MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Department of Health (DOH) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC / Commission) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last June 16, 2025, Monday, to formally establish the National Health Workforce Registry (NHWR). The NHWR is a major milestone under the National Human Resources for Health (HRH) Master Plan and a significant initiative of the health sector’s digital transformation agenda. Signifying this partnership were: DOH Secretary, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, and PRC Chairperson, Hon. Charito A. Zamora.

This significant tie-up underscores and highlights the shared vision of both institutions to transform the Philippine Healthcare System through data and technology-driven governance, smarter workforce planning, and stronger inter-agency collaboration. More than just a digital tool, the NHWR is envisioned as a dynamic and integrated platform that captures real-time, accurate, and comprehensive data and information on the country’s licensed healthcare professionals. Through this registry, the DOH and PRC aim to improve mapping of demographics, trends in licensure, continuing education, and professional development of the healthcare workforce.

With better data and analytics, the NHWR will enable strategic and evidence-informed decision-making to address pressing challenges in the healthcare workforce management, such as: maldistribution of health professionals, identification of unserved and underserved areas, and targeted deployment of needed professionals and specialists such as surgeons, internists, anesthesiologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, and pediatricians, among others.

As the health sector continues to adapt to global and national challenges, the DOH and PRC’s collaboration ensures that the Philippines is better equipped with the right people, in the right place, at the right time. This registry is a key step towards building a more equitable, resilient, and future-ready healthcare system for all Filipinos.

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