RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HON. JERWIN S. DIMAPILIS, MUNICIPAL MAYOR, TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE ORIENTAL MINDORO SOUTHERN DISTRICT HOSPITAL (OMSDH), DESIGNATING THE SAID HOSPITAL AS THE REFERRAL HOSPITAL OF THE ROXAS RURAL HEALTH UNIT (RHU) FOR PURPOSES OF PHILHEALTH YAKAP ACCREDITATION AND MAINTENANCE, AS WELL AS THE PROVISION OF BASIC EMERGENCY OBSTETRIC AND NEWBORN CARE (BEMONC) SERVICES

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7160 and Republic Act No. 11223 mandate local governments to provide accessible health services through a coordinated provider network;

WHEREAS, the Municipal Government of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, through the Roxas Rural Health Unit (RHU), is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services to the residents of the Municipality;

WHEREAS, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), through its YAKAP program, promotes comprehensive primary healthcare services and requires appropriate referral mechanisms to ensure that patients receive the necessary medical care beyond the capacity of primary healthcare facilities;

WHEREAS, the Oriental Mindoro Southern District Hospital (OMSDH) is a government hospital capable of providing appropriate secondary and referral healthcare services, including Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) services;

WHEREAS, there is a need to establish a formal referral arrangement between the Roxas RHU and the OMSDH to facilitate the timely referral and appropriate management of patients requiring services beyond the capacity of the RHU, particularly pregnant women, mothers, and newborns requiring emergency obstetric and newborn care;

WHEREAS, designating the OMSDH as the referral hospital of the Roxas RHU will strengthen the continuity of healthcare services, establish an efficient referral system, and support the accreditation and continuing compliance of the RHU under the PhilHealth YAKAP program;

WHEREAS, the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will define the respective roles, responsibilities, procedures, and obligations of the parties in relation to the referral of patients and the provision of BEmONC and other appropriate healthcare services;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, the Municipal Mayor, as the Local Chief Executive, shall represent the Municipality in all its business transactions and sign contracts and such other obligations on its behalf, upon authority of the Sangguniang Bayan;

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Christopher Y. Carvajal duly seconded by all

BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to authorize Hon. Jerwin S. Dimapilis, Municipal Mayor, to enter into and sign, for and on behalf of the Municipal Government of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Oriental Mindoro Southern District Hospital (OMSDH), designating the said hospital as the referral hospital of the Roxas Rural Health Unit (RHU) for purposes of PhilHealth YAKAP accreditation and maintenance, as well as the provision of Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) services;

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Oriental Mindoro Southern District Hospital (OMSDH), Office of the Municipal Mayor, Roxas Rural Health Unit, Municipal Health Office, and other concerned offices for their information and appropriate action.

Adopted: 07 September 2026