Centers and Facilities

Newborn Screening Facilities (NSF)

Newborn Screening Facilities (NSFs) are the health facilities conducting sample collection for newborn screening.  They are the frontline institutions in the implementation of the National Comprehensive Newborn Screening System.  The NSF submits samples collected to Newborn Screening Centers.

Newborn Screening Center

The RA 9288 defines the establishment and accreditation of Newborn Screening Centers (NSC).

Newborn Screening Center is a facility equipped with a newborn laboratory that complies with the standards established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Philippines, and provides all required laboratory tests and recall/follow-up programs for newborns with heritable conditions. Presently, there are seven operational NSCs in the country.

Newborn Screening Confirmatory Centers

Equally important to finding a screen positive patient is recalling the patient for confirmatory test.  G6PD Confirmatory Centers follow up patients with positive results and ensure that proper management for the patients are carried out.

 

NBS Continuity Clinic

Newborn Screening Continuity Clinic refers to ambulatory clinic based in a tertiary hospital identified by the Department of Health to be part of the National Comprehensive Newborn Screening System Treatment Network. It is equipped to facilitate continuity of care of confirmed patients in its area of coverage. Currently, there are 33 continuity clinics in the country.

Centers for Human Genetic Services

The Center for Human Genetic Services are facilities that cover island wide services (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) and facilitates comprehensive clinical evaluation, appropriate management (Diagnostic and therapeutic), and genetic counseling services to families or individuals with genetic condition.

Centers for Health Development

The Centers for Health Development (CHDs) are responsible for the field operations of the Department in each region and for providing catchment areas with efficient and effective medical services. They are, likewise, tasked to coordinate with regional offices of the Departments, offices and agencies for health-related concerns, as well as with the LGUs, the DOH partners, in the implementation of various public health programs.

Endorsement from the Center for Health Development is a prerequisite for the assignment of facility codes to the health facilities during  their application to be NSFs.

Newborn Screening Facilities (NSF)

How to become a Newborn Screening Facility

How does one become an NSF?
    1. Organize a newborn screening (NBS) team. The NBS Team shall be chaired by an NBS Coordinator who shall oversee the NBS Process, collection of samples, release of results, prompt recall, and follow-up of positive cases.
    2. Download and fill out the institutional database form. The form can also be secured from the Newborn Screening Reference Center – National Institutes of Health (NSRC-NIH) or your respective DOH-Centers for Health Development (DOH-CHDs) or the BARMM Ministry of Health (BARMM-MOH).
    3. Submit the form together with the Certificate of Attendance in a Newborn Screening Training to: [email protected]

 

*If you have not attended the training yet, please contact your respective CHD.

 

**Additional requirement:

 – Private health facilities: DTI Certificate/SEC Registration/Mayor’s Permit/ Business Permit

 – Public health facilities: Any legal document bearing the facility’s full name (i.e. DOH license to operate, local resolution) 

  1. The application will be forwarded to the DOH – CHD following Department Memo 2018-0167 Application of all Health Facilities to become Newborn Screening Facilities. Endorsement from the DOH-CHD/BARMM-MOH is a prerequisite for the assignment of facility codes to the applying health facilities.
  2. Once endorsement is received, NSRC will send the following to the applicant:
    • A welcome letter indicating the facility code.
    • Administrative mechanics including how to order the NBS Specimen Collection Kit.
  3. Once the facility code and the mechanics are received, order the NBS Specimen Kits from the assigned Newborn Screening Center (NSC).
  4. Start offering newborn screening services once the ordered kits are delivered.
  5. Inform all sections concerned (e.g. Dept of Pediatrics and OB, Nursery) about inclusion of newborn screening in the facility
  6. Prepare an Advocacy and Promotional Plan.If you have any questions and clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us through our e-mail address: [email protected] The facility is encouraged to explore the newborn screening website for more information.

 

All inquiries for training will be forwarded to the respective DOH-CHDs/BARMM-MOH. Training and orientation are being conducted by the DOH-CHD and BARMM/BARMM MOH.

 

For more guidance about the systematic implementation of NBS in your Institution, you may refer to the NCNBSS Manual of Operations or the Facilitator’s Guidebook: Newborn Screening in the Communities.

 

Other resources on newborn screening are also now available for downloads.

 

NSF Frequently Asked Questions

Where will we get our facility’s DOH-NIH newborn screening certificate?

The DOH-NIH Certificate will be issued to all newborn screening facilities once they start performing newborn screening. It will be sent to the facility through its respective Newborn Screening Center (NSC).

NSRC will issue a temporary certification to active facilities in lieu of possible delays in the processing of DOH-NIH Certificate.

 

What are the requirements to receive the annual newborn stickers?

Only the active Newborn Screening Facilities (NSFs) will receive annual newborn screening stickers. Basis for the activity is the newborn screening samples sent over the previous year under your facility name and code.

 

We have not received the DOH-NIH certificate even if our facility has been offering newborn screening for several years, what could be the problem?

These are the possible reasons:

  • The certificate was lost in transit.
  • The certificate was received by the NSF but there were no endorsements to your Newborn Screening Coordinator.
  • The certificate was returned to the sender.

Please call or email the Newborn Screening Reference Center to check if your DOH-NIH certificate has been sent. Kindly send a letter stating non-receipt and request for a second copy. Once approved, the NSRC will process another certificate for your facility.

 

What should we do if we misplace our DOH-NIH Certificate?

Kindly send a request letter with an affidavit of loss to NSRC.

 

We have not received the annual sticker and our PhilHealth accreditation is about to expire, what should we do?

Please call or email the Newborn Screening Reference Center. While we are checking your NSF status and tracking your sticker, we will provide a certification in lieu of the annual sticker.

 

Where will I follow up my order?

Please follow up your orders at your respective Newborn Screening Center.

 

What are the requirements to change the name of the facility?

Please send a formal communication signed by the Medical Director/Chief of Hospital/Municipal/City/Provincial Health Officer/Clinic Owner/Clinic Manager and attach any of the following documents:

  • PRIVATE facility: copy of DTI/SEC or Business/Mayor’s Permit
  • GOVERNMENT facility: copy of resolution signed by the “Sangguniang Bayan”/DOH Certification or any proof issued by any government agency attesting the approval of their change of name

 

Will PhilHealth still cover the NCP claims for those discharged early during COVID-19 pandemic, and was recalled for initial collection not in the ideal period?

Per policy (PhilHealth Circular 2018-0021), PhilHealth requires newborns to stay for at least 24 hours in the facility. If a claim is denied, your facility may file for a motion for reconsideration in the PhilHealth regional office and subsequent appeal in Protest and Appeals Review Department (Reference: PhilHealth Circular 03 s.2008).  Further inquiries may be directed to PhilHealth’s Corporate Action Center at (02) 441-74442 or through [email protected].

 

What will our facility do if there is a duplication of claims on the same filter card numbers?

If claim is denied due to duplication of the filter card number, you can get a certification from your respective Newborn Screening Center (NSC) that the card was indeed released to the health facility making the claim and submit it to PhilHealth with a copy of newborn screening test result when you file for a motion for reconsideration.

If it becomes frequent, report it to PhilHealth Main Office thru the Newborn Screening Reference Center (NSRC).

 

What will our facility do if there are delays in the reimbursement for PhilHealth causing also a delay in payments to Newborn Screening Center (NSC)?

Your facility may follow up with the concerned PhilHealth regional offices and reconcile the status of your claims.

For any updates, please visit PhilHealth’s website: www.philhealth.gov.ph where they post all PhilHealth circulars, advisories and news. Further inquiries may be directed to PhilHealth’s Corporate Action Center at (02) 441-74442 or through [email protected].

The RA 9288 defines the establishment and accreditation of Newborn Screening Centers (NSC).

Newborn Screening Center is a facility equipped with a newborn laboratory that complies with the standards established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Philippines, and provides all required laboratory tests and recall/follow-up programs for newborns with heritable conditions.

Presently, there are seven operational NSCs in the country:

  1. Newborn Screening Center – NIH at the University of the Philippines Manila
  2. Newborn Screening Center – Visayas located at West Visayas State University Medical Center, Iloilo City
  3. Newborn Screening Center- Mindanao located at the Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao City
  4. Newborn Screening Center- Central Luzon in Angeles City, Pampanga
  5. Newborn Screening Center- Southern Luzon in Tanauan City, Batangas
  6. Newborn Screening Center- Northern Luzon in Batac City, Ilocos Norte
  7. Newborn Screening Center – Central Visayas located at Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital, Cebu City

NSC-Northern Luzon, Meet the NSC-NL Staff

Newborn Screening Center – Northern Luzon (NSC-NL) is the sixth DOH-accredited NSC in the Philippines established at Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, Batac City, Ilocos Norte. The unit has been offering NBS services in Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley since May 2017 and has recently received its Go Live status for Expanded Newborn Screening on January 28, 2019.

NSC-Central Luzon, Meet the NSC-CL Staff

The Newborn Screening Center-Central Luzon is the fourth Department of Health (DOH)-accredited newborn screening center in the country. The center provides the most advanced newborn screening testing for a panel of six disorders and expanded newborn screening in Central Luzon and Cordillera Administrative Region. It is presently headed by Dr. Bernadette Mendoza with Dr. Crislyn Samia as Follow up Manager,  Jerome Comelio as Laboratory Manager, and Maria Elissa Veronica Benipayo as Program Manager.

NSC-NIH, Meet the NSC-NIH Staff

The Newborn Screening Center-National Institutes of Health is the first Department of Health (DOH)-accredited newborn screening center in the country. The center provides the most advanced newborn screening testing for Expanded Newborn Screening in Regions 5, 4B and NCR. It is presently headed by Dr. Anna Lea Elizaga with Ms. Geralyn Valeza as Laboratory Manager, Dr. Alexandra Faye Cayabyab as Follow Up Head and Ms. Wenalyn Umali as Program Manager.

NSC-Southern Luzon, Meet the NSC-SL staff

Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center (DMMC), a tertiary hospital in Tanauan City, has been selected by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Newborn Screening Reference Center (NSRC) as the host institution for NSC in Southern Luzon. DMMC started running newborn screening samples from Region 4-A on September 2013. In 2021, the hosting of NSC-SL was transferred to DMMC Institute of Health Sciences, Inc.

NSC-Visayas Meet the NSC-V Staff

In Iloilo City, the West Visayas State University Medical Center is home to the Newborn Screening Center – Visayas. In order to serve babies in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, it was formally inaugurated in 2006.

NSC-Central Visayas 7th Newborn Screening Center Opens in Mandaue City

DOH’s Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital (ECSGH) in Jagobiao, Mandaue City, Cebu, hosts the country’s 7th Newborn Screening Center (NSC), which starts its operations on February 10, 2020.

NSC-Mindanao, Meet the NSC-Mindanao staff

Newborn Screening Center – Mindanao runs all samples coming from all over Mindanao. It started its full operations on October 2009. It is the third NSC accredited by DOH and international newborn screening experts. NSC-M is headed by Dr. Conchita Abarquez with Ms. Vanessa Delemios as Laboratory Manager and Ms. Sheila Guilaran as Program Manager.

 

Newborn Screening Confirmatory Centers

G6PD Confirmatory Centers G6PD Deficiency Confirmatory test was established in partnership with the International QA Program of Preventive Medicine Foundation in Taiwan. This is in addition to the existing external quality control and proficiency testing for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), 21 – α-hydroxylase (17OHP), total galactose, phenylalanine (PHE), which is in collaboration with the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia Setting up of confirmatory testing centers for G6PD Deficiency Tertiary hospitals were identified in the different parts of the Philippines which were equipped and were willing to integrate G6PD enzyme assay as one of their services. By the end of 2024, there are 31 G6PD Confirmatory Centers in the Philippines. Confirmatory reference laboratories for the other disorders such as the metabolic disorders and hemoglobinopathies were identified in 2014. List of Confirmatory Centers in the Philippines as of September 2024:

 

CAR
1 Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center 1 Gov Pack Rd., 2600 Baguio City (074) 4422274;  09271345188
REGION I
2 Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center Barangay Parian, San Fernando City, La Union 09778108778;  09662774144
3 Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center Brgy. San Julian City of Batac, Ilocos Norte (077) 600 8000 loc 4113 or 1101
4 Region 1 Medical Center Arellano St., Pantal, Dagupan City, Pangasin (075) 515-8916 local 145; 09301676079
REGION II
5 Cagayan Valley Medical Center Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (078) 302-0000
REGION III
6 Angeles University Foundation Medical Center Mac Arthur Highway, Angeles City, Pampanga 09456252999; 09456252924
7 Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center Manahan St., Tenejero, Balanga City, Bataan (047) 237 1274-6704; 09179357429
REGION IV-A
8 Lipa Medix Medical Center J.P. Laurel  Highway, Balintawak, Lipa City, Batangas 09338526522; 09611191788
9 St. Anne General Hospital P. Gomez Ext., Red-V, Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City, Quezon (63)922-8985922, (63)42-7103506, (63)42-7102218
10 University of Perpetual Help Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical Center- Binan (Perpetual Help Medical Center-Biñan) National Highway, Sto. Niño, Biñan City, Laguna (02) 8779-5310; (049) 544-5150; 0977-7865919
REGION IV-B
11 Palawan Medical Mission Group Multipurpose Cooperative Hospital Corner Burgos  Mabini Street,  Brgy. Princesa Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (048) 434 3255; 4345580; 4333038
NCR
12 Manila Central University- Filemon D. Tanchoco Medical Foundation, Inc. Samson Road, EDSA, Caloocan City (02) 8363 3084; 367 2031 local 1112-1114
13 Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital 46 P. Sanchez St., Sta Mesa Manila (02) 8716 3901 loc 3399/3396/3397; 09218528516
14 The Medical City Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, Metro Manila (02) 8988 1000 loc 6125; 8635-6789 local 6125
15 University of Perpetual Help Dalta Medical Center Alabang Zapote Rd. Pamplona III, Las Pinas City (02) 8874 8515 loc 153; 88748515 loc151
16 Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman Street, Sta. Cruz, City of Manila, Metro Manila (02) 8866 7960 loc 129
REGION V
17 Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) Rizal St. Legazpi City, Albay (052) 483 1088; 483-0806; 483 001; 4830016
18 Bicol Region General Hospital and Geriatric Medical Center San Pedro, Cabusao, Camarines Sur (054) 473 2244, 472 4422, 881 1033; 881 1762
REGION VI
19 West Visayas State University Medical Center E. Lopez St., Jaro, Iloilo City (033) 320 2431 loc 108/138; 09178390357
20 Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital B.S. Aquino Drive, Barangay 5,  Bacolod City, Negros Occidental (034) 433 7331, (034) 705-0000 local 3115/3116
REGION VII
21 Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital Osmeña Boulevard Capitol Site, Cebu City (032) 255 5555 loc 122/ 122; 09985668266
22 Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital M. Parras St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol (038) 411-4868; 411-4869; 411-3185
23 Silliman University Medical Center Foundation, Inc. V. Aldecoa, Daro, Dumaguete City 09453902877;  09369585081
REGION VIII
24 Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center Brgy. 93 Bacagay, Tacloban City (053) 833 5309; 09771178444
REGION IX
25 Brent Hospital R.T. Lim Blvd. Zamboanga City 09953273022; 09177102909
REGION X
26 Cagayan De Oro Polymedic Medical Plaza Kauswagan Highway, Cagayan De Oro City 09173051163, 09688523615
27 La Vina General Hospital, Inc. L. Alkuiro St. Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon 09778544305; 09976058050
28 Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center Mindog, Maningcol, Ozamiz City (088) 521 0440; 09158047909
REGION XI
29 Tagum Doctors Hospital Inc. Highway 5A Rabe Subd., Tagum City (084) 655 9297
30 Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital Dr. A. Gahol Avenue, Brgy. 19-B, Bajada, Davao City 09235868538; 09266887834
REGION XII
31 General Santos Doctors Hospital National Highway, General Santos City 09338162793; 09616581476
32 Kidapawan Doctors Hospital Inc. Ninoy Aquino Road, Brgy. Lanao, Kidapawan City (064) 521-0188

 

To qualify as a G6PD Confirmatory Center, the interested facility is expected to meet the following requirements:

□ Department of Health (DOH) Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau-licensed hospital based tertiary clinical laboratory
□ Comply with the cost of the G6PD confirmatory test set by the DOH. (Currently set at Php400.00)
□ Comply with the standards set by NSRC to ensure good laboratory practice, specifically:

  • Ensure Internal Quality Assurance within the laboratory
  • Participate in the External Quality Assurance Program by NSRC and Preventive Medicine Foundation, Taiwan
  • Participate in seminars, workshops, and other activities related to Newborn Screening, especially with G6PD deficiency

□ Provide skilled medical technologists to extract blood from neonates and trained to perform the G6PD confirmatory test
□ Provide an automated Clinical Chemistry analyzer validated to perform the G6PD confirmatory test and regularly maintained.
□ Purchase and maintain a stock of the required G6PD confirmatory test reagent kits and controls
□ Provide G6PD confirmatory test regularly (at least once a week) and immediately release G6PD confirmatory results
□ Submit a G6PD report of patients who underwent the test through the online database once a week

Newborn Screening Continuity Clinics (NBSCCs)

Newborn Screening Continuity Clinic refers to ambulatory clinic based in a tertiary hospital identified by the Department of Health to be part of the National Comprehensive Newborn Screening System Treatment Network. It is equipped to facilitate continuity of care of confirmed patients in its area of coverage.  There are 33 continuity clinics in the country located in tertiary and government hospitals in 14 regions. Mimaropa region is being handled by PGH NCR; Caraga region is being handled by SPMC Region 11 and; BARMM is being handled by CRMC Region 12.

List of Continuity Clinics in the Philippines

As of May 2, 2024

REGION HOST FACILITY CONTACT NUMBER MEDICAL SPECIALIST  NURSECO ORDINATOR
I (Ilocos Region) 1. Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center 09176312349 Ivy Rose Valdez-Acosta, MD Vanessa B. Mabalo, RN
2. Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center 09059990601 Judy Gertrudis Pipo-Deveza, MD, DPPS, FCNSP, FPNA Thricia Bless S. Ventura, RN
3. Regional 1 Medical Center 09059991598 Dr. Alma R. Estrada Mary Glenid P. Palisoc
II (Cagayan Valley) 4. Cagayan Valley Medical Center 09176314532 Grandelee D. Taquiqui, MD Ma. Cristina S. Calimag, RN
5. Southern Isabela Medical Center 09171028094 Nori Jane G. Aroc MD Jingky C. Lorenzo RN
Cordillera Autonomous Region 6. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center 09176321486 Sharon B. Gawigawen, MD Bernadette K. Espina, RN
III (Central Luzon) 7. Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital 09176314346 Ma. Victoria L. Macalino, MD Ma. Francesca P. Retomarta, RN
8. Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research & Medical Center 09171035330 Ma. Lourdes Bernadette D. Trinidad, MD,DPPS, DPSNbM Irish E. Talion, RN
9. Bulacan Medical Center 09171057160 Barbara A. Gatiera, MD Maria Danica C. Rivera, RN
National Capital Region 10.Philippine General Hospital 09176239111 Michelle E. Abadingo, MD Gellie Ann E. Golfo, RN
11.Philippine Children’s Medical Center 09171128113 Teresa F. Bag-ao – Bancaya, MD, DPTS Kenneth Carl Romualdo, RN
IV-A (CALABARZON) 12.General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital 09176314883 Laura Ma. Soledad A. Aguinaldo, MD Jhonalyn D. Bantigue, RN
13.Quezon Medical Center 09171163424 Dr. Josephine Leiya Marie F. Salud-Masanga Lovely Joy M. Divina RN
14.Batangas Medical Center 09171135128 Carolyn I. Boongaling MD, FPPS, FPSPME Julia B. Silang, RN,MAN
15.Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial District Hospital 09171147875 Dr. Jedeane M. Aragon Rosemarie I. Lacorte, RN
IV-B (MIMAROPA) 16. Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital 09171167030 Michelle R. Mutiangpili, MD Sheerlove U. Villaruel, RND, RN
V (Bicol Region) 17.Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital 09176316663 Marive F. De Claro, MD Mary Joy M. Rebueno, RN
18.Bicol Medical Center 09171168849 Michelle R. Semana MD,FPPS Honeychille N. Repane, RN,LPT
VI (Western Visayas) 19.West Visayas State University Medical Center 09176316975 Karen June V. Ventilacion, MD Diana V. Pondevida, RN
VI (Negros Occidental Province) 20.Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital 09171101790 Kristin Grace G. Gonzalez, MD, DPPS Almae Irene S. Tuya, RN
21.Western Visayas Medical Center 09171090507 Dr. Fema Rivera Kathleen Anne B. Mendoza, RN
22.Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital 09171224852 Dr. Shiela Dividina Chiella Marie B. Fernando,RN
VII (Central Visayas) 23.Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center 09176316654 Ma. Rita Anna Salve R. Boligao, MD Lucille Jra. D. Largo, RN
24.Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center 09171275063 DR. Dubhe Y. Marges Princess Hannah I. Racho, RN
VIII (Eastern Visayas) 25.Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center 09171243860 Nancy G. Honor, MD Eldeliza C. Campomanes, RN
IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) 26.Zamboanga City Medical Center 09176301768 Mirasol S. Ellong, MD, DPPS Iris R. Tomas, RN
X (Northern Mindanao) 27.Northern Mindanao Medical Center 09176321958 Rona O. Ortencio, MD, DPPS Udall Armand H. Cabading, RN, PTRP
28.Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center 09171253486 Dr. Aileen M. Dumbrigue Ian  Roy A. Lapinid, RN
XI (Davao Region) 29.Southern Philippines Medical Center 09176318833 Genelynne J. Beley, MD Margaret C. Sibug, RN, MN
30.Davao Regional Medical Center 09171307930 Dr. Rogelyn Napalit, DPPS Rusdi L. Gapar, RN
XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) 31.Cotabato Regional Medical Center 09176323802 Maria Christina B. Eran, MD Juledene M. Mendoza, RN
32.Soccsksargen General Hospital 09171366985 Dr. Joan Grace B. Fernando Leamica Prinshiella P. Abellar
XIII (Caraga) 33.Agusan Del Norte Provincial Hospital 09171272427 Riza A. Felias, RMT, MD Jessa S. Patuasic, RN

Satellite Clinics in the Provinces

Satellite Clinics (SC) is an outpatient clinic that directly coordinates its activities to a designated Newborn Screening Continuity Clinic (NBSCC). The SC assists the NBSCCs with the recall of positive patients within the coverage area which require confirmation, as well as confirmed cases requiring evaluation, referral, and long-term management. It is responsible for providing consultation services to confirmed cases seeking medical attention or those referred by other health facilities and health service providers.

REGION PROVINCE HOST FACILITY ATTENDING PHYSICIAN NURSE CONTACT NUMBER
Region 5 Catanduanes 1. Eastern Bicol Medical Center Ma. Consuelo L. Barceta, MD Rosemarie Z. Lapasaran 0968-280-7223
Region 5 Sorsogon 2. Sorsogon Provincial Hospital Marlon L. Villoso, MD Cristeta Manda 0949-934-0252
Region 5 Camarines Sur 3. Bicol Region General Hospital and Geriatric Medical Center Dr. Donnie Rose T. Valerio Ms. Nercie D. Rollano-Concepcion, RN 0930-245-7835
Region 6 Aklan 4. Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital Maria Zelda Tolentino, MD Ms. Carmela Gelito (036) 268 – 7062
Region 6 Antique 5. Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital Nenalyn Dimzon, MD Ms. Alice Resurreccion (036) 540 – 7133
Region 6 Negros Occidental 6. Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital Dr. Lida C. Albayda Ms. Riza Portillo (034) 495 – 1705
Region 6 Iloilo 7. Western Visayas Sanitarium Sheila Dequito, MD Ms. Karyl Socolar (033) 523 – 8455
Region 6 Iloilo 8. Aleosan District Hospital Salvacion S. Malones, MD Ms. Jennefer A. Cañonero (033) 331- 0602/ (033) 331-0603
Region 6 Iloilo 9. Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center – Extension Hospital Ivy Francia, MD Ms. Grace Salmorin (033) 361 2011
Region 6 Negros Occidental 10. Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital Ester Belleza, MD Ms. Donnie Abelida
Ms. Roselle Mae. A. Española
(034) 471 – 3645
Region 6 Iloilo 11. Iloilo Provincial Hospital Elda Facinabao, MD Ms. Ma. Sheena Horticano (033) 882-0059
Region 6 Iloilo 12. Jesus M. Colmenares District Hospital Victoria A. Baylon, MD, DPPS Mr. Ian Dominic Salas (033) 397 – 0169
Region 6 Guimaras 13. Dr. Catalino Gallego Nava Provincial Hospital Rosana Solidum, MD Ms. Genabel Alcala (033) 327-0492
Region 6 Negros Occidental 14. Alfredo E. Maranon Memorial Hospital Gilda Rose Lim, MD Ms. Mary Fe Amamio
Ms. Lucita B. Dadula
(034) 213 – 0088
Region 6 Negros Occidental 15. San Carlos City Hospital Mary Genevieve G. Montaño, MD Ms. Elmira Malabo
Ms. Aloha Zenaida Serion
(034) 312 – 5661
Region 11 Davao del Sur 16. Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital Fremille Rojo,MD DSPH – (082)237-6128
Region 11 Davao Occidental 17. Davao Occidental General Hospital Maria Rosario Francesca M. Pizarro, MD Bonnie Jane S. Ranches, RN 09976830862
Region 13 Surigao del Sur 18. Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center Lloyd Velez, MD                        Elsie Naranjo,MD Ms. Edna Grace Ferrer, RN 09466573294
Region 13 Surigao del Norte 19. Caraga Regional Hospital Christine Diez, MD, DPPS              Janice Patiño, MD Ms. Sherilou Teatro, RN 09072422861
Region 13 Agusan del Sur 20. Democrito O. Plaza Memorial Hospital Noreen Faye Nonan,MD;  Daryl Key S. Carlon, MD;

May Angelie N. Paracale, MD

Joy Miguel Castillo,RN 09638193991
NCR Rizal 21. Rizal Medical Center
NCR Novaliches 22. Novaliches District Hospital —-
NCR Manila 23. Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
NCR Taguig 24. Taguig City Health Facilities

Centers for Human Genetics Services

The Center for Human Genetics Services (CHGS) are facilities that cover island wide services (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) and facilitates comprehensive clinical evaluation, appropriate management (Diagnostic and therapeutic), and genetic counseling services to families or individuals with genetic condition. 

Centers for Health Development

DOH-Centers for Health Development (DOH-CHDs) The Centers for Health Development (CHDs) are responsible for the field operations of the Department in each region and for providing catchment areas with efficient and effective medical services. They are, likewise, tasked to coordinate with regional offices of the Departments, offices and agencies for health-related concerns, as well as with the LGUs, the DOH partners, in the implementation of various public health programs. Endorsement from the Center for Health Development is a prerequisite for the assignment of facility codes to the health facilities during their application to be NSFs.

For Training/Orientation, kindly contact the DOH-Regional Newborn Screening Team through the following contact numbers:

REGION CONTACT DETAILS NBS PROGRAM MANAGER NURSE COORDINATOR
1 Ilocos (072) 2424773 loc 126

[email protected]

Justin Clyde E. Gubatan, MD Nicole Marie S. Bugarin, RN

Jun Ian Balancio

2 Cagayan Valley (078) 3046585

[email protected]

Anabelle S. Sanchez, MD Novelyn C. Lacuanan, RN,MPBM-PA
3 Central Luzon (045) 8613428 loc 112

[email protected]

Janet T. Miclat, MD Jean Canlas, RN
CAR (074) 4428096 loc 132; (074) 4445255

[email protected]

Anachris M. Kilakil, MD, MPM Rey Percival B. De Jesus, RN
NCR (02) 8-5310037

[email protected]

Katrina Lea Lavado-Pike, MD Janice C. Acosta, RN

Mark Christian Paez, RN

Christine Jay Agatep, RN

4A CALABARZON (02) 8-4403372

[email protected]

Jenica S. Querido, RN Jose Antonio Yap, RN

Jhoanna Gatbonton, RN

Paul Vincent Santos, RN

4B MIMAROPA (02) 8-9115025; (02) 8-9120195 loc 138 or 143

[email protected]

Mathew R. Medrano, MD Fe Laarni Camayang, RN
5 Bicol (052)  4835959    (052)  4835656 (052) 4830840 loc 512

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Twinkle Jean P. Lorilla, RN Margaret Estevez-Ani, RN

Sherelyn A. Cantonjos, RN

6 Western Visayas (033) 3210364 / 3213673

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Gem Laurie Borja, MD Florence May Osano, RN

Camille Arianne S. Masculino, RN

7 Central Visayas (032) 2540109

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Faith Ronolo MD Jaika Jel Besira, RN, MMHA

Jamaica Area Seno, RN

Glynnis Durac, RN

8 Eastern Visayas (053) 3235044

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Milagro Salvacion Bolito, MD Wenonah Wae B. Tutaan, RN

Adrian Rey Ortiz, RN

9 Zamboanga Peninsula (062) 9830314; (062) 9830315 Apryl Joy C. Gresones, RN, MPM Ivy Sanson, RN
10 Northern Mindanao (088) 8587123

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Pauline Angela F. Balansag, RN Serge Jude Vidal, RN
11 Davao Region (082) 2243011; (082) 3051907

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Francine Adrienne P. De Castro, MD Angelica Nina Angliongto, RN

Rhoebelle Ann R. Balio, RN

12 SOCCSSKSARGEN (064) 4214726

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Mary Agnes A. Panton, RN, MPA Maria Mae C. Pretesto, RN

Omairah Sarifa A. Ayao, RN

13 Caraga (085) 3411595; (085) 3425208 loc 115 Sharon S. Coja, RMT, RN, MMPSM Daniel C. Montilla, RN
ARMM (064) 4217703

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Sheridan A. Sampulna, RN