Councilor Doc Joey Dinopol

04/09/2026

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮. These tiny particles can affect air quality and may irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, especially among children, older adults, and people with existing respiratory conditions.

While we can’t control where the smoke comes from, we can take steps to protect ourselves.

Stay informed. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy.

For inquiries, contact (083) 250 2777/2888 local 162/ 0962 713 6653.

04/09/2026

🎉 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎, 𝙂𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝙎𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙊𝙎 𝘾𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙀! 🎉

The General Santos City Health Office proudly received two recognitions during the 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 held on August 26–27, 2026, at The Farm, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

🏆 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
The General Santos City Health Office was recognized for its dedication, commitment, and continued support to the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) in advancing the Epidemiology and Surveillance and Health Statistics Programs of the Center for Health Development SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

🏆 𝑭𝑯𝑺𝑰𝑺 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
The General Santos City Health Office – FHSIS Functional Unit was also recognized for attaining a FUNCTIONAL rating in the CY 2025 Local Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS) Functionality Assessment, with an overall score of 70% or higher, in recognition of its commitment to effective FHSIS implementation, quality health information management, and compliance with prescribed FHSIS standards and requirements.

The awards were received by City Health Officer Dr. Lalaine M. Calonzo, CESU Coordinator Raffy Piamonte, RN, and FHSIS representative Alexander Dablo as well as representatives from the 12 Rural Health Units.

The General Santos City Health Office extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Local Government Unit of General Santos City, through Hon. Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao, for the continued support and commitment to strengthening the city’s health programs and services.

Congratulations to the entire General Santos City Health Office! 🎉👏 These recognitions reflect the collective dedication and hard work of the team in strengthening health surveillance, health information management, and public health services for the people of General Santos City.

03/09/2026

Bilang bahagi ng Gensan Tuna Festival 2026, matagumpay na pinaglingkuran ng Grand Serbisyong Heneral ang mga residente ng NEWS BARANGAYS (Dadiangas North, East, West, at South). Sa pangunguna ni Mayor Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao Lgp Cares katuwang ang ating masisipag na tanggapan ng LGU at mga partner, nakatanggap ang ating mga ka-barangay ng libreng medical at dental check-up, school supplies, pamimigay ng bigas, at legal consultation.

Para manatiling refreshed at hydrated ang lahat sa gitna ng init, nag-abot din ang opisina ni City Councilor Jose Jacinto “Doc Joey” Dinopol ng libreng bottled water para sa ating masisipag na medical workers, partners, at mga beneficiaries.

03/09/2026

Attended today’s Committee Hearing of the Committee on Finance, Ways, and Means, presided over by Chairperson Hon. Atty. Franklin Gacal Jr., to review and discuss the 2027 Annual Investment Plan (AIP) of General Santos City, where, together with Hon. Elizabeth Bagonoc and key department representatives, we are making sure our city's budget directly serves the needs of every Heneral.

03/09/2026

DOH: ALAMIN ANG KAHULUGAN NG BAWAT KULAY AT ANTAS NG AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI) PARA MAPROTEKTAHAN ANG KALUSUGAN
Para maprotektahan ang kalusugan ng iyong pamilya, subaybayan ang mga opisyal na anunsyo ukol sa kalidad ng hangin sa inyong lugar mula sa DENR-EMB o sa inyong lokal na pamahalaan.
Maaari ring makita ang real-time AQI sa inyong lugar sa link na nasa comment section. Sa kasalukuyan, mariing pinaghahanda ang mga taga Visayas at Mindanao para sa posibleng pag-abot ng Haze sa dalawang rehiyon na ito.
Kung hindi maganda ang air quality sa inyong lugar, tandaan ang mga sumusunod:
✅ Magsuot ng mask kapag kailangang lumabas ng bahay at iwasan muna ang mabibigat na outdoor activities.
✅ Mag-ingat lalo ang mga bata, matatanda, buntis, at may sakit sa puso o baga, at ihanda ang kanilang mga gamot.
✅ Para sa mga nagtatrabaho sa labas, magsuot ng mask at regular na magpahinga sa loob ng mga gusali. Laging unahin ang proteksyon sa kalusugan.
✅ Maging maingat sa pagmamaneho dahil sa mababang visibility mula sa haze.
Sakaling mangailangan ng tulong, tumawag agad sa National Emergency Hotline 911. Maaari ring pumunta sa mga Health Center at YAKAP Clinic para sa libreng konsultasyon, risk screening, mga laboratoryo, at libreng gamot para sa hika o mild-to-moderate pneumonia.

DOH: ALAMIN ANG KAHULUGAN NG BAWAT KULAY AT ANTAS NG AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI) PARA MAPROTEKTAHAN ANG KALUSUGAN

Para maprotektahan ang kalusugan ng iyong pamilya, subaybayan ang mga opisyal na anunsyo ukol sa kalidad ng hangin sa inyong lugar mula sa DENR-EMB o sa inyong lokal na pamahalaan.

Maaari ring makita ang real-time AQI sa inyong lugar sa link na nasa comment section. Sa kasalukuyan, mariing pinaghahanda ang mga taga Visayas at Mindanao para sa posibleng pag-abot ng Haze sa dalawang rehiyon na ito.

Kung hindi maganda ang air quality sa inyong lugar, tandaan ang mga sumusunod:

✅ Magsuot ng mask kapag kailangang lumabas ng bahay at iwasan muna ang mabibigat na outdoor activities.
✅ Mag-ingat lalo ang mga bata, matatanda, buntis, at may sakit sa puso o baga, at ihanda ang kanilang mga gamot.
✅ Para sa mga nagtatrabaho sa labas, magsuot ng mask at regular na magpahinga sa loob ng mga gusali. Laging unahin ang proteksyon sa kalusugan.
✅ Maging maingat sa pagmamaneho dahil sa mababang visibility mula sa haze.

Sakaling mangailangan ng tulong, tumawag agad sa National Emergency Hotline 911. Maaari ring pumunta sa mga Health Center at YAKAP Clinic para sa libreng konsultasyon, risk screening, mga laboratoryo, at libreng gamot para sa hika o mild-to-moderate pneumonia.

02/09/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟒𝟏𝟎, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Declaring Saturday, 05 September 2026, a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of General Santos

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1TQMhD

01/09/2026

The June 8 earthquake was one of the toughest trials General Santos City has ever faced, but it proved one thing, that the spirit of the Generals is unbreakable. Today, as we open the Tuna Festival 2026 under the theme "Giting at Pagkakaisa, Sa Pagbangon sama-sama," we send a clear message to the world that we heal, rebuild, and rise together.

Daghang salamat sa tanang General nga nagpadayon sa pagtinabangay ug pagkahiusa. Happy Tuna Festival, General Santos City!

01/09/2026

During today’s 49th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlungsod, the August Body officially approved three resolutions I authored:

1. Resolution supporting the annual observance of Social Protection Month every September in the City of General Santos;

2. Resolution supporting "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day" every fourth Monday of September in the City of General Santos; and

3. Resolution supporting National Peace Consciousness Month every September in the City of General Santos.

The City Council also commended the Friends in Selfless Service of Humanity (F.I.S.S.H.) for their dedicated community work through the F.I.S.S.H. Community Engagement 2026. Now in its third year, this outreach program provides free surgical operations and dental services at R.O. Diagan Hospital from August 26 to September 2, 2026. Furthermore, we warmly welcomed PCOL Ariel B. Acala as he assumed his role as Acting City Director and Officer-in-Charge of the General Santos City Police Office.

30/08/2026

BASURA MO, BIGAS KO!

Tuloy-tuloy po ito kada Biyernes sa ating Serbisyong Heneral sa mga nakatakdang barangay.

Magdala lamang po ng 1 sako ng basura na naglalaman ng plastic bottles o mga empty sachets, at kapalit nito ay makakakuha po kayo ng 2 kilos na bigas!

Sama-sama po tayo sa paglilinis ng ating barangay habang may napapakinabangan tayong tulong para sa ating mga pamilya.

Basura mo, Bigas ko!
Tara na po at makiisa! Para sa malinis na barangay at mas maayos na General Santos City!

- Mayor Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao, MMPA

30/08/2026

🩸 𝙎𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙐𝙂𝙊 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 2026: 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨

August 27, 2026 | The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City

The City of General Santos proudly received recognition during the Sandugo Awarding 2026, honoring the city’s continued commitment to promoting voluntary blood donation and helping ensure a safe and adequate blood supply for communities in need. The awarding ceremony recognized barangays that achieved the 1% 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙚 of their catchment population for the year 2025, highlighting their valuable contribution to the community’s blood donation program.

Among the recognized barangays were 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜, 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝, 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙊𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙜, 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙚, 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙐𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮. The awards were received by their respective representatives, including Hon. Alikhan K. Bentaib, Punong Barangay of Batomelong; Hon. Jayee Tampus, Kagawad on Health of Barangay North; Hon. Edgar Barcon, Barangay Kagawad of Olympog; Hon. Miriam B. Estrella, Kagawad on Health of East; and representatives from Barangay San Jose. 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙧𝙤 was likewise recognized as Top Barangay Local Government Unit with the 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙉𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡, with the award received by Punong Barangay Hon. Edward Frederick Yumang. The City was also represented by City Health Officer Dr. Lalaine M. Calonzo and Alexander Percii Valorey Arado.

The City Health Office and the City Government of General Santos express their heartfelt gratitude to all the voluntary blood donors, barangay officials, health workers, partner organizations, and advocates who continue to support this life-saving advocacy. These recognitions are a testament to what can be achieved when communities come together for a common cause.

𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅, 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔—𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. 🩸❤️