Juan Flavier
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Juan Martin Flavier is a former politician from the Philippines
. He was a former Secretary of the Department of Health
and a senator. He was born in Tondo, Manila eventually moving to Baguio City where he finished his secondary studies at the Baguio City High School. He is trained as a Medical Doctor and received his degree in Medicine from the prestigious University of the Philippines College of Medicine
, UP Manila in 1960 and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University
in 1969.
Flavier became president of the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement in 1967. From 1978 to 1992 he was President of the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction.
In 1992, he was appointed by President Ramos to become Secretary of the Department of Health. He initiated various health programs such as Oplan Alis Disease, Kontra Kolera, Stop TB, Araw ng Sangkap Pinoy, Family Planning and Doctor to the Barrios Program. He served as Secretary of the Department of Health until 1995.
In 1995, he ran for senator under the administration ticket. He was reelected as senator in the 2001 elections, placing 2nd among the 12 winning candidates. In the senate, he has authored and sponsored landmark legislations such as the Traditional Medicine Law, the Poverty Alleviation Law, Clean Air Act, Indigenous People's Rights Act, Anti-money Laundering Act of 2001, Barangay Micro-Business Enterprise, National Service Training Program for Tertiary Students of 2002, Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Plant Variety Protection Act, Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 and the recently enacted Tobacco Regulation Act.
He is the author of the book entitled Doctor to the Barrios
, wherein he narrates his experiences while working with and for the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement
. He is currently resident host of Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
of GMA-7.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He was a former Secretary of the Department of Health
Department of Health (Philippines)
The Philippines’ Department of Health is the principal health agency in the Philippines. It is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and the regulation of...
and a senator. He was born in Tondo, Manila eventually moving to Baguio City where he finished his secondary studies at the Baguio City High School. He is trained as a Medical Doctor and received his degree in Medicine from the prestigious University of the Philippines College of Medicine
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
The University of the Philippines College of Medicine is the medical school of the University of the Philippines Manila, one of the constituent universities of the University of the Philippines System.-History:...
, UP Manila in 1960 and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
in 1969.
Work history
Prior to his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Health, he went to serve the barrio people of Nueva Ecija and Cavite.Flavier became president of the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement in 1967. From 1978 to 1992 he was President of the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction.
In 1992, he was appointed by President Ramos to become Secretary of the Department of Health. He initiated various health programs such as Oplan Alis Disease, Kontra Kolera, Stop TB, Araw ng Sangkap Pinoy, Family Planning and Doctor to the Barrios Program. He served as Secretary of the Department of Health until 1995.
In 1995, he ran for senator under the administration ticket. He was reelected as senator in the 2001 elections, placing 2nd among the 12 winning candidates. In the senate, he has authored and sponsored landmark legislations such as the Traditional Medicine Law, the Poverty Alleviation Law, Clean Air Act, Indigenous People's Rights Act, Anti-money Laundering Act of 2001, Barangay Micro-Business Enterprise, National Service Training Program for Tertiary Students of 2002, Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Plant Variety Protection Act, Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 and the recently enacted Tobacco Regulation Act.
He is the author of the book entitled Doctor to the Barrios
Doctor to the Barrios
Doctor to the Barrios is a book authored by Juan M. Flavier, a physician and former senator in the Philippines. Its complete title is Doctor to the Barrios, Experiences with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement. In this book, Flavier focused on the common problems encountered by Filipinos...
, wherein he narrates his experiences while working with and for the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement
Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement
The Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, abbreviated as PRRM, is a non-governmental organization and institution formed in 1952 in order to assist the poor members of society in the Philippines...
. He is currently resident host of Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko is a public service program aired every Saturday mornings by GMA Network. The show is recognized as the first and longest running public service program in Philippine television...
of GMA-7.
Health policy
Flavier implemented the country's first HIV prevention program. He received criticism for this from Manila Archbishop Jaime Sin, who called him an "agent of Satan" for distributing condoms against the Catholic Church's prohibition of condoms.Books written
Here is a listing of the books authored by Juan Flavier:- Doctor To the Barrios, Experiences with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (1970)
- Let's DOH It!: How We Did It (1998)
- My Friends in the Barrios (1974)
- Parables of the Barrio: Vol. III, Nos. 101-150 (1991)
- Back to the Barrios: Balikbaryo (1978)
- Mobilizing Local Leaders for Rural Development: The Case of the People's School (IIRR Working paper) (1980)