GIDA List Updating 2023

Orientation on the Annual Updating of
Geographically- Isolated and Disadvantaged Area

(GIDA) List
(DOH Department Memorandum 2023-0029)
Bureau of Local Health Systems Development

February 8, 2023
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Republic of the Philippines

Department of Health
Attendance Link:
Please register in the link below:
bit.ly/GIDAORIENTATION
Rename your account in this Format (Office/LGU_NAME) e.g

(Paranaque City_Dr. Olga Virtusio)
Department of Health, Philippines

House Rules:
M - ute your microphones at all times
A nswer the Attendance Sheet and CSS Forms

-
R- ename your account in this FORMAT (Office/LGU_Name)
T- ype your questions in the Chat Box / Press the raise hand
button to be recognized during the OPEN FORUM

Reminders:
● Reflect and Think through what you hear.
● Listen to understand, not to contradict.
● Challenge the ideas, never the speakers.
● Check your Understanding by asking questions.
● Volunteer to share your views and experiences.

Opening Prayer
Almighty and loving Father,
Take what we have prepared and multiply our efforts
We praise You and adore You.
Steer our intentions to align with Your righteous will.
We humbly ask your forgiveness for our sins.
May all glory be upon You in everything that we achieved and
Thank You for the presence of everyone, today.
accomplished.
We know that when we gather together, You
always have a divine agenda.
Keep us physically safe and guard our hearts and minds from
pride and selfishness.
That when we have done what You have asked,
Keep love at the forefront of our minds today, and the guiding light
the results are so much greater than we ever
for all we set out to accomplish and celebrate.
could have imagined.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Even in failed attempts, You blow us away with
Your faithfulness to provide what we need.
Our prayer today is that Your will be done through

this Orientation on the Annual Updating of the
Geographically- Isolated and Disadvantaged Area
(GIDA) List
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Acknowledgement of
Participants

Welcome Remarks
DR. LESTER M. TAN
OIC-Director IV
Bureau of Local Health Systems Development

Overview of the Activity

Rationale
Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223)
Chapter VII. Section 29 (b) “The government shall guarantee that the
distribution of health services and benefits provided for in this Act shall
be equitable by prioritizing GIDAs in the provision of assistance and
support”.

Rationale
Universal Health Care Act IRR Rule VII. Section 29.2
“The DOH shall develop guidelines for identifying

GIDA barangays and update the list of underserved
and unserved areas annually”

Rationale
DOH AO No. 2020-0023 “Guidelines on
Identifying Geographically-Isolated and
Disadvantaged Areas and Strengthening
their Health Systems”
● mandatory GIDA profiling every 3

years
● annual updating of the list

Rationale
DOH DM No. 2023 - 0029, 18 January 2023
● Annual updating of GIDA list
DOH Memo 25 January 2023

● Invitation for the Orientation on Updating GIDA List (4
batches: Feb 8, 9, 21 & 23, 2023)

Objectives
At the end of the activity, the participants will be able to:
● Discuss the process of annual updating of GIDA list;
● Determine action points on issues and concerns and

agreements and next steps.

Expected Outputs
Documentation of issues/concerns, corresponding action
points, agreements and next steps.

Program of Activities
Time Topic/Activity Person Responsible
1:30 pm - House Rules Mr. Neil Jasper Coroza
4:00 pm (BLHSD-DOH)
Opening Program:
Invocation
Acknowledgement of Participants
Welcome Remarks Dir. Lester M. Tan (BLHSD-DOH)
Overview of Activity Ms. Irene Hizon (BLHSD -DOH)
Orientation on the Annual Updating of Mr. Ray Justin Ventura

GIDA List (BLHSD-DOH)
Open Forum Mr. Coroza
Program of Activities
Time Topic/Activity Person Responsible
1:30 pm - 4:00 Agreements and Next Steps Ms. Hizon
pm
Customer Satisfaction Survey Mr. Gilbert Canoy
(BLHSD - DOH)
Closing Remarks Mr. Ventura
GIDA Information Systems Mr. Vincent Patrick Albestros

Walkthrough (DOH)
END OF PROGRAM

Orientation on the Annual
Updating of GIDA List

DM 2023 - 0029 dated 18 January 2023
The CHDs together with LGUs shall:
1. Provide a list of barangays to be included or excluded in the existing

2022 GIDA List.
2. Must be based on criteria set in the DOH AO 2020-0023.
3. Deadline for submission to BLHSD shall be on or before 31 May 2023.
4. BLHSD shall validate the proposed changes and release the 2023 GIDA
list by November 2023.

DM 2023 - 0029 dated 18 January 2023
Suggested Process Flow
Process Responsible Person
1. Dissemination of DM 2022-0567 to PDOHO and LGUs and Review of AO 2020-0023 specific to identification CHD GIDA Coordinator
Criteria
2. Review of 2022 GIDA List and data submitted PDOHO and LGU
3. Identification of Barangays who: PDOHO and LGU
a. Meet the criteria but was not included in the 2022 list. (For inclusion)
b. Did not meet the criteria but was included in the 2022 list. (For exclusion)
c. Proposed Barangay without 2021 profile
4. Fill-out Annex A of DM 2023-0029, GIDA profiling tool of AO 2020-0023 (for those barangays that will be included), PDOHO and LGU
and submit to CHD
5. CHD/MOH-BARMM GIDA Coordinator shall validate, consolidate the proposed changes and facilitate submission PDOHO, CHD
of the signed copy of Annex A to the Bureau of Local Health Systems Development (BLHSD) through email address:
healthequity@doh.gov.ph on or before April 3, 2023
6. Encode submitted data via the GIDA information system platform from May 1 to 31, 2023 CHD

DM 2023 - 0029 dated 18 January 2023
1. The CHD/MOH-BARMM, together with the LGU, shall review

the 2022 GIDA list and identify the following:
a. Non-GIDA included in the list.
b. Possible GIDA not included in the list.

DM 2023 - 0029 dated 18 January 2023
2. The LGU shall completely fill out Annex A and specify the reason/s for inclusion
and exclusion based on the criteria for identification of GIDA set in the DOH AO No.
2020-0023.
The accomplished form shall be submitted to the DOH Representative
(DOHRep)/Development Management Officer (DMO) for validation.
For the proposed barangays without a 2021 profile, the LGU shall also submit the
completely filled-out GIDA profiling tool to be validated by the DOHRep/DMO prior
to submission to the CHD/MOH BARMM.

Annex A. Proposed Barangays for Inclusion/Exclusion in the 2022 GIDA List
Reason (based on DOH AO 2020-0023)
Province Municipality Barangay Include/Exclude
Physical Factor Socio-Economic Factor
A B F Include Change data:
7/7 (100%) of Purok >1
hour away from
Hospital/RHU
B C G Exclude Change data:
Zero (0) Internally Displaced
Population
C D H Include Not profiled: see attached

GIDA profiling tool
D E I Include Encoded profile not
validated. For validation of
CHD
Submitted by: Validated by:
Municipal Health Officer DMO

Date: ____________ Date: ____________
Republic of the Philippines Note: Please affix signature over printed name
DM 2023 - 0029 dated 18 January 2023
3. At the regional level, the CHD/MOH-BARMM GIDA Coordinator shall
validate, consolidate the proposed changes and facilitate submission of
the signed copy of Annex A to the Bureau of Local Health Systems
Development (BLHSD) through email address: healthequity@doh.gov.ph
on or before April 3, 2023.
In case there are data discrepancies, the GIDA Coordinator shall send
back the list for correction of the concerned DOH Reps/DMO/LGU, and
pass through the above mentioned process prior to submission to BLHSD.

DM 2023 - 0029 dated 18 January 2023

4. The BLHSD shall validate the submissions of CHDs/MOH BARMM
and unlock the GIDA Information System (GIDA-IS) to allow them to
update the profile, if necessary. The encoding in the GIDA IS shall only
be allowed until May 31, 2023.

DM 2023 - 0029 dated 18 January 2023
5. The DOH shall release the 2023 GIDA list before the end of 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
1. Are we going to profile all barangays again? NO, We will only update the existing 2022 List.
2. What happens to our 2023 list if we do not submit any proposed No Changes. The 2022 list will be the basis of your 2023 List.
change?
2. Can we include barangays not previously profiled? YES
3. Can we remove barangays from the existing list Yes, as long as that barangay did not meet the criteria set in GIDA AO
2020-0023
4. What will be the requirements for the barangays to be excluded a. Fill-up annex A
b. Either of the two:
If there was an error in the previous profile, indicate the correct data in
Annex A OR;
If there was a change in the condition of the barangay, fill-up the GIDA
barangay profiling tool and submit together with Annex A.
5. Can we include Barangays that did not meet the criteria set in NO
GIDA AO 2020-0023.
6. Can we propose barangays to be included without having to YES, if there is only correction on the previously submitted data. just indicate in
fill-out the barangay profiling tool? Annex A.

Inconsistencies and Potential
Discrepancies in the GIDA Profile

Inconsistencies and Possible Discrepancies
1. Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) and Facility-Based Delivery (FBD)
Rule:
a. All FBD are attended by SBA.
b. It is possible to have Deliveries attended by SBA but NOT on a facility.
Hence, SBA should be equal or more than FBD

2. Internal Revenue Allotment less than 200,000
2018
2021
Rule:
a. IRA or National Tax Allocation is the source of honorarium for
Barangay Officials, SK Officials, and other Appointed Officials.
If we assume an average honorarium of 1,500 per person for 15
officials would already total to 270,000 for 1 year.
3. Land Area below 0.014 sq. km. or higher than 412.47 sq. km.
0.000005 sq. km.
Rule:
1. 0.000005 sq. km. is equal to 5 square meters.
2. An average toilet is 4-5 square meters.
3. An average basketball court is 500 square meters.
4. 412.47 sq. km. is the largest barangay based on record. Any data higher than this should be
accompanied by proof.
5. A barangay with 412.47 sq. km. has a larger land area than 1,432 Municipalities/Cities in the
Philippines. Davao City has the largest land area (2,443.61 sq. km.)
6. Land area of the barangay should not exceed the Land Area of the Municipality.
4a. Areas affected by Armed conflict and Insurgent Activities
Indicator Response
G009a. ARE THERE ANY COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY YES
CONFLICT IN THE BARANGAY?(if no, skip to G010)
G009b. NUMBERS OF PUROK/SITIO/ZONE WITH ARMED 1

CONFLICT
G009c. ESTIMATED PERCENT OF POPULATION THAT ARE 1

AFFECTED BY CONFLICT
P001. IF THERE ARE MILITARY OPERATIONS/INSURGENT ACTIVITIES IN THE BARANGAY, NONE

HOW
OFTEN DID IT OCCUR? (Choose the frequency that best describes the situation in the
barangay)

4b. Areas affected by Armed conflict and Insurgent Activities
Indicator Response
G009a. ARE THERE ANY COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY YES
CONFLICT IN THE BARANGAY?(if no, skip to G010)
G009b. NUMBERS OF PUROK/SITIO/ZONE WITH ARMED 7 (100%)

CONFLICT
G009c. ESTIMATED PERCENT OF POPULATION THAT ARE 1

AFFECTED BY CONFLICT
P001. IF THERE ARE MILITARY OPERATIONS/INSURGENT ACTIVITIES IN THE BARANGAY, NONE

HOW
OFTEN DID IT OCCUR? (Choose the frequency that best describes the situation in the
barangay)

5. 0 Under 1 year, 0 in 1-4 years old
Indicator Response
Under 1 year old 0
1-4 year years old 0

6. 0 Under 1 year, 0 in 1-4 years old but with Livebirths
Indicator Response
Under 1 year old 0
1-4 year years old 0
Total Livebirths 10

7. Ante-natal Care versus 15-49 years old Female
15-49 Years old Female is less than Pregnant women with 4 or more
Pre-natal visits and total Live births.
Indicator Response
15-49 Years old Female 20
Pregnant Women with 4 or more Prenatal visits 40
Total Live births 40

8. Physical Distance
Declared more than 25% of puroks more than 1 hour away from
Health Facility but upon verification:
a. Within the City Center, accessible to all modes of transportation.
b. Google maps show that hospital/RHU is inside the barangay within
10 minutes walking distance from the farthest part of the barangay.

9. Population
a. Below 100 (e.g. 22)
b. IP population less than 20 (e.g. 1 IP)

Ways Forward for the Possible Discrepancies
1. BLHSD shall issue an official communication to CHDs and request

to validate data.
2. LGUs together with the CHDs to update data as necessary.

Open Forum

Agreements & Next Steps

Agreement & Next Steps
Issues / Concerns Agreements
Deadline of Submission of List of Proposed ● Submission through email address:
Barangays for Inclusion/Exclusion in the 2022 healthequity@doh.gov.ph
GIDA List (Annex A of DM No. 2023 - 0029) to ● Date: On or before April 3, 2023
BLHSD
Encoding in the GIDA Information System ● Until May 31, 2023 ONLY (CHD/MOH
BARMM/LGU)
Release of 2023 GIDA List ● Before the end of 2023 (℅ BLHSD-DOH)

Agreement & Next Steps
Issues / Concerns Agreements
What will happen with the barangays identified ● Not automatically included in the 2023 GIDA List
as GIDAs in 2022 GIDA List ?
Can other participants attend to other batches ● Yes

of scheduled orientation ● GIDA Coordinator - to fill up Confirmation of
Participants through google link:
(bit.ly/GIDAUPDATING2023CONFIRMATION)
Provision of copies of presentation materials, ● Will be sent to the email address provided by the
documentation, especially the responses to participant
participants’ queries ● All participants are requested to fill up CSS using the link
provided, even those who are using one meeting device
Invitation for BLHSD Resource Person for ● To send letter of request to BLHSD
regional orientation (if needed)
Client Satisfaction Survey
To access presentation materials and recordings, kindly
accomplish the following forms:
a. CSS Form 2: Conduct of Activity

bit.ly/CSSFORM02
b. CSS Form 3: Resource Person

bit.ly/CSSFORM03
Resource Person: Mr. Ray Justin Ventura

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Orientation on the Annual Updating of

Geographically- Isolated and Disadvantaged Area

Bureau of Local Health Systems Development

Republic of the Philippines

Rename your account in this Format (Office/LGU_NAME) e.g

Department of Health, Philippines

A nswer the Attendance Sheet and CSS Forms

R- ename your account in this FORMAT (Oﬃce/LGU_Name)

Department of Health, Philippines

Department of Health, Philippines

Our prayer today is that Your will be done through

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Universal Health Care Act IRR Rule VII. Section 29.2

“The DOH shall develop guidelines for identifying

Republic of the Philippines

● mandatory GIDA profiling every 3

Republic of the Philippines

DOH Memo 25 January 2023

Republic of the Philippines

● Determine action points on issues and concerns and

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Overview of Activity Ms. Irene Hizon (BLHSD -DOH)

Orientation on the Annual Updating of Mr. Ray Justin Ventura

Closing Remarks Mr. Ventura

GIDA Information Systems Mr. Vincent Patrick Albestros

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

1. Provide a list of barangays to be included or excluded in the existing

2. Must be based on criteria set in the DOH AO 2020-0023.

3. Deadline for submission to BLHSD shall be on or before 31 May 2023.

Republic of the Philippines

3. Identification of Barangays who: PDOHO and LGU

Republic of the Philippines

Suggested Process Flow

1. The CHD/MOH-BARMM, together with the LGU, shall review

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

C D H Include Not profiled: see attached

Submitted by: Validated by:

Municipal Health Officer DMO

Republic of the Philippines

Suggested Process Flow

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2. Can we include barangays not previously profiled? YES

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

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G009b. NUMBERS OF PUROK/SITIO/ZONE WITH ARMED 1

G009c. ESTIMATED PERCENT OF POPULATION THAT ARE 1

P001. IF THERE ARE MILITARY OPERATIONS/INSURGENT ACTIVITIES IN THE BARANGAY, NONE

Republic of the Philippines

G009b. NUMBERS OF PUROK/SITIO/ZONE WITH ARMED 7 (100%)

G009c. ESTIMATED PERCENT OF POPULATION THAT ARE 1

P001. IF THERE ARE MILITARY OPERATIONS/INSURGENT ACTIVITIES IN THE BARANGAY, NONE

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines