Municipal Health Office - Lake Sebu

29/08/2026

𝐘𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧

Healthcare came closer to home for 160 residents of Barangay Halilan on August 28, 2026, as the YAKAP Caravan brought essential health services directly to the community, making medical care, laboratory services, PhilHealth assistance, and medicines more accessible to those who needed them.

Residents availed themselves of vital signs checking, PhilHealth membership verification and enrollment, laboratory services, medical consultation, and free medicine dispensing, giving community members the opportunity to address their health concerns through a range of services provided in one community-based activity.

Through the continued rollout of the YAKAP Caravan, the Municipal Health Office brings healthcare beyond the walls of the Rural Health Unit and closer to the communities it serves, strengthening efforts to make essential health services more accessible, responsive, and people-centered.

29/08/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞

Amid the increasing number of dengue cases in Barangay Lake Lahit, the Municipal Health Office, through its Environmental and Occupational Health Sevices Unit, in partnership with Barangay Lake Lahit, conducted the Labadaba Festival on August 27, 2026.

The activity was spearheaded by Enya Logong, RM, Sanitary Inspector, mobilizing residents and Barangay Health Workers to wash curtains, mosquito nets, beddings, and other household fabrics that may serve as resting or hiding places for mosquitoes as part of intensified dengue prevention efforts.

The activity encouraged households to regularly wash and properly clean fabrics commonly found inside homes, helping reduce areas where mosquitoes may stay and potentially come into contact with people. Health workers and barangay officials also emphasized the importance of maintaining clean surroundings and practicing other preventive measures to minimize the risk of dengue transmission.

More than a simple community clean-up, the Labadaba Festival highlighted the role of every household in dengue prevention. Through collective action and consistent cleanliness practices, Barangay Lake Lahit continues to strengthen its fight against dengue and protect the health of its community.

27/08/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐑𝐇𝐔 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Lake Sebu Rural Health Unit earned dual Certificates of Recognition from the Department of Health–Center for Health Development SOCCSKSARGEN for its outstanding performance in Measles-Rubella (MR) Surveillance and Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS) reporting, as well as for maintaining a Functional Municipal Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (MESU) for Calendar Year 2025, during the 2026 Epidemiology and Surveillance and Health Statistics Program Implementation Review held on August 27, 2026, at The Farm at Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City.

The recognition for FHSIS functionality highlights the RHU’s 100% timely and complete submission of all required reports for CY 2025, while its MR Surveillance award reflects its consistent implementation of disease detection, reporting, investigation, and laboratory-supported surveillance. These systems play a vital role in the early identification of measles and rubella cases and in strengthening local disease prevention and control efforts.

The double recognition underscores the commitment of the Lake Sebu RHU health personnel, community partners, and local leaders to maintaining reliable health information and responsive disease surveillance. Through sustained and accurate reporting, the team continues to strengthen evidence-based public health action and protect the health of communities across Lake Sebu.

27/08/2026

𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬

LGU Lake Sebu was recognized as a Top Performing Local Government Unit in support of the National Voluntary Blood Services Program for 2025 during SANDUGO 2026 on August 27, 2026, at The Farm Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, recognizing the municipality’s own sustained efforts in strengthening its blood donation program, mobilizing resources, and promoting voluntary blood donation across the community.

Separate from the LGU’s recognition, Lake Sebu’s barangays have also made significant contributions through their own blood donation initiatives and active participation in mobile blood donation activities. The efforts of Bacdulong, Denlag, Halilan, Hanoon, Klubi, Lake Lahit, Lamcade, Lamdalag, Lower Maculan, Luhib, Ned, Poblacion, Siluton, Talisay, Takunel, Upper Maculan, and Tasiman reflect the growing commitment of communities to voluntary blood donation and to helping ensure that blood is available for patients who need it.

Two levels of achievement, one shared purpose: saving lives. Congratulations to LGU Lake Sebu for the recognition, and appreciation to all barangays, blood donors, volunteers, and health workers whose own efforts continue to strengthen the culture of voluntary blood donation throughout the municipality.

25/08/2026

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

Please be informed that the PhilHealth Service Desk scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Rural Health Unit – Lake Sebu is 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation. Further announcements regarding the rescheduled PhilHealth Service Desk will be posted accordingly.

Thank you.

20/08/2026

𝟗𝟖 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞

A total of 98 residents, equivalent to 3.2% of Barangay Talisay’s total population, took part in the Mobile Blood Donation Activity on August 20, 2026, turning community participation into a life-saving contribution toward strengthening the municipality’s blood supply for patients in need of transfusion.

Led by Blood Program Coordinator Jenny A. Pingki-an, RMT, in collaboration with the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital Blood Bank under the supervision of Roland Abu, RMT, the activity followed established donor safety procedures, with volunteers undergoing health assessment, hemoglobin testing, and donor screening before blood extraction to ensure the safety of both donors and collected blood units.

Beyond the numbers, the activity reflected the community’s shared responsibility in maintaining an adequate blood supply for emergencies, surgeries, and other medical conditions requiring transfusion. Through their voluntary donation, the residents of Barangay Talisay gave more than blood—they gave patients another chance at life.

15/08/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧

Sixteen pregnant women from Barangay Lake Seloton participated in a Mothers’ Class on August 11, 2026, gaining essential knowledge and practical guidance on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.

Fe Dela Cruz, RM facilitated the session, discussing the importance of proper nutrition for both mothers and their children, while Hanna Lou Ysip, RN covered key maternal health topics, including proper prenatal care, healthy practices during pregnancy, recognition of danger signs, birth preparedness, and essential newborn care. The session also provided an opportunity for the participants to raise questions and clarify concerns regarding their pregnancy and the health and well-being of their babies.

Beyond providing information, the Mothers’ Class emphasized the importance of being informed and prepared throughout pregnancy. Through the session, expectant mothers were encouraged to take an active role in protecting their health and ensuring the well-being of their babies from pregnancy and childbirth through the early stages of motherhood.

14/08/2026

10/08/2026

𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝟕𝟎% 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

On behalf of the Local Government Unit of Lake Sebu, Municipal Mayor Hon. Antonio G. Fungan Jr. officially received a check from Mahintana Foundation, Inc. representing the LGU’s 70% Net Income Share under the Health Plus Project implemented at the Rural Health Unit (RHU) Lake Sebu.

Ms. Liza D. Hora, Executive Director of Mahintana Foundation, Inc., formally turned over the check amounting to ₱145,222.88, corresponding to the LGU’s income share for CY 2023–2025. During the turnover, Ms. Hora highlighted the various partnerships between Mahintana Foundation, Inc. and the Municipality of Lake Sebu, particularly those aimed at advancing health and nutrition in the municipality.

The Health Plus Project supports the operation of a Health Plus Shop-in-a-Shop (HPSiS) at the RHU Lake Sebu Pharmacy, which serves as a service delivery support and stop-gap mechanism to help ensure the continuous availability of essential drugs and medicines at the health facility.

Since the implementation of the project, the HPSiS has complemented the regular supply of medicines at RHU Lake Sebu, helping prevent stockouts and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of basic health services to the community. Through this mechanism, essential medicines remain available to support the healthcare needs of Lake Sebuans, particularly when regular supplies are temporarily insufficient or awaiting replenishment.

The formal turnover was witnessed by members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Municipal Health Officer Dr. Arenz Jade C. Docdocil, Municipal Treasurer Henry E. Magbanua, and municipal government employees present during the flag ceremony.

The turnover of the LGU’s income share reflects not only the gains generated through the Health Plus Project but also the value of sustained partnerships in strengthening local health service delivery. The continued collaboration between the LGU of Lake Sebu and Mahintana Foundation, Inc. demonstrates how effective partnerships can help address gaps in the local health supply chain and ensure that essential medicines and services remain accessible to the people.

10/08/2026

Welcoming a new chapter for Philippine health care.

The Department of Health and PhilHealth welcomes Dr. Edwin M. Mercado as the new Secretary of Health, and Dr. Beverly Lorraine C. Ho as PhilHealth’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

As both agencies open another chapter, we extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Jose "Brix" Pujalte for his dedicated service. We wish him strength and a full recovery as he now focuses on regaining his health.

The President’s marching orders are clear: promote wellness, prevent disease, strengthen primary care, and champion zero-balance billing for facility-based care—so that no Filipino family is forced to carry a burden it was never meant to bear.

Together, DOH and PhilHealth will build on the gains already made and move toward a future where every Filipino family receives the care they need, when they need it; where no one has to choose between getting well and getting by; and where our people can trust that the health system will be there when it matters most.

Mabilis. Patas. Mapagkakatiwalaan.