMBLED:

PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1062

Series of 2008

CREATING THE VEHICLE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR

HEALTH WORKERS IN THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Section 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known and cited as “THE VEHICLE
REVOLVING FUND FOR HEALTH WORKERS IN THE PROVINCE OF PALAWAN”.

Section 2. POLICY STATEMENT – It is the declared policy of the Provincial

Government of Palawan to safeguard, promote, enhance and protect the health of its people
through an integrated health program which will provide health care service delivery that is
accessible to the people.

Section 3. DEFINITION OF THE PROGRAM – This program was established to

provide a standard and uniform implementation arrangement for the continuity of the Motorcycle
Fund established by the Department of Health in partnership with the Provincial Government of
Palawan as well as to expand its scope and coverage in the acquisition of vehicles which would
be useful for the health sector. To provide a mode of transportation in the form of motorcycles to
qualified health workers/health units in the health care delivery system to increase their mobility
and access to their area of responsibility.
Page 3 of Res./Ordi. No. 7292/1062-08

Section 4. COVERAGE – The program will provide transport vehicles (motorcycle) to

qualified personnel of the Rural Health Units, District Hospital Health Workers and the
Provincial Health Office under the Provincial Government of Palawan.

Priority shall be given to the following:

Priority 1: Rural Health Physicians, Midwives, Public Health Nurses,

Sanitary Inspectors

Priority 2: District Hospital Physicians, Medical Technologist and Nurses

Priority 3: PHO and hospital personnel performing field health services and
liaison work

In case there is shortage of Priority 1 applicants, the Priority 2 applicants may then avail
of the program to be followed by Priority 3 applicants.

Personnel who will retire within five (5) years from date of filing of application is not
qualified in the program.

4.a. PERIOD OF PAYMENT – The qualified health worker can avail the
program under an installment payment scheme through monthly salary deduction based
on approved amortization schedule for a period of thirty-six (36) months. This shall be
remitted to the Provincial Treasurer within ten (10) days of the following month.

4.b. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO PAY – A twelve percent (12%) annual

interest shall be charged on outstanding balance of delinquent accounts.

In case of continued non-payment of the vehicle equivalent to three (3) monthly

installments, the General Services of the local government unit upon written advice from the
Committee shall undertake the repossession and safekeeping of the vehicle for turn-over to the
Provincial Health Office.

4.c. NATURE OF VEHICLE – The unit (motorcycle) shall be owned by

the Provincial Government until full completion of installment repayment. Thereafter, a Deed of
Absolute Sale shall be signed by the Provincial Government in favor of the health worker and the
ownership shall be transferred to the recipient.

Upon full payment of the vehicle (motorcycle), the vehicle becomes private and
transferred to the owner/borrower’s name.

Section 5. COMMITTEE – There is hereby created a Committee which shall be

composed of the following:

a. Provincial Governor or his authorized Representative Chairman

b. Provincial Treasurer Member
c. Provincial Health Officer Member
d. Provincial Accountant Member
e. Provincial Legal Officer Member
f. Provincial General Services Officer Member
g. Vehicle Program Coordinator Member

The Provincial Health Officer, thru the PHO shall act as the Secretariat.
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Section 6. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE – The

Committee shall exercise the following responsibilities:

a. Assess the qualification and creditworthiness of the loan applicants.

b. Approve loan application
c. Formulate policies to ensure the effective implementation of the program.
d. Enforce compliance to the policies of the program.
e. Ensure and protect fund.

Section 7. MODE OF ACQUISITION AND PAYMENT –

1. The applicant shall submit an accomplished form to the Secretariat/Provincial

Officer with the following required documents:

a. For Individual Applicant

 Certificate of Latest Appointment

 Certificate of Duties and Responsibilities from the applicant’s
Unit Head or Division Head
 Certificate of Net Monthly Salary from the Chief of Personnel,
Municipal/Provincial Accountant or the Administrative Officer
 Driver’s License

b. For Health Unit Applicant

 Letter of request signed by the Municipal Health Officer duly

recommended by the local chief executive.
 Sangguniang Bayan Resolution stipulating intent to acquire a
vehicle, commitment to allocate funds for its amortization and
authority for the local chief executive to enter into a Memorandum
of Agreement with the Provincial Government for the Vehicle
Program.
 Proof of budgetary allocation for the monthly amortization and
maintenance and operation of the vehicle

2. The payment of the vehicles shall be by monthly salary deductions for individual
applicants and by schedule of amortization of the Rural Health Unit concerned to
be remitted monthly to the Office of the Provincial Treasurer.

Section 8. UTILIZATION OF REPOSSESSED VEHICLES – Qualified health

personnel can apply for a repossessed vehicle on a first-come, first served basis according to the
criteria set forth in the guidelines. He/she shall assume the remaining unpaid balance payable
within the remaining installment period.

Section 9. ESTABLISHMENT AND UTILIZATION OF REVOLVING FUNDS –

1. The Provincial Government shall establish a special account under the general fund
for proceeds of loan payments from borrowers. All obligations and expenditures incurred by the
program shall be charged to this fund which shall be considered self-perpetuating and self-
liquidating.

2. A separate Book of Accounts for the revolving fund shall be maintained by the
Provincial Government, which should be made available for review anytime by the Committeee
or Program Manager.
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3. Revolving Fund from the Vehicle Program shall be utilized for the acquisition of other
vehicles exclusively for health and to finance other health and health-related activities subject to
the approval of the Committee.

The Revolving Fund shall be separately recorded and deposited in a Special Account
under the General Fund and shall be considered self-perpetuating and self-liquidating. The
Provincial Health Office shall implement the program and manage the fund.

4. All administrative and incidental expenses such as but not limited to vehicle
insurance, registration, etc. shall be charged to the special account. Administrative fees may be
collected to defray this cost; as may be recommended by the Committee.

Section 10. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS – The Provincial Governor shall

promulgate such additional local guidelines in the implementation of the Vehicle Revolving Fund
Program through an Administrative Order which shall be reviewed at leasy every two (2) years or
more often as needed to ensure that it is in accordance with the changing needs of the times. The
Committee hereinafter created may recommend to the governor such additional rules and/or
amendments.

Section 11. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

SO ORDAINED.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the above-quoted Provincial

Resolution/Ordinance.

NORMAN C. NAVARRO
Board Secretary V
Acting Secretary to the Sanggunian

ATTESTED:

GIL P. ACOSTA
Acting Vice Governor
Presiding Officer

APPROVED:

DAVID A. PONCE DE LEON

Acting Governor

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Date Approved

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