Republic of the Philippines

Department of Health
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

January 11, 2022

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR
No. 2022 -

TO: ALL UNDERSECRETARIES AND ASSISTANT SECRETARIES;

DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS, SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR
HEALTH DEVELOPMENT: MINISTER OF HEALTH -
BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM
MINDANAO; EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SPECIALTY
HOSPITALS AND ATIONAL TRITI NCIL:;
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF
TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
CARE; CHIEFS OF MEDICAL CENTERS, HOSPITALS,
SANITARIA AND INSTITUTES; PRESIDENT OF _THE
PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION;
DIRECTORS OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL
SECRETARIAT AND TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION
CENTERS AND ALL OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT: RevisedGuidelines on the Healthy Pilipinas for Health

Awards
Communities 2022 Rescinding DOH Department Circular
2021-0572

I. RATIONALE

Republic Act (RA) No. 11223 otherwise known as

the “Universal Health Care Act” mandates
the Department of Health (DOH), through the Health Promotion Bureau, to develop a
framework strategy for health promotion, which shall serve as the basis for health promotion
policies, plans and programs. The DOH’s Health Promotion Framework Strategy highlights
the importance of national and local leadership and governance in health as well as the need
for partnerships for health.

Under the UHC Act, the DOH and DILG are also mandated to formulate a joint
administrative issuance to implement, monitor, and evaluate health promotion policies and
programs in local government units (LGUs). In this regard, the DOH and DILG issued Joint
Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2021-002 entitled “National Policy Framework on the
Promotion and Creation of Healthy Communities.” The JAO acknowledges the need to
recognize LGUs as
healthy communities and to
create a platform for sharing best practices in
the implementation of health promotion policies, plans and programs.

To operationalize the recognition of best practices of LGUs on health promotion pending the
full implementation of JAO No. 2021-002, the DOH shall
confer the “Healthy Pilipinas
Awards for Healthy Communities 2022” recognize the to
health promotion strategies and
initiatives of LGUs contributory to the achievement of the
vision of a Healthy Pilipinas. The
DOH shall conduct the first Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Healthy Communities to recognize

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 LGUs’, including that of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
(BARMM), exemplary efforts on health promotion and the COVID-19 response.

Il. IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES

A. Award Categories

The LGUs, including that of the BARMM, shall be recognized based on the following
award categories consistent with the HPFS priority areas:
1. Priority Area 1: Nutrition and Physical Activity - Enabling improved
nutrition and physical activity, ensuring access to healthy food, developing
healthy eating habits, and promoting active transport
Priority Area 2: Environmental Health - Tackling environmental and
climate impacts of health, practicing sustainable lifestyles, improved
sanitation, and disaster preparedness
Priority Area 3: Immunization - Promoting vaccine use and understanding
benefits of vaccination and vaccine safety
Priority Area 4: Substance Use - Preventing tobacco use, illicit drug use, and
harmful alcohol use
Priority Area 5: Mental Health - Increasing psychosocial & mental
well-being, and practicing self-care
Priority Area 6: Sexual and Reproductive Health - Promoting positive
sexual and reproductive behavior, including positive and respectful approaches
to sexuality and relationships as well as sexual experiences that are
pleasurable, safe, and free from violence
Priority Area 7: Violence and Injury Prevention - Protecting communities
from violence and injury, and instilling a culture of doing no harm and putting
safety first in every citizen
Special Award: COVID-19 Prevention (Minimum Public Health
Standards) - Encouraging communities to be active and proactive in the fight
against COVID-19 through wearing face mask and shield, sanitizing and
washing hands, avoiding places with poor ventilation, maintaining physical
distancing, knowing the right information, and supporting FDA-approved
vaccines

B. Application Procedures

1. All LGUs shall be eligible to apply for the Healthy Pilipinas Awards for
Healthy Communities 2022. LGU applications may emanate from the
provincial, municipal or city level.
Interested LGUs shall submit an application for the Healthy Pilipinas Awards
for Healthy Communities 2022 bearing the full name and contact information
(email and telephone / mobile number) of an authorized representative of the
LGU.
Interested LGUs shall accomplish the online registration form at
bit.ly/HPAwards2022 and submit the corresponding documents on or before
February 14, 2022, 11:59 PM to complete their application.
LGUs shall submit applications based on their own original work, a health
promotion project or program implemented in 2021 within the area of their
jurisdiction. Entries whose date of implementation do not cover the
aforementioned time period shall not be eligible.
 LGUs’ applications shall not be in any way, directly or indirectly, funded or
supported by industries whose interests, goals, and objectives contradict those
of the DOH or the public health sector. The applications shall comply with the

CSC-DOH JMC 2010-001 on the Protection of the Bureaucracy Against

Tobacco Industry Interference and Executive Order 51 or the Milk Code.
Applications violative of these policies shall be automatically disqualified.
Applications shall not contain any third-party materials and/or content that
does not have permission for use, nor materials which may be inappropriate,
promoting of dangerous behavior, obscene, defamatory, distasteful, offensive,
or in breach of any legislation or regulations, or in breach of confidentiality
obligations owed by the LGU tothird parties.
C. Terms and Conditions

By submitting an application, the LGU warrants to the DOH that the

submission is the own work of the LGU and in no way
a violation of any
existing copyright not declared to DOH, and to the extent the submission is
not the own work of the LGU, all required permits and licenses have been
obtained.
The LGU further warrants that consent has been obtained regarding the name,
likeness, biography and picture related to any person, including any deceased
person, figuring in their submission.
The LGU shall indemnify and hold DOH harmless for legal liability incurred
by on the grounds that the entry proposed
it would be a violation of the terms
of these rules and any of the above warranties.
DOH may exclude the LGU’s application from the Awards if the LGU
breaches these rules, any applicable law,
or take anyact or
are party to any act
or thing prejudicial to DOH’s goodwill, reputation or overall public image
If an entry is selected by the DOH, an LGU
is authorized to mention this
selection in their communications, without using the DOH logo. No other use
of the DOH logo is permitted without DOH’s written permission.
no
Any use by the DOH
of a submitted entry will acknowledge the LGU.
DOH accepts no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or
disappointment incurred or suffered by the LGU relating to the Interim
Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Healthy Communities 2022. DOH further
disclaims liability for any injury or damage to property relating to or resulting
from participation in downloading any materials in connection with the
Award.
Any dispute relating to the interpretation or application of these rules or any
other aspect of the Award shall, unless amicably settled, be subject to
conciliation. In the event of failure of the latter, the dispute shall be settled by
arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the
modalities to be agreed upon by the parties or, in the absence of agreement,
with the rules of arbitration of a third party arbiter. The LGU and DOH shall
accept the arbitral awardas final.

D. Mechanics

LGUs who
have expressed interest and have submitted the necessary documentary
requirements shall be subject to the following criteria:
a. People’s Choice (20%) - Participating projects shall have corresponding
social media materials that will be posted on the DOH Facebook Page for

—
seven days. Projects will be force-ranked based on the total number of
reactions on their post. The following shall be the corresponding score per
ranking:

First Place 20%

Second Place 18%

Third Place 17%

Runners-Up 15%

b. Partner’s Choice (30%) - Partners per area shall be identified to co-present

the awards. The identified partner shall have full discretion on grading the
participating LGUs. Scores provided by the identified partners per area shall
comprise 30% of the total score.

c. Health Promotion Scorecard (50%) - The Health Promotion Scorecard shall

comprise 50% of the total project score, which shall be further scored based on
the following:

1. The project description, a part of the submission requirements, will

stand for 25% of the total score and will be scored based on the
following criteria:

Relevance Describe the public health problem(s) the

(20%) innovation targets to address and its relevance to
the beneficiaries

Innovativeness Describe how your innovation addresses the

(20%) problem(s) and how the approach differs from
other already available solutions.

Adaptability Demonstrate how your innovation can be adapted

(20%) to different social/economic/cultural/political
contexts in the country. Show how it has been or
to
can be adapted different areas.

Impact Illustrate how your innovation improves the

(20%) population’s health outcomes directly or indirectly,
how it promotes equality, and how they reinforce
the Sustainable Development goals, rather than
promoting further inequality. Describe the impact
of your innovationso far.

Scalability How does your innovation scale its impact? What

(20%) does the next 5 years look like in terms of scaling
up the project? What barriers do you foresee that
bar you from scaling up and how do you plan to
 address them?

2. Another 25% of the total score shall come from the Self-Assessment
form that the participants will accomplish. The form consists of 20
questions and their score shall be based on the total number of
affirmative answers confirmed by supporting documents that they will
attach to the form.

3. The self-assessment form can be seen in Annex B and shall be

file
uploaded as a PDF in the registration form above.

E. Awarding

Five (5) entries from each category will be recognized with an award during a virtual
ceremony to be conducted on March 4, 2022. Winners will receive a trophy from the
DOH and additional prizes from the identified partners of each priority area.

F. Timeline of Activities

December 15, 2021 Opening Of Submissions

February 14, 2022 Closing of Submissions

February 15 , 2022 Start of DOH and Partner’s Review

February 16-23, 2022 People’s Choice Voting Period

March 2-3, 2022 Finalization of Winners

March 4, 2022 Awarding Ceremony

Il. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Health Promotion Bureau shall:

a. Lead the implementation of Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Healthy Communities
2022;
b. Develop mechanisms and guidelines on the recognition of other healthy settings
such as schools and workplaces, and champions for
health following a three-year
cycle e.g. Healthy Champions (Partners) in 2023, Healthy Schools (Learning
Institutions) in 2024, and Healthy Communities in 2025 and so on;
Integrate all other HPFS-related awards given by the DOH to a Healthy
Communities award in partnership with DILG pursuant to JAO No. 2021-002
entitled “National Policy Framework on the Promotion and Recognition of
Healthy Communities”;
Identify civil society organization, non-government organizations, development
partners, among others to co-present the awards;
Produce the necessary communication and advocacy materials for posting on
official DOH social media platforms;
 f. Disseminate and communicate all materials for promotion of the event (see Annex
D); and
g. Validate, rate, and declare the winners of the Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Healthy

&.
Communities, in collaboration with identified co-presenters

2. The Centers for Health Development shall:

a. Actively promote the awards in each LGUs in
their jurisdiction;
b. Assist LGUs completing and strengthening applications; and
c. Ensure that at least one LGU in their area of jurisdiction will be able to submit
their application per award category.

3. The Local Government Units shall:

a. Submit entry form/s of their identified programs/projects that will fall under the
award categories;
b. Actively promote the Awards and engage constituents in supporting the LGU’s
entry (People’s Choice Participation); and
c. Send a representative/s to attend the virtual event to be conducted through
teleconference.

Dissemination to all concerned is requested.

By Authority of the Secretary of Health:

MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE, MD, MPH, CESO II

OIC-Undersecretary of Health
Public Health Service [Team
ANNEX A.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. The following listed per priority area are just examples of
programs which can be submitted as entries for the Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Healthy
Communities.

Priority Area Sample Programs

Nutrition and Physical Activity General nutrition programs, Infant and young child
feeding, Food supplementation program, Food
Fortification, Dietary Supplementation;

Environmental Health Prevention and Control of Zoonotic Diseases (Dengue,

Chikungunya, Leptospirosis, etc), WASH programs,
Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Preparedness
programs;
Immunization Routine immunization and age-appropriate
immunization;

Substance Abuse Illicit drug, tobacco, and alcohol prevention and control
programs;
Mental Health Mental Health Programs and Peer Support Projects
across age groups;

Sexual and Reproductive Health STD and HIV-AIDS Awareness and Prevention
programs, Maternal Reproductive Health, Teenage
Pregnancy, etc.

Violence and Injury Prevention Drowning prevention, Road Safety, Firework injury
prevention;

COVID-19 Prevention Provision of Personal Protective Equipment, Social

(Minimum Public Health Protection Initiatives, etc.
Standards)
ANNEX B.

SELF-APPRAISAL CHECKLIST FOR P/CWHS POPULATION-WIDE HEALTH

PROMOTION PROGRAMS

Instructions: Accomplish one form per identified health promotion intervention in your
P/CWHS and
submit to the CHD with a copy of the required documentary support per
key parameter of
a health promotion intervention summarized in Annex A.

City / Province: Region:

Income Class: Number of barangays:

O°.
Ist O 2nd Oo 3rd Number of GIDA
barangays:
°O 4th © Sth O° 6th

Health Promotion Framework Strategy Priority Area

© PAI: Diet and Exercise © PAS: Mental Health

Enabling improved nutrition and increased physical activity Increasing psychosocial and mental well-being

© PA2: Environmental Health © PA 6: Sexual and Reproductive Health

‘Tackling environmental and climate change impacts on health Promoting positive sexual and reproductive behavior

© PA3: Immunization © PA7: Violence and Injury Prevention

Promoting vaccine use Protecting communities from violence and injury

© PA4: Substance Use O None

Preventing tobacco use, illicit drug use & harmful alcohol use

1. Briefly describe the health promotion intervention addressing the priority area and the target population /
beneficiaries.

2. What problem is your health promotion intervention trying to address?

3. What is
the quantifiable basis for identifying Indicator /
Parameter /
Pre- intervention Post- intervention
the need / problem in the item above?
(Check all that is applicable, write N/A if not Category (Input value, rate, percentage, score, etc.)

applicable)

© FHSIS Indicator

© LGU Scorecard Indicator

© SGLG Health Indicator

© Morbidity and Mortality Data

 O Prevalence Study

O KAP Survey

© Award recognition / citation

© Others (specify):

4. Based on the information above, was there an improvement in the Yes No

indicator / parameter after implementation of the intervention?

Health Promotion Action Areas

Build Healthy Public Policy Yes No Means of Verification

/
/
Indicate title document
in
attachment / /
section page number
support of “Yes”

Doesthe health promotion intervention have policy

support in the form of an
ordinance / resolution / executive
order?

Does the policy contain the rationale and the

to address?
gaps it seeks
Does the policy specify objectives which refer to specific
outcomes that implementers aim to achieve?

Do the key provisions of the policy include the terms of

implementation?

Do the key provisions

allocation of resources?
of
the policy include the policy

Do the provisions of the policy include a designation

key

of offices / individuals for enforcement / implementation?

Is the policy still in effect?

Is the policy aligned with national legislation?

Create Supportive Environments Yes No Means

of Verification
/
/
Indicate title document
in
attachment / /
section page number
support of “Yes”

Is the health promotion intervention non-discriminating on

the basis of sex, gender, disability, socioeconomic status
and cultural background?

Are vulnerable groups (PWDs, IPs, LGBTQIA+, etc.) and

other relevant stakeholders involved in
the planning of
programs?

Is the health promotion intervention free from any barrier

(i.e. physical, etc.) that could prevent someone from fully
maximizing the intervention?

Reorient Health Services Yes No Means of Verification

/ /
Indicate title document / section page number
/ in
attachment support of “Yes”
 Are the resources needed for the intervention made
available in the LGU?

Are the resources needed for the implementation of the

intervention reflected in the LGU’s approved financial
plans and documents?

Is implementation of the health promotion intervention

linked or coordinated with the community’s primary care
services?

Develop Personal Skills Yes No Means of Verification

/ / /
Indicate title document section page number
in
/ attachment support of “Yes”

Do
theimplementers of the health promotion intervention
undergo training/ orientations / seminars / courses for the
successful implementation of the intervention?

Are information / education / advocacy activities

conducted to improve the community’s knowledge,
attitudes, and practices relevant to the health outcome
being addressed?

Doesthe health promotion intervention have its own set of

communication materials?

Strengthen Community Action Yes No Means of Verification

in /
Indicate title / document /
section page number
/ attachment support of “Yes”

Are relevant non-governmental organizations (NGOs) /

people’s organizations (POs) and other stakeholders
involved in the planning of programs?

Doesthe health promotion intervention utilize a feedback

mechanism to elicit insights, comments, suggestions,
acceptability or satisfaction from targeted population /
beneficiaries of the intervention?

Are thetargeted population / beneficiaries accepting of the

health promotion intervention?

Signature:
Accomplished by FOR OFFICIAL USE

Signature:
ONLY
- Validated by

Name: Name:

Designation / Position: Designation / Position:

Date: Date:

2aa
 Annex C.
Means of Verification
Health Promotion Action Areas
Build Health Public Policy
Create Supportive Environments
Any document proving inclusivity
among vulnerable groups
Action
Reorient Health Services
Any document showing the
Strengthen
availability and utilization of
logistical resources, proof of
conductof activities necessary
the
for intervention’s
implementation
Develop Personal Skills
Any document showing proof of
capacity building activities for
intervention implementers, or
communication activities for
increasing knowledge, attitudes
and practices
promotion
of the health
intervention
Community
Any document showing proof of
representation of other relevant
stakeholders in the activities of
the health promotion intervention
for Key Parameters of the Health Promotion Intervention
Documentary Support
May consist of any, but not limited to the following:
° Copy of ordinance
° Copy
of resolution
o Copy
of executive order
© Copy
of documents
/ policies identifying
representative of vulnerable groups in technical
working groups
© Attendance sheet to meetings / activities
© Minutes / proceedings / photos of consultative
meetings and activities
© Photos of health promotion intervention venue
© Signed Purchase Orders
o Financial Report
o Narrative Report
© Documentation / Photos
© Minutes of the Meeting
o Work Plans
© Calendars
© Referral protocol/s
© Capacity Building Report
© Documentation / Photos
© Orientation/s conducted
o Narrative Report
© Post-training Assessment
o Communication materials (posters, flyers, PSAs,
scripts, pamphlets, social media cards, etc.)
o Narrative reports / photos of advocacy and information
dissemination activities
© List of stakeholders involved
interventions
in
the planning of the
/
o Attendance sheets to meetings / activities
© Copy
of documents policies identifying member of
relevant technical working groups
© Minutes / proceedings / photos of consultative
meetings and activities
© Summary report of feedback using the established
feedback mechanism/s
© Client satisfaction rating
ANNEX D.

Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Healthy Communities Broadsheet Layout

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Ang Healthy Pilipinas Awards 2022 ay para sa mga LGU na

nagpatakbo ng mga programang nasasakop ng
7 Priority Areas of Health!
Kung may mga programa kayo tungkol sa mga sumusunod
ngayong 2021:

¥ Nutrition and Physical Activity

v Environmental Health
v Immunization
¥ Substance Abuse Prevention
v Mental Health
v Sexual and Reproductive Health
v Violence and Injury Prevention
v COVID-19 Prevention (Minimum
Public Health Standards)

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bit.ly/HPAwardsComms
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Healthy Pilipinas
Awards!
PARA SA KARAGDAGANG IMPORMASYON IPASA ANG INYONG MGA ENTRIES SA

bit.ly/HPAwards2022