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21/04/2026

Transcending Institutions and Communities Inc. was invited as guest speaker at Barangay Loacan, Itogon, Benguet during its 60th Foundation Day with a meaningful step toward a healthier community through a Tuberculosis (TB) and the No Smoking Program orientation session.

Residents learned about how TB spreads, its signs and symptoms, the importance of early detection, and the impact of smoking on TB progression and treatment. The session also emphasized that TB is preventable and curable, and that free diagnosis and treatment are available at government health facilities.

Key reminders for everyone:
✔️ Magpatingin agad kapag may sintomas
✔️ Iwasan ang paninigarilyo
✔️ Kumpletuhin ang gamutan
✔️ Suportahan ang may TB—huwag silang i-stigmatize

Sa tulong ng bawat isa, makakamit natin ang mas ligtas at mas malusog na komunidad.

16/04/2026

Smoke-Free Enforcement Training for T’Boli, South Cotabato

Transcending Institutions and Communities, Inc. (Transcend), through the Data and Implementation Sciences for Health, provided technical assistance to the Municipality of T’Boli, South Cotabato in conducting a two-day Smoke-Free Enforcement Training for Anti-Smoking and Anti-Vaping Enforcers on April 15–16, 2026 at Avior Hotel, General Santos City.

The training gathered 28 participants from the 25 barangays, the Municipal Health Office, and the Philippine National Police. It supports the implementation of T’Boli’s newly approved Smoke- and Vape-Free Ordinance, which amends the 2011 ordinance and is currently pending approval by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato.

As a State Party to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on To***co Control, the Philippines continues to advance to***co control through key laws such as Republic Act No. 9211, Republic Act No. 10643, and Republic Act No. 11346. However, enforcement at the local level remains a challenge due to gaps in capacity, systems, and coordination.

The training aimed to strengthen enforcement capacity by equipping participants with knowledge on to***co control policies, MPOWER strategies, enforcement procedures, documentation, and communication skills. It also guided participants in developing a 6–12 month Smoke-Free Enforcement Action Plan to support sustained implementation in their respective localities.

26/03/2026

Transcending Institutions and Communities, Inc. (TRANSCEND), in collaboration with the Municipality of Itogon and AIHO, is implementing the project “Strengthening Community-Based Support for TB Patients in Benguet.”

The project aims to improve tuberculosis (TB) treatment adherence and outcomes through the establishment of community support groups in selected pilot barangays in Itogon, Benguet. As part of this initiative, a consultation workshop and training for the Barangay Support Groups were conducted in the pilot barangays of Ucab, Virac, and Loacan.

During the activity, participants assessed the current protocols on TB case finding and case holding to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening the existing support system for patients and their families. The activity also focused on enhancing community participation to ensure continuous treatment, increase the uptake of TB medicines, and improve compliance with preventive treatment therapy (PTP).

Through stronger community engagement and coordinated local action, the project aims to build a more responsive and sustainable support system for TB patients, contributing to better health outcomes and healthier communities in Benguet.

25/03/2026

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25/03/2026

More and more cities and municipalities in the Cordillera Administrative Region are strengthening the implementation of their smoke-free and v**e-free programs in line with the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control (FCTC) and national to***co control laws.

Tabuk City successfully conducted the MPOWER and Enforcement Training last April 18–19, equipping local enforcers and partners with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure effective implementation of the city’s smoke-free ordinance.

This April, the municipalities of Itogon, Tuba, Kapangan, and La Trinidad also convened their respective Smoke-Free Task Force Meetings to discuss concrete plans on how to strictly enforce their WHO FCTC-compliant ordinances, strengthen monitoring, and protect the public from the harmful effects of to***co and v**e products.

These activities are being supported through the technical assistance of Transcending Institutions and Communities, Inc. (TRANSCEND), which continues to work closely with local government units in strengthening to***co control programs, building enforcement capacity, and promoting policies that protect communities from the dangers of to***co and ni****ne products.

These collective efforts show the strong commitment of local government units in the Cordillera to safeguard public health, protect the youth, and create cleaner and healthier communities. Through stronger policies, active enforcement, and community participation, we move closer to our shared goal — a healthier, smoke-free future for all.

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20/06/2025

WATCH: Govt urged to strengthen smoke-free laws

20/06/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments worldwide to urgently ban all flavours in to***co and ni****ne products

20/06/2025

20/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — With classes opening next week in public schools, the Department of Health (DOH) has urged school officials to help in the national drive against smoking by banning

20/06/2025

16/05/2025

🚭 𝟴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲! 🚭

On this day, May 16, 2017, EO 26 was signed to strengthen for the establishment of smoke-free environments across the Philippines.

As we mark 8 years, let’s take a moment to 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
✅ Are public places truly smoke-free?
✅ Are the prohibited acts being enforced?
✅ How can we all contribute to a healthier environment?

Check out the full EO here: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/.../executive-order.../

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆!

11/05/2025

𝘏𝑎𝘱𝑝𝘺 𝘔𝑜𝘵ℎ𝘦𝑟’𝑠 𝐷𝘢𝑦 𝑡𝘰 𝘵ℎ𝘦 𝘐𝑙𝘢𝑤 𝑛𝘨 𝘛𝑎𝘩𝑎𝘯𝑎𝘯!

Today, we honor the strength, love, and sacrifices of our mothers—the light of every home. But behind every warm embrace and nurturing care is a quiet risk: 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲.

Let’s protect the health of the women who protect us.
A smoke-free home is a safer, stronger home.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.
Say NO to secondhand smoke. Say YES to a smoke-free future.

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