23/10/2026
๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ค๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง
With its continued commitment to bringing accessible healthcare services to every corner of Infanta, the Local Government Unit, under the leadership of Hon. Virgilio F. Vallarta, M.D., through the Rural Health Unit, brought the Infanta Indigenous Peoplesโ Caravan to the community through Purokalusugan: Kalusugan Para sa Lahat, Kalinga sa Katutubo at Serbisyong Tapat on October 22, 2026, at Barangay Pita, Infanta, Pangasinan.
The program provided a range of free services, including medical consultations, dental care, massage, haircuts, circumcision, anti-rabies vaccination for dogs, and other health-related services, bringing essential care closer to the community.
The successful conduct of the activity was made possible through the collaboration of various municipal departments, partner agencies, and other stakeholders, including the Department of Health โ Center for Health Development I (DOH-CHD1); the Provincial DOH Office โ Pangasinan; the Provincial Health Office; the Pangasinan Medical Society; the Western Pangasinan District Hospital; the Department of Education (DepEd); Dasol Community Hospital โ Guicosina; the PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office โ Alaminos City; and Micro-B Incorporated.
Also participating in the initiative were volunteer local health doctors & the municipal offices of the Municipal Civil Registrar (MCR), Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), Municipal Agriculture Office (AGRI), Public Information Office (PIO), Municipal Tourism, Culture, and the Arts Office (MTCAO), and Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Meanwhile, the Barangays of Pita and Babuyan provided necessary preparation for the conduct of the event. In addition, the Philippine National Police also caters to the peace and order of the event.
Moreover, the Pita Integrated School, Babuyan Elementary School, and Indigenous Community of Pita and Babuyan presented cultural performances, bringing life and colors to the event.
Through initiatives like Purokalusugan, the LGU and RHU Infanta continue to strengthen healthcare access while fostering community participation and appreciation of local culture.
Disclaimer: This is Part I of the report. Part II will feature photographs of the cultural performances.