Information about CHO - Bacolod City

CITY HEALTH OFFICE (CHO) 

Republic of the Philippines 

CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 

Bacolod City 

This office undertake the provision of health services in the city, Mandated 

under S. # 1 of E.O. 265, which states “ It is the policy of the state that full and 

integrated delivery and development of health care services throughout the country 

must be prompted, encouraged and ensuring especially for the poor and marginalized 

sector of society’. 

Location: City Health Compound, A.B. Parreño St., Barangay 20, Bacolod City 

Telephone Nos. 434-8584, 434-4098, 434-4304 

A. Provision of Outpatient Consultation at the CHO-Main Dispensary 

ABOUT THE SERVICE: 

The purpose of this service is to diagnose and treat illnesses and give 

appropriate medical services. This service is available at the Main Dispensary, 

City Health Office (CHO) to any person/individual who needs medical assistance. 

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE: 

All residents of Bacolod City 

SCHEDULE OF SERVICE AVAILABILITY: 

Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 

- Consultation 

Monday to Friday – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

- Issuance of Medical Certificate for: 

Detention, Employment, Consultation of BJMP inmates and other 

walk-in priority patients. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

For Adults: None 

For Children: Growth Monitoring Chart 

FEES / CHARGES: 

None 

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE: 

Steps Time Frame Person(s) In-Charge 

1. OPD Client Admittance. 

Get the number from the 

person in-charge and then 

wait for your number to be called. 

2 minutes Midwife/Nurse on Duty 

2. Assessment of the Patient. 

Submit to the assessment 

and provide data needed. 2 minutes Midwife/Nurse on Duty 

3. Examination of the 

Patient. 

Submit to the examination of 

the physician on duty. 

5 to 10 minutes 

Dr. Georgina L. 

Habaradas 

Medical Officer IV

B. Provision of Immunization Services 


The purpose of this service is to immunize children 0 to 11 months 

from 7 immunization – prevention diseases. 

The City Health Office (CHO) under the Maternal, Child Health 

Services Division, also immunizes pregnant mothers to prevent the 

occurrence of Tetanus Neonatorum in infants. 


All bona-fide residents of Bacolod City 


None 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Growth Chart and/or record of previous immunization (where applicable) 


Wednesday Only - 8:00 am to 12:00 noon 



1. Register with the 

Nurse/Midwife on duty 

2. Assist Nurse/Midwife 

on duty in immunizing 

the child. 

3. Take note of the Post 

immunization instruction 

including the next round 

of immunization. 

C. Provision of Pre-Natal Care 

3 minutes Nurse/Midwife on Duty 



ABOUT THE SERVICES: 

The City Health Office (CHO) provides a comprehensive maternal care 

program for pregnant and lactating mothers. 


All resident mothers of Bacolod City 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Home Base Mother Record –HBMR 


None 


Thursday only - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm



1. Get and fill-up information slip. 

Submit information slip and get 

priority number. 

2. Present Home Base Mother 

Record (HBMR) at table 1. 

If none, staff issues HBMR. 

3. Submit to vital sign taking at 

table 2. 

4. Submit HBMR to the 

nurses/midwife for the data 

recording. 

Retrieve back you HBMR. 

5. Wait for your priority number to 

be called. 

6. When called submit for pre-natal 

check. 

Take note of the diagnosis and 

schedule of follow-up visit. 

D. Provision of treatment for Rabies 





Physician on Duty 


The purpose of this service is to prevent and treat clients with dog bites. 

WHO MAY AVAIL THE SERVICE: 

Any citizen of Bacolod City 

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Brgy. Certification of Permanent Residency (if meds. is available) 

2. Prescription from the Doctor 


None 


Monday to Friday - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm



1. Inquire about the services given 

and the requirements. 

2. Present Prescription at Nurse 

Station. 

3. Submit self to assessment and 

take note of the advice. 

4. Submit for physical examination 

and administration of anti-rabies 

shot. 

5. Take note of schedules of 

follow-up anti-rabies 

injections/shots and further 

instructions. 

E. Provision of Anti-Tetanus Treatment 

2 minutes Nurse concerned 

Mrs. Gloria Parreño 

2 minutes Nurse Concerned 

5 minutes Physician on Duty 

10 minutes Nurse on Duty 



The City Health Office (CHO) caters clients for the injection of Anti- 

Tetanus. 


All pregnant women of Bacolod City 

REQUIREMENT/S: 

1. Prescription from the Doctor 

2. Syringe 


None 


Monday to Friday - 8:00 to 12:00 noon 



1. Present prescription at Nurses 

Station 

2. Submit self to an assessment 

and take note of instruction(s). 

3. Submit self to physical 

examination and anti-tetanus 

shot. 

After the administration of the 

anti-tetanus injection, take note 

of further instructions. 



30 minutes Nurse on Duty

F. Provision of Reproductive Tract Health Examination & Treatment 


The City Health Office (CHO), under the Social Hygiene Division, runs an 

aggressive reproductive tract health program, especially for workers in the 

entertainment industry. The objective of the program is to identify and treat 

clients with Sexually Transmissible Infections. Those who pass the 

examination are given a Health Card. 


Any citizen of Bacolod, especially establishments based female sex 

workers. 


1. Gram – Stain Examination - P 20.00 

2. Blood Screening for Syphilis – P 50.00 

3. Hepatitis B sureface Ag - P 70.00 

4. RPR – P50.00 

5. HIV Antibody Testing - None 

REQUIREMENTS: 

EHS Form No. 102-A, B or C (Health Cards) when applicable. 

SCHEDULE OF SERVICE AVAILABILTIY: 

Monday to Thursday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 



1. Inquire about the laboratory 1 minute Mrs. Helen Dayot, 

services. 

2. Proceed to the City Treasurer’s 

PHN II 

Office/cashier and pay the 

required fees and obtain official 

receipt (O.R.) 

5 to 10 minutes Cashier 

3. Present O.R. for Examination. 

4. Provide the necessary data for 

1 minute Mrs. Helen Dayot, PHN II 

the registration. Submit to 5 to 10 minutes Mrs. Helen Dayot, PHN II 

specimen collection. 

5. For the laboratory 

examination, wait to be called for 30 minutes Ms. Dimphna Marquez 

the release of the results. 

Med. Tech. I 

Dr. Babylin Drilon, 

6. Submit self to counseling. 15 minutes Medical Officer V 

Social Hygiene Chief 

7. A. If results are negative, 

Dr. Babylin Drilon, 

receive card and sign logbook. 5 minutes Medical Officer V 

Social Hygiene Chief 

B. If results are positive, 

receive the medicine and 5 minutes Mrs. Helen Dayot 

counseling. 

PHN II

G. Provision of Dental Examination & Tooth Extraction Services 


This service is available to pre-school and school age children, pregnant 

mothers and other adults to prevent and treat dental diseases. Tooth extraction 

services are available from Monday to Friday including consultation. 


Any citizen of Bacolod 

REQUIREMENTS: 

None 


A. Dental Extraction – P 85.00, including anaesthesia and disposable needle. 

B. Oral Prophylaxis – P150.00 

C. Sealant Application – P75.00 

D. Temporary Filling – P80.00 

E. Amalgam filling – P150.00 


Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 



1. Proceed to the Dentist for checkup 

2. Pay at the cashier for the required 

fees. 

3. Register name at the logbook and 

wait for your name to be called. 

4. Submit to the Dentist for 

treatment. 

15 minutes Dentist 

5 -10 

minutes 

Cashier 

5 minutes Dental Aide 

45 minutes 

H. Provision of Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment/Medicine: 

Dentist on duty 

Dr. Mansueta Gamboa, 

Dentist III 

Dr. Mario Oliveros, Dentist 

II 


The City Health Office (CHO) manages an anti-tuberculosis program (NTP). 

The purpose is to identify and treat patients with tuberculosis (TB). Drugs and 

medicine have provided free-of-charge.

WHO CAN AVAIL OF THE SERVICE: 

Any person, residents of Bacolod, 10 years old and above, who displays the 

following symptoms may have tuberculosis. 

1. Persistent coughing for 2 weeks or more 

2. Fever 

3. Progressive weight loss 

4. Chest or back pains 

5. Hemoptysis or recurrent blood streak sputum 

6. Loss of appetite 

7. Tiredness/night sweating 

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Sputum examination result 

2. Chest x-ray result needed if smear result is negative. 


None 


Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon 

Consultation 

Monday to Friday – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

Releasing of medicine for TBDC approved patient. 



1. examination of sputum 2 minutes Nurse on Duty 

2. Bring results to TB- 

DOTS Center for 

consultation. 

A. For smear positive 

result – enrolled in the 

TB-DOTS Program. 

B. for smear negative 

result – refer to TBDC for 

approval. 

I. Provision of Leprosy Treatment/Medicine 

10 minutes NTP Coordinator 


The City Health Office (CHO) manages this program. The Purpose is 

to identify and treat patients with leprosy. Drugs and medicine have 

provided free-of-charge. 



REQUIREMENTS: 

None


Free of charge 


Monday to Friday – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

Consultation and dispensing of medicine if positive 


Steps 

1. Inquire about skin diseases 

Time Frame Person(s) In-Charge 

and the requirements for 3 minutes Nurse on duty 

availing of free medicines/s for 

leprosy. 

2. Submit to assessment. 10 to 15 minutes 

Dr. Ma Theresa Pedutem 

Medical Officer V 

Leprosy Coordinator 

3. Receive initial set of medicine 

and take note of instruction and 

advice. 

J. Issuance of Health/Medical Certificate/s 

Norma Aragon, PHN II 

Leprosy Coordinator 


Firms and government agencies may require Health Certificates from 

certain persons. This is especially true for those who are applying for a driver’s 

license with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and people seeking 

employment. 

Schools also require students to secure a Medical Certificate before they are 

allowed to enroll. 

a. Medical Certification - a certification issued to people whom physically fit. 

b. Health Certification – Health Card issued to a person as one of the 

requirements in applying for business permit. 

The City Heath Office (CHO) issues health and Medical Certificates. 



REQUIREMENTS: 

For Medical Certification for School Requirements and Employment and other 

purposes at Rm. 1 and Rm. 15: 

1. CBC 

2. Urinalysis 

3. Result of X-Ray 

4. Residence Certificate 

5. Identification Card 

6. Medical Certificate Fee 

For Health Certification at Rm. 11: 


2. Result of X-ray 

3. Stool Exam 

4. Health Certification Fee 

5. 1 x 1 picture


1. Medical Certificate Fee ……… P10.00 

2. Health Certificate Fee ………. P10.00 

3. Certification Fee for Employment .. P10.00 


Monday to Friday – (Room 15) 

8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

Monday to Friday (Room 11) 

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 



1. Pay the required certification 

fee at the Cashier/City 

Treasurer’s Office and get 

Official Receipt (O.R.) 

2. Proceed to the City Health 

Office (CHO) and present your 

O.R. together with all the 

requirements. 

5 minutes License 

Division/Cashier 

2 minutes Physician on duty 

3. Receive Certificate 2 minutes Physician on duty 

For Medical Certificate 

Proceed to Rm. 1 or Rm. 15 

Submit to examination. Receive 

Medical Certificate and sign 

Logbook. 

For Health Certificate 

Proceed to Room 11. Submit 

to examination. Receive Health 

Certificate and sign logbook. 

2 minutes 

2 minutes 

K. Provision of Laboratory & Medical Examination/s 

Dr. Jovy T. Vergara 

Asst. City Health Officer 

Dr. Georgina L. 

Habaradas 

Medical officer IV 

Physician on duty 

Dr. Grace Tan 

Medical officer IV 

OIC, Environmental 

Sanitation Div. 


The City Health Office offers routine Laboratory Services. These 

services are available for a minimal fee. 


All residents of Bacolod City 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Laboratory Request 


1. CBC ……………………………………………………………...P30.00 

2. Blood Typing …………………………………………………..P20.00 

3. Pregnancy Test …………………………………………………P50.00 

4. Platelet Count …………………………………………………..P30.00 

5. Fecalysis …………………………………………………………P15.00 

6. Blood Sugar ……………………………………………………..P50.00 

7. Water Analysis ………………………………………………..P100.00 

8. HBS Ag (Hepa B) Testing …………………………………….P70.00


Monday to Thursday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 pm 

Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon 

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVBICES: 


1. Present the laboratory request to 

Medical Technologist on 

the Medical Technologist. 

2. Proceed to the Cashier and pay 

5 minutes 

duty 

the required fee/s and get official 

(O.R.) 

3. For the specimen collection and 

5 minutes Cashier 

procedure, present Official 25 minutes Medical Technologist 

Receipt, follow instructions for 

specimen collection, and submit 

specimen. 

4. Take note of the date of release 

of the results. 

Come back on the date of release Case to case Medical Technologist on 

of lab result/s. 

duty 

a. Sputum Examination Within 24 hours 

b. CBC & Platelet Count After 1 hour 

c. Blood Typing Within 10 

minutes 

d. Blood Sugar 10 minutes 

e. HBs Ag Test/RPR 10 minutes 

f. Urinalysis Within 30 

minutes 

g. Pregnancy Test Within 10 

minutes 

h. Stool Exam Within 20 

minutes 

i. Gram Staining Within 40 

minutes 

j. Water Analysis After 2 days 

L. Provision of Drug Testing Examination 


The City Health Office (CHO) offers Drug Testing Service. Firms and 

government agencies may acquire drug testing from certain person. This is 

especially true for those applying for a driver’s license with the Land 

Transportation Office (LTO) and people seeking for employment. 

Schools also require teachers and students to undergo drug testing as one 

of the requirements for their medical certificate. 


Residents of Bacolod City 


Drug Testing: P200.00 

REQUIREMENT: 

Any valid Identification Card





1. Client ID verification and 5 minutes Chemist on duty 

conduct interview 

2. Proceed to the Cashier and pay 

Engr. Rosa Maria Palma 

the required fee/s & get the 

Official Receipt (O.R.). 

3. Present Official Receipt and 


accomplish the client consent 

form. 

4. Receives accomplished client 

2 minutes Staff – In - Charge 

consent form & verifies records. 

5. Registration for no pending 

1 minute Staff – In – Charge 

records 1 minute Staff – In - Charge 

6. Follow instruction for 

specimen collection and submit, 

seal and affix signature on urine 

specimen sample. 

7. Entry and accessioning of 

5 minutes Staff – In - Charge 

specimen Staff – In - Charge 

Engr. Rosa Maria Palma 

8. Specimen for initial screening 

9. If the results is positive, the 

5 minutes Chemist / Analyst 

analyst request for confirmatory 5 minutes Engr. Rosa Maria Palma 

& forward to Confirmatory 

Chemist / Analyst 

Laboratory. 

10. Evaluate, record, prepares and 

release/s Drug Test Result. 5 minutes Staff – In - Charge 

M. Provision of X-Ray Services 


The City Health Office offers X-Ray services to patients with complaints and 

clients who are applying for renewal of Business permits, employment, and 

miscellaneous. Services are available for minimal fee. 



REQUIREMENT: 

X-Ray Fee request 


Routine Chest X-ray PA view – P100.00. 

For other view/position - Refer to X-ray information desk for specific 

fees. 


Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm



1. Present the X-Ray request to staff on 

duty 

2. Go to the cashier and pay the 

required fee/s. 

3. Submit to the registration procedure. 

Wait for your name to be called. 

4. Present registration paper and submit 

to X-ray test/s. 

If required, submit to chest 

examination. 

If required, submit to 

orthopedic, abdominal and 

miscellaneous examination. 

5. Take note of the date of the release of 

the X-ray result. 

15 -20 

seconds 

Staff on duty 


5 minutes Staff on duty 

Case to case Radiologic Technologist 

On duty 

Mr. Pedrito R. Melendres 

28 minutes 

30 minutes 

N. Provision of Environmental Sanitation Services 

5minutes Staff on duty 


The Environmental Sanitation Division has two (2) Sections - Permits and 

Licensing Section & Pest and Vermin Control Section. 

A Sanitary Permit to Operate is issued to different food establishments like 

restaurants, café shops, bakeshops, and non-food establishments like hotels, 

night clubs, dept. stores, seaports , beauty parlors, spa & massage among 

others which is signed by the concerned Sanitary Inspector, Division Chief, 

and City Health Officer after compliance of the sanitary requirements that is 

requisite for Mayors’ Permit. 

For Pest & Vermin Control Section, the following services are rendered: 

I. a. Treatment of stagnant water with larvacidal for mosquitoes. 

b. Fogging operation may be done in households with confirmed 

dengue cases (Medical Certificate needed). 

II. a. Disinfection of household with confirmed cases of typhoid fever 

(Medical Certificate needed). 


All bona-fide & transient residents of Bacolod City

REQUIREMENTS: 

Health Certificate: 

Green Colored Card – for non-food personnel 

Cream Colored Card – For food handlers 

Pink Colored Card – For commercial workers 

1. Health Certificate Fee 


3. Stool Examination Result 

4. “1 x 1” ID picture 

5. X-Ray Result 

For Sanitary permits to operate: 

Health Certificates 


Health Certificate fee P10.00 





1. Pay the required Health 

Certificate Fee at the Cashier and 

get official receipt (O.R.). 


2. Present O.R., submit 

requirements for interview, and 

take note of the instructions. 

3. Screening of Permit 

a. If a Sanitary Permit to Operate 

is not required, the Sanitation 

Inspector signs at the back 

portion of the Business Permit 

for Health & Sanitary 

Requirements. 

b. If Sanitary Permit to Operate 

is required, comply with the 

sanitary permit requirements. 

4. Owner/Manager should be 

present during the inspection 

5. Owner/Manager receives the 

Sanitary Permit to Operate and 

signs logbook. 

5 minutes Sanitary Inspectors on 

Duty 

1 minute 

Time varies 

depending on 

distance and area 

5 minutes 

Sanitary Inspector on 

Duty 

Sanitary Inspector on 

Duty 

Sanitary Inspectors 

assigned in the area. 

1. S.I. assigned 

2. S.I. VI 

3. Dr. Grace Tan 

Division Chief 

4. City Health 

Office/Asst. City 

Health Officer: 

- Dr. Salome G. Biñas 

City Health Officer 

- Dr. Jovy T. Vergara 

Asst. City Health 

Officer

For Pest & Vermin Control: 

Steps 

1. Record of dengue cases 


reported by private & gov’t. everyday 

hospitals are endorsed to the 

Statistician 

Environmental Sanitation 

Division. 

2. For Patients who are still 

confined in the hospital, a 

Medical Certificate is required 

for fast service. 

3. Fumigator & fogging staff 

locates the address in different 

Brgy. of the city 

4. Fogging is done to located 

areas covering a 50 meter 

radius. 

5. Treatment of stagnant water 

with larvacidal for mosquitoes. 

6. Spraying of disinfectant for 

the households & confirmed 

typhoid cases (Medical 

Certificate). 

Depending on the 

record given by the 

family. 

Family member 

30 minutes Fumigator & Fogging 

Staff 

10mins./household Fumigator 

Staff 

& Fogging 

Depending on the Fumigator & Fogging 

affected area. Staff 

25 mins./household 

Fumigator & Fogging 

Staff 

7.Epidemiological 

Investigation is done. 30 mins./household Sanitary Inspector 

O. Provision of Family Planning Services 


Counseling is a major interpersonal tool to motivate clients for 

family planning method acceptance. 

It can also provide mothers of malnourished children and 

malnourished pregnant and lactating mothers for information on 

nutrition geared towards improving nutritional status. 

WHO CAN AVAIL OF THE SERVICE: 



Counseling is free of charge 

Test: 

1. Pap-smear – P100.00 

2. Pregnancy Test – P50.00 

3. Gram Staining – P20.00 

REQUIREMENTS: 

None 


Monday to Thursday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon


Steps 

1. Go to Room 4 and look for 


Family Planning In-Charge and 

state your request. 

3 minutes Nurse on duty 

2. Register your name, age, 

address and states your purpose 

for availing the service in the 

logbook. 

3. Submit yourself to an 

interview and physical 

examination, if required. 

4. The possible exams are the 

following: 

a. If Pap-Smear – proceed to 

examination room and submit to 

collection of specimen. 

b. If Pregnancy Test – proceed to 

laboratory and submit to 

specimen collection. 

3 minutes Nurse on duty 

Will depend on 

the type of 

physician 

examination 

2 weeks Nurse on duty 

Variable Nurse on duty 

c. If Gram Staining – submit to 

specimen collection 15 minutes Nurse on duty 

4. Take note of the date when 

laboratory release the result. 

Return on the date to claim 

laboratory result and attend 

counseling. 

P. Provision of Pre-Marriage Counseling Seminars 


Pre - Marital and Family Planning Counseling. In compliance with 

Executive Order 209, Article 16 Family Code of the Philippines, City 

Ordinance 3167, Series of 1974, and Presidential Decree 965, states that all 

would be couples are required to undergo Pre-Marital and Family Planning 

Counseling for the issuance of their marriage license from the City Civil 

Registrar Office after the ten (10) days publication period. Would be couples 

cannot get married without the Certificate that they have undergone 

counseling. 

The City Health Office conducts Pre-Marriage Counseling (PMC) Seminars 

to would-be-couples. A PMC certificate is a prerequisite in securing a marriage 

license. 

PMC Seminars are held from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Population Program Officer conducts the seminars. The PMC Certificate is 

awarded to participants right after the counseling. 


Any resident of Bacolod who intends to get married

REQUIREMENTS: 

Application for Marriage License 


None 





1. With your partner, proceed to 

the Pre-Marriage Counseling 

office at the City Health Office. 

2. Submit to Family Planning 

Counseling and Assessment. 

3. After the counseling session, 

receive Pre-Marital Family 

Planning Certificate and sign 

logbook. 

Q. Provision of Medico-Legal Services 

5 minutes 

45 minutes to 1 

hour 

Ma. Leonora Theresa Galang 

PPW 

PPW on duty 


PPW on duty 



The purpose of this service is to examine and diagnose cases 

pertaining to medico legal reasons (Battered wife, Women Abused, Child 

Abused, Raped, and Physical Injuries). 

It also examines Dead on Arrival cases for Autopsy such as stub 

wounds, death due to shooting, vehicular accident and any other 

questionable cause of death. 

The service is available at the Room 4-A, City Health Office (CHO) 

to any person/individual who needs medico legal assistance. 




Medico Legal Fee – P10.00 

REQUIREMENTS: 

For Medico Legal Cases “Korasyon” 

Blotter from the Police Office (2 copies) 

SCHEDULE OF THE SERVICE AVAILABILITY: 

Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm


Steps Time Frame 

For Medico –Legal Service 

Person(s) In-Charge 

1. For client admittance and 

Staff on duty 

assessment, approach staff on 5 minutes 

duty, state need and other 

information. 

2. Submit to Physical 

Examination. 

3. Recording/encoding and 

releasing of certification. 


5 to 10 minutes Dr. Eli C. Cong 


Medico Legal Officer 

5 to 10 minutes Staff on duty 

For Death Certificate: 

Local Civil Registrar’s Office issued Death Certificate to next kin in 

the event of death. If the deceased was not attended by the Hospital 

Doctors, it is the duty of the City Health Doctor to diagnose. When the 

deceased died upon the arrival in the hospital, the Hospital Doctor will 

issue for Dead on Arrival Form (DOA). 


Close relative of the deceased 


None 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Non Traumatic/Natural Death 

1. Barangay Certification that he is a bona-fide residents of Bacolod 

City (2 copies). 

2. Death Certificate Form from Local Civil Registrar 

Traumatic Death and Foundling: 

1. Barangay Certification that he is bona-fide residents of Bacolod City. 

2. Acquire the request for Autopsy from Police Office or SOCO. 

3. Death Certificate Form from Local Civil Registrar 


Steps 

1. Submit requirements at 

Time Frame 

For client/informant 

Person(s) In-Charge 

Medico Legal Office. 5 minutes Staff on duty 

2. Conduct interview 

about the cause of death. 

5 to 10 minutes 


Dr. Eli C. Cong 


Medico Legal Officer 

3. Recording / encoding & 

releasing of certification. 5 minutes Staff on duty 

For Court Call: 

1. All victims & defendants who want the Medico Legal Officer to be a 

witness of any hearing must secure Medico Legal Certificate and/or 

Autopsy Report Trauma Sheet and Death Certificate issued by the 

Medico Legal Officer. 

2. Inform your Fiscal or Lawyer about subpoena needed and inform 

Medico Legal Officer about the case of the victim to attend the 

scheduled investigation in the court.

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