JOSE T.

GUMPAL, CPA

MARIVIC DELA

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Agreement is entered into this _____day of ___________ 2015, in
Tuguegarao City by and between:
The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Regional Office II with office
address in Maharlika Highway, Carig Norte, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan,
represented by VALERIANO JESUS V. LOPEZ, MD, MPH, MHA, CESO
IV in his capacity as DIRECTOR IV, hereinafter referred to as DOH-RO
II;
And
The LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT of Cabagan, Isabela herein
represented by HON. RODOLFO B. ALBANO, JR. in his capacity as
Mayor, herein referred to as the LGU.

VALERIANO JESUS V. LOPEZ, MD, MPH, MHA, CESO IV

PEA, MD

HON. RODOLFO B. ALBANO, JR

Witnesseth,
WHEREAS, the Health Sector Reforms through the Kalusugan
Pangkalahatan (Universal Health Care) is the overriding goal of the
Department of Health that will help achieve the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals and the Philippines National Objectives for Health;
WHEREAS, EO 102 mandates the Department of Health to provide
assistance to local government units (LGUs), peoples organizations and
other members of civil society in implementing health programs, projects
and services that will promote the health and well-being of every Filipino;
prevent and control diseases among population at risks; protect individuals
families, communities exposed to hazards and risks that could affect their
health; and treat , manage and rehabilitate individuals affected by
diseases and disability;
WHEREAS, the Philippines across its regions is beset with slowing down in
the reduction of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and the Maternal Mortality
Ratio (MMR) coupled with the high burden from both infectious and chronic
and degenerative diseases. Ultimately, the burden of these diseases is
heaviest on the poor.
WHEREAS, Bottom-up Budgeting Process, an approach to preparing
the budget proposal of agencies, taking into consideration the
development needs of poor cities/ municipalities as identified in their
respective local poverty reduction action plans (LPRAP) shall be formulated
with strong participation of basic sector organizations and other civil
society organizations shall be adopted to be able to fast track the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals of reducing poverty;
WHEREAS, the LGU of Cabagan, Isabela has identified several health
initiatives that will enhance their provision of Primary Health Care through
improvement of their health facility, develop the knowledge, skills and
attitudes (KSA) of health personnel in the performance of their tasks.
WHEREAS, the DOH issued Sub-Allotment Advise #15-04-290 dated April
7, 2015 granting subsidies to DOH Regional Offices
for the
implementation of its different programs and the Bottom-up Budgeting
Local Poverty Reduction Action Plans of LGUs that are considered to be
eligible in contributing to local poverty reduction;

MARIVIC DELA

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing

stipulations herein set forth, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

premises

ARTICLE I
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOTH PARTIES

VALERIANO JESUS V. LOPEZ, MD, MPH, MHA, CESO IV

PEA, MD

HON. RODOLFO B. ALBANO, JR

JOSE T. GUMPAL, CPA

Section 1.Responsibilities of the LGU:

1. Implement the different Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health, and Nutrition
strategies for Family health program including other health modalities
according to recommended technical protocol of the Department of
Health ;
2. Ensure that regular human resource complement of both regular health
staff and health volunteers e.g. CHTs are arranged by the LGU to assist
in providing health services to target clients;
3. Allocate, release and use the funds for the continual maintenance and
operations of the projects and its related activities;
4. Liquidate fund transferred from DOH-RO II duly verified by the COA
Resident Auditor. (No Report No Release Policy)
5. Maintain a Trust Account for the allocated amount;
6. Submit to DOH-RO a Work and Financial Plan in the beginning of the
project implementation and a terminal report of the physical
accomplishment and project results relative to its objectives. Similarly,
an audited Fund Utilization Report and Credit Notice
issued by the
local State Auditor shall be submitted to DOH-RO II within one (1)
month after the completion of the project;
7. Return to DOH-RO II unutilized portion of the allocated amount within
30 days from completion of the project.
Section 2. Responsibilities of the DOH-RO II
1. Release the allocated amount to the LGU after necessary documentary
requirements have been satisfied;
2. Provide the necessary support and Technical Assistance (TA) to the LGU
that will help build their capacities in successfully implementing the
project;
3. Undertake monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the LGU;
4. Ensure the submission of the LGU of the required supporting
documents for the release of the allotted amount;
5. Prepare and submit to DBM request for realignment from one allotment
class to another pursuant to Joint Memorandum Circular No. 6 dated
February 27, 2015.
ARTICLE II
SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS
Section 3. Effectivity

and Duration

This Agreement shall take effect upon signing of both parties and
shall remain in force until its target project implementation schedule.

Section 4. Financial Assistance

4.1. The Grant.
The DOH-RO II will release in FULL to the LGU a total amount of Five
Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP 500,000.00) only to be used
conscientiously for the implementation of the following health
development strategies as approved in the proposed work and financial
plan or program of work for the PURCHASE OF MEDICINES FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS project.
ARTICLE III
GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION FOR LGU PARTICIPATION
Section 5. Termination of the Agreement
This agreement may be terminated by the DOH-RO II upon proof of noncompliance of the LGU to any of the terms and conditions set forth in this
agreement in accordance with the following:
5.1.
The DOH-RO II will serve a Notice of Non-compliance to the
LGU if the LGU fails to start the implementation of the project
within 30 days upon receipt of fund allocation and if the DOH
remains to be dissatisfied with the project implementation based
on approved Work and Financial Plan or program of work.
5.2.
Within 30 days upon receipt of the Notice of Termination,
the
LGU
shall
revert
to
DOH-RO
II
the
entire
unobligated/uncommitted BuB Grant.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereto set their hands:

VALERIANO JESUS V. LOPEZ, MD, MPH, MHA, CESO IV

RODOLFO B. ALBANO, JR
Director IV

HON.
Mayor

Signed in the presence of

ELSIE DE YRO
Development Management Officer
Health Officer

JOSE T. GUMPAL, CPA

Accountant III

MARIVIC DELA PEA

Municipal

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Republic of the Phillippines )

_____________________ )ss.

BEFORE ME, this _____day of ____________2015 in the City/Municipality

of _____________________________, Philippines, personally appeared:

VALERIANO JESUS V. LOPEZ, MD, MPH, MHA, CESO IV

#:_____________________
Director IV
at:___________________

ID

Issued
Issued on:___________________

HON. RODOLFO B. ALBANO, JR

#:______________________
Municipal Mayor
:___________________

ID
Issued at
Issued on:___________________

Both known to be the same person who executed the foregoing MOA
and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free act and deed, as
well as that of the entities that they represent.
The instrument consists of four ( 4 ) pages including this page, signed
by the parties and their witnesses on each every page thereof and sealed
with my notarial seal.

Doc. No.________
Page No.________
Book No.________
Series of 2015.