Section 13Sec./Art. 13

Powers and Responsibilities of the Department of Health. - In addition to its functions under Executive Order No. 317, series of 1941, titled "Organizing the Department of Health and Public Welfare", as amended, and Republic Act No. 11223, otherwise known as the "Universal Health Care Act", the DOH, together with the DOE, ERC, or DOTr, shall:

(a) Ensure and monitor compliance by Permit Holders and Participants with the health standards of PDNGI Facilities and PDNGI activities;

(b) Recommend standards, rules, and regulations in the conduct of health risk assessment studies in cases of natural gas accidents;

(c) Develop guidelines, policies, and health standards on the treatment and management of patients affected by natural gas accidents; and

(d) Require health data and information from PDNGI Facilities, Permit Holders, and Participants.