PDOHO Romblon

27/10/2026

FINALIZATION OF THE HEALTH WORKFORCE PLAN FOR THE PROVINCE OF ROMBLON

The Province of Romblon, through the Provincial Health Office (PHO), Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO Romblon) and Center for Health and Development MIMAROPA (CHD MIMAROPA) successfully conducted the Finalization of the Health Workforce (HW) Plan for Romblon Province on October 20–22, 2026, at Wynwood Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The activity brought together members of the provincial health workforce, including representatives from the Rural Health Units (RHUs), eight (8) hospitals, the Provincial Government of Romblon (PGR), and the Provincial Health Office (PHO) team. The workshop was guided by technical representatives from the Center for Health Development (CHD) MIMAROPA and the Health Human Resource Development Bureau (HHRDB) of the Department of Health (DOH).

The three-day workshop provided an avenue for collaborative discussions, data validation, and refinement of the province’s health workforce plan in alignment with the goals of Universal Health Care (UHC). It emphasized the importance of evidence-based planning, inter-facility coordination, and strategic human resource development to address workforce needs and strengthen the delivery of accessible, equitable, and quality health services across the province.

Through the active participation of health facilities and partner agencies, the activity marked an important step toward establishing a responsive and sustainable health workforce that will support the continuing improvement of health services for every Romblomanon.

27/10/2026

Be Your Own BREASTfriend 🎀: Ugaliing magpatingin at magpa-breast cancer screening!

Ayon sa datos ng Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), Breast Cancer ang nangungunang kanser sa mga kababaihan sa Pilipinas, pero tumataas nang hanggang 90% ang chance na gumaling ito kapag naagapan at natuklasan agad.

Kaya naman, sundin ang simpleng gabay na ito:

- Buwan-buwan na Breast Self-Exam (BSE): Simula edad 20 pataas, kapain at suriin ang sariling suso sa bahay 3–5 araw pagkatapos ng regla para agad mapansin kung may pagbabago.

- Screening (Walang Sintomas): Kung aged 50–69, magpa-check up sa doktor o magpa-Mammogram tuwing 2 taon. Pero kung high-risk ka (may nanay o kapatid na nagka-breast cancer bago mag-edad 50), magpa-check at Mammogram/Ultrasound taon-taon simula edad 30.

- Early Diagnosis (Kapag May Bukol o Sintomas): Kung edad 30 pababa, buntis, o nagpapadede, diretso agad sa doktor para sa Breast Ultrasound. Kung edad 30 pataas naman, Mammogram (may o walang Ultrasound) ang inirerekomenda.

Paalala: Huwag matakot magpatingin dahil may PhilHealth YAKAP na tutulong sa 'yo!

Bisitahin ang pinakamalapit na Health Center o ang inyong rehistradong PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic para sa libreng konsultasyon at suporta sa mga serbisyong tulad ng Clinical Breast Examination (CBE), Breast Ultrasound, at Mammography.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon ukol sa suporta at serbisyo sa pangangalaga ng may Cancer, dalawin ang linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport.

27/10/2026

The Department of Health (DOH) MIMAROPA has urged women to undergo regular screening and seek medical attention for unusual changes in their bodies as health authorities strengthen efforts to prevent breast and cervical cancer in Romblon.

Romalyn Racho, unit head of the Health Education and Promotion Office of DOH MIMAROPA, said fear, embarrassment, lack of knowledge and concerns about medical expenses are among the reasons women delay seeking medical attention.

During the Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign in Alcantara town, Racho emphasized that early detection increases the chances of timely treatment and that a cancer diagnosis does not automatically mean death.

Under the theme “Be Your Own Breast Friend,” she encouraged women to become familiar with their bodies, watch for unusual changes in their breasts and consult health professionals if they notice anything abnormal.

The campaign also marked the launch of a ceremonial vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV), led by the DOH, Provincial Health Office and Alcantara Municipal Health Office, with support from other municipal health offices and the provincial government.

HPV vaccination is among the measures to protect children against the virus, which is the primary cause of cervical cancer and can also cause other cancers and ge***al warts.

Following the ceremony, a school-based immunization program is scheduled in Romblon schools from October to November in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) and parents.

The free vaccination program will include measles-rubella (MR), tetanus toxoid and HPV vaccines, initially targeting eligible Grade 4 and Grade 5 learners. HPV vaccination is recommended for children aged 9 to 14 to provide protection before potential exposure to the virus.

Health authorities urged women to follow health professionals’ recommendations on screening and encouraged parents to support eligible children’s participation in the immunization program. | via Ryan Christian Seraspi/PIA

27/10/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

Please be informed that the PDOHO Romblon Office will be CLOSED on Monday, November 2, 2026, in observance of All Souls’ Day, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006.

Regular office operations will resume on the next working day.

We encourage everyone to plan their transactions accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding. May we all have a peaceful and meaningful observance of All Souls’ Day.

27/10/2026

📢 : Dapat ba mag-alala sa ubo’t sipon ngayong El Niño? Kailangan bang uminom ng tubig kahit hindi nauuhaw?

Ayon sa DOST-PAGASA, patuloy na lumalakas ang El Niño at inaasahang tatagal hanggang unang kalahati ng 2027. Panoorin ang sagot ng ating expert na si Doc Johna sa episode na ito ng upang malaman ang mga mahahalagang katotohanan tungkol sa heat exhaustion, heat stroke, at mga sakit na dulot ng El Niño!

May katanungan ka rin ba tungkol sa iyong kalusugan? I-comment na para ma-Ask DOHk na ‘yan!

27/10/2026

Ngayong , tandaan itong mga paalala sa pag-alala Para ligtas at payapa sa paggunita sa mga yumao nating mahal sa buhay.

Protektahan ang sarili at pamilya sa init at ulan ngayong Undas! Isang paalala mula sa Kagawaran ng Kalusugan.

26/10/2026

Paano Nakakahawa ang Trangkaso?
Ang trangkaso ay kumakalat sa pamamagitan ng maliliit na particles na nailalabas ng taong may sakit kapag umuubo, bumabahing, o nagsasalita.
Kapag may sakit, takpan ang bibig at ilong kapag umuubo o bumabahing, ugaliing maghugas ng kamay gamit ang sabon at tubig, at manatili sa bahay para hindi makahawa sa iba.
Magpakonsulta sa iyong YAKAP Clinic para sa regular na check-up, mga kinakailangang laboratory test, at iba pang serbisyong pangkalusugan.
Makakuha rin ng mga gamot sa mga PhilHealth GAMOT facility kung kinakailangan.

Paano Nakakahawa ang Trangkaso?

Ang trangkaso ay kumakalat sa pamamagitan ng maliliit na particles na nailalabas ng taong may sakit kapag umuubo, bumabahing, o nagsasalita.

Kapag may sakit, takpan ang bibig at ilong kapag umuubo o bumabahing, ugaliing maghugas ng kamay gamit ang sabon at tubig, at manatili sa bahay para hindi makahawa sa iba.

Magpakonsulta sa iyong YAKAP Clinic para sa regular na check-up, mga kinakailangang laboratory test, at iba pang serbisyong pangkalusugan.

Makakuha rin ng mga gamot sa mga PhilHealth GAMOT facility kung kinakailangan.

26/10/2026

𝗡𝗡𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
As we observe Food Safety Awareness Week 2026, we are reminded that safe food is the foundation of a healthy nation. Anchored on this year's theme, "Ligtas na Pagkain, Kalusugan ng Bawat Pilipino, Sama-samang Pagtibayin!", we all play a crucial role in safeguarding what goes on our tables.
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) encourages every household to uphold essential habits, proper food preparation, thorough handwashing, and safe storage practices
Together, let us build a healthier Pilipinas by keeping our meals clean, safe, and nourishing!

𝗡𝗡𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

As we observe Food Safety Awareness Week 2026, we are reminded that safe food is the foundation of a healthy nation. Anchored on this year's theme, "Ligtas na Pagkain, Kalusugan ng Bawat Pilipino, Sama-samang Pagtibayin!", we all play a crucial role in safeguarding what goes on our tables.

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) encourages every household to uphold essential habits, proper food preparation, thorough handwashing, and safe storage practices

Together, let us build a healthier Pilipinas by keeping our meals clean, safe, and nourishing!

26/10/2026

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍 | 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐌𝐍𝐂 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 5-8, 2026

Matagumpay na isinagawa ang Essential Maternal Newborn Care and Lactation Management Training para sa mga kawani ng Rural Health Unit ng San Fernando, Romblon, noong Oktubre 5–8, 2026 sa Magdiwang, Romblon. Layunin ng pagsasanay na higit pang palakasin ang kaalaman at kakayahan ng mga health care providers sa pagbibigay ng ligtas, de-kalidad, at makataong pangangalaga sa mga ina at kanilang mga sanggol.

Binigyang-diin sa pagsasanay ang mahahalagang pamantayan ng Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative, kabilang ang magalang at makataong pangangalaga sa mga ina, agarang skin-to-skin contact, maagang pagsisimula ng pagpapasuso, rooming-in, at eksklusibong pagpapasuso. Tinalakay rin ang kahalagahan ng pagbibigay ng wastong impormasyon, gabay, at suporta sa mga ina sa panahon ng panganganak at sa mga unang araw ng buhay ng kanilang mga sanggol.

Sa pamamagitan ng pagsasanay na ito, inaasahang higit na mapagbubuti ng mga kawani ng RHU San Fernando ang paghahatid ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan na nakasentro sa pangangailangan ng ina at sanggol. Mahalaga ang patuloy na pagpapaunlad ng kakayahan ng mga health care providers upang matiyak na ang bawat ina ay makatatanggap ng angkop na suporta, habang ang bawat sanggol ay mabibigyan ng ligtas at malusog na simula sa buhay.

Patuloy nating isulong ang mga programang nagtataguyod ng ligtas na panganganak, matagumpay na pagpapasuso, at de-kalidad na pangangalaga para sa bawat ina at sanggol tungo sa mas malusog na pamilya at komunidad.

“𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧-𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖: 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖, 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙣𝙖 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣!”

22/10/2026

𝙎𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙞 𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙠𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜, 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣

Sa likod ng saya, iisa ang layunin, itaguyod ang breast at cervical cancer awareness at hikayatin ang bawat babae na magpa-screening.

𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐞, 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐊𝐚! 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚-𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚!