28/05/2026
๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฒ๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง
As part of the PuroKalusugan Program, the Provincial DOH OfficeโMountain Province (PDOHO-MP), in collaboration with the Besao Municipal Health Office, Banguitan Barangay Local Government Unit, Bontoc General Hospital, Provincial Health Office, and other partner agencies, successfully conducted an Adopt a Barangay activity in conjunction with the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) Barangay Consultation and Serbisyo Caravan held at Banguitan Elementary School on May 28, 2026.
The activity gathered various national and local government agencies to present and deliver programs and services available to the community in support of peacebuilding, sustainable development, and improved public service delivery. The initiative aimed to bring essential health and government services closer to the people, particularly those in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, while strengthening access to quality healthcare and other social services at the grassroots level. Through this collaborative effort, partner agencies sought to promote better health outcomes, improve community well-being, and strengthen public trust and engagement in government programs.
Municipal Mayor Bryne O. Bacwaden underscored the importance of unity and cooperation among community members in maintaining peace and fostering continuous development within the barangay. He emphasized that the absence of insurgency in the area has created greater opportunities for the implementation of government programs, infrastructure projects, and community development initiatives that directly benefit residents. He likewise encouraged the community to actively participate in and support government efforts aimed at sustaining peace, protecting development gains, and maximizing the opportunities being extended to the barangay.
During the activity, free health services such as medical consultations, dental services, and free circumcision were provided to residents. Other partner agencies also delivered various government programs and frontline services to address the needs of the community. The conduct of these services highlighted the governmentโs continuing commitment to making healthcare and social services more accessible, responsive, and people-centered.
To further promote health awareness and strengthen community engagement, Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) activities were conducted. These activities created an engaging and meaningful learning experience for participants of all ages while encouraging positive health-seeking behaviors and active community participation.
The activity also served as an opportunity for YAKAP profiling and registration, further strengthening efforts to identify and connect individuals and families to appropriate health and social support services. This initiative supports the continuing goal of ensuring that vulnerable and underserved populations are linked to available government assistance and interventions.
Overall, the successful conduct of the activity reflects the strong commitment and collaboration among healthcare workers, local government units, uniformed personnel, national government agencies, and partner institutions in advancing accessible, quality, and people-centered healthcare and public services for the communities of Mountain Province. Through continued partnership, cooperation, and service delivery, stakeholders remain steadfast in building healthier, empowered, peaceful, and more resilient communities, one barangay at a time.
