DOH Cagayan Valley (2026)

03/10/2026

𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖: 𝘾𝙑𝘾𝙃𝘿 𝙄𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧-𝙀𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨

The Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (CVCHD) through its Health Promotion Unit conducted a Year-end Monitoring and Evaluation in the province of Batanes to assess the progress in implementing the Health Promotion Framework Strategy (HPFS).

The monitoring started with a courtesy visit to Governor Ronald Aguto, Jr., where the team presented the technical and financial assistance provided to the province, highlighting the importance of building healthy communities, learning institutions, and workplaces as indicated in the Health Secretary's UNA Agenda.

In response, Gov. Aguto gave his full commitment to support the continued implementation of these strategies, as well as future plans and collaborations between the CVCHD and the provincial government through the Provincial Health Office led by Dr. Allan Sande - Provincial Health Officer.

By 2030, the Department of Health (DOH) envisions a healthier Philippines wherein healthy governance, healthy settings, and health-literate individuals are present.

02/10/2026

𝗖𝗩𝗖𝗛𝗗 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆

The Department of Health – Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD), through its Health Promotion Unit, convened key stakeholders for a Consultative Meeting for National Mental Health Week on October 1, 2026, at NGN Gran Hotel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, to strengthen collective and multisectoral action for mental health in the region.

The consultation brought together representatives from local government units, hospitals, government agencies, institutions, and partner organizations to discuss the current mental health situation, identify priority concerns, and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration and coordinated interventions.

The activity opened with a message from Dr. Guia G. Comillas, LHSD Chief, who also actively engaged with stakeholders throughout the consultation. During the Open Forum, Dr. Comillas responded to the concerns, questions, and requests raised by participating organizations, providing clarifications and identifying possible areas for support and collaboration.

The discussions featured the Region II Mental Health Situationer and Drug Health Trends, facilitated by Ms. April Manoat, Nurse III, and Promoting Health Behaviors for Mental Health and Drug Abuse, presented by Ms. Gracia Mae B. Aggabao, Health Program Officer II. The sessions emphasized preventive approaches, positive health behaviors, and the importance of community participation in promoting mental health and preventing substance-related harms.

Through the Stakeholders’ Consultation and Open Forum, participants shared experiences and perspectives from the field, guided by the questions, “What are you seeing on the ground?” and “What are the priority problems?” The exchange helped surface key concerns, existing gaps, and areas where multisectoral action can be further strengthened.
The consultation proceeded with the presentation of strategic recommendations and possible technical assistance, followed by the Pledging of Stakeholder Commitments, wherein participating organizations affirmed their commitment to supporting mental health promotion and related interventions across Cagayan Valley.

More than a consultation, the activity served as a platform to strengthen partnerships among different sectors and align collective efforts toward a more coordinated regional response to mental health concerns. It also formed part of the preparations for the upcoming National Mental Health Week celebration on October 15, 2026, helping partners identify ways to translate the consultation’s discussions and commitments into meaningful action.

With mental health requiring sustained collaboration across sectors, DOH-CVCHD continues to support partnerships that promote informed action, strengthen community support, and advance a more responsive mental health agenda for Cagayan Valley. #

01/10/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬

Filipino Elderly Week brought together more than 200 senior citizens in Tuguegarao City for a celebration centered on healthy aging, wellness, and active participation in the community.

The celebration catered to senior citizens and barangay health workers, clients of the Health and Wellness Senior Daycare, and retired and senior employees of the DOH Cagayan Valley.

The activity was made possible through the efforts of the Department of Health Cagayan Valley in partnership with the Tuguegarao City Health Office.

01/10/2026

𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐨, 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐠

Isinagawa ang pagdiriwang ng Filipino Elderly Week sa lungsod ng Tuguegarao, na nakatuon sa pagpapanatili ng kalusugan, pagiging aktibo, at patuloy na pakikilahok ng mga nakatatanda sa komunidad.

“Retired but not tired,” ani Erlynne B. Tabarrejo, Nurse IV ng Tuguegarao City Health Office, na nagbigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng pakikinig at paggalang sa mga tinig ng mga nakatatanda. Binigyang-diin din ang patuloy na pagsuporta sa kanilang kalusugan at kapakanan upang manatili silang aktibo at may mahalagang papel sa komunidad.

Tinalakay sa selebrasyon ang mental health, na ibinahagi ni Magnolia N. Fuggan, Mental Health Coordinator; fall prevention, na ipinaliwanag ni Kristel Arra Z. Otero ng Senior Citizen Program; elderly nutrition, na inilahad ni Renee Justine B. Baculi, Nutritionist-Dietitian; at pitong healthy tips, na ibinahagi ni Lucia Balisi, Healthy Aging Program Coordinator ng DOH Cagayan Valley.

Samantala, isinagawa rin ang iba’t ibang serbisyong pangkalusugan para sa mga senior citizen, kabilang ang:

✅️ Flu vaccination
✅️ Pneumococcal vaccination
✅️ Geriatric screening
✅️ Pamamahagi ng vitamins
✅️ Iba pang health services at assessment

01/10/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐎, 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲

The World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines and the Department of Health Cagayan Valley visited selected health facilities in the region to discuss the services they provide and assess their functionality.

WHO Philippines Health Systems Strengthening Team Lead Dr. Yu Lee Park and Field Coordinator Joe Neil Dizon, together with DOH Cagayan Valley Nurse V. Carissa Pagulayan and team, visited the Mallig Integrated Rural Health Unit and Birthing Home and other ongoing health infrastructure, led by Municipal Health Officer Dr. Florentino Somera III, and the Cauayan City Health Office II, led by Dr. Mary Kristin V. Abogado-Purugganan.

The visit focused on the facilities’ available health services, current operations, and areas that may be strengthened to support accessible and responsive health care for communities.

Discussions also covered the role of primary care facilities in the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, through accessible screening, early detection, treatment, and continuing care at the community level.

01/10/2026

𝗜𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 “𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟” 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗛𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The Department of Health–Epidemiology Bureau (DOH-EB), in collaboration with the Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (CVCHD) and the Provincial Health Office of Batanes, successfully conducted the Pilot Local Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS) Functionality Assessment in the Municipality of Ivana, Batanes, on September 16–17, 2026, as part of its efforts to strengthen the management and performance of the FHSIS at the local level.

The assessment brought together technical personnel from the DOH Epidemiology Bureau, CVCHD, and the Provincial Health Office of Batanes to evaluate the functionality of the local FHSIS in Ivana. The DOH-EB team was led by Senior Health Program Officer Ms. Karla Mae C. Ramirez, with Senior Health Program Officer Mr. Julius T. Castro as Documenter and Co-Lead, together with validators Statistician II Ms. Jane I. Galo and Mr. Dave Chester G. Febrio; they were joined by CVCHD personnel Ms. Concepcion S. Macarubbo, Statistician III; Ms. Antonia C. Gammad, Statistician II; and Health Statistics Officers Ms. Janice B. Eslabra and Mr. Jomari B. Caddauan, with support from the Provincial Health Office of Batanes led by Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Allan M. Sande, along with Statistician I Mr. Kevin Calatraba and deployed Health Statistics Officer Ms. Olane Claridad.

Using the Public Health Statistics Assessment Tool (PH STAT), the team evaluated key areas of system management and performance, including organizational structure, funding, staffing, capacity development, data timeliness and completeness, data quality, and the dissemination of health statistical information.

Following the evaluation, the Municipality of Ivana attained a “FUNCTIONAL” status, meeting the prescribed functionality standards for the pilot assessment at the municipal and component city levels.

With the Local FHSIS Functionality Assessment set for implementation nationwide in CY 2027, the pilot assessment in Ivana provided an opportunity to test the assessment process, identify areas for improvement, and generate practical insights that can help guide the implementation and strengthen local FHSIS operations.

This milestone highlights the shared commitment of the Municipality of Ivana, the Provincial Health Office of Batanes, CVCHD, and the DOH Epidemiology Bureau toward advancing timely, complete, and high-quality health data for evidence-informed decision-making.

01/10/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘁 21𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗛𝗥𝗙𝗔

The Department of Health Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development (DOH CVCHD) earned the People’s Choice Award for its research poster presentation during the 21st National Health Research Forum for Action (NHRFA) held on September 21–24, 2026, at the Workplace Building in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

The research poster, titled “Compliance, Challenges, and Coping Strategies of Clinical Laboratories to DOH Regulatory Standards and Requirements: Their Implication to Organizational Performance,” was among the shortlisted entries for poster presentation, presented by Mr. Jomari B. Caddauan, representing the CVCHD research team.

The four-day forum, organized by the DOH Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (HPDPB), brought together health researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders from across the country to promote the use of health research and evidence in improving health policies and programs.

Ms. Madeline Ira Faye Tamayo and Ms. Liezel B. Jampas of the Planning and Research Unit and Evidence Generation and Knowledge Unit represented CVCHD Director IV Dr. Ferdinand M. Benbenen and Director III Dr. Pretchell P. Tolentino, providing an avenue for the exchange of research findings and strengthening evidence-generation efforts in the region.

With the theme “Evidence for Impact: Transforming Health Research for the 21st Century,” the NHRFA highlighted the role of research in generating evidences that can guide health policies, improve program implementation, and support better health outcomes in communities.

01/10/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗦-𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗦, 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗚𝗔𝗢

A stronger, more coordinated community response to rabies took center stage as the Department of Health Cagayan Valley, in partnership with the municipalities of Ballesteros and Baggao in the province of Cagayan, observed World Rabies Day under the theme “Stronger Together” on September 24 and 29, 2026.

The celebration brought together the Provincial Veterinary Office and the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Cagayan, alongside local barangay officials, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), educators, and community partners, highlighting the critical need for a unified "One Health" approach actively championed by the Department to bridge human and animal health interventions across Region II.

The gathering served as an active platform for dialogue, accountability, and community action, where an interactive question-and-answer session allowed participants and health workers to tackle practical concerns regarding rabies prevention, responsible pet ownership, standardized animal bite management protocols, and the stricter enforcement of local ordinances – strengthening collaboration toward a coordinated response to rabies.

A primary highlight of the celebration was the formal commitment made by Local Chief Executives and members of the Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Health to reinforce municipal anti-rabies initiatives, allocate resources for sustained vaccination drives, and back policies ensuring community safety.

The unified front in Ballesteros and Baggao demonstrates that when regional health authorities, local governments, veterinary experts, schools, and grassroots communities act as one, the vision of a rabies-free Cagayan Valley becomes an achievable reality.

DOH Cagayan Valley continues to remind the public that eliminating rabies demands disciplined, collective action—from ensuring domestic pets are vaccinated on schedule and practicing responsible pet care, to seeking prompt medical attention at designated Animal Bite Treatment Centers (ABTC) following any exposure and upholding local veterinary regulations.

30/09/2026

❗𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚❗

The Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development of the Department of Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the following position/s:

• Medical Specialist II (SG23)
Espesyalista Para Sa Bayan

Interested applicants may scan the QR code for more information and submit your application through this email [email protected] along with the following requirements:

1. Application Letter addressed to the Regional Director with the specific position applied for.
𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠. 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗡, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗗𝗣𝗖𝗣, 𝗠𝗛𝗔, 𝗙𝗣𝗦𝗠𝗦
Director IV
Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development
Carig, Tuguegarao City
2. One (1) copy duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (CS Form 212, Revised 2026) with attached duly signed Work Experience Sheet Form (CS Form 212, Revised 2026)
3. One (1) copy of Transcript of Records.
4. One (1) copy of diploma.
5. One (1) copy of CSC Eligibility including both PRC License and Board Rating
6. Photocopy of certificate of training/seminars attended.
7. Certificate as fellow of the relevant society and or/diploma of the relevant specialty society board

Deadline of Submission will be on October 9, 2026

Come join our team and become part of the dynamic workplace that is the Department of Health!

30/09/2026

❗𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚❗

The Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development of the Department of Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the following position/s:

• 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗜 (SG15)

Interested applicants may scan the QR code for more information and submit your application through this link https://forms.gle/H8Ujp9WyN3WRKtjV7 along with the following requirements:

1. Duly signed letter of intent indicating the position/s applied for addressed to:
FERDINAND M. BENBENEN, MD, DPCP, MHA, FPSMS
Director IV
DOHRO2 - Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development
2. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2026); digitally signed or electronically signed.
3. Eligibility (PRC ID License and Board Rating)
4. Photocopy of transcript of records.
5. Photocopy of diploma and/or certificate of graduation
6. Photocopy of certificate of training/seminars attended.
7. Photocopy of performance rating for the last rating period.
8. Certificate of employment with statement of duties and responsibilities of previous/current employment (if applicable)

Deadline of Submission will be on October 12, 2026

Come join our team and become part of the dynamic workplace that is the Department of Health!

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