National Reporting Instrument 2024

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Adopted in 2010 at the 63rd World Health Assembly (WHA Res 63.16), the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel (“the Code”) seeks to strengthen the understanding and ethical management of international health personnel recruitment through improved data, information, and international cooperation.

Article 7 of the Code encourages WHO Member States to exchange information on the international recruitment and migration of health personnel. The WHO Director General is mandated to report to the World Health Assembly every 3 years.

WHO Member States completed the 4th round of national reporting in May 2022. The WHO Director General reported progress on implementation to the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022 (A75/14). The report on the fourth round highlighted the need to assess implications of health personnel emigration in the context of additional vulnerabilities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, the Expert Advisory Group on the relevance and effectiveness of the Code (A 73/9) was reconvened. Following the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Group, the Secretariat has published the WHO health workforce support and safeguards list 2023.

The National Reporting Instrument (NRI) is a country-based, self-assessment tool for information exchange and Code monitoring. The NRI enables WHO to collect and share current evidence and information on the international recruitment and migration of health personnel. The findings from the 5th round of national reporting will be presented to the Executive Board (EB156) in January 2025 in preparation for the 78th World Health Assembly.

The deadline for submitting reports is 31 August 2024.

Article 9 of the Code mandates the WHO Director General to periodically report to the World Health Assembly on the review of the Code’s effectiveness in achieving its stated objectives and suggestions for its improvement. In 2024 a Member-State led expert advisory group will be convened for the third review of the Code’s relevance and effectiveness. The final report of the review will be presented to the 78th World Health Assembly.

For any queries or clarifications on filling in the online questionnaire please contact us at WHOGlobalCode@who.int.

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Disclaimer: The data and information collected through the National Reporting Instrument will be made publicly available via the NRI database (https://www.who.int/teams/health-workforce/migration/practice/reports-database) following the proceedings of the 78th World Health Assembly. The quantitative data will be used to inform the National Health Workforce Accounts data portal (http://www.apps.who.int/nhwaportal/).

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[1] Note: Case-based facility data collection as that in the WHO Global Bum Registry does not require WHO Member State approval.
[2] The world health report 2013: research for universal coverage. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2013 (http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/85761/2/9789240690837_eng.pdf)
[3] WHO statement on public disclosure of clinical trial results: Geneva: World Health Organization; 2015 (http://www.who.int/ictrp/results/en/, accessed 21 February 2018).
For more information on WHO Data Policy kindly refer to http://www.who.int/publishing/datapolicy/en/

I have read and understood the WHO policy on the use and sharing of data collected by WHO in Member States outside the context of public health emergencies

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Name of Member State:

Philippines

Name of designated national authority:

Johanna S. Banzon

Title of designated national authority:

Director IV

Institution of the designated national authority:

Department of Health

Email:

hhrdb@doh.gov.ph,psd.hhrdb@doh.gov.ph,WHOGlobalCode@who.int,zakojim@who.int

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8651-7800 local 4250, 4251

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Contemporary issues on health personnel migration and mobility

Hide [Q1x1] 1.1 In the past 3 years, has the issue of international recruitment of health personnel been a concern for your country?

Yes, and it is increasing in intensity

Hide [Q1x2] 1.2 In the past 3 years, has the issue of international reliance on health personnel (international recruitment of health personnel to meet domestic needs) been a concern for your country?

No, this is not a problem in my country

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Health personnel education, employment and health system sustainability

Hide [Q2] 2. Is your country taking measures to educate, employ and retain a health and care workforce that is appropriate for the specific conditions of your country, including areas of greatest need?

Yes

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2.1 Measures taken to ensure the sustainability of the health and care workforce

2.2 Measures taken to address the geographical mal-distribution and retention of health and care workers^*

2.3 Other relevant measures taken to educate, employ and retain a health and care workforce that is appropriate for the specific conditions of your country

Hide [Q2x1x1] 2.1.1 Measures taken to ensure the sustainability of the health and care workforce

Forecasting future health and care workforce requirements to inform planning

1. Conduct of Human Resources for Health (HRH) projections study to present an assessment of the current gaps and determine the future requirements for HRH to accelerate universal health care in the country. 2. Conduct of projections study on HRH requirements for COVID-19 based on projected scenarios of COVID cases. 3. Placement of select critical HRH under the Mission Critical Skills, providing cap for number of allowed HRH to go for overseas employment, to ensure sufficient domestic supply of needed HRH for COVID-19 response. 4. Development of NHRHMP 2020-2040 KRA 1 and 2, which focus on HRH data governance, management, and health education strengthening to foster intersectoral collaboration and harmonized plans for the needs-based production of HRH. The plan involves calculating projected supply, comparing it with the ideal HRH to population ratio, and estimating the gaps in projected demand. 5. Ongoing development by Civil Service Commission (CSC) of a comprehensive Health Workforce Development Plan. 6. Department of Labor and Employment-Bureau of Local Employment (DOLE-BLE) develops and maintains a labor market information system in aid of proper manpower and development planning. 7. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) conducts comprehensive skills mapping and industry consultations to identify future skills requirements of key sectors including the demand for skilled healthcare professionals.

Aligning domestic health and care workforce education with health system needs

1. Adoption of outcomes-based curricula for health professional education by the Commission on Higher Education pursuant to Policies and Standards to Enhance Quality Assurance in Philippine Higher Education. 2. Institutionalization of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (RA No. 10968) to encourage lifelong learning, adopt national standards and levels of learning outcomes of education, and enhance the recognition of value and comparability of Philippine Qualifications. 3. Approval of Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-0001, “Guidelines for the Reorientation of Health Professions Education Curricula and Training Programs to Primary Health Care (PHC)” which aims to install implementation mechanisms to integrate Primary Health Care principles into the education programs and licensure examinations of health professionals in line with the goal of Universal Health Care. 4. Approval of Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-0001, “Guidelines for Expanding Health Professional and Health Worker Scholarships and Return Service Agreements for Universal Health Care” which aims to improve HRH production through scholarships and or training grants to aspiring health professionals. 5. Development of various national certification programs for health-related skills by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (e.g. contact tracing, barangay health service, etc). 6. Implementation of the Continuing Professional Development Act which aims to promote and upgrade the practice of the professions in the country and institute measures that will continuously improve the competence of the professionals. 7. Provision of online training on various health programs and health system related skills through the DOH Academy eLearning platform. This is to support continuity and better access by health workers to learning materials through free online or blended mode of learning (i.e. UHC courses, Primary care, TB, Mental Health, orientation package on COVID-19 response, COVID-19 vaccination online training, etc).

Improving quality of education and health personnel in alignment with service delivery needs

1. CHED had a pilot implementation for development of future-ready physicians through the Accelerated Pathway for Medicine (APMed) Program. It shortened the Medical Doctor (MD) program and awarding the MD degree after completing the 7-year program inclusive the internship and eligibility to take the Physician Licensure Examination 2. DOH-PRC issued JAO 2020-01 provided the guidelines on the certification of primary care workers for Universal Health Care 3. Training programs/ courses for Universal Health Care offered through the DOH Academy eLearning platform. Link: https://bit.ly/DOHAE-CoursesInformation

Creating employment opportunities aligned with population health needs

1. Implementation of the National Health Workforce Support System of the Department of Health, a deployment program of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical technologists, nutritionist-dietitians, midwives, dentists, and physical therapists to complement the existing human resource, enhance the capability of local government units to deliver health services, and promote equity and access to critical health services especially in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs). 2. Implementation of the Espesyalista para sa Bayan (Specialists for the Country) to recalibrate strategies of deployment of medical specialists to strengthen health care provider network within the province-wide or city-wide health system. 3. Implementation of the Post-Residency Deployment Program to augment specialists in Level 1 & 2 hospitals in rural and underserved areas. 4. Conduct of periodic job fairs by various government agencies and hospitals for job-seeking healthcare professionals, and job facilitation for returning healthcare workers aimed at linking them with available opportunities as part of a reintegration program.

Managing international recruitment of health personnel

1. Implemented a deployment cap for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Implementation of mandatory return of service for recipients of government-funded scholarships. 3. Engagement in bilateral labor agreements with countries seeking to recruit healthcare workers. 4. Participation by the PRC as the national regulatory body for health professionals, to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Coordinating Committee on Services and its Related Working Groups discussions on the implementation of the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements. 5. Inter-agency collaboration to develop a Joint Memorandum Circular on Strengthening Bilateral Labor Agreements for All Healthcare Workers which aims to protect and promote the rights and welfare of Filipino healthcare workers and address the need for sustainability in labor migration policy.

Improving management of health personnel

1. Implementation of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) which aims to reward good practices in public service. One of the programs under PRIME-HRM is to recognize, reward, empower, and promote continuous development among public servants, including HRH. 2. Issuance of DOLE Department Order No. 182-2017 providing “Guidelines Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Health Personnel in the Private Healthcare Industry” 3. Ongoing study on Evidence Generation to Support the Salary Standardization of the Philippine Human Resources for Health (HRH): A Policy, Costing, and Budget Impact Analysis. 4. Harmonization of policies through the Human Resources for Health Network (HRHN) Philippines. The HRHN is strategically grouped according to the working lifespan of a health worker (Technical Working Committees on Entry, Workforce, and Exit and Re-entry). It is also planned to be expanded to include a dedicated TWC for HRH Data and Information.

Specific provisions on health personnel regulation and recruitment during emergencies

1. Engagement to the ongoing negotiations for the Pandemic Treaty spearheaded by the WHO. 2. Ongoing legislative efforts to establish a Medical Reserve Corps (Health Emergency Auxiliary Reinforcement Team) in the country to ensure there are available health workforce in times of public health emergency and disasters. 3. Implementation of the Manual of Operations on Health Emergency and Disaster Response Management guides the mobilization and deployment of response teams, including volunteers. 4. Developed and institutionalized Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health Planning Guide to provide uninterrupted health services, to avert preventable morbidities and mortalities, and to ensure that no outbreak occurs secondary to disasters.

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2.2.1 Education

2.2.2 Regulation

2.2.3 Incentives

2.2.4 Support

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Education institutions based in rural/underserved areas

1. Expanding health professionals and health workers scholarships and return service agreements for Universal Health Care 2. Partnership with select public and private schools in selected regions to expand health professions education 3. Enactment of Republic Act No. 11509, “Doktor Para sa Bayan Act” (Doctor for the Nation) increases the budget allocation for medical scholarship grant, and mandates CHED and DOH to facilitate the partnership between SUCs and DOH hospitals with a view of increasing the number of medical schools throughout the country with one (1) region having at least one (1) state-operated medical school. 4. Reorientation of health professions education curricula and training program for primary health care 5. Implementation of Practice-based Family and Community Residency Training Program for Doctors to the Barrios 6. CHED has given incentives to state universities to establish new medical programs. There are at least 12 new MD programs in state universities. Only 2 out of 17 regions of the country do not have medical schools at present. 7. TESDA has adopted a community-based, area-based, and demand-driven approach to its training programs. To ensure that its offerings align with local needs, TESDA's regional and provincial offices have conducted comprehensive skills mapping and industry consultations. These initiatives aim to identify the future skills requirements of key sectors in each region. Healthcare has emerged as a consistent priority across all 17 regions, reflecting the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals. 8. The University of the Philippines Manila implements the School of Health Sciences Step-Ladder Curriculum. The innovative step-ladder curriculum, the first of its kind in Asia is the main feature of the school’s academic program, and has been known to be very effective in addressing health manpower problems in the country. It is competency-based and community-based curriculum which integrates the training of the broad range of health manpower from the midwife, nurse, nurse practitioner and Doctor of Medicine in a single, sequential and continuous curriculum. This strategy has been used as a model by several community-based health training programs worldwide. Currently, the SHS is being offered on several campuses across the country (Manila, Baler Aurora, Koronadal City South Cotabato, Miagao Iloilo, Iloilo City and Mindanao.

Student intake from rural/underserved areas and communities

1. Republic Act No. 11509, “Doktor Para sa Bayan Act” (Doctor for the Nation) which increases the budget allocation for medical scholarship grant, mandates CHED and DOH to facilitate the partnership between SUCs and DOH hospitals with a view of increasing the number of medical schools throughout the country with one (1) region having at least one (1) state-operated medical school., and prioritizes student intake from these regions. By recruiting and training students from these communities, the DPBA aims to increase the number of healthcare professionals who are both skilled and committed to serving in underserved areas to improve access to quality healthcare in regions that have historically faced limited medical services. 2. DOH-CHED-PRC-TESDA-DOST Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-0001 entitled “Guidelines for Expanding Health Professional and Health Worker Scholarships and Return Service Agreements for Universal Health Care” provides that expansion of scholarship programs for health professionals and health workers shall be prioritized based on data and assessment of needs, such as number of HRH to population ratio, HRH needs per geographical location especially unserved and underserved areas, and HRH needs per cadre or category. Likewise, the screening of scholars shall consider those residing in the areas of need and those with the potential to be retained and serve in their respective localities.

Scholarships and subsidies for education

1. Implementation of the Pre-service scholarship Program by the Commission on Higher Education in connection with Republic Act 11509 or the Doktor Para sa Bayan Act. For Academic Year 2022-2023, 1081 scholars are pursuing Medicine, 693 in Midwifery, 61 in Medical Technology, and 60 in Pharmacy. Students under this program are provided tuition subsidies and other allowances due for scholars. 2. Implementation of the Career Progression and Specialization for Doctors to the Barrios (e.g. Master in Public Management, Master of Public Health, Practice-based Family and Community Residency Training Program). 3. CHED, in partnership with, University of the Philippines - Open University, is offering the “Teaching the Nursing Profession Program” - a short-term program under scholarship that can help obtain nine (9) units of the Master of Nursing Education. It is designed specifically for the nursing field, the program focuses on advancing knowledge and skills in key areas of nursing education.

Relevant topics/curricula in education and/or professional development programmes

(Re)orientation of education programmes towards primary health care

1. Issuance of Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-0001, “Guidelines for the Reorientation of Health Professions Education Curricula and Training Programs to Primary Health Care (PHC) which aims to strengthen the principles of PHC in health education and training, and licensure examinations of health professionals to ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive and accessible primary care services in line with the goal of Universal Health Care. 2. Development of various national certification program for health-related skills by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (e.g. contact tracing, barangay health service, etc)

Others

1. For senior high school graduates, TESDA offers Diploma programs in Health Services that lead to BS in Nursing. The Diploma programs last two to three years, including the immersion.

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Scholarships and education subsidies with return of service agreements

1. Republic Act No, 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act provides mandatory return service for recipients of government funded scholarships for a minimum of 3 years to be rendered under the public health system. 2. In conjunction with the Doktor Para sa Bayan Act, some local government units (LGUs) have introduced Return of Service Agreements (RSA) for other healthcare cadres. These agreements require scholarship recipients to serve in government hospitals or health facilities in underserved areas for a specified period after graduation.

Mandatory service agreements with health personnel that are not related to scholarships or education subsidies

1. Implementing the mandatory return to the home country for doctors who trained in the USA is part of the Exchange Visitor Program, designed to foster mutual understanding between the people of the US and the Philippines through educational and cultural exchanges. Enforcing the mandatory RSA under this program presents challenges due to the issuance of Conrad waivers.

Enhanced scope of practice of existing health personnel

1. Ongoing amendment of RA 9173 or the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 aims to include provisions for the advanced practice of nursing 2. Ongoing development of Terms of Reference to review existing health professionals' acts and determine necessary amendments including enhancement in the scope of practice.

Task sharing between different professions

1. Due to shortage and maldistribution of healthcare professionals particularly in rural and geographical isolated and disadvantaged areas, the country implements task sharing between healthcare professionals such as nurses and midwives for birthing homes. Routine screening, risk assessment, and physical examination are reported frequently shared tasks. 2. University of the Philippines created a community health and development program for interprofessional training of the UP system

Provisions for pathways to enter new or specialised practice after rural service

1. Issuance of Department Order No. 2013-0171 Policy and Guidelines on Establishing/ Expanding Family Medicine Residency Training Programs in DOH Hospitals to establish Family Medicine Residency Training Programs for Local Government Unit Physicians. This program aims to strengthen the clinical competencies of the physicians in the facilities to provide primary care services that are affordable, accessible, and evidence-based in line with the Universal Health Care Act 2. Implementation of a Practice-based Family Medicine Training Program for doctors under the Doctors to the Barrio program. 3. Implementation of AO 2021-0068 Guidelines On the Deployment of Graduate Physicians of Residency Training Programs from the Department of Health Teaching and Training, and Specialty Hospitals under the National Health Workforce Support System . The program aims to deploy physicians who are graduates of residency training of teaching and training hospitals to unserved and underserved areas to achieve equitable distribution of specialty services in priority areas of need. 4. Implementation of AO 2022-0016 Policy Framework and Implementing Guidelines of the Espesyalista Para sa Bayan (EPSB) under the National Health Workforce Support System. This aims to address gaps in access of specialty care services in unserved and underserved areas by deploying specialty board-certified physicians. 5. Provision of graduate programs such as Master’s degree in Public Management and Public Health to deployed physicians under NHWSS who intend to pursue careers in public health.

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Additional financial reimbursement

1. Magna Carta for Public Health Workers provides financial incentives to public health workers including hazard allowance, subsistence allowance, longevity pay, laundry allowance, and remote assignment allowance. 2. Health workers working in health facilities that are accredited by the national health insurer (Philhealth) are entitled share of capitation and incentives from NHI reimbursements. 3. Provision of health emergency allowance, hospitalization, and death benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education opportunities

1. Provision of in-service local and international scholarships to health workers in the public sector by the DOH under the institutional capacity management budget line item of the agency. 2. The Foreign Scholarship and Training Program is managed by the Department of Education for basic education, CHED for degree courses, and TESDA for non-degree courses. It is a part of the Official Development Assistance provided to the country by foreign donor nations to enhance the capabilities of institutions in line with national development goals and strategies. The program is aimed at officials and employees from government agencies, the private sector, and accredited non-government organizations.

Opportunities for career advancement or professional growth

1. Development of the DOH Competency Catalogue (competency dictionary, competency models, and competency-based job description). This serves as a reference for the implementation of human resource management and development systems and processes (i.e., recruitment, selection, and placement, learning and development management, performance management, career development, workforce analysis and planning, rewards and recognition) in selected health positions in all DOH offices and health facilities (Central Office, Center for Health Development, DOH-retained Hospitals, and Treatment Rehabilitation Centers) and Local Government Units. 2. Implementation of Department of Labor and Employment’s Department Order No. 182 Series of 2017, “Guidelines Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Health Personnel in the Private Healthcare Industry” provides for allowable training including apprenticeship and resident physicians training. 3. Provision of short courses and fellowship programs in partnership with development partners and other institutions as part of learning and development interventions for health workers. 4. Implementation of the Career Progression and Specialization Program of PRC in accordance with Article III sec. 12 of RA 10912. 5. Implementation of Department Order 2012-0181 Guidelines on the Department of Health Nurse Certification Program which provides competency-based development programs for nurses. The program includes a mechanism for assessment of competencies based on standard performance criteria, preparation of assessors, validation, certification and recognition, competency-based learning interventions and monitoring.

Professional recognition

1. The Honor Awards Program (HAP) is the rewards and incentives program of the CSC that recognizes government officials and employees including health professionals who have displayed outstanding work performance. Under HAP is the annual Search for Outstanding Government Workers that honors exemplary accomplishments and behavior. 2. The Outstanding Professional of the Year Award (OPYA) is the highest recognition conferred by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to individuals who excelled and contributed significantly to society considering their professional line of work. 3. Anastacia Giron Tupas (AGT) Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Philippine Nurses Association. It perpetuates the legacy of Anastacia Giron Tupas, the founder of the Filipino Nurses Association (FNA). This award recognizes outstanding nurses who exemplify leadership, character, performance and provide significant contributions to the field of nursing.

Social recognition

1. Implementation of CSC Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) which aims to reward good practices in public service. One of the programs under PRIME-HRM is to recognize, reward, empower, and promote continuous development among public servants, including HRH. 2. Issuance of Malacanang Proclamation No. 976 “Declaring the Year 2020 as the Year of Filipino Health Workers”

Opportunity for pathways to permanent residency and/or citizenship for international health personnel

CSC issued various Memorandum Circular (MC) on Employment in the Government Service of Filipino Citizens with Dual Citizenship, latest of which is MC No. 4, s. 2022. These policies are in compliance with the provisions of RA No. 9225.

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Decent and safe working conditions

1. The strategies of NOH and NHRHMP include improving working conditions for health workers and establishing occupational safety and health policies and wellness programs for HRH, respectively. 2. CSC issued Memorandum Circular No. 04, s. 2020 or the Mental Health Program in the Public Sector which aims to promote overall mental wellness and provide an inclusive, conducive and supportive work environment for all public servants to ensure a healthy and productive workforce. 3. CSC partnered with DOH and DOLE in issuing Joint Circular Memo No. 1, s. 2020 on Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Public Sector. 4. DOLE has issued DO 182-2017 “Guidelines Governing the Employment and Working Conditions of Health Personnel in the Private Healthcare Industry”

Decent and safe living conditions

Health workers are eligible for a range of social security benefits, including housing assistance provided through the SSS, GSIS, and Pag-Ibig.

Distance learning/e-learning opportunities

1. Provision of online training on various health programs and health system related skills through the DOH Academy eLearning platform. This is to support continuity and better access health workers’ learning shall continue by developing and packaging materials through free online or blended mode of learning (i.e. UHC courses, Primary care, TB, Mental Health, orientation package on COVID-19 response, COVID-19 vaccination online training, etc) 2. CSC - Civil Service Institute (CSI) offers a range of learning modules designed for government officials and employees. These modules are available in both synchronous and asynchronous formats, allowing participants to engage in real-time learning or access educational resources at their own pace.

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Hide [Q2x3x1] 2.3.1 Please describe - Other relevant measures taken to educate, employ and retain a health and care workforce that is appropriate for the specific conditions of your country.

National Human Resources for Health Master Plan (NHRHMP) Chapter 7 contains strategic interventions focused on promoting the welfare, protection, and career development of healthcare workers. These interventions are designed to support the well-being and professional growth of the human resources for health (HRH) workforce. Additionally, Chapter 8 of the NHRHMP focuses on Migration and Reintegration; the strategies outlined are aimed at retaining HRH through initiatives that enhance job satisfaction. Furthermore, the chapter emphasizes the importance of creating reintegration programs to support HRH returning from working in other countries.

Hide [Q3x1] 3.1 Are there specific policies and/or laws that guide international recruitment, migration and integration of foreign-trained health personnel in your country?

Yes

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ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements on various Health Professions (e.g. Medical Practitioners, Nursing Service, Dental Practitioners)

Law/policy 2

a. The 1987 Philippine Constitution b. Republic Act No. 8981 “PRC Modernization Act of 2000” c. PRC Resolution No. 2012- 668, “Guidelines in Implementing Section 7, Paragraph (J), (L), and Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8981 called the “PRC Modernization Act of 2000” and the Pertinent Provisions of the Professional Regulatory Laws, the General Agreement on Trade in Services, and Other International Agreement of the Practice of Foreign Professionals in the Philippines” d. PRC Memorandum Order No. 03 Series of 016, “Revised Guidelines in Implementing Section 7 (J), (L) and Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8981 called the “PRC Modernization Act of 2000” and the Pertinent Provisions of the Professional Regulatory Laws, the General Agreement on Trade in Services, and Other International Agreement of the Practice of Foreign Professionals in the Philippines” e. Health Professional Regulatory Laws Republic Act (RA) No. 2382 The Medical Act of 1959 RA No. 9173 Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 RA No. 5527 Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 RA No. 5680 Philippine Physical and Occupational Therapy Law RA No. 7392 Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992 RA No. 7431 Radiologic Technology Act of 1992 RA No. 8050 Revised Optometry Law of 1995 RA No. 9484 Philippine Dental Act of 2007 RA No. 10025 Philippine Respiratory Therapy Act of 2009 RA No. 10862 Nutrition and Dietetics Law of 2016 RA No. 10918 Philippine Pharmacy Act

Law/policy 3

1. Department of Labor and Employment Department Order No. 221, “Revised Rules and Regulations For the Issuance of Employment Permits to Foreign Nationals”. 2. Republic Act No. 6715, “Labor Code of the Philippines” 3. Joint Administrative Order No. 2015-01 Policies and Guidelines on the Conduct of Medical Residency and Fellowship Training Program for Foreign Medical Professionals in the Philippines 4. Creation of Department of Migrant Workers Act or the Republic Act (RA) 11641 5. Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 or RA 8042

Hide [Q3x2] 3.2 Are there any policies and/or provision for international telehealth services in your country through health personnel based abroad?

Hide [Q3x3] 3.3 Has your country established a database or compilation of laws and regulations related to international health personnel recruitment and migration and, as appropriate, information related to their implementation?

Yes

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Republic Act No. 10022 Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 (http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%2010022.pdf) Department of Migrant Workers Laws, Rules, and Regulations on Overseas Employment (https://dmw.gov.ph/archives/laws&rules/laws&rules.html)

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Hide [Q4] 4. Recognizing the role of other government entities, does the Ministry of Health have mechanisms (e.g. policies, processes, unit) to monitor and coordinate across sectors on issues related to the international recruitment and migration of health personnel?

Yes

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The Human Resources for Health Network Philippines and the Philippine Migrant Health Network, both convened and maintained by the Department of Health, consist of various agencies related to Filipino migration. These networks serve as comprehensive and collaborative platforms where stakeholders can engage in discussing insights, experiences, and viewpoints pertinent to the management and development of the healthcare workforce and migrant health issues in the Philippines. In response to the President of the Philippines' directive to enhance bilateral labor agreements for healthcare workers, the Department of Foreign Affairs is convening an inter-agency body consisting of government institutions. This body is working on a joint policy to address the sustainability of labor migration policy and to uphold the rights and welfare of Filipino healthcare workers.

Hide [Q5] 5. Please describe the steps taken by your country to implement the following Code recommendations.
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5.1 Measures have been taken or are being considered to introduce changes to laws or policies on health personnel consistent with the recommendations of the Code.

Pursuant to RA 11223 or the UHC Act, a National Human Resources for Health Master Plan was developed with a dedicated chapter on HRH Migration and Reintegration. This proposes strategies to manage migration at a sustainable level and establish programs for the reintegration of returning health workers. Migration management specifically concerning mission-critical skills is included in the policy agenda of the National HRH Master Plan. This also aims to advocate for the development and review of existing legislation or policies related to health labor management in the country. Inclusion of CODE provisions, particularly of HR development, decent work, and equal opportunities, in the government-to-government bilateral agreement for recruitment of select health personnel. Ongoing development of an inter-agency Joint Memorandum Circular on Strengthening Bilateral Labor Agreements for All Healthcare Workers. This JMC aims to protect and promote the rights and welfare of Filipino healthcare workers and address the need for sustainability in labor migration policy. The following areas of cooperation included in the draft JMC are: a. Conduct professional and technical capacity-building initiatives such as the provision of scholarship grants, training, seminars, and also the improvement and modernization of facilities in the Philippines that would train prospective workers; b. Adherence to fair and ethical recruitment principles and practices; c. Explore measures to facilitate the recognition of qualifications, skills, education credentials, and experience of Filipino workers; d. Financial support and assistance in licensure examination of our Filipino nurses and other healthcare professionals; e. Streamlining the procedure for nurses’ professional registration in the host country;f. Support programs that aid in the reintegration of workers, among others.

5.2 Actions have been taken to communicate and share information across
sectors on the international recruitment and migration of health personnel, as well as to publicize the Code, among relevant ministries, departments and agencies,
nationally and/or sub-nationally.

Provided a Post event feedback on Diplomatic Dialogue on Sustainable and Equitable Health Workforce Migration in a Post-pandemic Era during the the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Network Philippines 2nd Quarterly Meeting for 2024 attended by various government and non-government agencies and organizations. Conducted consultative meetings and multi stakeholder workshop in answering the National Reporting Instrument (HRH Network). The Philippine Migrant Health Network convened by the Department of Health continues to hold its bi-annual National Conference on Migrant Health which tackles various topics related to health of migrants and overseas Filipinos such as addressing migration challenges in the better normal. Inclusion of recommendation to consider provisions of the Code in draft bilateral agreements and other similar policy instruments involving recruitment of health personnel (e.g. comments on proposed MOUs with other countries). Ongoing development and consultations conducted to draft Joint Memorandum Circular on Strengthening Bilateral Labor Agreements for all Healthcare Workers provisions that implement the principles and practices for the ethical international recruitment of health personnel under the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel

5.3 Measures have been taken to consult stakeholders in decision-making
processes and/or involve them in activities related to the international recruitment of health personnel.

Conduct of consultative meetings relevant to the practice of foreign professionals in the Philippines and preparation/review of relevant policies, such as, among others: a. Joint Guidelines No. 01 (s. 2019): 1. Guidelines on the Issuance of Work and Employment Permits to Foreign Nationals signed on 1 May 2019. 2. Joint Memorandum No. 04, Circular No. 01 (s. 2019): Rules and Procedures Governing Foreign Nationals Intending to Work in the Philippines signed on 11 July 2019. 3. Department Order No. 221 (s. 2021): Revised Rules and Regulations for the Issuance of Employment Permits to Foreign Nationals issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Conduct of pre and post ASEAN CCS meetings to discuss the implementation of the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements. Conduct of a series of interagency meetings on Strengthening Bilateral Labor Agreements. It aims to discuss issues and challenges, and current efforts on HRH migration. Explore recommendations to mitigate negative impacts of migration on the health system and Collaborate to implement strategies for managing HRH migration. Conduct of series of interagency TWG meetings to discuss draft bilateral agreements/MOUs/MOAs intending to recruit Filipino health workers. Conduct of regular HRHN meetings.

5.4 Records are maintained on all private recruitment agencies for health
personnel authorized by competent authorities to operate within their jurisdiction.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is responsible for regulating the licensing of recruitment agencies. It conducts thorough checks and verifications on both workers and foreign employers to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. All agencies, migrant workers, foreign employers, and principals are registered with the DMW, which also oversees all deployed migrant workers. Additionally, the DMW maintains a registry of recruitment agencies to ensure that only licensed and reputable agencies can operate in the Philippines and recruit Filipino workers for overseas employment. This registry is essential for ensuring that only licensed and reputable agencies are allowed to operate in the Philippines and recruit Filipino workers for overseas employment.

5.5 Good practices, as called for by the Code, are encouraged and promoted among private recruitment agencies.

The DMW is developing a comprehensive code on ethical and fair recruitment that would address issues/challenges in the recruitment, placement, and employment of migrant workers. In terms of recruitment of health personnel, the DMW prescribes numerous regulations such as a wide range of verifications on wages and benefits, working conditions, academic and experience accreditation to ensure that health workers will be sufficiently protected. The DMW also conducts Continuing Agency Education Program (CAEP) for all landbased and seabased agencies to discuss ethical and fair recruitment and provide updates on recruitment policies and regulations. Further, recruitment agencies applying for license are required to undergo Pre-licensing Orientation to acquaint the agencies on recruitment and licensing rules.

5.5a Promotion of the Code among private recruitment agencies.

5.5b Domestic legislation or policy requiring ethical practice of private recruitment agencies, as consistent with the principles and articles of the Code.

The Department Circular No. 01 issued by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on June 13, 2023, is primarily focused on promulgating the 2023 DMW Rules and Regulations governing the recruitment and employment of land-based Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This circular essentially updates and consolidates the existing rules and regulations pertaining to the recruitment and deployment of OFWs working on land. It aims to provide a comprehensive framework for both private recruitment agencies and OFWs to follow, ensuring that the rights and welfare of OFWs are protected and that ethical recruitment practices are adhered to. Likewise, the DMW issues various Governing Board Resolutions, Memorandum Circular and Advisories to address policy gaps in relation to market changes and to ensure proactive approach in the protection and welfare of migrant workers.

5.5c Public or private certification of ethical practice for private recruitment agencies.

Currently, the DMW does not issue specific certification for ethical practice for recruitment agencies. However, it provides incentives and awards to top agencies who have performed and conformed with the rules and regulations. Those who are in violation can be subject to administrative sanctions which could range from reprimand to cancellation of license.

5.5d Others

5.6 None of the above

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Government-to-Government agreements on migration or mobility of health personnel

Hide [Q6] 6. Has your country or sub-national governments entered into any bilateral, multilateral, or regional agreements and/or arrangements with respect to the international recruitment and/or mobility of health personnel?

Yes

Hide [Q6x1xA] 6.1 A Please use the table below to describe each of the active bilateral, regional or multilateral agreements or arrangements:

	a. Title of Agreement	b. Type of Agreement
Agreement 1	Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand	1
Agreement 2	Asean Trade in Services Agreement	3
Agreement 3	Triple Win Project	1
Agreement 4	Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement	1
Agreement 5	ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers	2
Agreement 6	Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation	1
Agreement 7	Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of Saskatchewan as represented by the Minister Responsible for Immigration and the Minister of Advanced Education and Employment	1
Agreement 8	Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada	1
Agreement 9	"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."	1
Agreement 10	Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues	1
Agreement 11
Agreement 12
Agreement 13
Agreement 14
Agreement 15

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Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

NZL,PHL

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

BRN,KHM,IDN,LAO,MYS,MMR,PHL,SGP,THA,VNM

Triple Win Project

DEU,PHL

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

JPN,PHL

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

BRN,KHM,IDN,LAO,MYS,MMR,PHL,SGP,THA,VNM

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

PHL,GBR

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of Saskatchewan as represented by the Minister Responsible for Immigration and the Minister of Advanced Education and Employment

CAN,PHL

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

CAN,PHL

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

CAN,PHL

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

PHL,OTH

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Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

National

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

National

Triple Win Project

National

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

National

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

National

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

National

Sub-national

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Sub-national

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Sub-national

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

National

Hide [Q6x1xAx2x] Please enter the names of the subnational units (states, provinces, etc) which are involved in this agreement

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Triple Win Project

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Saskatchewan

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Manitoba

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Yukon

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Hide [Q6x1xAx3] e. Main focus of agreement (check all that apply)

	Education and training	Promotion of circular migration	Qualification recognition	Recruitment of health personnel	Others
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand	1			1
Asean Trade in Services Agreement	1
Triple Win Project	1				1
Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement	1			1
ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers		1	1
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation	1			1
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of Saskatchewan as represented by the Minister Responsible for Immigration and the Minister of Advanced Education and Employment				1
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada				1
"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."				1
Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues	1				1

Hide [Q6x1xAx3xoth] If other mechanism in main focus of agreement (Please specify:)

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Triple Win Project

Twinning of Healthcare Facilities

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Economic and Cultural Cooperation

Hide [Q6x1xAx4] f. Categories of Health Personnel (check all that apply)

	Doctors	Nurses	Midwives	Dentists	Pharmacists	Other occupations
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand	1	1	1	1
Asean Trade in Services Agreement	1	1		1
Triple Win Project		1
Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement		1
ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers						1
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation		1				1
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of Saskatchewan as represented by the Minister Responsible for Immigration and the Minister of Advanced Education and Employment						1
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada						1
"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."						1
Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues	1	1	1	1	1

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Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Triple Win Project

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Not specified

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Physiotherapists, radiographers, occupational therapists, bio-medical scientists and other allied health professionals

Not specified

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Not specified

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Not specified

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Hide [Q6x1xAx5] g. Validity period

	Start Year	End Year
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand	2020	onwards
Asean Trade in Services Agreement	2020	onwards
Triple Win Project	2013	onwards
Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement	2019	onwards
ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers	2017	onwards
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation	2021	onwards
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of Saskatchewan as represented by the Minister Responsible for Immigration and the Minister of Advanced Education and Employment	2013	onwards
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada	2010	onwards
"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."	2006	onwards
Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues	2006	onwards

Hide [Q6x1xAx6] h. Signatory of the agreement from your country

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Ministry of Trade

Triple Win Project

Others:

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

Others:

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Others:

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Others:

Ministry of Labour

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Ministry of Labour

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Ministry of Labour

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Ministry of Health

Hide [Q6x1xAx6xoth] If other signatory of the agreement from your country(Please specify:)

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Triple Win Project

Department of Migrant Workers

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

Department of Migrant Workers

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Office of the President

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Department of Migrant Workers

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Hide [Q6x1xAx6x1] If Ministry of Health is not a signatory, did the Ministry of Health participate in the development of the agreement?

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Yes

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Yes

Triple Win Project

Yes

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

Yes

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Yes

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Yes

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Yes

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Yes

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Hide [Q6x1xAx7] i. Signatory of the agreement from the partner country (ies)

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Ministry of Trade

Triple Win Project

Others:

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

Others:

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Others:

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Education

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Others:

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Ministry of Trade

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Ministry of Trade

Hide [Q6x1xAx7xoth] If other signatory of the agreement from your country(Please specify:)

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Triple Win Project

Federal Employment Agency

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Heads of States

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Premier

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Hide [Q6x1xAx7x1] If Ministry of Health is not a signatory, did the Ministry of Health participate in the development of the agreement?

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Don’t Know

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

Don’t Know

Triple Win Project

Don’t Know

Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

Don’t Know

ASEAN Consensus on Protection and Promotion of Migrant Workers

Don’t Know

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Healthcare Cooperation

Don’t Know

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour and Employment of the Government of the Philippines and the Department of Labour and Immigration of the Government of Manitoba Canada

Don’t Know

"PH-Yukon MOU on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program."

Don’t Know

Ph - Taiwan: MOU on Health Issues

Don’t Know

Hide [Q6x1xAx8] j. Content of agreement

Hide [Q6x1xAx8x1] j.i. Does the agreement include elements to benefit the health system of your country and the partner country(ies)?

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Labour Cooperation between PH and New Zealand

Yes, has elements to
benefit the health system of partner country(ies) only

Asean Trade in Services Agreement

No, does not contain
elements to benefit the health system of either country

Triple Win Project

Yes, has elements to
benefit the health system of my country and partner country(ies)