LGU Iligan - City Health Office

26/09/2025

Congratulations City Health Office - Iligan City for winning as 3𝒓𝒅 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒓 for the Paugnat Badminton Tournament 2025! 🎊🎉

Thank you to the following participants:
1. Khadijah Azis, MD
2. Drexel Jay Q. Arnado, RN
3. Epifania Yu-Manata, RN
4. Maybelle Paragoso, RN
5. Keneth Estole
6. Junelle Lacio

Congratulations to all the winners of the Badminton Paugnat 2025! Padayon Asenso Iliganon!

02/09/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝟐.𝟎 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

City Health Office of Iligan conducted a three-day training on the skills enhancement training for Adolescent Job Aid 2.0. This new training program aims to enhance the abilities of educators, and health professionals who work with adolescents. By bringing new topics and methods that take into account the changing needs of youth, this version (2.0) expands upon the original Adolescent Job Aid. Particularly in areas that sexual and reproductive health, mental health are observed and gender-based violence, it emphasizes developing practical skills like respectful communication, confidentiality, empathy, and decision-making support.

In the training, Attorney John Michael Badelles of the Iligan City Legal Office covered a number of topics, including the legal Basis for the provision of Adolescent Health care.

As of now, there are 20 Barangay Health Centers with Adolescent Friendly and it is expected that all barangay centers in Iligan city will become Adolescent Friendly facility to help minimize the concern of the youth.

This training's main objective is to make sure that service providers are capable of providing excellent, adolescent-friendly care and guidance. Its goal is to assist professionals in establishing secure, supportive environments where teenagers feel understood and heard. Through better provider-adolescent interactions, the training helps youth make healthier decisions, get the information and resources they need, and have the self-assurance to look after their own health.

This training was facilitated by the Adolescent Health and Development Program(AHDP) of the City Health Office, Christine Co-Naguit, Nurse Coordinator and Dr. Jubelle Sipalay Medical Coordinator.

28/08/2025

𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

The City Health Office, in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), proudly celebrated Family Planning Month with the theme “𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔,𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗮𝗻, 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼.”

The program commenced with a warm welcome address from our Acting City Health Officer,𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗻 𝗟. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗮𝗰 who emphasized the importance of family planning in building healthier and more empowered families. This was followed by an enlightening lecture and review from our distinguished OB-GYN guest speaker,𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗚. 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗼 who discussed family planning commodities, their advantages, and clarified common myths and misconceptions.

The celebration was actively participated in by district nurses, midwives and invited family planning acceptors, Prior to the provision of services, counseling sessions were conducted to ensure informed choices. Afterwards, on-the-spot family planning services were rendered.

This meaningful event highlights our shared commitment—together with DOH and our dedicated health providers—to promote informed choices and accessible reproductive health services. Truly, “𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒅𝒐.”

03/07/2025

𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗔 ||
BAG-ONG SUPPLY SA RABIES VACCINATION SA CHO NAABOT NA
Aduna nay bag-ong supply sa Rabies Vaccination ang buhatan sa City Health Office (CHO) ning kasamtangan kini ang gibutyag ni Anghelita Te-En ang Nurse Incharge sa Animal Bite Center sa maong buhatan.
Sa pagbisita sa Juander Radyo Iligan gibutyag ni Te-En nga limitado lamang ang ilang mga bakuna ug anaa lamang sa 200 kapin ka mga pasyente nga ma serbisyuhan matag-adlaw kung asa aduna pay panahon nga mokabat og 700 ka mga bakuna ang magamit sa usa lamang ka adlaw.
Nunot niini bisan paman nga adunay allocation nga gigahin sa Department of Health ug dugang pundo gikan sa Local nga panggamhanan apan dili gihapon kini igo tungod sa kadaghan nga napaakan.
Hisayran nga padayun usab gihingusgan sa City Veterinary Office ang pagsikop sa mga irong la-aw tumong niini aron makunhoran ang problema sa rabies sa syudad, mga motorista nga madisgrasya sa kadalanan ug uban pang epekto niini.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 & 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲.
Juander Radyo Iligan 89.1 FM

𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗔 ||
𝐁𝐀𝐆-𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐀 𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐓 𝐍𝐀

Aduna nay bag-ong supply sa Anti Rabies Vaccine ang City Health Office (CHO) - Iligan ning kasamtangan, kini ang gibutyag ni Angelita Tiin ang Nurse In-charge sa Animal Bite and Treatment Center sa CHO.
Sa pagbisita sa Juander Radyo News Team gibutyag ni Tiin nga limitado lamang ang ilang mga bakuna ug anaa lamang sa 200 kapin ka mga pasyente ang naserbisyuhan matag-adlaw kung asa aduna pay panahon nga mokabat og 700 ka mga bakuna ang magamit sa usa lamang ka adlaw.

Nunot niini bisan paman nga adunay allocation nga gigahin sa Department of Health ug dugang pundo gikan sa Local nga panggamhanan apan dili gihapon kini igo tungod sa kadaghan sa mga napaakan.

Hisayran nga padayun usab gihingusgan sa City Veterinary Office ang pagsikop sa mga iro nga la-aw.

Dugang tumong niini aron makunhoran ang problema sa rabies sa syudad, mga motorista nga madisgrasya sa kadalanan ug uban pang epekto niini.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 & 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲.
Juander Radyo Iligan 89.1 FM

02/07/2025

Tarpaulins and streamers highlighting the 51st Nutrition Month theme, “Sa PPAN: Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat para sa Lahat”, and its sub-theme, “Food at Nutrition Security Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!” 🥦🍚 were prominently displayed at various Barangay Health Centers, Barangay Halls, the City Nutrition Office, and collaborating agencies. Barangay Sta. Filomena, Barangay Saray, and partner agency NFA also took part in the launching activities. The National Food Authority (NFA) – Lanao del Norte Branch Office simultaneously conducted their own kickoff activity for Nutrition Month 2025.

01/07/2025

Many misconceptions about IUD—but not because it's often heard, it's true!
Here are some misconceptions and truths about IUD—if it's really painful, who's it for, and how it prevents pregnancy.
For more information about IUD, just visit the TRUST website. You can also consult with your doctor or nearest health centre for proper information and if it is appropriate for you.
See the comments section for the references.

30/06/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇

City Health Office Celebrating the Dengue Awareness month participated by kagawad on Health, SK members, Midwives and Nurses.

June is designated as Dengue Awareness Month (especially in the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia) primarily because the rainy season begins in June, which leads to an increase in mosquito breeding sites and a higher risk of dengue transmission.

“Mag‑Taob. Taktak. Tuyo. Takip.” – Ligtas na Paaralan, Ligtas na Pamayanan.

1. Tandaan ang 4S strategy:
Taob (Search & destroy): Alisin at linisin ang mga lalagyan ng tubig para hindi pamugaran ng lamok.
Taktak (Tap): Patuyuing mabuti ang mga kagamitan pagkatapos gamitin.
Tuyo (Dry): Hayaang matuyo nang ganap ang mga lalagyan—kahit maliit na patak ng tubig, puwedeng maging lumikha ng lamok.
Takip (Cover): Lagyan ng mahigpit na takip ang mga imbakan ng tubig para hindi mapasukan ng lamok.

2. Proteksyon sa sarili:
Magsuot ng panghabang-sleeves, mag-apply ng mosquito repellent, at siguraduhing may screen sa bintana/porta—lalo na pag pasok ng gabi.

3. May sintomas? Kumonsulta agad!:
Kung may lagnat nang higit sa 2–3 araw, matinding pananakit ng katawan, rashes, o iba pang sintomas—mag-patingin kaagad.

4. Fogging = sidekick, hindi hero:
Gabayan lang ang fogging o misting sa hotspot areas—hindi ito permanenteng solusyon. Ang tunay na lakas ay nasa preventive action.

Iligan City Vector Borne Disease Members:
1. Dr. Henissa E. Bertulfo, Medical Officer IV-for Welcome and opening remarks.
2. Dr. Martin Clyde Paglinawan VBD Medical Coordinator, for orientation and Dengue fever awareness explains how the dengue spread.
3. Ms. Lilibeth R. Orbe RN, VBD Nurse Program Coordinator- Interactive session( Quizzes, Games on Dengue Fever.
4. Ms. Kristine Herrero RN, Disease Surveillance Officer-for giving updates on the status of Dengue Surveillance Data.
5. Mr. Karl Michael Silva RN, -explains the fogging preparation and information.
6. Mr. Junelle E. Lacio, Mr. Ian Jason Sweet-Signing of participants commitment signatures and distribution of information materials.

26/06/2025

📣 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

In recognition of the 1447 Hijrah Amun Jadid or Islamic New Year, June 26, 2025 (Wednesday) is declared a Special Non-Working Holiday in the City of Iligan through Memorandum Order No. 101, s. 2025, pursuant to Article 170 of Presidential Decree No. 1083 (Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines).

🕌 As we welcome this new year in the Hijrah calendar, I extend my warmest greetings of peace and blessings to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Iligan:

𝐀𝐦𝐮𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤!

May this new year bring peace, healing, and unity not just to the Muslim community, but to all of Iligan.

Let us take this time to reflect, reconnect with our faith and community, and continue building an inclusive, respectful, and progressive Iligan.

For more details on the official memorandum:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2tr3c2sw

24/06/2025

We often label kids as "selfish" when they don't want to share—but the truth is, sharing is a complex skill that takes time to develop. Toddlers aren’t refusing to share to be difficult… they’re still learning what it even means.

Support, model, and be patient. That’s how they grow. 💛

For more insights like this, check out my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent — available at www.thetherapistparent.com and on Amazon.

11/06/2025

ADVISORY

In observance of Independence Day, please be informed that we will be closed on June 12, 2025, Thursday.

Regular Office schedule will resume on June 13, 2025, Friday.

11/06/2025

June 7, 2025| Fun Run
📍 City Hall, Malaybalay City
The City Health Office Nutrition Team joined the Fun Run organized by LGU Malaybalay through the City Sports Development Division and in partnership with Julius Cafe. The event aimed to promote physical activity and wellness among city employees and community members.
The fun run kicked off at 4:00 AM with a warm-up/Zumba session, followed by the 5:00 AM gun start. Participants joined different categories—3KM, 5KM, and 10KM runs—with designated routes starting and ending at the City Hall. Aid stations were placed at turning points to provide water and wristbands.
The activity concluded with awarding ceremonies at 8:00 AM, reinforcing the city’s commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.

11/06/2025

06 June 2025 | Nutrition Forum
📍 Kaamulan Folk Arts Theater, Malaybalay City
The City Health Office Nutrition Division participated in the Nutrition Forum organized to promote nutrition awareness and share best practices among local government units and health professionals.
The activity opened with a short program followed by welcome remarks from Malaybalay City Mayor Atty. Jay Warren R. Pabillaran and a presentation on the 2025 Nutrition Month Campaign by Reginaldo T. Guillen, MPA, OIC of NNC Region X.
The forum featured three main sessions:
🔹 Investing in Nutrition
🔹 Nourish & Flourish: Sharing Best Practices in Nutrition
🔹 Ensuring Food and Nutrition Security for All
The event also included intermissions, raffle draws, and an open forum for discussion and collaboration.
Representatives from the CHO Nutrition Division were:
1. Dr. Glenn Manarpaac, City Nutrition Action Officer
2. Camila Albao, Nutrition Officer III
3. Hanna Paula Jinayon, Nutrition Program Medical Coordinator
4. Kimberly Burlat, RND
5. Krisha Mae Castillon, CNPC
6. Helnor Yee, CNPC
7. Rea Dollete, CNPC
Special thanks to the event organizers and partners, particularly:
🔹 National Nutrition Council Region X
🔹 City Government of Malaybalay
🔹 Province of Bukidnon
🔹 Malaybalay City Sports and Development Office
Your support made this forum successful in advancing our shared goals in public health and nutrition.