Republic of the Philippines

Province of Negros Occidental

Municipality of Ilog
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR

Executive Order No.____

Series of ____

AN ORDER RECONSTITUTING THE COMPOSITION OF THE MUNICIPALITY

OF ILOG LOCAL HEALTH BOARD (LHB)
WHEREAS, one of the policies of the state as enumerated under Article II of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution is that the state shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill
health consciousness among them;

WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution also states that the State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to
make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at affordable cost and
there shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women, and children.
x x x;

WHEREAS, Section 102 of Republic Act No. 7160 states that a local health board should be
established in every province, city or municipality. Such provision also provides for the composition of
the board;

WHEREAS, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 11223 otherwise known as the
Universal Health Care Act provides for an additional member in the board;

WHEREAS, Section 19.17 of the same law provides the additional functions of the Local Health
Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN PAUL K. ALVAREZ, Mayor of the Municipality of Ilog, by virtue of the
powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the following:

SECTION 1. RECONSTITUTION AND COMPOSITION. The membership of the Local Health Board
is hereby reconstituted as follows:

Chair: MAYOR JOHN PAUL K. ALVAREZ – MUNICIPAL MAYOR

Co-chair: EDJIN E. RELATOS, MD – RURAL HEALTH PHYSICIAN

Members

o RENCY M. ZULETA, MD – RHP/DTTB

o HON. ERLINITO CASTILLO – SB FOR HEALTH
o JOELYN C. DEMERIN, RN- DMO IV – DOH CHD-WV
o JONALYN GALLANO - REPRESENTATIVE IPS
o AIMEE ANN LIRAZAN - MSWO
o HON. LEO TRIMUCHA - LIGA PRESIDENT
o MICIEL FRANCIS TRIBUNALO – BHW PRESIDENT
o DARLENE GRACE MALSI – DEPED REPRESENTATIVE
o HON. JM A. GEQUILLANA - SK REPRESENTATIVE
o RG MAE GARCIA – MLGOO-VI
o PMAJ JOSEPH B. PARTIDAS - PNP REPRESENTATIVE
o MARLON ESTIMAR - BFP REPRESENTATIVE
o GILDA CADAGAT – NGO REPRESENTATIVE-KINDER HOME

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 In the exigency of public service and in case of absence of the Chairperson, the Municipal
Administrator shall assume the former's duties and functions in the LHB. All the above-named offices
and/or persons named as members in herein section are also hereby directed to further name their
alternate permanent representatives to the LHB who shall also take their place in case of their absence.

The Chairperson or her authorized representative shall identify appropriate personnel to

comprise the technical staff of the LHB.

SECTION 2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES. The functions of the LHB are the following:

MUNICIPAL MAYOR:

1. Promote the general welfare of the municipality and its constituents through efficient, effective,
relevant and economical governance
2. Enforce laws and ordinances pertinent to the effective governance of the municipality
3. Initiate and maximize generation of resources and revenues and apply the same to the
implementation of development plans, programs, objectives and priorities as provided in section
19 of the Local Government Code
4. Ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities
5. Exercise such powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law
or ordinance

MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICER:

1. In charge of office on health services

2. Supervise health personnel and staff
3. Formulate program implementation guidelines and rules and regulations for the operation of
the health office for the approval of the mayor as the case maybe, in order to assist him in
efficient, effective and economical implementation of a health service program geared to
implementation of health-related projects and activities
4. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance
and support to the mayor as the case may be in carrying out activities to ensure the delivery of
basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to health services provided under
Section 17.
5. Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof of the mayor as the case may be,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with health programs and projects
which the mayor, is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to
provide for under this Code;
6. Formulate and implement polices, plans, programs and projects to promote health of the
people in the local government unit
7. Advise the mayor as the case may be, and the sanggunian on matters pertaining to health
8. Execute and enforce laws, ordinances and regulations relating to public health
9. Recommend to the saggunian, through the LHB, the passage of such ordinaces as may deem
necessary for the preservation of public health
10. Recommend the prosecution of any violation of sanitary laws, ordinances or regulations
11. Direct the sanitary inspection of all business establishments selling food items or providing
accommodations such as hotels, motels, lodging houses, pension houses and the like, in
accordance with the Sanitation Code
12. Conduct health information campaigns and render health intelligence services
13. Coordinate with other government agencies and non-governmental organizations involved
in the promotion and delivery of health services and

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CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Shall serve primarily a policy setting role.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND STAFF

1. Serve in operational and advisory role obligation to carry out duties in manner consistent with
the policy direction of the board;
2. Make recommendations and give professional advice;
3. Do not make policy other than internal as authorized;
4. Answer questions and present reports during meetings to enable the board members to make
informed decisions; and
5. Offer alternatives and recommendations as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (IRR RA 11223)

RA 11223 Section 19.17 The Provincial and City Health Boards, in addition to their existing
functions and in accordance with RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), shall:

19.17.a Set the overall health policy directions and strategic thrusts including the development
and implementation of the integrated strategic and investment plans of the province-wide and city-wide
health system;

19.17.b Oversee and coordinate the integration and delivery of health services across the health
care continuum for province-wide and city-wide health systems;

19.17.d. Exercise administrative and technical supervision over health facilities and health human
resources within their respective territorial jurisdiction

SECTION 3. SECRETARIAT. The Board shall also have a Secretariat which shall be the Municipal
Health Office. It is tasked to handle all administrative and/or secretarial related activities. It shall ensure
all meetings of the Board are effectively organized and recorded.

SECTION 4. MEETINGS. The Local Health Board shall meet at least once a month or as often as
may be necessary.

SECTION S. QUORUM. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the purpose of
conducting ordinary business of the Board; Provided, That the chairperson and the vice-chairperson
must be present during meetings where local investment plan for health (LIPH), annual operation plan
(AOP) and annual budgetary proposals are being prepared or considered. The affirmative vote of a
majority of all members of the Board is necessary to approve the health systems plan and budgetary
proposals; Provided, further, That the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present is sufficient
to approve matters relating to ordinary business.

SECTION 6. CREATION OF MANAGEMENT SUPPORT UNIT. A Management Support Unit shall be

created which shall be composed of the following:

1. Juliet Grace B. Tingson - Municipal Planning and Development Officer;

2. Jeraldine G. Layson - Municipal Treasurer;
3. Claire Joy G. Doñesa - Municipal Accountant;
4. Roger F. Arellano - Municipal Budget Officer.

The Management Support Unit shall assist the Local Health Board in its operations including the
management of the Special Health Fund.

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 SECTION 7. OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AND FUNDING. All expenses necessary and incidental to
the effective operation of the Board shall be charged to Municipal Health Office, Provided, That, the
chairperson, vice-chairperson and members of the Board shall perform their duties without
compensation or remuneration. Members thereof who are not government officials or employees shall
be entitled to necessary traveling expenses and allowances chargeable against the SHF, subject to
existing budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules and regulations.

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision of this Executive Order is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 9. REPEALING CLAUSE. All previous Executive Orders inconsistent with this Executive
Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in the Municipality of Ilog, Philippines, this _________________.

HON. JOHN PAUL K. ALVAREZ

MUNICIPAL MAYOR

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