DOH Cagayan Valley, Tuguegarao City (2026)

29/05/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻, 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮

Umabot sa bayan ng Palanan, Isabela ang extended celebration ng Women’s Month na naghatid ng serbisyong pangkalusugan at wellness activities para sa kababaihan sa labing pitong (17) barangay ng munisipalidad.

Isang daang (100) kababaihan ang naging benepisyaryo ng aktibidad na nakatuon sa women’s health, wellness, at health awareness.

Kabilang sa mga naihatid na serbisyo at aktibidad ay ang mga sumusunod:

• Women’s health lecture
• Cervical cancer at breast cancer awareness
• Kahalagahan ng prenatal check-up at maternal care
• Breastfeeding awareness
• Healthy lifestyle education
• Dental health lecture at oral care awareness
• Pamamahagi ng hygiene kits at iba pang essentials
• Zumba at wellness activitiesp

Patuloy na isinusulong ng programang ito ang pagpapalawak ng access sa health education at serbisyong pangkalusugan upang mas mapalapit ang healthcare services sa mga kababaihan sa komunidad.

29/05/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵

To further strengthen the implementation of health promotion initiatives at the local level, the Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development – Health Promotion Unit, through its Healthy Communities Workstream, successfully conducted the Preparatory Workshop on the Transitioning of Healthy Communities to a Domain-Based Approach last May 26–27, 2026 in Cauayan City, Isabela.

The workshop gathered Provincial HEPOs, UHC Coordinators, HPO Deployeds, and UHC Deployeds across Region II to orient and capacitate them on the Healthy Communities Domain-Based Approach, ensuring more effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of health promotion interventions in their respective communities. Over the past years, the provinces in Region II have shown strong commitment and capability in implementing the Healthy Communities playbooks. Building on these achievements, the Healthy Communities program is now incorporating the 12 domains of the Healthy Communities Framework to further deepen the impact of interventions through focused strategies, integrated toolkits, and targeted technical assistance.

In her welcome message, Dr. Guia G. Comillas, MD, MPH, Chief of the Local Health Support Division of CVCHD, emphasized that the workshop serves as a stepping stone for provinces to further strengthen and enhance their programs and activities in addressing the current health challenges faced by communities today.

The workshop was graced by Dr. Johann James Balbuena, Medical Officer III, and Ms. Korynne Amber Garcia, Health Program Officer II of the DOH Health Promotion Bureau – Healthy Settings Division. They facilitated lectures, discussions, and workshops focusing on identifying community gaps and challenges anchored on the 12 domains of the Healthy Communities Framework, while also providing technical assistance to provinces on achieving and qualifying for the Healthy Communities Awards.

This initiative underscores the power of collaboration, shared commitment, and strengthened local action in building healthier, more resilient, and empowered communities across Region II.

29/05/2026

𝐍𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢, 𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨, 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧.

Sa ginanap na Health and Wellness Caravan, isinagawa ang geriatric screening at iba pang serbisyong pangkalusugan upang mas mapangalagaan ang kalusugan at kapakanan ng ating mga senior citizen.

Healthy Aging, Happy Living!

29/05/2026

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗛𝗬𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Municipality of Claveria celebrated Hypertension Awareness Month on May 28, 2026 through a wellness and health awareness program initiated by the Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development through its Health Promotion Unit in partnership with the Local Government of Claveria.

The activity opened with a Zumba session participated in by attendees from different barangays, promoting physical activity and healthy living. Municipal Health Officer Dr. Milrose F. Tangonan delivered the welcome address, followed by an inspirational message from Municipal Mayor Hon. Lucille Angelus G. Yapo.

A plenary session on hypertension awareness was also conducted, where Dr. Tangonan presented Claveria’s good practices in hypertension management, while Dr. Jef Larsen C. Gavino, DTTB, discussed hypertension as a non-communicable disease and emphasized the importance of prevention and early detection.

One of the highlights of the activity was the health service delivery conducted for residents, providing accessible healthcare services and reinforcing the municipality’s commitment to public health. A Zumba competition among barangays also added energy and participation to the celebration.

The program concluded with closing remarks from DMO IV Ms. Haidee Marion C. Sunico, who reiterated that the celebration highlighted the importance of healthy lifestyles while bringing essential health services closer to the people of Claveria. #

29/05/2026

❗𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚❗

The Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development of the Department of Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the following position/s:

⦁ (1) ONE HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICER II (SG15)

Interested applicants may scan the QR code for more information and submit your application through this link https://bit.ly/DOHVacantHPOII along with the following requirements:

1. Duly signed letter of intent indicating the position/s applied for addressed to:

FERDINAND M. BENBENEN, MD, DPCP, MHA, FPSMS
Director IV
DOHRO2 - Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development
2. Duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (CS Form No. 212 Revised 2025) with attached Work Experience Sheet
3. TOR and Certificate of Graduation
4. Certificate of Eligibility

Deadline of Submission will be on June 5, 2026

Come join our team and become part of the dynamic workplace that is the Department of Health! 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️

28/05/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

To further strengthen the region’s efforts toward rabies prevention, the Department of Health–Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD) successfully conducted a region-wide training on rabies and animal bite exposure management for doctors and nurses in Region II from May 25–28, 2026, at Hotel Carmelita, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

Spearheaded by the Communicable Disease Cluster—led by Dr. Jaquelin C. Yuaga, Dr. Karen Mae A. Padilla, Ms. Lyca Gem G. Maribbay, and Ms. Sheena Jane I. Andres—the four-day training gathered healthcare professionals from across the valley to sharpen their clinical competencies with the intensive sessions focused on rabies prevention, animal bite management, post-exposure prophylaxis, laboratory diagnosis, and surveillance; additionally, the training provided crucial updates on national rabies policies, guidelines, and PhilHealth processes to ensure a comprehensive and standardized approach to rabies control in the region.

In his opening remarks, Regional Director Dr. Ferdinand Benbenen reminded everyone that “rabies remains a 100% fatal yet 100% preventable disease,” stressing the training goes beyond mere protocols, but focused more on critical frontline skills—like accurate risk assessment and proper vaccine administration—that can mean the difference between life and death; further, while acknowledging real-world challenges like limited resources, Dr. Benbenen expressed deep gratitude to the healthcare workers for their dedication and challenged them to return to their communities as empowered public health champions working toward a rabies-free Philippines.

The training featured invaluable insights from distinguished resource speakers, including Dr. Arthur Dessi E. Roman, Medical Specialist IV from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine; Dr. Mary Kristin A. Purugganan, Assistant City Health Officer from Cauayan CHO II; Mr. Shamon C. De Yro, Nurse III from PHO Cagayan; and Ms. Kristine Joy Bartolome, Nurse III from PHO Nueva Vizcaya, who provided a holistic approach to rabies management.

PhilHealth representatives Ms. Sharon Joyce C. Marallag, Social Insurance Officer II, and Ms. Maria Josefina Elena B. Gammad, Reach-Out Staff, delivered critical updates on institutional processes and benefits for Animal Bite Treatment Centers (ABTCs), while Dr. Anjo B. Siazon, Veterinarian II from the Department of Agriculture (DA), highlighted the vital role of inter-agency collaboration, bridging the gap between human and animal health to achieve a completely rabies-free community.

Through a series of comprehensive lectures, case discussions, and hands-on practicum, the participants successfully sharpened their competencies in effective animal bite management, timely data reporting, and the localized implementation of rabies control strategies.

The successful completion of this training reaffirms the unwavering commitment of DOH-CVCHD and its partner agencies to fostering a unified, responsive healthcare workforce; by prioritizing strengthened surveillance, early medical intervention, and continuous community education, DOH-CVCHD continues to drive the region toward the national goal of a rabies-free Philippines, remaining dedicated to providing the technical assistance, monitoring, and capacity-building initiatives necessary to sustain effective prevention programs across Region II.

28/05/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗛, 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻, 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮

Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsusulong ng Universal Health Care at pag-aalaga sa kapakanan ng mga senior citizen, nagsagawa ang Department of Health (DOH), katuwang ang Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Palanan, Isabela, ng Health and Wellness Caravan ngayong Mayo 27, 2026.

Layunin ng aktibidad na mailapit ang mahahalagang serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga senior citizen, lalo na sa mga komunidad na may limitadong access sa health services dahil sa layo at hirap ng transportasyon.

Kabilang sa mga isinagawang serbisyo at aktibidad ang:

• Libreng medical check-up
• Geriatric screening at assessment
• Blood pressure monitoring at health consultation
• Lecture ukol sa healthy aging at healthy lifestyle
• Zumba at physical activities
• Health education for information dissemination
• Trivia activities at community interaction

Sa pamamagitan ng caravan, nabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga senior citizens ng Palanan na makapagpakonsulta, masuri ang kanilang kalusugan, at makatanggap ng impormasyon ukol sa tamang pangangalaga habang nagkakaedad.

Naging daan din ang aktibidad upang higit na mapalakas ang adbokasiya ng healthy aging at pagkilala sa mahalagang papel ng mga senior citizen sa komunidad.

Patuloy namang pinagtitibay ng DOH ang pakikipagtulungan sa mga lokal na pamahalaan at iba’t ibang ahensya upang maihatid ang serbisyong pangkalusugan hanggang sa mga geographically isolated at disadvantaged areas tulad ng Palanan, Isabela.

28/05/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

In preparation for the implementation of the Healthy Hearts Programme (HHP), locally known as Proteksyon Para sa Altapresyon (PPSA), the Department of Health – Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (CVCHD), in partnership with the World Health Organization, successfully conducted a series of technical capacity-building activities in Batanes from May 11 to 15, 2026.

The initiative forms part of the region’s intensified efforts to strengthen hypertension prevention and control strategies at the primary health care level and reduce premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases.

The five-day activity included training on the Philippine Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (PhilPEN), learning sessions on the management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus, and a planning workshop on HHP/PPSA implementation; the activities were facilitated by the CVCHD Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Cluster together with technical officers and resource speakers from the WHO, the DOH Central Office–NCD Prevention and Control Program, and the Western Visayas Center for Health Development.

The conduct of these activities aimed to strengthen the capacity of provincial, city, and municipal health offices to deliver effective, evidence-based non-communicable disease interventions within their respective communities; health care providers and local health managers were oriented on updated protocols and practical approaches in operationalizing the Healthy Hearts Programme, particularly in improving early detection, risk assessment, treatment compliance, and continuity of care for patients with hypertension and diabetes.

Highlighted during the sessions were the updated PhilPEN protocols, which feature simplified cardiovascular risk assessment and screening tools, standardized management algorithms, and streamlined referral systems designed to improve efficiency in service delivery; the programme also underscored the importance of adopting a stronger health systems approach anchored on the World Health Organization Health Systems Building Blocks framework, focusing on strengthening service delivery, health workforce, information systems, access to essential medicines and technologies, financing, leadership, and governance.

The Healthy Hearts Programme, or PPSA, supported by the DOH Philippines and WHO, was initially implemented in Isabela, Quirino, and Santiago City in 2025 and is now being expanded to the remaining provinces of Region II, including Batanes, Cagayan, and Nueva Vizcaya.

26/05/2026

❗𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚❗

The Espesyalista Para Sa Bayan Program (EPSB) of the DOH Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development is looking for qualified applicants to fill the following position:

• 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗜 (𝗦𝗚23)
- (1) Internal Medicine
- (1) Family Medicine
- (1) Psychiatry

Interested applicants may scan the QR code for more information and submit your application through this email [email protected] along with the following requirements:

1. Application Letter addressed to the Regional Director with the specific position applied for.
𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠. 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗡, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗗𝗣𝗖𝗣, 𝗠𝗛𝗔, 𝗙𝗣𝗦𝗠𝗦
Director IV
Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development
Carig, Tuguegarao City
2. Four (4) copies duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (CS Form 212 Revision
2017) with attached Work Experience Sheet.
3. One (1) copy of Transcript of Records.
4. One (1) copy of diploma.
5. One (1) copy of CSC Eligibility including both PRC License and Board Rating
6. Photocopy of certificate of training/seminars attended.
7. Certificate as fellow of the relevant society and or/diploma of the relevant specialty society board

Deadline of Submission will be on June 5, 2026

Come join our team and become part of the dynamic workplace that is the Department of Health! 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️

26/05/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇-𝐂𝐕𝐂𝐇𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐎𝐔 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 02

To strengthen the regional response to mental health challenges and build a more unified, multi-sectoral support system, the Department of Health – Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD), through the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) – Mental Health Program, successfully conducted the Planning Workshop and Orientation for the Regional Council for Mental Health (RCMH), on May 21, 2026, at TAJ Hotel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

The session gathered 40 participants representing diverse National Government Agencies (NGAs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), the academe, and Local Government Units (LGUs), all working in unison to operationalize the mandate of Republic Act No. 11036, otherwise known as the Philippine Mental Health Act, as the DOH-CVCHD aimed to strengthen local coordination mechanisms, map specific agency functions, and establish robust referral networks to ensure accessible, comprehensive, and rights-based mental health services across the region.

In her welcome remarks, Dr. Guia Comillas, Medical Officer V and Chief of the Local Health Support Division, emphasized that mental health cannot be effectively addressed in silos, underscoring a coordinated and multi-sectoral approach vital to transforming regional care.

Ms. April T. Manaoat, Nurse III and Mental Health Program Manager, presented the current status of the Regional Council for Mental Health, highlighting recent breakthroughs, ongoing initiatives, and strategic opportunities to bolster inter-agency collaboration while member agencies subsequently took the floor to share institutional updates, accomplishments, and future blueprints related to their respective mental health programs.

Resource speakers from the DOH Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (DPCB) - Mental Health Division, Dr. Gleah Jane Dominguez, Medical Officer IV alongside Ms. Kimberly Joy Dalit, Health Program Officer II, provided an in-depth orientation on the National Mental Health Program and the Philippine Council for Mental Health Strategic Plan, guiding the council on national directions and priorities.

The core of the gathering shifted into an active workshop focused on long-term sustainability, accountability, and institutional commitment – from structured breakout sessions, plenary discussions, and synthesis activities – the participants achieved major operational milestones, including the formulation of a foundational framework for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify inter-agency commitments; additionally, the workshop identified the specific roles and functions of each member agency to eliminate duplication of efforts, while facilitating the development of localized, agency-specific plans tailored to support the broader regional mental health agenda.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Adelina C. Acosta, NCD Cluster Head, lauded the participants for their active participation and unwavering dedication; she noted that the outputs generated during the workshop are foundational steps toward ensuring that mental health services in Region 02 remain highly responsive, inclusive, and readily available to every citizen in need.

This initiative underscored the power of multi-sectoral accountability and localized action in bridging the gap between national policy and regional ex*****on by establishing a unified framework and advancing the formulation of a regional MOU, highlighting that mental health is a shared responsibility that extends far beyond the healthcare sector alone.

26/05/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗸𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻. 💉🦠

Nakikiisa si FSSUPT Victoria A. Domingo, DSC, Regional Director ng Bureau of Fire Protection Region 2, sa pagsusulong ng kampanyang 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗱𝗮𝘀 ng Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development mula Hunyo hanggang Agosto 2026.

Katulad ng hangarin ng BFP na pangalagaan ang buhay at kaligtasan ng bawat mamamayan laban sa panganib ng sunog at iba pang sakuna, mahalaga rin ang maagap na pagbabakuna upang maprotektahan ang ating mga kabataan laban sa tigdas at iba pang sakit na maaaring maiwasan.

Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos ng mga ahensya ng pamahalaan, mga magulang, at komunidad, mas mapapalakas natin ang proteksyon ng bawat bata at masisiguro ang isang mas ligtas, mas malusog, at mas matatag na kinabukasan para sa buong Rehiyon Dos.

Panoorin ang mensahe ng suporta at pakikiisa ni FSSUPT Victoria A. Domingo, DSC, Regional Director ng Bureau of Fire Protection Region 2, para sa kampanyang Ligtas Tigdas 2026.

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