Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development

𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗲'𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗔 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

In her oversized pink shirt, clutching a small panda toy, little Laila stood quietly beside her baby sister Mia at the Immunization Health and Wellness Fair in Estancia, Iloilo. Her eyes never strayed far from Mia, who rested in their mother's arms with a pink ribbon in her hair and curiosity shining through her big eyes.

When it was time for Mia's vaccination, tears came for a moment, as they often do. But Laila stayed close, watching over her little sister with the quiet concern only an ate can give. In that simple act of standing by her side, she became a reminder that protection comes in many forms, from the comfort of family to the life saving protection vaccines provide.

Long after the tears fade, the protection remains. Just like Laila's watchful presence, vaccines are safe, effective, and built to safeguard children as they grow, explore, and dream. Because every child deserves the chance to face tomorrow healthy, protected, and ready for the future.

Courtesy: Photo published with parental consent.

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 ‼

One (1) Computer Programmer I (COS) (SG 11)
Area of Assignment: HRDU-DOH WV CHD
Interested Applicants may submit their applications via https://bit.ly/ComputerProgrammerI

One (1) Training Specialist I (COS) (SG 11)
Area of Assignment: HRDU-DOH WV CHD
Interested Applicants may submit their applications via https://bit.ly/TrainingSpecialistI

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter.
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
2. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
3. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license;
4. Photocopy of certificate of training(if applicable); and
5. Photocopy of Transcript of Records.
All interested and qualified applicants regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, social status, class or political affiliation may submit their Application Letter addressed to:
HELEN D. TOBIAS, MD, MPA, MDM, CESE
Director IV
and other pertinent documents strictly thru the link:
Computer Programmer I:
https://bit.ly/ComputerProgrammerI

Training Specialist I:
https://bit.ly/TrainingSpecialistI

"APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED."

The deadline for submission will be on June 15, 2026, 12:00NN
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦.

You may view the following vacant position/s here: https://bit.ly/49DyPVo or scan the QR Code in the picture for further information.

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

The Regional Health Emergency Management Section (RHEMS), with the support of the Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB), successfully conducted the Training on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Emergencies last May 11–15, 2026. Regional Director Helen D. Tobias gave her message of support, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and coordinated response in ensuring the continuous delivery of essential sexual and reproductive health services during emergencies and disasters.

As the Philippines continues to face typhoons, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and public health emergencies, this training strengthened the capacity of responders and health workers to become more prepared, compassionate, and proactive in protecting the health, dignity, and rights of every Filipino, especially the most vulnerable sectors during times of crisis.

𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄-𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑

Stay informed with the latest updates on health programs, community initiatives, and collaborative efforts across Western Visayas.

This month’s stories highlight activities that promote maternal and child health, strengthen primary healthcare services, and encourage safer, healthier communities through partnerships among local government units, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.

Discover how dedicated health workers, community leaders, and partner agencies continue to work together in bringing quality healthcare closer to every Filipino and advancing better health outcomes throughout the region.

𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗪𝗩 𝗖𝗛𝗗 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 2026 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿

The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development participated in the 2026 Grand Ease of Doing Business Fair held on May 25 to 26, 2026, at SM Iloilo Terminal Market, Iloilo City, spearheaded by the Anti-Red Tape Authority Regional Field Office Western Visayas. During the activity, Dr. Helen D. Tobias, Regional Director of DOH WV CHD, attended the event and received the Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the agency’s participation and support.

As part of the serbisyo fair, the DOH WV CHD, through the Regulation and Licensing Enforcement Division and the Environmental and Occupational Health Section, provided assistance and information on licensing requirements for regulated health facilities and services, initial and operational permits for public and private burial grounds, environmental sanitation clearance, issuance of permits for funeral and embalming establishments, and free distribution of oral rehydration salts and chlorine tablets.

The activity highlighted the importance of accessible and efficient government services through strengthened interagency collaboration and streamlined public service delivery for the people of Western Visayas.

The DOH WV CHD remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote responsive, transparent, and people-centred public health services.

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 ‼
One (1) Computer Programmer II – COS (SG15)
Area of Assignment: ICT-Unit, DOH WV CHD

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter.
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
2. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
3. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license;
4. Photocopy of certificate of training(if applicable); and
5. Photocopy of Transcript of Records.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier their application to:
HELEN D. TOBIAS, MD, MPA, MDM, CESE
Director IV
or Email to: [email protected]
"APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED."

The deadline for submission will be on June 11, 2026, 12:00NN
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦.

You may view the following vacant position/s here: https://bit.ly/4eht02x or scan the QR Code in the picture for further information.

DOH WV CHD Unifies Clinical Care for Acute Infectious Diarrhea Across Western Visayas

The DOH WV CHD Food and Waterborne Diseases Prevention and Control Program successfully conducted the Training on the Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Acute Infectious Diarrhea in Children and Adults from May 20–22, 2026, at the Zuri Hotel, Iloilo City. This vital health initiative brought together dedicated doctors, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals from various Local Government Units (LGUs) across Western Visayas to strengthen and standardize the management of food and waterborne diseases.

The three-day training aimed to build the capacity of health workers in the accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and proper management of various FWBDs in both pediatric and adult patients. Beyond clinical skills, the program emphasized empowering these local health workers to communicate critical health and prevention concepts effectively within their respective communities.

The training featured expert resource persons who provided critical insights into age-specific clinical protocols. Dr. Roumilla B. Mendoza, MMBM, FPPS, DPSPGHAN, a pediatric gastroenterologist and Associate Professor IV at the College of Medicine, West Visayas State University, discussed the clinical management and treatment guidelines for pediatric cases. Meanwhile, Dr. Rogelio Engada, Jr., FPCP, a gastroenterologist, specializing in digestive and liver diseases, covered the management of acute infectious diarrhea in adult patients, as well as prevention and control measures. To bridge theory and practice, the participants underwent workshops and simulation exercises designed to directly apply their learnings.

Anchored on the 8-Point Action Agenda of the DOH—specifically Action Agenda 2: Ligtas, dekalidad, at mapagkalingang serbisyo—the activity was spearheaded by the Regional FWBD-PCP Team, composed of Dr. Ma. Femie Japitana (EOH Section Head), Ms. Airene Legarda (Regional FWBD Program Coordinator), Ms. Nitz Marie Villaluna (Regional FWBD Program Nurse Coordinator), and Ms. Trixean Pauline Guarnes (Administrative Aide III).

𝘿𝙊𝙃 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙃𝘿 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The DOH Western Visayas Center for Health Development proudly celebrates its recognition during the National Health Equity Strategic Alignment Activity, earning distinctions that highlight the region’s commitment to advancing primary health care and health equity:

🏆 Outstanding Regional Performance in Health Equity
🥈 Silver Citation – Outstanding Health Equity Initiatives (Oral Presentation)
🥉 Bronze Citation – Outstanding Health Equity Initiatives (Poster Submission)

These achievements reflect the dedication, innovation, and collaborative efforts of our health leaders, workers, and partners in ensuring accessible, equitable, and quality health services for every Western Visayan.

Together, we continue to champion health for all.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗼!

Samahan niyo kami sa Immunization Health and Wellness Fair sa Hunyo 3, 2026, sa Brgy. Botongon Covered Gym, Estancia, Iloilo, at makiisa sa sama-samang pagkilos para sa mas malusog at mas protektadong komunidad.

Huwag magpahuli! Siguraduhing kumpleto ang bakuna ng inyong mga anak para sa mas ligtas at mas malusog na kinabukasan.

Bilang bahagi ng MR-SIA Kick-off Activity, ang Immunization Health and Wellness Fair ay naglalayong palakasin ang proteksyon ng komunidad laban sa tigdas, rubella, at iba pang vaccine-preventable diseases.

Bakuna Ngayon, Proteksyon Habambuhay!