Department of Health (Philippines) Employee Directory
Government AdministrationMetro Manila, Philippines10001+ Employees
The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) is the executive government agency tasked with ensuring access to essential public health services, delivering quality health care, and regulating health services and products. It acts as the government's primary technical authority on health, guiding policy, regulation, and oversight of the sector. The department is based in Sta. Cruz North, Metro Manila, with its headquarters at the San Lazaro Compound along Rizal Avenue in Manila. Leadership is provided by the Secretary of Health, a Cabinet member appointed by the President and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments; the current secretary is Francisco Duque. The DOH serves the entire Filipino population through its regulatory role and health program administration. In 2026, it advanced multilateral and cross-sector initiatives, including a formal collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to implement rapid rabies diagnosis and rapid response nationwide.