24/10/2026
BAYOG MARKS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITY๐
The Municipal Government of Bayog, in support of community health initiatives, successfully conducted a breast cancer awareness and medical consultation activity on October 24, 2026, at the Bayog Municipal Gymnasium.
The activity was organized by the Kumbati ZamPen Cancer Support Group, Inc., in cooperation with the Bayog Rural Health Unit and the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Society.
The activity aimed to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early consultation and detection, and provide accessible healthcare services to the community.
The program formally opened with a welcome address from Dra. Gretchen A. Dubrico, Municipal Health Officer, who warmly welcomed the participants, partner organizations, and healthcare professionals. She expressed her gratitude for the strong community support and emphasized the significance of collective efforts in raising breast cancer awareness and promoting womenโs health.
Services and activities included:
๐ Breast Cancer Awareness and Clinical Breast Examination โ Dra. Normita Lucero-Talip discussed breast cancer awareness and emphasized the importance of breast self-examination and early detection.
๐ฉบ Free Medical Consultation โ Dr. Robert Capatoy and Dr. Mark Loid Lucero-Anlap provided medical consultations to participants.
๐ฉธ Health Screening Services โ With the support of sponsors and stakeholders, including UNILAB, selected screening services were made available, including fasting blood sugar (FBS), uric acid, cholesterol, and hemoglobin testing.
During the activity, Municipal Mayor Celso A. Matias, represented by SB Member Hon. Teody A. Matias, expressed the local government's full support for collaborative healthcare initiatives. He emphasized that early consultation is important for everyone not only for women and encouraged individuals experiencing symptoms or other health concerns to seek prompt medical attention. As he reminded everyone: Early detection saves lives.
Meanwhile, Hon. Alona Labrador, Sangguniang Bayan Member and Chairperson of the Committee on Health, highlighted the importance of seeking early consultation rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen, emphasizing that timely assessment can facilitate appropriate treatment and improve health outcomes.
The activity concluded with closing remarks from Maโam Betty Jane Liguan, RN, who expressed her appreciation to the organizers, partner institutions, healthcare professionals, sponsors, and participants for their contributions to the successful conduct of the activity.
The Municipal Government of Bayog and the Bayog Rural Health Unit extend their sincere appreciation to the Kumbati Zampen Cancer Support Group Inc., the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Society, UNILAB, and all participating healthcare professionals and stakeholders for their valuable partnership and support.
Through collaborative efforts and continued community engagement, we remain committed to promoting health awareness, encouraging timely consultation, and strengthening efforts toward early detection and disease prevention.
EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES. CHECK. SUPPORT. EDUCATE. ADVOCATE. ๐
Bayog Hepo