BOD RESOLUTION NO. 15 S. 2012
Whereas, the PPHA was organized by the health workers in 1932 and duly registered before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with membership coming from the retained and devolved health workers including the BHWs in the country ;
Whereas, the declared policy of the PPHA is to promote the welfare of all its members regardless of gender, creed, religion, or appointment, status of employment, socio-economic class and geographical location ;
Whereas, the passage of the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers or R.A. 7305 was a positive development for the health sector since it preserves the distinction of health workers
among other categories of government employees and linking the improvement in health workers’ well being with enhancement in delivery of health services ;
Whereas, the Secretary of Health was vested with the authority to formulate and prepare the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act in consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government as well as professional and health workers organizations or unions in accordance with Section 35 thereof until the passage of Joint Resolution No. 4 approved by the Congress of the Philippines on June 17, 2009;
Whereas, since the passage of the said Act in 1992, there were several issuances by the department with respect to the payment of the benefits which were being enjoyed by all health workers including some of the LGUs ;
Whereas, the Secretary of Health is mandated to submit annually the necessary budgetary estimates to implement the provisions of this Act in staggered basis of implementation of the proposed benefits within a period of five (5) years. Budgetary estimates for the succeeding years should be reviewed and increased accordingly by the Health Secretary in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Congressional Commission on Health (HEALTHCOM) pursuant to Section 38 thereof ;
Whereas, DOH annually submits the budgetary estimates in line with the rates prescribed under the National Budget Management (NBM) Circulars to include payment of subsistence allowance in the amount of P30.00/day and laundry allowance of P130.00/month without budget provision for hazard pay and longevity pay which are all inconsistent with what is mandated in said Act. Thus, the payment of the magna carta benefits are augmented from any available savings of the respective offices and subject to the approval by the DBM.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved by the board of directors to make an Appeal to the Honorable Secretary of Health, Dr. Enrique T. Ona, namely :
1. To stand up for the welfare of the health workers as the father of the family. The health workers are the most valuable asset in the organization who shall carry out the mission and vision statements of the department with the highest degree of excellence and accountability.
2. To prepare the budget for all the magna carta benefits in accordance with the requirements set forth under the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers or R.A. 7305 and disregard the said NBM circulars being illegal and unconscionable.
3. To lobby the DBM for the inclusion of the prepared Magna Carta budget as line item in the GAA in keeping with the legal mandate which is long overdue. It is noteworthy of mention that the DBM had already issued a Circular to the Local Chief Executives directing the latter to include in their annual budget the provision of the magna carta benefits for their health workers.
4.To bring to your attention the provisions of Section 37 regarding the Prohibition Against Elimination and /or Diminution and we quote : ‘‘Nothing in this law shall be construed to eliminate or in any way diminish benefits being enjoyed by Public Health Workers at the time of the effectivity of the Act.’’ And the Joint House Resolution No. 4 specifically under item 6, sub.par. b which provides : ‘‘Nothing in the Joint Resolution shall be interpreted to reduce, diminish or, in any way, alter the benefits provided for in existing laws on Magna Carta benefits for specific officials and employees in government, regardless of whether said benefits have been already received or have yet to be implemented.’’
In fine, we appeal to your act of kindness and understanding. Give what is rightfully and legally due to the health workers in the interest of the service.
06 June 2012.
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July 26, 2012
HIS EXCELLENCY BENIGNO C. AQUINO
President
Republic of the Philippines
Malacanang, Manila
Dear Mr. President:
Please be furnished a copy of Board Resolution No. 15 s. 2012 dated July 26, 2012 regarding our appeal to DOH Sec. Enrique T.
Ona with respect to the full implementation of the Magna Carta Benefits of Public Health Workers (R.A. 7305) in the government service.
In this regard, kindly give this your preferential attention.
Very respectfully yours,
By the authority of the President
Signed
MA. LUISA S. OREZCA
Secretary
Signed
ATTY. ALEXIS C. ALBAO
Signed Signed
DR. TITA N. CALLUENG DR. LUISA B. EFREN
Signed Signed
GIL G. CAWAD MA. LUISA S. OREZCA
Signed Signed
JULIO GARCIA NESTOR M. INTIA
Signed Signed
MA. LUISA NAVARRO ALFREDO BARING
Signed Signed
JEAN V. APOLINARES MA. LIDUVINA DORION
Signed
JAIME GUERERO DR. HUBERTO LAPUS
ADOLFO Q. ROSALES, JR.
Signed
ANNA AURORA GRACITA B. REMOLAR
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