Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) conducted its first medical allowance orientation and HMO presentation for ZPPSU employees at the 4th floor of the Angara Building on May 20, this year.
The orientation introduced the Internal Implementing Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures (IRGP) on the release, use, and monitoring of the medical allowance amounting to seven thousand pesos in accordance with DBM Circular No. 2024-6. This internal implementing policies was authored by Vice President for Administration and Finance, Ms. Josephine L. Sulasula.
This aimed to provide clear policies for the release and monitoring of allowances, promote preventive healthcare through HMO-type coverage, enhance employee productivity, and ensure fund accountability.
Additionally, the session featured an HMO presentation to familiarize employees with their health insurance benefits. HMO partners comprehensively discussed the benefits, coverage, and procedures involved in utilizing the HMO program for government employees. Thus, the partners passed through a rigorous process of selection.
The event was well-attended by key ZPPSU officials, directors, heads of offices, deans, and faculty members, who actively participated in the open mic segment. The endeavor was fully supported by the University President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral and ZPPSU Board of Regents through Board Resolution No. 04-2025.
Further, the ZPPSU is extending its sincere gratitude to the Department of Budget and Management for the Special Allotment Release Order No. 2024-6.
The evaluating team is composed of the University Physician Dr. Franz Ochotorena, VPAF Ms. Josephine Sulasula, HR Director Ms. Liza Santos, Faculty Association President Hon. Rachel Lorena, Head of the Internal Audit Ms. Jocelyn Almonte, and Legal Officer Atty. Marti Gregorio.
