Panel A: Quality Education and Adequate Production of

1. Panel B: Migration Management and Human Resources for Health: Workforce Retention – Joaquin Guerrero Hall 1:00 – 2:00 PM Session 1 Standardization of Entry Level Wages for HRH Topic 1. The Proposed Government Classification Act (GCCA) with Emphasis on Entry Level Wages for HRH Speaker > Atty. Judith Chicano, Director IV, CSC Reactor: > Ms. Myrna Chua, DBM Topic 2. Creation of Separate Health Sector from the Non-Agricultural Sector for Minimum Wage Setting by the Regional Wage Board Speaker > Ms. Annie Geron, Secretary General, PSLINK Reactors: > Mr. Angelito Calderon, AFW > Mr. Ciriaco Lagunzad, NWPC > Mr. Abito Sto. Tomas, DOLE-NCR Moderator Mr. Jean Donald Abear, DOLE 2:00 – 3:00 PM Session 2 Compensation and Benefits Packages to Retain HRH in the Public Sector Topic 1. Policies and Strategies to Fully Implement the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers at the LGU Level Speaker > Hon. Jean Misa-Moraña, Mayor, Candelaria, Zambales Reactor > Dr. Raul Echipare, MHO, Iba, Zambales Topic 2 Presentation of the Draft Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Magna Carta with Emphasis on Provisions Pertaining to Budget Appropriation for Incentives and Benefits Speaker > Dr. Eduardo Janairo, Director IV, DOH-CHD- Ilocos Region Reactors: > Ms. Ma. Victoria Hitosis, League of Cities > Mr. Leocadio Trovela, DILG- Region 3 Moderator: Dr. Fely Marilyn Lorenzo, UP-IHPDS 3:00 – 4:00 PM Session 3. Enhancement of the Compliance of Health-Care Industry to Existing Labor and Employment Policies in Providing Optimum Working Conditions for HRH Topic 1. Enhancing the Compliance of the Private Health Care Industry to Labor Code Using the Models of Kapatiran WISE-TAV (Big Brother-Small Brother Program) and Zero Accident Program Speaker > Ms. Ma. Brenda L.Villafuerte, Director IV, DOLE-BWC Topic 2 Imposition of Sanctions to Hospitals and Other Health Related Facilities as Means of Improving Compliance to Existing Labor and Employment Policies SpeakerAtty. Flocerfida Trinidad, Labor Arbiter, NLRC Reactor: Dr. Evangeline Morales, PCHA, Ospital ng Maynila Moderator: Ms. Arlene Ruiz, NEDA Panel A: Quality Education and Adequate Production of Human Resources for Health (HRH) Rigodon Ballroom 1:00 – 2:00 PM Session 1. Competency Standards in Relation to Requirements for Medical and Health Related Programs Topic 1. Enhancement of Competency Standards for Medical and Health- related Programs to Match the Health Care Industry Driven Needs Speakers > Dr. William Malitao, OIC Director III, CHED > Ms. Irene M. Isaac, Executive Director, QSO-TESDA Reactors: > Prof. Ma. Eliza S.D. Ruiz, TPHPE > Ms. Veronica Honculada, St. Luke’s Medical Center > Dr. Ireneo Bernardo, III, HCITC Topic 2. Development of Competency-based Licensure and Certification Examination for Human Resources for Health (HRH) Speaker > Hon. Leonor T. Rosero, Chairperson, PRC Reactor: > Hon. Carmencita Abaquin, Board of Nursing, PRC Moderator: Dean Josefina Tuazon, UP College of Nursing 2:00 – 3:00 PMSession 2 Compliance of Medical and Health-related Institutions to Performance Standards Topic 1. Strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation of Medical and Health-related Programs Speaker > Dr. Reynaldo Olazo, President, APMC Reactor: > Fr. Anselmo Manalastas, OSB, SBC, PAASCU Topic 2. Improvement of Clinical Exposure of Nursing Students Speaker > Dean Glenda Vargas, UST College of Nursing Reactors: > Ms. Ma. Rita V. Tamse, PGH > Dr. Leah Primitiva G. Samaco-Paquiz, PNA Moderator: Dr. Carmelita Divinagracia, President, ADPCN 3:00 – 4:00 PMSession 3. Issues of Foreign Residents and Access to Scholarships in Increasing Supply of HRH Topic 1. Regulation of Residency Training of Foreign Nationals Speakers > Dr. Joselito Cembrano, CMPS, Davao Medical Center > Dr. Miguel Noche, Chairman, Board of Medicine Reactors: > Dr. Romeo G. Encanto, PMA > Dr. Victor S. Doctor, PPS > Dr. Nemuel Fajutagana, UP-NTTC Topic 2. Access to Scholarships Involving Health Science and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Speaker > Dr. Kenneth G. Ronquillo,Director IV, DOH > Ms. Imelda B. Taganas, Executive Director, TESDA Reactors: > Atty. Jose Noel A. Garong, House of Representatives > Dr. Catherine Castañeda, CHED Moderator Dr. Pura Rodriguez-Caisip, Medical Director, Hospital of the Infant Jesus Panel C: Managing the Migration of Human Resources for Health: Ethical Recruitment, Reciprocity in Bilateral Arrangements, and Migrants Re-entry Nolledo Hernandez Hall 1:00 – 2:00 PM Session 1Ethical Recruitment Practices for HRH Topic 1 Promotion of Ethical Recruitment Practices for HRH in Bilateral and Multi-lateral Agreements Speaker > Dr. Jesus Sarol, Migration Health Studies Manager, IOM Reactor > Ms. Carmelita Dimzon, POEA Topic 2. Best Practices of International Recruitment Agencies Regarding Hiring and Placement of HRH Speaker > Mr. Sherwin Siscar, BDC-AP,EDI Staff Builders Inc. Reactors: > Ms. Edelisa Hernandez, Medical Action Group > Ms. Violeta de Guzman, Kanlungan Center Foundation Moderator :Ms. Liberty T. Casco, POEA 2:00 – 3:00 PM Session 2. Mutual Benefits and Reciprocity Between Receiving and Sending Countries Topic 1 Initiation of Bilateral Agreements with Countries Needing Filipino HRH Using the Philippines-Bahrain MOU on Services Cooperation Speaker > Ambassador Marilyn Alarilla, Executive Director, OUIER, DFA Reactors > Dr. Aleli Kraft, UP School of Economics > Ms. Jillian Roque, PSLINK Topic 2 Facilities’ Specific Partnership Agreements/Arrangements Speaker > Mr. Craig Clayton, Director & CFO, Global Care Reactor : > Dr. Edwin de Veyra, PSI Migration Project Moderator: Mr. Albert Valenciano, OWWA 3:00 – 4:00 PMSession 3. Mechanisms for Re-Integration of HRH into the Philippine Health Care Delivery System Topic 1 Re-Integration Program for HRH Speaker > Dr. Fely Marilyn Lorenzo, Professor, UP CPH Reactor: > Atty. Golda Roma, CFO Topic 2 The National Reintegration Center for OFWs with Emphasis on Existing Reintegration Program for HRH Speaker > Dr. Alicia Santos Reactors: > Mr. Ildefonso F. Bagasao, ERCOF > Dr. Martin Bautista, Specialty Clinics of St. Anne

2. 8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration 9:00 – 9:15 AM Invocation & National Anthem HRHN Secretariat 9:15 – 9:35 AM Welcome Remarks HRHN & its Priority Projects Dr. Mario C. Villaverde Asst. Secretary of Health, DOH 9:35 – 10:05 AM Presentation of Policy Agenda Production of Human Resources for Health and Migration Management Dr. William Malitao OIC Director III,CHED Migration Management & HRH Workforce Retention: Dr. Kenneth G. Ronquillo Director IV, DOH Managing the Migration of HRH: Ethical Recruitment, Reciprocity in Bilateral Arrangements, & Migrants Re-entry Dir. Leticia Ramos Director IV, DFA 10:05 – 10:20 AM Policy Alternative for Ethical Management of Migration in the Philippines Dr. Federico Macaranas Executive Director, AIM Policy Center 10:20 – 10:35 AM Open Forum 10:35 – 11:05 AM Coffee Break 11:05 – 11:30 AM Keynote Speech Senator Pia Cayetano Chairman, Senate Committee on Health 11:30 – 11:45 AM Orientation to the Parallel Sessions Dr. Dorie Lynn O. Balanoba Medical Officer VII, DOH 11:40 – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 – 4:00 PM Parallel Session 4:00 – 4:15 PM Role of Donor Agencies in Supporting HRH Policies and Programs Dr. Michael Adelhardt Program Manager, GTZ Health 4:15 – 4:30 PM Presentation of Synthesis Prof. Ma. Lourdes Rebullida HRHN Consultant 4:30 – 5:00 PM Launching of HRHN Website Closing Remarks DR. FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III Secretary, Department of Health TWG on Entry Chair Dr. Heracleo Lagrada, CHED Dr. William Malitao, CHED Vice Chair Atty. Lord Louis Valera, PRC Atty. Eric Vejano, PRC Members Dean Carmelita Divinagracia, ADPCN Mr. Panfilo Tabu, Jr., TESDA Ms. Jeanette Tana, ILS-DOLE Ms. Stephanie Tabladillo, ILS-DOLE Dr. Ramon Olazo, APMC Ms. Rhona B. Caoili-Rodriguez, NEDA TWG on Workforce Chair Dr. Kenneth G. Ronquillo, HHRDB-DOH Dr. Dorie Lynn O. Balanoba, HHRDB-DOH Vice Chair Mr. Jean Donald Abear, BLE-DOLE Members Ms. Arlene Ruiz, NEDA Dr. Sarah Concepcion, BWC-DOLE Dr. Marissa San Jose, OHSC-DOLE Dr. Fely Marilyn E. Lorenzo, UP-NIH Mr. Cirio Pastolero, PSLINK Asst. Director Leocadio Trovela TWG on Exit Chair Director Leticia Ramos, DFA Mr. Pablito Mendoza Vice Chair Director Liberty Casco, POEA Members Mr. Frencel Tingga, CFO Director Albert Valenciano, OWWA Mr. Francis Ong, NEDA Ms. Jillian Roque, PSLINK HRHN Secretariat Dr. Dorie Lynn O. Balanoba Dr. Jeniffer C. Feliciano Ms. Caridad A.. Ulanday Ms. Gwyn Grace M. Dacurawat Ms. Grace T. Fernando Ms. Carmela C. N. Villaflor Mr. Emmanuel M. Reyes The Department of Health in Partnership with the HRHN and German Technical Cooperation The 1st National Human Resources for Health Policy Forum Managing the Migration of Human Resources for Health (HRH): The Philippine Experience Manila Peninsula 15 November 2007