The Role of Government in the PhilippinesResponsible DepartmentDepartment of Health (DOH)-Department of Health, is the main organization involved in the Philippines, responsible for health promotion. Their job was to ensure public health, to organize programs that helped people have optimal health. Take action on emerging health problems and find solutions to them. Provide the medicines and programs needed to develop a healthy society. They are the ones who act as a shield for the nation against any health threats from other countries entering the premises. Funds under the Allocation of Care Laws/Ordinances National Health Insurance Act of 1995 (RA Act No. 7875) - An Act establishing a national health insurance program for all Filipinos and establishing the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation for this purpose. Republic Law n. 9502 - A law providing for cheaper and higher quality medicines, which amends Republic Law no. 8293 or the intellectual property code, the law of the Republic n. 6675 or the Generics Acts of 1988, and Republic Act No. 5921 or the Pharmacy Act, and for other purposesRepublic Act No. 8504- Prevention and Control of 1988-Promulgation of policies and prescribing measures for the prevention and control of HIV /AIDS in the Philippines environment, establishing a nationwide HIV/Aids information and education program, establishing a comprehensive HIV/Aids monitoring system, strengthening the Philippine National AIDS Council, and for other purposes Decree presidential no. 996 providing for mandatory basic immunization for infants and children under eight years of age ageRepublic Act No. 8344-A law prohibiting the requirement of deposits or advance payments for the confinement or treatment of patients in hospitals and medical clinics in some casesOther agencies involved- The core agencies involved and a partner of the Department of Health (DOH) in pursuing optimal health or ensuring public health are PHILHEALTH and the Social Security System (SSS). PHILHEALTH as we all know is an agency whose role is to create health insurance for every government personnel and even for those who are not. With an amount paid by an individual monthly or annually depending on the agreement of both parties, who in return will assume their healthcare expenses in the future.