City Health Office of Zamboanga

21/09/2026

September 21, 2026 | The CHO Family wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, good health, and meaningful moments with your loved ones. May you continue to be blessed with strength, wisdom, and passion as you serve our community and make a difference in the lives of those you care for.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to providing quality healthcare and service to our constituents.

May this new chapter bring you greater blessings, success, and countless reasons to smile.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Andraine Tolentino! 🎂
Warmest wishes from your City Health Office Family! 🎂

14/09/2026

The Department of Health–Center for Health Development Regional Office IX (DOH-CHD RO IX), in partnership with the City Government of Zamboanga, joined the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyo Sapat Para sa Lahat”, a nationwide birthday celebration for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., held today September 14, 2026 at the Zamboanga City Coliseum in Tetuan, Zamboanga City.

Beneficiaries received essential medical assistance, including wheelchairs, hygiene kits, maternal kits for pregnant women, 25-kilo bag of rice, and other services provided through the collaborative efforts of partner agencies.

Among the participating agencies were the Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office IX (DSWD RO IX), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Regional Office IX (PhilHealth RO IX), City Health Office, and City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso led the celebration and the distribution of rice and other essential supplies to beneficiaries.

The activity underscored the government’s commitment to bringing essential health and social services closer to communities and ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.

09/09/2026

The Medical Officers of the City Health Office convened on September 7, 2026 for a meeting presided over by City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, focusing on updates on various health programs and pressing health concerns currently affecting the city.

The meeting provided an opportunity for medical officers to assess the implementation of ongoing health programs, discuss recent developments, and identify areas that require strengthened intervention and coordination.

07/09/2026

Feliz Cumpleaño to the Honorable Vice Mayor Maria Isabelle "Beng" Climaco!

​From the entire team at the City Health Office, we send our highest respect and deepest gratitude to you.

Your steadfast leadership unwavering commitment, and tireless hard work continue to guide and strengthen our community toward a healthier and stronger future.

​May God bless you with more strength, good health, and wisdom as you continue to lead Zamboanga!

07/09/2026

Employees of the City Government of Zamboanga gathered today, September 7, 2026, at the City Hall grounds to attend the Monday flag-raising ceremony led by Mayor Captain Khymer Adan T. Olaso.

The ceremony was also attended by city officials, including Vice Mayor Beng Climaco and members of the City Council, as well as personnel from various departments, and men and women in uniform.

The weekly ceremony serves as an opportunity for city government employees and officials to come together in paying respect to the Philippine flag and reaffirming their commitment to public service and the people of Zamboanga City.

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

The Zamboanga City Multisectoral AIDS Council (ZCMSAC) and the Local Health Board convened Friday, September 4, 2026 at the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the STI and HIV situation in the city and planning for the upcoming World AIDS Day.

The meeting was presided over by ZCMSAC Chairperson and City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso, who called the meeting to order.

City Health Officer and ZCMSAC Vice Chairperson Dr. Dulce Amor D. Miravite presented the STI/HIV situation in Zamboanga City covering the period from 2023 to June 2026.

The presentation provided the council with an overview of the city’s HIV and sexually transmitted infection situation and served as a basis for discussions on strengthening prevention, testing, treatment, and other health interventions.

Meanwhile, Mayor Olaso also followed through on his earlier commitment to provide employment opportunities in the city government to some women working in entertainment establishments.
The initiative seeks to provide alternative employment opportunities to women who wish to transition from their current work and explore other sources of livelihood.

The meeting highlighted the need for sustained coordination among the city government, health sector, community organizations, and other stakeholders in addressing the city’s HIV situation and ensuring that affected and vulnerable sectors have access to appropriate health and social services.

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

30/08/2026

The City Health Office (CHO), led by Dr. Dulce Amor D. Miravite, in partnership with Dr. Myra Sharon M. Francisco, Medical Nutrition Program Coordinator, strengthened its commitment to promoting maternal health and optimal nutrition among Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and jail personnel through the Breastfeeding Advocacy and Maternal Care Program.

The activity was held on August 27, 2026, at the Zamboanga City Jail Female Dormitory, in collaboration with Jail Chief Inspector Atty. Melcah T. Quipse and partner agencies, including the Gender and Development (GAD) Office and the Department of Health–Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development (DOH-ZPCHD IX).

The initiative emphasized the importance of promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding and maternal care even within correctional facilities. It also underscored the shared responsibility of government agencies and stakeholders in upholding the right to optimum nutrition, particularly during the critical First 1,000 Days of a child’s life.

The program aims to help ensure that mothers who are PDLs and female jail personnel receive appropriate support and access to information and services that contribute to maternal and child health, growth, and development.

Meanwhile, the Zamboanga City Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Male Dormitory has been recognized as the first Mother-Baby Friendly Jail in Region IX, anchored on Local Ordinance No. 425 and through the adoption of Republic Act No. 10028, or the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009.

The Certification of Accreditation recognizes the BJMP’s operational integration of health standards designed to address the needs of female uniformed personnel and female PDLs, ensuring that their maternal, physical, and psychological well-being are appropriately supported.

Councilor Hannah M. Nuño also graced the activity as Guest of Honor and turned over school supplies intended to support the children of PDLs.

The City Health Office expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Jail Chief Inspector Atty. Melcah T. Quipse and all partner agencies and stakeholders whose collaboration continues to bring breastfeeding advocacy and maternal care services closer to mothers and children in correctional settings.