| I The Barangay Health Workers' Benefits And Incentives Act of 1995 (R.A. 7883) Implementing Rules and RegulationsWeoplomenting utes and Roguastons of itis 3 ‘Table of Contents Section 7. Review by the Local Section 8 Rules and Regulations. Section 9, Section 10. Section 11. Implementing Rules and Re; Rule Ih 1nd Responsibilities... oon nn - ‘The Department of Health... ‘The DOH Community Health Service. B B B 4 The Provincial Health Office. 4 Section 8, ‘The Barangay Health Worker. 4 Section 9, ‘The Barangay Health Workers Asso 16 Section 10. ‘The Municipal or City Barangay Health Workers Federation... sestennnennns 16Section 11 Section 12. Section 13, Section Lf. Public Attorney's Office Government Financial and Lending Institutions, Section Section 18, Ruled, Limitations on Regi Qualifications for Re Procedure for Registration Section 5, Annual Registration... Section 6, Portability of Registration... Section 7 Notice of Transfer of Residen Rule IV. Accreditation... ‘Qualifications for Accreditation, Section 1 Rule VIBHW Regisny. Section 1. Section 2. Section 3 Section 4. Section 5, PART 1. Allowances... Section | Section 2. Section 3. Section 4 Section 5, PART 2. Training, Education and Career Enrichment Programs Seetion | S0Op2. on ion Applian a and Supporting Documents Selection of Participants... Assistance in the Availm: Procedure. Issuance of C Section 4, Preference in the PARTS, Free Legal Assistance,, Section 1, Scopé Section 2. Procedures seni PART6. Preferential Access to Loans, Scope. Provision of Loans, Loan Purposes. Terms and Conditions of the Loans. Guarantee Cover. ACKNOWLEDGMENT6 Inaponveitint Rates and Regutations of Bien FOREWORD This is your copy of the Implementing Rules and Regulntions (IRR) for the Republic Act. No. 7883 otherwise known as the "Barangay Health Workers! Benefits and incentives Act of 1995." ‘The IRR is the product of a series of consultations and dialogues with individuals representing, sectors and institutions that will have crucial roles to the effective implementation of the Act. “The intention ofthe Act isto set up a system for the Barangay Health Workers to gain access to a package of esources and opportunities for improving their personal and professional development, To this end, the IRR identifies government instrumeatalites and the private sector orgauizations who shall pat system, The Rules and Regulations spell out their roles and responsi procedures and requirements the BHWs must undertake so that they ean av: bbenetits and incentives, ‘The IRR presents all these in general terms, As i n to ail concerned goveroment instrument organizations, and BHWs at all operational levels and across regions, to deter themselves what specific arrangements are most appropriate and timely unique circumstances, The IRR presents to ali of us stakeholders in health’ opportunity to meet the demands of the R.A. 7883 with innov. HAOAL EL — caren CRB ES ICA, MDG MPH, CSO tL Secretary of Health Jrrplementing tos at Régitations of Bie z ublic of the JIhil Eris % Aero, Third Zegulnr Session ‘on Monday the twenty-fifth day of July ‘ven hundred and ninety-four, [REPUBLIC ACTNO. 7883 ] AN ACT GRANTING BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES TO ACCREDIT BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 1e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phi Congress assembled: SECTION 1. Short Title.- This be known as the "Barangay Health Workers! Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995." SECTION 2. Statement of Policy. ~ The State shall protect and to health ef the people aa to provide conditions for health nore each has access to inforsnation and services that 1g. Towards this end, this Act shall provide inc ‘communities and act as frontliners in the Primary Health Care approsch, ‘The governsn insunentalities shalt also recognize the rights of barangay health workers to ongsnize themselves, to strengthen and systematize th ‘their community; and to make a venue for sharing Beir ex ending policies and guidelines forthe promotion, ‘maintenance and advancement of their activities and serviees,Implementing Rules at Refelations of Bitlis n. - The term "barangay health worker" refers ‘oaporon whohss undergone ining programsunder any acceded goverment and non-governm renders primary health ity after having been accradited to function as such heatth board in accordance with the guidelines promulgated by the Department of Health (DOH). __ services, all accredited bar performing their duties shali be entitled to the fotl a) ») SECTION 4. Resist cabo eal umber of Barangay Health Workers. - The DOH. fine the ideal ratio of barangay health workers t ids: Provided, Tat SECTION 6. Incentives and Benefits. - In recognition of their ay health workers who are actively and regulariy incentives and benefits: Hazard Allowance & Davangay health worker in rural and uwban areas, exposed to situstions, conditions or factors in the work environmentorplace where foreseeable botunavoidable dangerorrisks exist which adversely endanger his heatth ori of producing adverse effect on his person in be validated by the proper authorities, s their duty, which shall be computed in accordance with prevailing circumstances as determined by the local government unit concerned, Implementing Noles and Regidations of BM ° 4 Training, Education and Career Enrichment Programs « The DOW i \e Department of E joreand Sports and cies and non-government organizations, shall for the foliow 1) educational prograins which cognizeyersofprimary health cere sex as credits 10: rt red Kor to pursue further iraining as midwives, pharmaci mise or doctors; 1 education, study and exposui ld immiersion, sehoterships, et ition feesin state colleges ry barangay health worker inlage of the above programs, ingprogramssuch asthoseon traditionalmedicine, ss and other program: health problems and issues, {That should the barangay hes iployce of the government, the total number of calth worker shall be credited ta his/her arising out of or in-connection with the performance of their duties asLnplementing Rates and Begations of BMS D Preferential Access to Loan - The DOH i concemed government agencies shi eighty (180) days affer the effe aceess to loan servi agencies prov! Health Board, - Bvery in + or benefit for barangay i re shall de reviewed and a deserving barangay he rnd otlier concerned government agencies and non- ions, shall formu itt one Lundred eighty (180) SECTION 9. Separability Clause.- If any provision of this Act is ved invalid, the remainder or any provision hereof not affected thereby force and effect. SECTION 10. Repealing Clause, - Ail laws, decrees, executive ‘orders and other presider sances which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repeated, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 11. Ei days after its publicato «_itenlation + This Act shall take effect fifteen (13) fast two newspapers oF general Lplonsenting Rees and Nexutttons af BANS a Approved, $y #/) ry epbatoos avarea Frenmarafia Sone passed by the Br February 13, ae eboakoo = uae Secretary of the Sencie ‘Representatives 1995 eIDEL (0% 8 of the Philippines Approved: Febr‘Imatocseating Rees and Reguttions of BS rE} IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS (RR) for SECTIONS 2, 3, 4, 5,6 and 7 of REPUBLIC ACT (R.A.) NO. 7883 ing-rules aud regulations are hereby issued pursuant to Section 8 of R.A. 7883, otherwise known as “Barangay Health Workers Renefits and Incentives Act of 1995." RULE 1: ‘TITLE, PURPOSE, COVERAGE, POLICY AND APPLICATION Section I. Vitle. The foliowing rules and guidelines shall be knowa and cited as, mplementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No, 7883, otherwise known as jarangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995," Section 2. Purpose, ‘These Rules and Regulations shall provide guidance and rgasures in Support of Barangay Hlealth Workers (BHWs) to enable them to ‘effectively participate in health care and development of the nation, ‘Section 3, Coverage. These Rules and Regulations shalt cover alt registered or Accredited BHWsnstionwide tained in Primary Health Careby ether agovernment ‘ornon-government organization (NGO) whose primary health care training programas have been duly accredited to function as such by the Department of Health (DOH) and who voluntarily render primary health eare services , Barangay health stations and rufal health uni ‘The principle of volunteerism shalt be consistently promated and observed by allpartiss concerned, Howe amishreegnizethe eed for éeveloping and instiutenaizinga suppor sytem for BHWs. ‘The government and other sectors of shal recognize the role of BHWs as froniliners in the delivery of Primary Healih Care Services and shall guarantee:Implementing Rates amd Regealations of Bite (@) The BHWs' right to organize thomselves; {b) Access to mechanisms and resources in support of effons to improve their s s: and 4©) Access to opportunities for reir professionel advancement Section 5. ition of Terms. For purposes of these Rules, the Follo ae the de (@)—_Barongoy Health Worker refers to a person who has sndigm (b) Accredited Goverment or Non-Government Organization (NGO) refers to a government agency or institution or a non-government organization whose basic BHW training program has been accredited by the DOH. (© Accredited BHW Training Program refers «0 any DOL-accredited training course designed to develop the competency of BHWs to perforin their ies as community organizers, edueators and primary health cate service providers. (@ Primary Health Care Services are essential health care services such sghealth problems, the methods of preversig, ‘essential dtugs and herbal medicines; and ac hospital care as centers of wellness. Japterieating Rules and Regulations of BS 15 (©) Hazard refers to the risks in work areas, units or stations 10 which BHWs are assigned or rendering services. (® Registration refers to a systematic process of enlisting a BITW based on a set of criteria promulgated by the DOH. isa subprofessional (second grade) level of ion granted by the Civil Service Commission toan accredited, BETW in accordance with dese Rules ‘Community referstoabarangay, purok or zone in aruralorurbanatee, where a BHW renders primary henlth care services, ‘BHW Accreditation isan official acknowledgment by the LHB ofthe merits of a BW in meeting the standards prescribed by these 0 isany government for capitalassisiance farineome gen: « in of BHWs at the barangay, municipal, or uational levels, having en independent and aut 0 of the community, and for which he’s appointment and is not given any remunes RULE Tt: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. be respons ive implemenatonof the AtIeiplensenting Rakes and Regltations of BU. offices, Provincial ipal Health Offices(MHOs), ves,as wellas with financial x Olices (PHOS), City Health Offices CHO), Nun ‘Local Health Boards {LHBs) and Jocai chietexec and lending iastctions, ‘Section 3, The DOH Health Manpower Development and Training Serves (EMDTS). "The HMDTS shall be the lead DOM office zesponsinle forthe development, coordinating and monitoring oF BELW traning courses ‘Section 4. The DOH Regional Field Office (RFO). The RFO shall assis the ‘central office in coordinating and monitoring the implementation ofthese Rules. (@) Safeguard the registration and accreditation process; {b) Evaluate and take nec ‘registration and accreditat action on the BHWS' application for BHWs' registration and ion isreflected in a boned resolution or in the minutes of the ies ofregistration and/oraccreditation ta qualified BHWs; ©) Reviewand approve every incentive or benefit for the BHW tequiting ‘the expenditure ofjocal funds to ensure that only deserving BHWs get the sare; Recommend b local governm s and appropriation of funds for BHWs from the (g) Provide an official copy of the locel BHW registry to the DOH; and (bh) Monitor the provision of services by registered or accredited BIIWs, Aplementing Rules aud Regulations af BAWS uv (@) Evaluate the application and its supporting documents subinitted by applicant BAWs; (&) Interview applicant BHWs and other parties es may be deemed necessary: (©) Recommend to the LHB appropriate action on the BHWS' application for registration and/or accredita @ Prepare and update the municipai/city BHW registry; and secretariat to the ILHB on matters conceming the cegis ion of BEWs, ality Health Office (MHO/CHO), The MHOICHO act as Chair of the BHW-RAC. It ‘Section 8. ‘The Barangay Health Worker (BHW), Considering thatthe work st aregistered and/or accredited BHW varies fom community to community, an agreement raust be reached between community leaders and tl regarding his‘her main task. Notwithstanding vontinne discharging hier dul educator and a primery heat 5 acommunity organizer, hereunder: 8) As a Community Orgunizer, he/she shal participate in organizing and mobilizing the community towards self reliance by: (Maintaining regular communication with community leaders and professional health workers;) o Aemplemsntis Ruios aud Regulations at His Jinkege between the community and local health iétorake «0 ing the community members to identify and. respond to their community heats probles wo wb ‘As an Educator, he/she shall provide knowledge and munity members in. the prevention end management of nesses by! 1) Conducting health classes andlor i) Upaating knowledge of comma ig appreprite information, education and Health Care Service Provider, he/she shall render primary heaith care services tothe members of the community by: @ Providing, primary health care services as defined in Seétion S@ot ATCT io which bathe ah i; Refersing with complication and those suspected 10 have communicable disease to the appropriate health center oF hospi Monitoring he health tats ofthe household members under hishher area of service coverage; (iv) Keepingrecords of healthactivitiesin the community andthe heaith station; and (¥) Ensuring the proper safe custody of its equipment, me records. mplomewta Rls and Heutations of BUMS 19 ‘Section 9. ‘The Barangay Heal BHWA is an association of BI mavnbers of all developments affecting their BHWs under the Act and these setvice records ofits members, registered and accredited BAWs 1 or City Barangay Health Workers Federation he MBHWF or CBHWF isan organization of two ormore BHWAs in a municipality oreity, Tt shall pravide support to member BHWAsin delivering and opporn for BHW enhancement the provines. Section 12, TheRegional Barangay Health Workers Federation (RBHWE). ‘The RBHWF is a regionwide organization of PBHWEs and CBHWFS, It shall ieeds and provide access to resources aad opportu ivery of services for BAW development. Section 13, Luzon BHW Federation (LuzBHWFYVisayasBHW Federation (VisBHWF)/Mindanao BAW Federation (MinBAWF), The Lu: wide organization of BEW Federations be the parmer/couaterpatt organization of the govemment/DOH at the level. 1¢ shall advise the DOH on matters affecting the BHWs, ‘Section 15. The Civil Service Commission (CSC), The CSC shall be le for the grant of second grade civil service (eub-professional) ‘or its equivalent to qualified BHWs.20 mplomearting Rules and Regulations of BANS a ‘Section 3. Qualifications for Registration, To qualify forregist wately represented and advised on legal matters |aBHW in conneetion with the performance of their duties. (@) Have complezed the DOH basic training course for BEEWs conducted I by an accredited government agency or NGO; 17, Government Financial_and Lending Insti Government Financial and Lending Institutions shall provide 1 access to loun services by organized BHW groups that have communi Income generating projects in support of health programs and Section ide issher duty, way. The barangay, whichis being served bythe BHW, shall ‘ary suppor in any form needed to enable the BHW to carry out © filing of apo tion in histher barangay ascertified by the RusalTiealth Midwite (RHM) assigned to laisher barangay, or by a duly authorized Fepresentative ofan NGO operating, in the barangey who has personal knowledge about the BEW' performance aad by the bead of hivker BRWA; and () Be physically and mentally fi, Section 4, Provedure for Registration, @ The BHW applicant shail submit to he Municipal or City Health Boar, ort the BHW-RAC, tho folowing docurnents: - fi) A duly accomplished registration farm; (i) Birth centficat orany official documentin supportof declared (©) The president of the MBEWT or CBHWF; and ages (@) The DOH representative to Sie Monielpal or City Heaitt Board A geifioeof comp ‘The LHB ray, however, expand the mombershjp ofthe BHW-RAC finplem depending on its nee fora more effieont and effective system of Feesta compiete end acereditation, ‘the requirements of this section) 1 {iv A certificate from the Rurel Health Midwife or from a duly | authorized representative of an NGO and the head of the has persona rendered volunsary barangay for at least one year immediately receding the date ie application for registration;22 ‘Leiplementing es and Regulations of BIS A medical certificate duly signed by government physician; tnd (i) A Barangay Chairman's certificate auesting to the BHWs residence inthe barangay being « @ (i) Evaluate the application and its supporting documents; and (fi) Interview the applicant BHW when deemed necessery. Board Decision on the ‘or City Health Board shal its supporting ¢\ ts thereal. However, the ap} licatton for Registration, The Mi liberate and decide on the appt icty (30) calendar days from receipt fon shall be deemed approved, should ic ten (10) calendar days reapprovalofthe application the Municipal or iy Health Board issue to the BHW the comesponding certificate of rei signed by the Chairperson or his/her duly designated representati {0 _ Notice of Disapproval, A notice of disapproval stating the reasons for the decision shall be issued by the Board (@) A duly accomplished form for renewal of registration; and jon, A Centficate of Registration issyedby sgnized and considered valid in any ‘country for one of residence, rad the BHW- the purposes n RULE IV: ACCREDITATION Section 2. Procedure for Accredit (@) Filing ofapplication, The BHWshellsubmmittoshe LIB the following ed application form for accreditation; of registration forthe year of plat Gi) for te past three (3) years as ere the ss ry primary a duly authorizedrepreseotative ofan NGO opers conacnanity, and by the head of the BWA.Imphenventig halos and Reutations of BH. 25 a (© Noticeaf the Action on the Request for Reconsideration. The LUB records presented. Wher the Board deems secessary, il shall interview the BHW applicant and/or other parties Who may be able to provide information refevant to the accreditation, © @ RULE VI; BHW REGISTRY ipalCity Registry, The Muni submit to the PHO and the RFO, respectively, acaredited BIIWs per barangay on or before March Section 2. Provi istry, The PHO shall consolidate all master lists of (©) Notice of Disapproval. A notice of disapproval stating, the reasons Tre Aa re RE Sby municipality for submissionto the RFO on ‘O every year, forthe deci al Registry. The REO of registered and accredited BHWs by ety a ar before May 31 every year ry of BHWs ‘Section 4. National Registry. The DON-CHS shall consolidate the list of sogistered andaccredited SH(Ws and shall qaintain an updatedand computerized RULE V: diabank system of registered and accredited BE'Ws, CONTESTABILITY OF DISAPPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OR ACCREDITATION, Section 5. Data and Informat Section £, Procedure for Reconsideration. ‘Name of Barangay, Mu! @ Fit Complete Name of BHW; of Request for Reconsiderati |. A BIW whose application disapproved may file with concemed a teller of reconsideration accompanied by supporting documents that dispute the reasons for disapproval {) Evaluation of the Request for Reconsideration. The LEB st ‘ssupporting docu sat grounds exist to warrant the approval of the application of the subject BAW.Suipleascating Res and Regulations of iis a Accredited BHWs who ren barangay health stations in order to malee theirs times shail be entitled to subsistence allowance equivalent tothe meals taice in the course oftheir duty, be computed in arcordance local goverment RULE VIE: PROVISIONS REGARDING BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES Listaf Benefits and Incentives. Subjecttethe prov! BHIW's who ave actively and regularly performing their daties lowing benefits and incentives: ion, inaccessibility ard extreme weather cans 1s may be declared and duly cettified as such by the head of agency concerned wo Q) @) @ (3) Civil Service (6) ree'fegal assistance; and o co) ied as suck by the logy and Seismology; @ logical bazards 8s may be declared and duly cettified as such ith andfor head of the agency concerned Scope. Accredited BAW in rural a ondhions ev [Ato fn oe Wark eeveanet oa © ons for mental heh where exposureto rodiyhaim aadsiks actually exist as may be decked and duly Secretary of Health and/or the head of agency concemed;Impemootin Rates and Regulations of Lies (®) Prison campsteservations or penal colonies without adequate potice protection as may be declaredand duly certifiedasstich by the Director of the Bureau of Corrections; and (g)_- Rescue operations/evacuation/rebiabiliterion contersandareas declared under the state of calatnity or emergency by the President, where hatm and danger or occupational risks or pei fc exist tion. For purposes of these Rules, ied shail be certified assuch by LHB ‘no toads or trails; no roads but rails only; fore providing the BHW applicant an apy cof requirement for eampliance, The BEW may further assess hisfher qual hirwier viewed upon the disereti ation and gatiter more direct iaformat bj the conditions specified under ‘Section 5. Payment of Allowan r wit this Rale, accredited BHWs shall PART 2. TRAINING, EDUCATION and ‘CAREER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS (TECEPs) ‘and opportunities ‘iment programs (TECEPs) for aceredited BHW3, oplamrenting Rutes and Redidalions at Bits Section 2. Available Courses. Any accredited BAWémay avail ofoneormore of the following TECEPs offered in the Philippines or in other countries: (@) Format health sciences education with certificate or diploma, graduate andor post-graduate courses offered by institutions accredited! recognized by the Commissionon Higher Education (HED), ntluding the step-ladder curriculum for health sciences; (®) Formal vocational course in health offered by institutions accredited’ recognized by the CHED; (© Trainings and other short term courses on health, with or without cemticate, offered by institutions whose programshavebeenaceredited! recognized by the DOH; and (@ Other nonformat education courses as may be prescribed by the DOH and the Bureau of Non Portal Eduestion of Department of Edueation Culture and Sports (DECS). ‘Section 3. Qualifications for BHW Scholarship. {nordertoavaitofthe formal health sefeice education scholarship, an accredited BHW mi (2) Have rendered at least five (3) years of active and continuots service as BHW: (©) Be high sehoo| graduaze: © inated by 60-70% of the household heads of the community being served; (Have exemplary community and work performance and comstitment to serve the people; (© Be physically and mentally ficto undertake the program: (®)—_ Favopassed the requirements ofthecoucerned educational institution @ Section 4. Submission of Ap} accredited BHW applying for the following documents to the RFO: on and Supporting Documents. An health science education shall submit, (a) A duly accomplished appliation Fors; () A certificate of accreditation; (©) Anaccomplishmentreportfor he pat five (5) yeu as entified by the RHM/NGO representative working in the community; 2»luphemontiog Rules and Regutatons uf Bis rents Be ar Regains 08 BN schoo! diploma; ior from the community with 60-76% of house! heads alfising their signatures inthe endarsement document; 0 al examination report; ® or any other official proof to support acceptance from ion as needed; and a ion is approved, a training contract req Scholar to render payback services as specified in Section 7 hereof. ‘The course to be taken by the af ith ‘ncalthand human resource plansand needs ofthe cormmunity where 6) be given to applicant BHWs working in communities classified as Targeted Ateas for Development (TAD) as defined by the DOH-CHS and/or areas under the Socia Reform Agerida Program; (©) Cotmmunity counterparts in support of the BAW while studying; (@) Assurance of support, sssistance and employment by the cormmunity concerned upon graduation at eny levet ofthe lade Such other conditions the DOH and other sponsoring agenc impose. ‘Section 6, Assistance n the Availment of TECERs, The MHOVCHIO andthe its concemed shall assist the applicant BHW in compl requroments dor ie avahaentoF ECE Post TECEPs Requirements, BHWs wt re required to do: fb) Render at least two (2) years of service in the barangay! municipality orcity for every year ofthe course taken under the schalarship program, lerplementing Rules and Bestolations of BN u PART 3 - ONE-CHILD SCHOLARSHIP entitledtoadmission es end Universities, provided that the BHW and/or Sponsoring agency wil pay ior te misceloneous tee, oaks analog expenses related tothe scholarship; provided, further, hat the BHW hes not yet availed of the program enumerated in Section 6 {e[ 1&2] of the Act. of the scholars ip grant, the neyand theadenission Par, pactiewlatly the effectivity of tae in any place suggested by the far every yen spent for a course avo (2) taken under the scholarship programm. RT 4 ~ CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY for the grant ofa second grade stheaceredited BEAW applicant ave rendored atleast five (5) years of con id o) Segion 2. Procedure, The aplica shal suit the fllewing documents to the appropriate regional ofice af the CSC. e completed at least nwo (2) years of college education, (@) A duly accomplished application formwithres photograph on the spaces provided; eration fee stamp andLnglenvonting halos and egetatians of Bs {b) _Acertificate of completion of therequired taining programs conducted by accredited government or non-governinent organizations, (© Copies of the monthly accomplishment reports for the last five (5) * years, duly authenticated by the midwife or an NGO representative concerned and attested by the Barangay Chairman ofthe locatity where the BHW has rondered health service; (@) A certification issued by the schoo! showing completion of at least wo (2) years of college education with the required minimum number of cater {©} Such other documents as may be required by the CSC Regional Office in supper of the information supplied by the applicant BAW application form, Section 3. Issuance of Certificate of Civil Service ete helshe seks employment provide tha hevshs poss ions and none of te dsguafcstions forthe positon applted 2 PART S- FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE Section 1. Scope. The accredited BHW shall be entitled to f representation and consultation services to be provided by folawing eases: (ay ) Snptenrenling Rules and Regulations of BUM: EE (©) In any other case, brought by or against him/her arising from an incident incon te performance ofhisher offical dutes. Section 2: Procedure. Any accredited BHW involved in any of the above- ied cases may seek the legal assistance from the nearest PAO District Office, personally or in writing, upon proof of such accreditation, PART 6 - PREFERENTIAL ACCESS TO LOANS Scope. Organized BHW groups duly: .ge Commission orthe Cooperative preferential istered with the Securities velopment Authority shall be loans which shall be provided by government 5: provided, however, that the organization's ,,d0 not exceed PLO million atthe time of the mnof Loans, The agencies providing loan servic yo their oanabe funds or organized BH based income-generating projectsin supportothes Section 3. Loan Purposes. Loans may be availed of for the following types Df projects () Agribusiness and processing; (©) Services (except merchandising); (@) Microenterprise development; and (©) Otbercommunity-based livelihood netivitiesa BHW groups in support of health programs and Section 4. Terms and Conditions of the Loan. The terms and con interest rate, the repayment hall be governed by the rules and tutions. ‘penal regulations of the concemed govern Section 5, Guarantee Cover. Lozn appl which are short of collateral may be guaranteed by the Sm 35 Guarantee Fund and the Gusrantes Fund for Smail and Medium Enterprise, subject to such rules as may be promulgated by the later‘Section 6. Procedure, The availment of loans from gover Jendi to such rules and regal RULE VII: MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS Section I, Rutes and Res iy reason, any part or provision of these ‘the other parts or provision hereo! not force and effec ity. These Rules and Re ion oftheir publication in atleast two (2) national newspapers of general cir36 sepianenting Retes on Regutetons of Bits ImplemtetnKetes and Regelations of Bis v IIL, Task Foree on Loans and Incentives: KNOWLEDGEME! Mr. Gregorio Rulloda Finance Service, OMS-DOH ACEROWTEDGEMENT, Mr. Rogelio de Leon == Dept. 0 Ms. Beverly Tirol =e ‘The Secretary of Health, Dr. Carmencita Noriega-Reodice, extends her Ms, Ma, Paz Lim 7 sincere gratitude and appreciation to the following members ofthe National Steering Mr. Franklin Payumo = Cominitiee and Inter-Agency Task Forces for theif contribution tothe formulation oF Mr Sabina Lumain | + the Implementing Rules and Regulations of he BHW Benefits and Incentives Act ot 1995: Chninuan: Manuel G. Roxas, M.D., MPH Undersecretary & Chief of Staff, DOH Members Dir, Juan A, Perez UL = Local Gov't Assistance and Monitoring Service Mr. Alejandro Perez, Jr. ~ Senate Committee on Fealth Mr. Estanislzo Francisco - National Confederation of BRWs L Task Force on Training, Registration & Accreditation: Dir. Bdvardo C.Jonairo ~ Health Manpower Devt. & Teng Service Dit, Rolando Acosta Dept. of Interior & Local Gov't Ms. Remegia Nathanielz = Commisson on Highes Education = Quezon Prov'l. BHW Federation SMBK SMBK League of Municipalities Dept. of Education Culture & Sports H, Task Foree on Legal Concerns and Dir. Nicolas Lutero I Atty. Ronald De Veyra dor Fernandez Mr. Rodolfo delos Reyes Aity. Claro B. Flores ‘Any. Terecia Emi Rivera Atty. Jaime Mame! Altomey's Office Dept. of Justice Ms, Carmencita Alvarez — Mr. Anacleto Aganon Ms, Mediatrix Tablizo Ms. Paz T. Olarte Ms. Elvira Ageaoili Ms. Lilia Marquez, Development Bank of the Philippines Gov't. Service Insurance System Gov't, Service Insurance System Social Security System ‘TECHNICAL SUPPORT COMMITTEE: Dr. Andres A. Galvex - Oflice ofthe Chief of Stat Dr. Teresita M, Bonoan : Community Health Service Mr Jerome Caluyo + United NGO of Olongapo Ms. Ines Basaen : Capacity 21, PCSD Ms. Naida Pasion ‘Mr. Begar Geolina Mr. Anthony Roda Ms. Carole A. Bandahala Mr Renata P. a Mr. Oscar V. B: Community Health Service ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF Ms. Rowena 8. Madrideo Community Health Service ‘Ms, Leonabel P. Reyes = Community Health Service ‘Mr, Lyndon Gayotin : CHS-SCF ‘Sincere appreciation isalso being extended to the former Secretaries of Healt Senator Juan M. Pavier, Dr. Jaime Galvez-Tan and De. Hilarion Ramiro for thcit inspiration and support in the drafting af the IRR. Special thanks are alsoextendedito the United Non-goversment Organizations (ONO) of Oioagapo for facilitating the formulation and production of this IRR and to all others who it one way or the other helped in the making of this IRR a realization