06/10/2026
SINING PANGKALUSUGAN 2026
A Celebration of Health, Creativity, Compassion, and Community
September 24, 2026 | Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Complex
On September 24, 2026, the City Health Office of Urdaneta successfully held Sining Pangkalusugan 2026 at the vibrant Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Center. Organized in close partnership with the United Care Veterinary Center, City Agriculture Office, United Care Veterinary Center, and other dedicated stakeholders, the event brought together residents, public servants, health professionals, educators, youth, and community partners in a meaningful celebration that blended health education, creativity, compassion, and community participation.
The activity served as a unified celebration of four important public health observances: World Rabies Day, Su***de Awareness and Prevention Month, World Environmental Health Day, and Obesity Prevention Awareness Month.
Through the arts, performances, advocacy, and community activities, Sining Pangkalusugan transformed important health messages into experiences that were engaging, relatable, and memorable.
COMMUNITY ANTI-RABIES VACCINATION AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP CAMPAIGN
The celebration began early with a comprehensive free anti-rabies pet vaccination and responsible pet ownership campaign, setting a compassionate and life-saving tone for the entire event.
Veterinary and agriculture teams provided free anti-rabies vaccination to dogs and cats from different barangays of Urdaneta City and neighboring communities. The activity promoted accessible preventive care for companion animals while helping protect families and communities from rabies, a deadly but preventable disease.
Pet owners were likewise provided with important information on:
- Responsible pet ownership
- Proper animal nutrition
- Routine deworming
- Rabies prevention
- Bite prevention and first aid
- Appropriate vaccination practices
- The ethical and legal responsibilities of pet ownership
The vaccination activity was immediately followed by a lively and colorful Community Pet Parade, which brought together pet owners and their beloved companions in a celebration of animal welfare and responsible pet guardianship.
Hon. Julio F. Parayno III, City Mayor of Urdaneta, delivered the welcome message and emphasized the importance of making health information accessible, relatable, and meaningful to the community. Through Sining Pangkalusugan, health advocacy was presented through the universal language of arts and creativity.
The Mayor likewise reaffirmed the city's commitment to promoting holistic, inclusive, and people-centered health for every resident of Urdaneta City.
Four distinguished speakers shared important messages corresponding to the four major public health themes of the celebration.
Dr. Sofia Shaina B. Andrada discussed the global and local fight against rabies, emphasizing that rabies elimination is achievable through sustained vaccination, responsible pet ownership, early action following animal bites, and collective vigilance among communities.
Dr. Marcelo S. Patawaran Jr. addressed Su***de Awareness and Prevention Month, delivering a message centered on hope, empathy, openness, and the importance of reaching out to individuals who may be struggling. He highlighted the need to break the stigma surrounding mental health and create communities where people feel safe asking for help.
Dr. Marjorie V. Manongsong highlighted World Environmental Health Day, emphasizing the close relationship between environmental conditions and human health. She connected cleanliness, sustainable practices, responsible environmental stewardship, and the preservation of natural resources with both physical well-being and mental peace.
Ms. Remelita M. Nidoy delivered a timely message for Obesity Prevention Awareness Month, emphasizing proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and balanced lifestyle choices as essential foundations for long-term health. She also underscored the growing public health burden of obesity and its association with various chronic diseases.
Following the advocacy messages, Mr. Elmer Jacob and Ms. Gretchen Francisco formally declared Sining Pangkalusugan 2026 open.
The program continued with the presentation of participants by Ms. Ann Fritzi B. Nacis, showcasing the diverse sectors and barangays represented in the celebration.
The highly respected Board of Judges was then introduced by Mr. Ruselo Arnaldo C. Tamayo:
-Engr. Isiah G. Micor – Owner, United Care Veterinary Center
-Dr. Emily D. Lucero – Head, City General Services
-Dr. Maria Gracia Mangulabnan – Veterinarian, City Agriculture Office
-Ms. Maria Eloisa A. Sarmiento – Development Management Officer IV, DOH
-Engr. Larielle Joy C. Daquioag – Engineer II, DOH Ilocos Center for Health Development
-Mr. Raymark O. Perreras – Health Education and Promotion Officer III, DOH Ilocos Center for Health Development
-Mr. Jan Albert Alcaose – Health Program Officer I, DOH Ilocos Center for Health Development
Ms. Cherry Mae C. Soriano subsequently presented the judging criteria, which focused on creativity, message impact, craftsmanship, and originality.
These set the stage for the highly anticipated creative competitions. Tinig ng Pag-asa gave voice to messages of hope, resilience, empathy, and human connection through vocal and spoken-word performances.
The performances reminded the audience that struggles do not have to be faced alone and that compassion, understanding, and meaningful connection can help create a more supportive community.
Winners
- Champion: CHO 7 – Christian Justin Pai
- 2nd Place: CHO 5 – Vincent JP Mejia
- 3rd Place: CHO 6 – Danica Antonette Gatdula
RE-CREATE showcased the creativity and environmental consciousness of the participants by transforming discarded and recyclable materials into meaningful works of art.
The competition demonstrated that materials often considered waste can be given new purpose and value through imagination and innovation. More importantly, it emphasized that environmental protection is not only a responsibility but can also be an avenue for creativity and community expression.
Winners
- Champion: CHO 7 – Angel Oraza
- 2nd Place: CHO 9 – Joel Penullar
- 3rd Place: CHO 1 – Raymondo Morales
Paws-port Around the World brought together colorful displays, creative costumes, and confident presentations centered on animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and the shared goal of a rabies-free community.
The activity highlighted the important role of pet owners in protecting not only their animals but also their families and the wider community.
Winners
- Champion: CHO 5 – Julie Ann, Anya, and Popoy
- 2nd Place: CHO 9 – Marlen Tabobo and Uling
- 3rd Place: CHO 1 – Axel Hernandez and Hotdog
Adding energy and excitement to the celebration, the Barangay Nutrition Scholars presented Indak Kalusugan, a lively dance performance that celebrated health, movement, vitality, and the importance of physical activity. The performance reinforced the message that healthy living can be active, joyful, inclusive, and shared by the entire community.
Following the performances, the awarding ceremony recognized the outstanding participants in each competition.
Beyond the awards and rankings, the ceremony celebrated the collective effort of every participant who shared their time, talent, creativity, advocacy, and commitment to public health.
Each presentation demonstrated how important health messages can be communicated in creative and meaningful ways, making public health advocacy more engaging and accessible to the community.
The event concluded with the closing remarks of Dr. Rachel Ann A. Parayno, our City Health Officer II, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of Sining Pangkalusugan 2026.
She recognized the invaluable contributions of the speakers, members of the Board of Judges, sponsors, organizing committee, participants, and attendees.
Special appreciation was extended to the event's sponsors, including the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Inc. – Pangasinan Chapter and the Pangasinan Medical Society – Eastern Chapter.
Dr. Parayno encouraged everyone to carry the spirit of Sining Pangkalusugan beyond the celebration—through kindness toward animals, compassion toward neighbors, care for one's health, and stewardship of the environment.
Through its four major public health themes, Sining Pangkalusugan demonstrated that health promotion can go beyond lectures and traditional information campaigns. When health messages are delivered through art, music, performance, creativity, compassion, and community participation, they become more relatable and memorable.
Sining Pangkalusugan 2026 stands as a testament to what can be achieved when care, creativity, and community come together for a common purpose.
See you again next year on the most colorful and creative day in the universe!
