VISION:

We are the prime movers for the development of national health policies, plans, and programs.

MISSION:

Our mission is to develop a dynamic, relevant, evidence-based policies, plans and programs in collaboration with other stakeholders towards an equitable, quality and sustainable health system for all Filipinos.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops health sector research, policy and legislative agenda and the national plans, goals and objectives for health.
2. Coordinates and provides the mechanisms for institutionalizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the health sector agenda and the national health goals, plans and objectives.
3. Provides technical assistance, consultancy and advisory services relative to health policy development, legislation, planning and research.
4. Advises the Secretary of Health on matters pertaining to national health policies and legislation, national health plans, goals and objectives, health research and development.

CORE VALUES
Excellence
We value competence, innovativeness, efficiency, optimism and flexibility; we strive to be the best in what we do and whatever we have to do in the pursuit of our mission and goals.

Integrity
We submit to the highest ideals of truth, fairness, honesty and human dignity.

Commitment
We commit our minds and hearts unselfishly to the realization of our vision of health for all.

Solidarity
We pursue unity in diversity in attaining our dreams, hopes and aspirations for our people.

Responsibility
We are the stewards of the health of our people; we pursue equity, quality and sustainability in health especially for the marginalized group in our society.