SEC. 2. Mandate. - The Department shall be primarily responsible for the formulation, planning, implementation, and coordination of policies and programs in the field of health. The primary function of the Department is the promotion, protection, preservation or restoration of the health of the people through the provision and delivery of health services and through the regulation and encouragement of providers of health goods and services attuned to and in pursuance with Islamic faith and teachings. SEC. 3. Powers and Functions. - The Department shall: (1) Define the regional health policy and formulate and implement a regional health plan within the framework of the government's general policies and plans, and present proposals to appropriate authorities on regional issues which have health implications; (2) Provide for health programs, services, facilities and other requirements as may be needed; (3) Coordinate or collaborate with, and assist local communities, agencies and interested groups including international organizations in activities related to health; (4) Administer all laws, rules and regulations in the field of health, including quarantine laws and food and drug safety laws; (5) Collect, analyze and disseminate statistical and other relevant information on the region's health situation, and require the reporting of such information from appropriate sources; (6) Propagate health information and educate the population on important health, medical and environmental matters which have health implications; (7) Undertake health and medical research and conduct training in support of its priorities, programs and activities; (8) Regulate the operation and issue licenses and permits to government and private hospitals, clinics and dispensaries, laboratories, blood banks, drugstores and such other establishments which by the nature of their functions are required to be regulated by the Department; (9) Issue orders and regulations concerning the implementation of established health policies; (10) Formulate policies, guidelines, regulations as well as operating procedures congruent to Islamic teachings on health and sanitation; and (11) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. 100