Gender and Development DOH - CHD Soccsksargen

18/12/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗛-𝗖𝗛𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) SOCCSKSARGEN Region held its Year-End Celebration and Awarding Ceremony at the function hall of the regional building in Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City. The event, themed "United in Health: A Universal Year-End Celebration of Inclusivity and Care for All," brought together health personnel for a festive occasion filled with camaraderie, fun, and recognition.

In attendance were Regional Director Dr. Aristides Concepcion Tan, Local Health Support Division (LHSD) Chief Dr. Amebella G. Taruc, Regulations, Licensing, and Enforcement Division (RLED) Chief Dr. Chesna L. Cañoso, and Administrative Office (CAO) Chief Godwin Lord Y. Gallo, along with Provincial DOH Officers, Development Management Officers, cluster heads, program managers, and staff of the DOH-CHD SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Also present as judges for the different competitions were Jonathan R. Gorre, Campus Director of University of the Philippines, Koronadal Extension, Dr. Angeli Cristine P. Brana-Marmonejo, owner and founder of AC Aesthetic Clinic & Wellness, and Atty. K. A. Castillon, Public Attorney’s Office, Midsayap District.

The celebration was marked by an atmosphere of joy and excitement, as employees gathered to unwind, socialize, and celebrate their collective achievements, featuring various activities.

The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Best Employee of the Year for CY 2024. For Level 1, the award was presented to Alvin C. Teruel, Administrative Assistant V, in recognition of his outstanding commitment and service. For Level 2, the honor went to Katherine C. Ciño, Nurse V, for her remarkable dedication and exemplary contributions.

18/12/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗛-𝗖𝗛𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗞𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

In a celebration of service and dedication, the Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) SOCCSKSARGEN Region together with the member of the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee led by the Regional PRAISE Committee Chairperson, OIC-Assistant Regional Director A. Emban, hosted its Year-End Awarding Ceremony Program for 2024 on December 13, 2024 at the function hall of the regional building, Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City. This significant event aimed to recognize the outstanding contributions of the region's dedicated health personnel and foster a spirit of excellence and teamwork within the health sector.

Present at the ceremony were Regional Director Dr. Aristides Concepcion Tan, Chief of the Local Health Support Division (LHSD) Dr. Amebella G. Taruc, Chief of the Regulations, Licensing and Enforcement Division (RLED) Dr. Chesna L. Cañoso, Chief of the Administrative Office (CAO) Godwin Lord Y. Gallo, together with Provincial DOH Officers, Development Management Officers, cluster heads, program managers, and employees of the DOH-CHD SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

In his message, RD Tan extended his sincere gratitude to all the awardees for their invaluable contributions in ensuring the success of the office's mandate. He also appreciated the efforts of the Praise Committee for their diligent efforts in the selection and screening process and hopes to continue this tradition, as it reflects its commitment to being a PRIME institution.

The ceremony highlighted the extraordinary dedication and commitment of individuals who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling their responsibilities. The awards presented recognized not only individual achievements but also the collective efforts of various clusters, sections, and units, emphasizing the significance of teamwork in achieving the region's health goals.

The notable awards given were to the following:
Leadership Award:

Aristides Concepcion Tan, MD, MPH, CESO III - Director IV
Fatima A. Emban, MD, MPH - OIC-Director III
Amabella G. Taruc, MD, MPM - Medical Officer V, LHSD Chief
Godwin Lord Y. Gallo, RN, MPH - Chief Administrative Officer, MSD Chief
Chesna L. Cañoso, RN, MD, DPCP - Medical Officer IV, RLED Chief
Mercedes L. Manansala, MD, MPH - Medical Specialist IV, PDOHO-Sultan Kudarat
Shahrir B. Duldoco, MD, MPH - DMO V, PDOHO-Sarangani/GSC
Marilou Barbara T. Libatique, MD, MCH - DMO V, PDOHO-South Cotabatoe
Heideliza V. Chio, RN, MHCA - DMO V, PDOHO-North Cotabato

Special Recognition Award:

CHD SOCCSKSARGEN Employees Association, represented by Adimelca C. Gangoso, MD, MPH.
Integration of UHC-nctionality of Water Testing Laboratory, led by Maria Fe Viviane S. Sespeñe, MD, IS, led by Katherine C. Ciño, RN, MPA
Licensing and FuMPH
Pregnancy Tracking System, led by Lea Grace C. Yonting, RM
Budget Tracking and Monitoring System, led by Cristy Lorraine E. Diazon, CPA
Drug-Free Workplace Seal Certification, led by the Drug-Free Workplace Committee, chaired by Dr. Fatima A. Emban, MPH, and Vice-Chaired by Godwin Lord Y. Gallo, RN, MPH
Social Media Promotion, led by the Communication Management Unit, headed by Lea Dominguez Reformado, RN, BA
Job Portal and Online Application System, led by the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Unit, headed by Garizaldy B. Epistola

The Best I Can Award 4th Quarter

Leo A. Chiong, RN, MPH - Nurse V
Cristy Lorraine D. Wapelle, CPA - Administrative Officer V
Lea Dominguez Reformado, RN, BA - HEPO II
Arjohn C. Gangoso, RN, MPH - HEPO III
Gernyl L. Malon, RN, MPA - SHPO
Mark L. Bordomeo, RCh - Chemist II (COS)
Rhonalyn D. Sotito, RMT - HPO I (COS)
Bai Jayne Ayah H. Mojado, MPA - TS I
Jonathan U. Buenconsejo - Artist Illustrator (COS)
Leo C. Barrieta - Administrative Aide I (COS)
Mel John E. Albano - Administrative Aide I (COS)

The Best in Attendance and Punctuality award

Nida B. Agan, MPA - Administrative Officer V
Gina O. Asio, MPA - Administrative Officer III
Ruby Stella D. Dela Cruz, RN, MPA - Planning Officer II
Amy D. Ongria, LPT - Dormitory Manager I

Beyond acknowledging achievements, the Year-End Awarding Ceremony served as a source of inspiration and motivation for the entire health workforce. It reinforced the importance of nurturing a culture of excellence, dedication, and collaboration. As the region continues to strive for improved health outcomes, this event celebrates not only past successes but also the ongoing commitment to public service and community welfare.

18/12/2024

18/12/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗛-𝗖𝗛𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗞𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗖

The Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) SOCCSKSARGEN Region concluded its 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAWC) on December 16, 2024, at the Regional Office, Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City. . Led by Chief Administrative Officer Godwin Lord Gallo, Attorney III Ergel Mae Rosal, and Medical Officer III Dr. Melva Magana, the campaign aimed to raise awareness about this pressing issue.

The campaign highlighted various laws and policies designed to protect women and children from violence. It also emphasized the importance of responsible information dissemination to empower communities to take action. Attorney Rosal underscored the significance of recognizing the 18 different ways on how the community could help in ending violence against women:
For women, empower yourself, know your rights and available courses of actions in case these rights are violated; speak out and report to the authorities in case your rights are violated; and encourage others to fight for their rights.

For men, respect women and girls in your home, workplace, and community; Join male groups promoting Anti-VAW efforts and participate in discussions to broaden your awareness on the advocacy; and Enlighten/advise perpetrators to seek help and join the male Anti-VAW supporters.

For Government agencies, equip yourselves with apt training and capacity development sessions to improve service delivery for your clients; Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy to assess the service to your clients' supporters; and let people know that you provide the services! We need to inform the public that there are government offices that they can turn to and trust to assist them towards healing and seeking justice.

For Barangays, ensure that your Barangay VAW Desk is functional. You can use the Barangay VAW Desk Handbook developed by PCW and DILG with partner agencies to guide you on what to do; Establish linkages with local and national government agencies, as well as other organizations near your barangay where you can refer victim-survivors of VAW for needed assistance which the barangay is not able to provide; and promote harmonious family and community relationships in your barangay which is grounded on mutual respect for human rights, and take proactive steps to attain a VAW-free community.

For private agencies, support the Anti-VAW efforts of the government and your immediate community; establish your own Action Desks where employees and clients can go in case VAW happens; and develop internal rules to proactively ensure that your workplace is VAW-free.

For academic and training institutions, include concepts of VAW and women's human rights in lesson plans/lesson guides of your teaching staff; Continually conduct/spearhead anti-VAW advocacies in your campus, and if possible, to your immediate community through extension programs; and Set Up a Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) where students and employees can seek help.

To spark creativity and community awareness, the Gender and Development Committee hosted an orange board design competition. The Chief Administrative Office emerged victorious, claiming first place. The Regional Director’s Office and the HRDU and Personnel Section followed closely behind.
Through this campaign, the DOH-CHD SOCCSKSARGEN is committed to create a safer and more equitable society for all.

11/12/2024

𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐭
In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW.
UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines
VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!

09/12/2024

𝐏𝐚𝐚, 𝐭𝐮𝐡𝐨𝐝, 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐭, 𝐮𝐥𝐨
In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW.
UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines
VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!

08/12/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐕𝐀𝐖 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW.
UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines
VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!

05/12/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀: 𝗩𝗔𝗪 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀
In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW.
UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines
VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!

30/11/2024

Ngayong November 18 hanggang December 12, makiisa tayo sa 𝟭𝟴-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻. Ito ang pagkakataon nating ipaglaban ang karapatan, dignidad, at kaligtasan ng bawat kababaihan at kabataan. Maging bahagi ng solusyon sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon, pagkilos, at pagbibigay-boses sa mga biktima.

Ang pagbabago ay magsisimula sa atin! Ibahagi ang kaalaman, ipahayag ang suporta, at tumindig para sa isang lipunang ligtas at pantay para sa lahat.

29/11/2024

In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW.
UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines
VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!

29/11/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗛-𝗖𝗛𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗞𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝟭𝟴-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗔𝗪 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

The Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) SOCCSKSARGEN Region launched this year’s 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) with the theme, “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!”. The event, held at the DOH-CHD SOCCSKSARGEN Social Hall,4th floor on November 25, 2024, was led by Lea Grace C. Yonting, Midwife VI and Program Manager of the Safe Motherhood Program.This advocacy campaign, observed annually from November 25 to December 12, aims to raise awareness and promote advocacy to put an end to gender-based violence and empower women across the region.

Atty. Ergel Mae E. Ergel, Attorney III, presented the Regional VAWC Situationer, highlighting the alarming statistics and trends of VAW in the region.
Key officials, including OIC-ARD Fatima A. Emban, CAO Godwin Lord Y. Gallo and Vicente L. Lacorte III, DMO-III delivered messages emphasizing the importance of collective action to combat VAW. They underscored the need for stronger partnerships, increased community engagement, and improved access to support services for survivors.

To effectively address VAW, it is crucial to implement comprehensive strategies that involve multiple sectors. This includes strengthening legal frameworks, increasing funding for prevention and response programs, raising awareness through education and campaigns, and providing accessible support services for survivors.