public health - 1Bataan

31
Mar

Balanga sets up hydration station at Plaza Mayor for Visita Iglesia goers

Butch Gunio / 2 months
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The City Government through the leadership of Mayor Raquel Garcia has set up a Hydration Station at Plaza Mayor de Balanga to provide free purified drinking water to residents and visitors amid the intense heat. The initiative aims to assist those participating in Visita Iglesia and those visiting the Balanga Trade Fair by ensuring they […]

31
Mar

Libreng cervical cancer screening, dinagsa ng kababaihan sa Hermosa

Mhike Cigaral / 2 months
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Matagumpay na naisagawa ang dalawang araw na Cervical Cancer Screening Program sa bayan ng Hermosa, bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng National Women’s Month sa ilalim ng kampanyang “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society.” Dinagsa ito ng kababaihan na nagnanais magpasuri para sa kanilang kalusugan. Layunin ng programa na palawakin ang kaalaman ng kababaihan tungkol […]

30
Mar

Gov. Joet attends longevity summit

Justin Frave Samaniego / 2 months
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Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III on Tuesday, March 26 joined fellow local chief executives and provincial health officers at the Department of Health’s (DOH) “Wellness and Healthy Aging: Longevity Summit” held at Royce Hotel, signaling renewed efforts to preventive care and promote longer, healthier lives among Filipinos. The Summit, led by DOH Secretary Teodoro […]

23
Mar

Barangay Health Day in Cupang Proper

Butch Gunio / 3 months
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The City Government of Balanga conducted a Barangay Health Day in Cupang Proper as part of the Barangay Week celebration. Mayor Raquel Garcia said residents were able to avail free health services, including medical check-up and medicines. The promotion of better health awareness among families in the barangay was also discussed. The Barangay Health Day […]

23
Mar

AFAB conducts blood donation drive

Butch Gunio / 3 months
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A total of 37 blood bags were collected during the blood donation drive organized by the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) in partnership with the Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center. AFAB expressed sincere gratitude to the residents and members of the FAB community who recently participated and donated blood during the […]

13
Mar

Five Mariveles barangays receive 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay 2025

Mhike Cigaral / 3 months
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Five barangays in Mariveles were recognized as recipients of the 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay 2025, Mayor AJ Concepcion announced, commending their efforts in promoting health and safety programs in their communities. The awardees include Barangays Batangas II, San Carlos, Maligaya, Alasasin, and Alion. According to the mayor, the recognition highlights the barangays’ continued […]

12
Mar

PGB honors outstanding barangays

Justin Frave Samaniego / 3 months
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The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) recognized outstanding barangays under the 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay Program during an awarding ceremony held on March 10 at the Tourism Pavilion. The ceremony, led by Governor Joet Garcia, honored barangays that demonstrated exemplary performance in promoting community health from September to December 2025. Each winning barangay […]

09
Mar

Rep. Nisay pushes bill mandating front-of-package warning labels on unhealthy food

Mhike Cigaral / 3 months
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A party-list lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to require clear warning labels on the front of food packages to help Filipinos make healthier food choices. Rep. Jett Nisay of the Pusong Pinoy Party-list recently filed House Bill No. 8284, also known as the Healthy Food Marketing and Labelling Act. The proposed measure was submitted […]

27
Feb

Roman backs unified vape tax

Mhike Cigaral / 3 months
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Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman III joined fellow lawmakers in a committee hearing of the House Committee on Ways and Means to deliberate on a proposal seeking to unify the tax rate on all heated tobacco and vape products. The measure aims to standardize excise taxes imposed on alternative nicotine products in a bid […]

19
Feb

Alay dugo para sa Araw ng mga Puso

Zeny Soriano / 4 months
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Mas naging makahulugan ang pagdiriwang ng Araw ng mga Puso ng mga taga Hermosa sa pagdaraos nila ng Blood Donation Drive na may temang, “Alay Dugo para sa Araw ng mga Puso” na ginanap sa Brgy. Mandama Covered Court. Ayon kay Mayor Anne Inton, talagang itinaon nila sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ng mga Puso ang […]