The Municipal Government of E. B. Magalona, through its Local Health Board (LHB) and Municipal Health Office (MHO), was recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) – Western Visayas regional office, for its strong local health system, a press release from E.B. Magalona PIO said.
The LHB is chaired by Mayor Marvin Malacon, with Municipal Health Officer Dr. Edmundo Janeo Jr. as vice chair.
The Municipality received a plaque of recognition “for its outstanding contributions in achieving better health outcomes and stronger local health systems.” The plaque was signed by DOH-6 regional director Dr. Adriano Suba-an.
The award came with a cash prize of P50,000.
Janeo, who received the plaque during the Local Health Systems awarding ceremonies in Iloilo City Friday, said E. B. Magalona was the lone regional awardee from Negros Occidental under the 2nd to 5th Class Municipalities category.
Presenting the award to E. B. Magalona were Dr. Suba-an, DOH-6 assistant regional director Dr. Ma. Sophia Pulmones, RLED (Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement Division) chief Dr. May Pauline Gestosani, Dr. Jessica Fama of Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office; and Jules Bonilla, head of Provincial DOH Office – Negros Occidental.
Janeo was accompanied by Caroline Tumabotabo, representative of DOH-6 assigned to E. B. Magalona.
Meanwhile, Janeo presented the DOH award to Mayor Malacon, Vice Mayor Eric Matulac, and members of the Sangguniang Bayan during the flag ceremony on November 11.
The mayor lauded the members of LHB and personnel of MHO for this achievement, and vowed to sustain the health programs and projects of the Municipality to better serve Saraviahanon constituents.*
