This paper is one of eight case studies in the health sector conducted under the project “Population and Urbanization: Managing the Urbanization Process Under a Decentralized Governance Framework” jointly undertaken by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, the National Economic and Development Authority and Development Academy of the Philippines. This paper is a case study on Puerto Princesa City recommended by NEDA-Region IV as a model city for health. Its “Satellite Clinics” program has been one of the top 20 Galing Pook Winners in 1996.
