(NAR) VOL. 21 NO.3 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2010
The existing policy of the Department of Health (DOH) on allowable rates of payment for health human resource development (HHRD) activities limits access to quality and suitable venue for the conduct of the said activities. With this, the comfort and quality of food for the participants were compromised in order to squeeze in the allowable rates for the residential and non-residential HHRD allowances.
Based on a quick nationwide survey conducted to assess/review the prevailing rates of hotels and other facilities used as venue for the conduct of HHRD and other human resource related activities of the DOH, the allowable rates prescribed in AO 23, s. 2003 and AO 2007-0008 were no longer reasonable to ensure quality, safe and secured venues for the participants.
Thus, Section III No. 1 of AO 93, s. 2003 and AO 2007-0008 are hereby amended as follows:
Allowable rates from to Residential Php1,200.00 Php1,800.00 Non-Residential Php 600.00 Php 800.00
1. Maximum of two per room 4. Provision of audio-visual system 2. Managed buffet 5. Free flowing coffee/tea 3. Free use of conference/function room 6. Free use of internet services
Lastly, it is strongly encouraged that DOH facilities and other government maximize government resources.
All other orders, rules or regulations inconsistent with these provisions are repealed accordingly.
(SGD.) ENRIQUE T. ONA, MD, FPCS, FACS
Secretary of Health