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ActivePassed: 2026Mayor Hon. Khymer Adan T. Olaso

Ordinance No. 943

Social Services & Welfare
Health & Sanitation
Target: Barangay Health Workers, Health Workers, Community Members
Agency: City Health Office

What this means for you

All Barangay Health Workers in Zamboanga City are now officially appointed as health educators to help teach the community about disease prevention and health programs. The city is providing funding and incentives to support them in this enhanced role.

Timeline

  • Date Enacted:June 3, 2026
  • Date Approved:June 18, 2026

Sponsors & Personnel

  • City MayorHon. Khymer Adan T. Olaso
  • Presiding OfficerHON. MARIA ISABELLE G. CLIMACO
  • AuthorsHON. HANNAH M. NUNO, HON. BENJAMIN B. GUINGONA IV, HON. REY B. BAYOGING, HON. ELBERT C. ATILANO, SR., HON. EL KING K. OMAGA, HON. MELCHOR REY K. SADAIN, HON. JOSELITO A. MACROHON, HON. DANTE S. VICENTE, HON. VLADIMIR T. JIMENEZ, HON. GIAN PAOLO U. ENRIQUEZ, HON. JIHAN EL R. EDDING, HON. KIMBERLY ANNE D. VILLAFLORES, HON. FREDERICK N. ATILANO, HON. CAROL JULIANNE F. DALIPE, HON. AIDA C. PANIOROTAN
  • Attested ByATTY. KENNETH VINCENT P. BELDUA

Section by Section Breakdown

Section 1 - Title

Names the ordinance as the Zamboanga City Barangay Health Education and Promotion Officer (HEPO) Ordinance.

Section 2 - Designation

Officially appoints all Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in Zamboanga City as Health Education and Promotion Officers (HEPOs).

Section 3 - Scope of Work

Outlines the duties of BHWs, which include teaching the community about health, monitoring health status, organizing health events, and connecting residents with the City Health Office.

Section 4 - Governance and Oversight

States that the City Health Office will guide and oversee the BHWs in their health promotion activities.

Section 5 - Provision of Incentives and Benefits

Ensures that BHWs will receive proper honorariums, incentives, and benefits for their expanded roles.

Section 6 - Appropriations and Funding

Sets aside an initial budget of 2.5 million pesos from city funds and special health funds to support the BHWs.

Section 7 - Repealing Clause

Cancels any older rules or ordinances that go against this new law.

Section 8 - Separability Clause

Ensures that if any part of this law is found invalid, the rest of the law stays in effect.

Section 9 - Effectivity Clause

Explains that the law becomes active 15 days after it is published and posted in public places.