National Immunization Program of General Santos City

29/04/2026

Bakuna at proteksyon ni baby, my responsibility 💚

Sa bawat bakuna, mas ligtas si baby laban sa sakit at mas panatag ang buong pamilya. Kumpletuhin ang bakuna at makipag-ugnayan sa inyong health center para sa schedule.

11/04/2026

Thank you DSWD Field Office 12 for being one of our Bakuna Champion.

Two City Links in Gensan Named Bakuna Champions; City Tops Regionwide Vaccination Drive

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Pride and purpose come together in a meaningful milestone for General Santos City’s public health efforts, as two dedicated City Links, Saadia Butua, RSW and Faimah Casir, RSW, were recognized as “Bakuna Champions” following the city’s outstanding performance in the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA).

With an impressive 91.72% accomplishment rate, General Santos City rose to Top 1 in vaccination coverage across the region—a reflection of the collective dedication of health workers, local leaders, and community volunteers who worked tirelessly to protect every child.

At the heart of this achievement are Butua and Casir, whose compassion and commitment on the ground made a lasting difference. More than just fulfilling their roles, they connected with families, patiently encouraging parents and building trust within communities to ensure that children received life-saving vaccines.

Both Butua and Casir serve under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), where their work goes beyond service—it becomes a mission to uplift lives and secure a better future for every family they reach.

❤️

12/03/2026

📰 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝟗𝟏.𝟕𝟐 % 𝐌𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

In a meaningful gathering of partners and advocates, the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 to recognize institutions and individuals whose unwavering support made possible the successful implementation of 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬-𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐌𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Through strong collaboration and community commitment, the city achieved an impressive 𝟗𝟏.𝟕𝟐% 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 in vaccinating children aged 6 to 59 months, bringing General Santos City closer to its 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬.

City Health Office & Department Of Health Officers emphasized that the milestone was not achieved by the health sector alone, but through the 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 who worked hand in hand to ensure that lifesaving vaccines reached every eligible child.

Among those recognized for their invaluable contribution were:

• Philippine Medical Association – Gensan Chapter
• Philippine National Police – Regional Office and Medical Dental Unit XII
• Bureau of Fire Protection Region XII
• Philippine Red Cross – General Santos and Sarangani Chapter
• Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
• General Santos Doctors Medical School Foundation, Inc.
• CMO – Muslim Concerns and Affairs Division (Bakuna Champion)
• Nenita Adjong (Bakuna Champion)
• Youth Affairs and Development Office (Bakuna Champion)
• Rebecca Tangge (Bakuna Champion)
• Michael Adam (Bakuna Champion)
• City Public Information Office (Bakuna Champion)
• City Social Welfare Development Office – General Santos City (Bakuna Champion)
• Department of Social Welfare and Development – General Santos City (Bakuna Champion)
• Dr. Jorge P. Royeca Hospital
• Pediatric Association of General Santos City
• FPOP – SOCCSKSARGEN Chapter
• Robinsons Land Corporation
• SM City General Santos
• Medical Service Department – Mindanao State University General Santos City
• City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office – General Santos City
• Department of Education – Division of General Santos City
• Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

Their collective efforts in 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 and helped ensure that thousands of children are protected against measles and rubella.

The City Health Office expressed its deep gratitude to all partners, emphasizing that public health success is built on partnerships. With continued collaboration, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

12/03/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟐 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Nanguna ang lokal na pamahalaan ng General Santos City sa pangunguna ni City Mayor Lorelie Geronimo-Pacquiao sa buong Region 12 sa pagpapatupad ng Ligtas Tigdas Program matapos makamit ng lungsod ang 91.72% Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MRSIA) coverage para sa mga batang target na mabakunahan.

Batay sa datos ng City Health Office, umabot sa 63,503 bata na may edad anim (6) hanggang limampu’t siyam (59) na buwan ang nabigyan ng bakuna laban sa tigdas at rubella sa isinagawang citywide immunization campaign mula Enero 19 hanggang Pebrero 20, 2026.

Layunin ng MRSIA na mabigyan ng karagdagang proteksyon ang mga bata laban sa tigdas at rubella, anuman ang kanilang naunang vaccination status, bilang bahagi ng patuloy na kampanya ng pamahalaan upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng mga sakit na maaaring maagapan sa pamamagitan ng bakuna.

Ayon kay Roland Jay F. Basmillo, Medical Officer IV at National Immunization Program (NIP) Coordinator ng City Health Office, ang mataas na coverage ay bunga ng sama-samang pagsisikap ng mga health workers, barangay officials, partner agencies, at iba’t ibang stakeholder na tumulong sa pagpapatupad ng immunization campaign sa buong lungsod.

Sa kabuuang target population, naitala rin ng City Health Office na 5,732 bata ang hindi pa nabakunahan, na patuloy pang hinihikayat ng mga health authorities na mabigyan ng bakuna upang makamit ang mas mataas na antas ng proteksyon sa komunidad.

Bilang pagkilala sa kontribusyon ng mga katuwang na institusyon, nagsagawa ang City Health Office ng MRSIA Stakeholders Appreciation Program ngayong araw, Marso 6, 2026, na dinaluhan din ni Dr. Shahrir B. Duldoco, MD, MPH, Head ng Provincial DOH Office – Sarangani (PDOHO).
Sa pamumuno ni Lalaine M. Calonzo, City Health Officer, binigyang-diin ng tanggapan ang kahalagahan ng patuloy na kooperasyon ng komunidad at mga partner agencies upang mapanatili ang mataas na immunization coverage at maprotektahan ang kalusugan ng mga bata sa lungsod. (CPIO/KAG/RSC)

Photo by Gia Morales

25/02/2026

MR SIA 2026 Stakeholders Appreciation Program Highlights Commitment to Protect Every Child
📆February 24, 2026
📍Venue 88, General Santos City

General Santos City — The General Santos City Health Office successfully held its Stakeholders Appreciation Program for the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA) 2026, bringing together local leaders, health workers, and community stakeholders in a celebration of collaboration and shared responsibility.

Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Lalaine Calonzo, RMT, CFP – City Health Officer, who shared a powerful message: “We chose to rise. We chose to show up.” This inspiring statement resonated deeply with every health worker and public servant, reflecting their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to service.

The program highlighted the collective efforts behind the city’s immunization campaign, emphasizing that public health success is built on partnership. Dr. Roland Jay Basmillo, NIP Medical Coordinator, proudly reported that General Santos City achieved 91.72% coverage, with 63,503 eligible children vaccinated. This milestone represents not just an achievement, but a profound commitment to service and the protection of every child.

City leadership reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening immunization efforts and sustaining the momentum gained during the campaign. Messages of support and appreciation from provincial and regional health officials underscored the importance of unified action in safeguarding children against measles and rubella.

A highlight of the event was the presence of Hon. Mayor Lorelie G. Pacquiao, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to all barangays for their tireless efforts. She recognized the dedication of local leaders and health workers, emphasizing that the success of the campaign is a shared triumph of the entire community.

Outstanding Rural Health Units and barangays were acknowledged for their vital roles in implementation. All barangays demonstrated exemplary achievement, with notable performance from Barangays Baluan, San Isidro, North, South, San Jose, Labangal, Siguel, Buayan West, Olympog, Upper Labay, and East, each achieving 95% or higher vaccination coverage. Testimonials from selected barangays highlighted that, regardless of size, every barangay’s efforts truly mattered and made a real difference in protecting children.

Partners from various sectors, including the CDC, were recognized for their invaluable technical and operational support throughout the MR SIA rollout.

Closing remarks were delivered by Mr. Arvy Ace Buensuceso, Executive Assistant for Health, who reflected on the experiences and lessons learned during the MR SIA 2026 implementation, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and shared responsibility in public health initiatives.

The gathering concluded with a renewed commitment to continue advocating for immunization and ensuring that no child is left behind — because when every child is protected, the future of the community is safeguarded.

14/02/2026

📣 𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉, 𝙂𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙇𝙎! 💙

✨ “𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙏𝘼𝙎 𝙏𝙄𝙂𝘿𝘼𝙎” – 𝙀𝙓𝙏𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙀𝘿 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 20! ✨
(𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙨-𝙍𝙪𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮)

Good news, mga mamshies at daddiis! 💕

Kung may baby o toddler kayo na 6 months hanggang 59 months old, huwag na magpahuli! This is your chance to protect them from tigdas (measles) at rubella. 🧸👶

🛡 Iwas sakit, iwas outbreak
💉 LIBRE ang bakuna
✅ Ligtas at aprubado ng health experts
🏥 Available sa lahat ng health centers

Isang tusok lang today, dagdag proteksyon for the future.
Mas mabuti ang maagap kaysa magsisi sa huli.

Let’s protect our little ones.
Let’s protect General Santos City. 💙✨

Mga mamshies at daddiis — dalhin na ang inyong mga chikiting sa pinakamalapit na health center o sa mga temporary vaccination sites na malapit sa inyo before February 20! 🗓💉

Para sa healthy, happy, at worry-free na mga bata, Generals! 💙

11/02/2026

𝘐𝘣𝘢-𝘪𝘣𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘯, 𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯.

11/02/2026

📍 MRSIA Rapid Coverage Monitoring | Barangay Baluan 💉👶

The Department of Health – Region XII and Region VIII successfully carried out Rapid Coverage Monitoring in Barangay Baluan as part of the Measles–Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MRSIA).

This essential initiative ensures that every child is protected against measles and rubella by checking vaccination coverage and identifying children who still need to be vaccinated.

👏 A big thank you to our dedicated health workers, volunteers, parents, and the Barangay Council led by Hon. Dennis Besa for their unwavering support and commitment to keeping our children safe and healthy..

💙 Together, we are building a healthier, safer, and stronger community for our children.

11/02/2026

📍 Rapid Coverage Monitoring| Barangay Mabuhay and Barangay Conel

The General Santos City Health Office – National Immunization Program (NIP) conducted Rapid Coverage Monitoring (RCM) in Barangay Mabuhay and Barangay Conel on February 9, 2026.

Leading the activity was Dr. Roland Jay Basmillo, NIP Medical Coordinator, who personally visited the barangays to ensure that vaccination coverage is closely monitored and that every child receives the protection they need.

👏 A big thank you to our dedicated health workers and volunteers for their commitment to safeguarding the health of our community!

📢 MR SIA vaccination continues until February 13,2026, for children aged 6 months to 5 years who have not yet received their vaccines.

Rjay Fernandez BasmilloCONEL Rural Health Unit Barangay Heath Centre Mabuhay