Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development

14/06/2026

✨🏆 𝑷𝑴𝑵𝑷 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒓𝒔’ 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎 2026: 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 ✨🏆

The Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) continues to advance its mission of improving nutrition outcomes in 235 municipalities nationwide, including five municipalities in Western Visayas: Badiangan, Carles, and Dueñas in Iloilo Province, and Calatrava and Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental. Through strengthened governance, multisectoral collaboration, and evidence-based interventions, the project seeks to address malnutrition and promote healthier communities across the country.

Recognizing the crucial role of Local Chief Executives (LCEs) in driving nutrition programs at the local level, the PMNP National Mayors’ Forum serves as a venue for mayors and key stakeholders to reflect on achievements, discuss emerging challenges, and identify innovative strategies that will further strengthen nutrition governance and service delivery.

Last June 9–11, 2026, in Quezon City, the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD), led by Regional Director Helen D. Tobias, participated in the PMNP National Mayors’ Forum together with the mayors of PMNP-covered municipalities in the region. The event highlighted the importance of strong local leadership, convergence of efforts, and data-driven decision-making in achieving better nutrition outcomes for Filipino families.

A major highlight of the forum was the presentation of emerging program results, including Performance-Based Grants (PBG), household nutrition outcomes, and local governance indicators. These insights reinforced the need for sustained commitment, innovation, and collaboration among local government units and partner agencies.

The forum also featured the Municipal Alagang Pinas Awards (MAPA), which recognize outstanding Local Government Units (LGUs) for their contributions to nutrition interventions, effective project implementation, and strengthened local systems under the PMNP. Beyond recognition, the awards promote learning exchange and the sharing of best practices among municipalities nationwide.

🏅 Municipality of Salvador Benedicto proudly brought home three awards:

🥈 Municipal Alagang Pinas Award for Safeguards Monitoring – First Runner-Up
🥈 Municipal Alagang Pinas Award for Operations – First Runner-Up
🥉 Municipal Alagang Pinas Award for Financial Management – Second Runner-Up

These achievements reflect the municipality’s unwavering commitment to improving nutrition outcomes and strengthening local governance for the benefit of its constituents. Congratulations to the Local Government Unit of Salvador Benedicto and all PMNP stakeholders for this remarkable accomplishment in advancing the health and nutrition of Filipino communities. 👏🎉

13/06/2026

𝑺𝑨 𝑳𝑰𝑲𝑶𝑫 𝑵𝑮 𝑩𝑨𝑾𝑨𝑻 𝑵𝑮𝑰𝑻𝑰: 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒐𝒌𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚𝒐 𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒔𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒎 💚🧠

Pag-usapan natin ang mental health. Pakinggan natin ang mga kuwento. Basagin natin ang stigma.

Ang maikling dokumentaryong ito ay naglalayong magbigay-liwanag sa mga karanasan, hamon, at tagumpay ng mga taong patuloy na lumalaban para sa kanilang kalusugang pangkaisipan.

Available ang mental health services sa Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.

Ang unang hakbang tungo sa paghilom ay ang pag-unawa. 💚

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11/06/2026

11/06/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

In celebration of National Kidney Month, the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Antique, Provincial Health Office of Antique (PHO), Provincial DOH Office of Antique (PDOHO) Municipal Government of San Jose de Buenavista, DOH WV CHD Health Promotion and Communications Management Section (HPCMS) and the Integrated Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Disease Program (IPCNCDP), conducted the Sayaw Galaw Antique: activity on June 10, 2026 at Evelio B. Javier (EBJ) Freedom Park, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. The initiative aimed to raise public awareness on chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevention through health education and the promotion of active and healthy lifestyles.

Among those present were Dr. Melendie H. Fabila-Sanchez, Chief of Hospital I and OIC Provincial Health Officer II; Dr. Fritzi Ann Suzette Jeroso-Dequito, Head of DOH WV CHD - HPCMS, represented by Ms. Penny Exocet S. Hubag, HEPO III of HPCMS; Dr. Aimee Marie Gayomali, Head of the DOH WV CHD - IPCNCDP; Dr. Rommel B. Garganera, DMO V/Head of PDOHO Antique; Hon. Paul Joseph N. Untaran, Mayor of San Jose de Buenavista; Dr. Melba Billones, Municipal Health Officer; and members of the HPCMS Team and local health partners. Meanwhile, Dr. Jed Baria, a nephrologist, provided participants with valuable insights into chronic kidney disease prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle practices for better kidney health.

The activity reinforced the importance of adopting healthy behaviors and increasing awareness of risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease. The activity highlighted the value of collaboration among national and local government partners in promoting preventive healthcare and empowering communities to take an active role in protecting their kidney health.

As the region continues to strengthen its non-communicable disease prevention efforts, initiatives such as Sayaw Galaw Antique serve as a reminder that informed choices and healthy lifestyles are key to preventing kidney disease and improving overall well-being.

Together, let us move, stay informed, and take proactive steps toward healthier kidneys and healthier communities.

11/06/2026

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 ‼
One (1) Administrative Assistant III – COS
Area of Assignment: DOH WV CHD - Supply and Logistics / Warehousing Management Office

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter.
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
2. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
3. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license;
4. Photocopy of certificate of training(if applicable); and
5. Photocopy of Transcript of Records.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier their application to:
HELEN D. TOBIAS, MD, MPA, MDM, CESE
Director IV
or Email to: [email protected]
"APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED."

The deadline for submission will be on June 19, 2026, 12:00NN
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦.

You may view the following vacant position/s here:
https://bit.ly/3RRGWYy or scan the QR Code in the picture for further information.

11/06/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗸𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗼, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆!

Ngayong Pride Month, ipinagdiriwang natin ang pagkakapantay-pantay at ang karapatan ng bawat isa sa ligtas, dekalidad, at inklusibong serbisyong pangkalusugan.

May mga serbisyong available para sa mental health, HIV at STI care, at gender-based violence assistance anuman ang iyong kasarian o SOGIESC.

Kapag bukas ang serbisyo para sa lahat, mas nagiging malusog ang komunidad.
Magtungo sa pinakamalapit na health center para sa libre at inklusibong serbisyong pangkalusugan.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗪𝗩 𝗖𝗛𝗗 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD) Health Promotion and Communications Management Section (HPCMS), in collaboration with the Provincial Health Office of Iloilo and the Municipality of Miag-ao, conducted a Community Listening Activity for Oral Health Celebration on June 5, 2026, in Miag-ao, Iloilo.

The activity was facilitated by Dr. Fritzi Ann Suzette Jeroso-Dequito, HPCMS Head; Ms. Penny Exocet S. Hubag, Health Education and Promotion Officer III of HPCMS; Ms. Maeden Quiñon, Nurse II and Head of the PHO Iloilo Health Promotion Unit; and Mr. Seth Bautista, Health Education and Promotion Officer I of PHO Iloilo, and Dr. Jennylyn Gavan-Geamoga, Municipal Dentist III. It aimed to gather community insights on oral health practices and services, identify barriers to accessing dental care, and better understand the beliefs and behaviors that influence oral health in the community.

Through guided discussions and interactive engagement, participants shared valuable perspectives, experiences, and recommendations that will help inform the development of more responsive and people-centered oral health programs and communication strategies.

The activity reflects the commitment of DOH WV CHD and its partners to fostering meaningful community engagement, strengthening public trust, and ensuring that oral health initiatives are responsive to the needs and priorities of the people they serve.

10/06/2026

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 ‼
Ten (10) HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICER II (Nurse) – COS (SG 15)
Area of Assignment: Province of Antique

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter.
Minimum Requirements:
Letter of Intent indicating the position title you are applying for and addressed to:
HELEN D. TOBIAS, MD, MPA, MDM, CESE
Director IV
1. One (1) copy of accomplished and notarized Personal Data Sheet Form with recent passport size picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025)
2. One (1) copy of accomplished and duly signed Work Experience Sheet
3.Photocopy of Transcript of Record
4. Photocopy of Diploma
5. Photocopy of PRC ID (RA 1080) and PRC Board Rating
6. Photocopy of relevant Training Certificates

All interested applicants may submit their application to:
Provincial DOH Office - Antique
2nd Floor Eagle’s Place, T.A Fornier Street,
San Jose De Buenavista, Antique
or Email to: [email protected]

"APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED."

The deadline for submission will be on June 18, 2026 | 12:00NN
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦.

You may view the following vacant position/s here: https://bit.ly/49RYwBJ or scan the QR Code in the picture for further information.

09/06/2026

Happening now Sayaw Galaw Antique