Davao-Marawi route to help revive, sustain IDPs livelihood

Asec. Felix Castro Jr., Task Force Bangon Marawi Field Office Manager, joins the launching of inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region where he emphasized that the opening of such routes will help bring back the vibrant trade and commerce in Marawi. (Angelo Dologmandin/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The opening of inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region, particularly the Davao to Marawi route, would contribute to sustaining the livelihood interventions of the government and bring back the vibrant trade and commerce in the area.

This was conveyed by Asec. Felix Castro Jr., field office manager of Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), who disclosed that around 38% of the rehabilitation fund was dedicated to livelihood interventions.

"Napakagandang oportunidad ito para ibangon natin ang kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayan sa Marawi. At nagagalak kami na may partner kami sa DOTr at LTFRB na nagpoprogram at nagpaplano kung paano pagandahin ang kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayang Meranaw," he said.

[This is a great opportunity for us to revive the livelihood of our countrymen in Marawi. And we are happy that we have a partner in DOTr and LTFRB who are programming and planning how to improve the livelihood of our Meranaw compatriots.]

The TFBM field office manager noted that Meranaw people are entrepreneurs and trading is one of their major sources of livelihood. But since trading involves the movement of goods, he said a large amount of the expenses goes to transportation costs.

"With this route, they now have the opportunity at a lesser cost to transport the goods from Davao," he said.

Castro also said the TFBM is happy that a cooperative from Marawi will also have the opportunity to service one of the inter-regional routes, the Iligan City to Marawi City route.

According to LTFRB, 27 Class 2 PUJs operated by MSU- Marawi Iligan Transport Services Corporation will ply the Iligan to Marawi route. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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MinDA hopes for more inter-regional routes in Mindanao

Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta joins the launching of inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region where she outlines the potential of Marawi City to host a future BIMP-EAGA conference. (Michael John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The secretary of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is hoping for the opening of more inter-regional routes to foster economic development among regions in Mindanao. 

"Kailangan natin ng mas maraming rota sa Mindanao kasi we trade with each other and we visit each other as friends, relatives, and families [we need more routes in Mindanao because we trade with each other and we visit each other as friends, relatives, and families]," said Sec. Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta during the launching of inter-regional routes touching the Bangsamoro region.

Acosta also stated that the inter-regional routes are not just typical infrastructure development but symbols of cooperation, hard work, commitment, and sincerity of the national, Bangsamoro regional government, local government units, and private stakeholders to push forward progress and development.

"For MinDA, these routes are beacons of renewed resilience, connection, and hope. These routes will reap stories of development, triumph, and harmony as we move towards development, move forward as one Mindanao, better and stronger than ever," she said.

According to the MinDA chair, the newly-launched routes would also facilitate the return of displaced families to Marawi City and attract more investors and tourists to the Bangsamoro region.

"Magkakaroon tayo ng maraming investors at turista [we will have a lot of investors and tourists], and this is expected to boost the economic and commercial activities between and among regions in Mindanao," she said.

She further conveyed the potential of Marawi to attract counterparts from the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asia Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and host a future conference of the sub-regional economic cooperation because of its developing Halal industry and the ongoing development projects in the city. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Friendship routes seen to boost Lanao Sur economy, tourism

Lanao del Sur Vice-governor Mohammad Khalid Adiong delivers the message of Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. where he highlighted the seen impact of the newly-opened inter-regional routes in the Bangsamoro region. (Angelo Dologmandin/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The opening of the first inter-regional routes going to and from the Bangsamoro region would spur economic and tourism activities in the province, according to Provincial Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr.

"We, in the provincial government, see the inter-regional routes as an additional asset to improve transport connectivity and increase mobility opportunities which are essential for economic competitiveness and investment in peace while facilitating tourist travels that will surely promote Lanao del Sur as the next tourist destination in the region," he said in his message delivered by his son vice-governor Mohammad Khalid Adiong during the launching of inter-regional routes in BARMM.

According to him, the launching of new routes addresses the long-standing problem of accessibility and transportation in the province and its opening would consequently improve the mobility of goods and the people within and outside the province, as well as further enhance the quality of life in the locality by facilitating inclusive growth. 

The governor also said the opening of new routes complements the economic agenda and Vision 2040 of the provincial government which both aim to provide a resilient, sustainable, adequate, modern, and reliable intermodal transport system.

The Department of Transportation, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and BARMM'S Ministry of Transportation and Communications recently launched three inter-regional routes in the Bangsamoro region which they dubbed as Friendship Routes. These routes include the Davao City to Marawi City route wherein 15 buses of the Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. will operate and traverse from Davao City to Marawi via Talakag in Bukidnon.

Meanwhile, Mayor Majul Gandamra of Marawi City likewise highlighted the beneficial impact of the new routes to the war-torn city saying it will pave the way for easier mobility of goods that would boost the city's economy especially since it is still in the process of fully recovering.  

"This particular route will serve as an avenue for both cities [Marawi and Davao] and their nearby localities to bolster their respective tourism industry which would then generate more jobs and therefore help stabilize our economy and ensure a win-win result for both cities," he further said. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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LSB helps improve delivery of quality education in Marawi

Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra cites the vital role of the Local School Board in the delivery of quality basic education during the first-ever Barangay Education Summit in the city. (Michael John Paclar/PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--City Mayor Majul Gandamra underscored anew the importance of the Marawi Local School Board (LSB) in ensuring the delivery of quality education in the city.

In his address during the Barangay Education Summit, Gandamra spoke of the vital role of LSB  in strengthening the pathways for learning continuity. 

"We, in the council, have designed projects, programs, and activities that are targeted to better the lives of the teachers and our students alike. We have provided for the building of various school facilities, purchasing of necessary technologies, especially during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, and providing funding for the various activities of the Marawi City Schools Division," he said.

The mayor said the LSB has also served as a haven for teachers for all their concerns in their respective schools as well as an advisory committee of the Sangguniang Panglungsod in enacting local laws and ordinances for the benefit of both teachers and students.

He further emphasized that the LSB has stayed true to its mandate by being the helping hand of the local government in delivering educational services amidst the pandemic.

As chairman of the LSB, Gandamra also commended the teachers, administrators, and staff of the City Schools Division of Marawi (CSDM) for continuously providing Marawi learners with the knowledge and skills that they ought to have despite the difficult and precarious situation.

"The world today may be full of uncertainties and having difficulties but one thing is for sure, our noble educators will continue to forward 'edukalidad' to all our learners be it under a papaya tree, in a classroom, or on an online platform. With this, I am very proud of you," he said.

As an appreciation, the mayor turned over one e-trike to the CSDM as additional support for the expansion of limited face-to-face classes in the city. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra hands over the key of responsibility to City Schools Division Marawi (CSDM) Superintendent Anna Zenaida-Unte Alonto symbolizing the official turnover of an e-trike to the CSDM as support to the expansion of limited face-to-face classes. (Angelo Dologmandin/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Synergeia advocates basic education for Marawi learners

Synergeia Foundation Program Officer Halil Bacarat Jr. introduces his foundation as one that intends to help in stepping up the delivery of quality education to learners in Marawi City. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Believing that knowledge is the power to unlock a better future ahead, non-government organization Synergeia Foundation intently raised the banner of quality education, especially focused on learners of the city.

 

Synergeia Foundation Program Officer Halil Bacarat Jr. said the organization targets to achieve a wholesome place for the youth which is conducive for the development of their character.

 

“We aim to have a country where every child completes a good basic education and is given an equal opportunity to become the best of what he or she can be, to be transformed into how leaders govern, and to empower communities to create a better life for themselves and their children,” he said in the Barangay Education Summit of the City Schools Division of Marawi Wednesday, February 23. 

 

Bacarat said as the foundation lives out a significant role in target communities, it secured the establishment of a good rapport and smooth coordination with its partners to pursue its interventions and projects.

 

Among the efforts of Synergeia Foundation in educational and governance system are working with policymakers, local leaders, and national and local agencies and institutions; and conducting capacity building for educators and school heads, leadership training for learners, and school governing counseling for barangay leaders all to strengthen policy in schools and highlight the importance of the relationship between academic institutions and the government.

 

Bacarat further shared that its organization holds an adopt-a-child program in addition to the provided financial and psychosocial assistance to foster children as well as training and livelihood for parents.

 

With all these initiatives, the foundation assured that it will extend support to the city, specifically in terms of education.

 

“Rest assured that Synergeia Foundation ay kasama sa pag-agapay sa pagpapalakas, pagpapatibay at pagsecure na madeliver ang [will be an ally in augmenting, strengthening and securing the deliver of] basic quality education… Communities at the grass-root level through private sector partners will be helped to transform how to think, organize, facilitate, mobilize and execute change for improved governance,” said Bacarat. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Marawi BLGUs vow aid for resumption of in-person classes

Marawi City Association of Barangay Captains President Camid Gandamra Jr. promises support to the Marawi City Schools Division as the face-to-face classes are reopened in particular schools. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur-As two elementary schools here have opened their doors once again for physical classes, barangay local government units in the city respectively pledged support to the City Schools Division of Marawi (CSDM) in any means possible for the easement of the resumption of the face-to-face learning modality. 

 

“Kami sa barangay ay handang tumulong and we are all committed na tulungan ang aming mga katuwang sa local government at sa Department of Education (DepEd)… Sa hanay namin, makakaasa kayo na kami ay 100% na tutulong sa kanilang lahat,” said Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Camid Gandamra Jr. during the MCSD’s Barangay Education Summit Wednesday, February 23. 

 

[We, in the barangay, are ready to help and we are committed to help our allies in the local government and the Department of Education (DepEd)… In our lane, you are assured that we will give our 100% support to all of them.]

 

Gandamra earlier stated that the BLGUs act as a major factor in pursuing education especially now in the time of the pandemic. 

 

As part of their aid, they accordingly frontline in the crowd control to ensure strict adherence to minimum health standard protocols, traffic management to avoid congestion in significant road networks, and augmentation of manpower as they help man the in and out of the school vicinity.  

 

Brgy. Lumbac Marinaut Chairperson Wahab Dia likewise guaranteed that they lead in the information dissemination to encourage their constituents to cooperate with the government’s conditions in welcoming back face-to-face classes.

 

“Nagbibigay kami ng kaalaman nang sa ganoon ay magawa nila ang mabuting pamamaraan sa kinakaharap nating problema ngayon… Ang barangay ang siyang paraan na ang community ay makikinig sa siyang namamahala,” he said.

 

[We give knowledge so that they can do the appropriate actions for this currently encountered problem… The barangay is a means as the community listens to the one administering it.]

 

With the full support of the BLGUs and the successful prior simulation of the limited face-to-face classes in priority schools, the ABC president conveyed his optimism that there will be a future expansion of the in-person learning modality to physically send more learners to schools.

 

Currently, two schools that conducted limited in-person classes since February 21 are Mapandi and Nanapun Elementary Schools. Such operation will last for one month and is subject to evaluation and assessment for further decision to cover additional academic institutions both public and private. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Marawi teachers hailed for unceasing service amid COVID era

Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra lauds the teachers in the city who accordingly have still advanced knowledge and wisdom among learners despite the COVID-19 pandemic. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Teachers in the city have been commended for their unceasing support amidst the persisting coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic. 

 

Mayor Majul Gandamra stressed that the health crisis today has drastically impacted various aspects, among which is the education sector as teachers struggle in utilizing the most possible learning modalities like online, radio, and modular approaches and even the combination of the three to deliver quality education to learners. 

 

He said that despite the circumstance, the learning continuity was never halted with the banner of knowledge and wisdom further advanced.

 

As such, Gandamra expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all teachers who still provide knowledge and skills that the learners ought to have although in difficult situations.

 

“The world today may be full of uncertainties and difficulties but one thing is for sure. Our noble educators will continue forward ‘edukalidad’ to our learners be it under a papaya tree, classroom, or online platform. I am very proud of you,” he said.

 

Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Camid Gandamra Jr. likewise extended praise to teachers who are seen to be modern heroes for their unceasing service for the learners in the city.

 

To magnify this recognition, he affirmed the vision and mission of the Department of Education, particularly in the reopening of the limited face-to-face classes, which he called for sustained support from his fellow barangay chief executives. 

 

“I would like to appeal to my colleagues in the 96 barangays na suportahan natin ang edukasyon, ang mga kawani ng DepEd na nagpapatuloy sa kanilang mga pagsusumikap at pagpupursige, na walang pagod at sawang tumutulong sa ating mga kabataang mag-aaral,” he said.

 

[I would like to appeal to my colleagues in the 96 barangays to support education, our staff in the DepEd who continuously strive and pursue, who do not get tired and are unceasingly helping our young learners.] (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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CHO Marawi commits to carry on health programs for learners

Marawi City Health Officer Dr. Ali Dalidig outlines some of the health and nutrition programs of the City Health Office to promote the well-being of learners and improve learning outcomes. (Michael John Paclar / PIA Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--The City Health Office (CHO) here renewed its commitment to push forward sustainable health and nutrition programs for young learners to ensure the safe reopening of schools in line with the expansion of limited face-to-face classes

CHO chief Dr. Ali Dalidig said having good health plays a vital role in learning because education and health go hand-in-hand.

"While some relevant school subjects, like Health and Physical Education classes, are an important part of schools health, the evidence is clear that the skills and knowledge gained through these classes alone are not enough to provide students the strong foundation they need to live lives that are physically, emotionally, socially and mentally healthy," he said during the recently concluded Barangay Education Summit.

Stressing that CHO has been promoting sustainable and holistic health and nutrition programs for better learning outcomes, Dalidig outlined some of the vital programs of CHO to enhance the delivery of quality education in the city.

One of its programs is Operation Timbang to ensure that children are not malnourished or overweight which may impose a risk of developing health problems that could hinder their learning and performance in school. 

He also disclosed that CHO provides micronutrient supplementations such as Vitamin A, ferrous sulfate, and zinc not only to school children but also to teachers as these micronutrients are proven to boost immunity and has a significant contribution in controlling morbidities and illnesses.

Services such as deworming are also offered to children. "Regular deworming contributes to good health and nutrition for children of school age which in turn leads to increased enrolment and attendance, reduced class repetition, and increased educational attainment," the CHO chief explained.

Dalidig said they also provide dental services like Flouridization which strengthens the teeth of children. "We believe that good health starts with good digestion and good digestion starts with healthy and strong teeth," he further said.

The CHO is likewise making sure that children before reaching school age are fully immunized to prevent the re-emergence of communicable diseases.  Dalidig said having fully immunized children in classrooms assures every parent and teacher that their young ones are far from acquiring fatal diseases. 

Fully immunized children, he added, are also found to have improved academic achievement, have healthier positive attitudes, and have enhanced physical, mental and social health. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Gov't launches friendship routes in BARMM

MinDA Chairperson Secretary Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta, LTFRB Chairman  Martin B. Delgra III, and Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra lead the ribbon cutting to formally launch the first inter-regional routes going to and from the Bangsamoro region. (PIA)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Commuting to Davao City for Marawi residents just got easier with the opening of the first-ever inter-regional routes going to and from the Bangsamoro region under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), together with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and LTFRB in the Bangsamoro region launched in the city on Wednesday, February 23, three friendship routes to provide modern, safe, secure, and comfortable public land transportation and help boost the economic and commercial activities in BARMM.

These include the Davao City to Marawi City route wherein 15 buses of the Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. will operate and traverse from Davao City to Marawi via Talakag, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and vice versa.

LTFRB-Davao Regional Director Nonito Llanos III said the launching of friendship routes is a fulfillment of their mandate in the identification and opening of inter-regional routes which can give the full sense of connectivity and continued exchange and brotherhood among different regions in Mindanao.

In a video message, DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said the new inter-regional routes will not only achieve mobility and connectivity in the regions but will also spur economies as it will open up commerce and trade in the areas.

15 buses of the Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. will now operate and traverse from Davao City to Marawi via Talakag, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and vice versa with the launching of Friendship Routes in BARMM. (PIA)

This was affirmed by City Mayor Majul Gandamra who emphasized that the opening of the friendship routes along with the availability of public utility vehicles is a great opportunity to serve the riding public with more accessible, affordable, and convenient public transport.

"This does not only connect two cities but it connects different provinces and different regions. It connects economies, industries and most importantly it connects the lives of our constituents," he said.

The other friendship routes launched are Iligan City to Marawi City with 27 Class 2 PUJs operated by MSU- Marawi Iligan Transport Services Corporation and the General Santos City to Dipolog City via Cotabato with 15 provincial buses operated by Rural Transit Mindanao Inc.

Llanos said two more routes were identified and are now waiting for a successful selection process for qualified transport groups. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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MCSD sees schools, BLGUs tie vital for quality education

Marawi City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto says their relationship with the barangay local government units in Marawi City is vital in carrying out their mission of delivering quality education. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Seeing how the education sector is impacted by a strong linkage, Marawi City Schools Division [MCSD] Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto stressed that their convergence with various sectors, particularly the barangay local government units (BLGUs), is vital on the learners' end. 

 

She said it is just proper to strengthen their established partnership with the BLGUs as she believes the schools division will need the aid of its stakeholders considering that it takes a village to educate a child. 

 

"It is not only in us that the burden of the delivery of education lies, especially now in the enhancement of school-based management... The BLGUs must go along with us in the journey of the delivery of quality education," said Alonto. 

 

The superintendent shared that the BLGUs have always been backing their educational endeavors, however, there is still a need to intensify such a connection for more support, including finances and technical skills which are all material to learners' education more importantly during the light of pandemic now and the opening of the limited face-to-face classes. 

 

"We have a very good relation [with the BLGUs] though we need to strengthen for both parties to engage, and know our responsibility and accountability in the development, honing and teaching of our learners especially here in the City Schools Division of Marawi," said Alonto. 

 

As part of the effort to strengthen the tie between the MCSD and the BLGU, the first-ever Barangay Education Summit was kicked off Wednesday, February 23 to convene public and private school heads, and barangay executives to discuss the legal basis of the relationship of the two. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Marawi Schools Division holds first brgy education summit

The Marawi City School Division spearheads the first Barangay Education Summit to convene with the barangay local government units (BLGUs) in Marawi City and strengthen their established relationship to further advance the delivery of quality education to learners. (PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Intending to step up the delivery of quality education to learners in the city, the Marawi City Schools Division (MCSD) and the barangay local government units (BLGUs) here converged in the first-ever barangay education summit held Wednesday, February 23 to discuss critical matters to pursue educational interventions through strong collaboration. 

 

City Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto stressed that this event is significant as they will all be enlightened with the legal basis that anchors the relationship between the BLGUs, city government, and Department of Education (DepEd). 

 

She said through this initiative, involved parties will know their responsibility and accountability in the development, honing, and teaching of learners. 

 

"It takes a village to educate a child... It is proper that there should be a strengthened collaboration between the BLGUs and the Department of Education in the delivery of education," said Alonto. 

 

The superintendent recalled that local ordinances and particular laws have already established prior relationships between the DepEd and BLGUs as accordingly, the finances of BLGUs have been integrated with the special education fund as a support to the DepEd. 

 

With the conduct of the education summit, Alonto hoped that the MCSD and BLGUs will continue their partnership as the former cannot fully serve its community without the latter. 

 

"We just need to keep strengthening our relationship... It may be our mandate to teach our children but we need support like finances, technical skills," she said. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Marawi citizens thankful for heart, dental health services

Some residents in Marawi City avail of the medical services rendered by the local government in line with the celebration of the National Heart and Dental Health Month. (Michael John Paclar/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Following the celebration of the National Heart and Dental Health Month with various medical services rendered Monday, February 21, citizens here conveyed their gratefulness as they benefited freely from them. 

 

Resident Mariam Bubong stressed that it was a wonderful time for them to know whether or not they have certain diseases like diabetes. 

 

“Nakakatulong sila sa amin dahil nalalaman namin kung may diabetes kami o anumang sakit. Inaanyayahan ko ang iba naming mga kasama na mag-avail ng mga ganito para malaman din nila kung may sakit ba sila,” she said.

 

[They are helping because we would know if we have diabetes or any other diseases. I am encouraging others to avail of this kind of service so that you will know if you have an illness.]

 

Another resident Norainie Altao shared that now that she is pregnant, she found this moment a timely opportunity to have a health check.

 

She said that amid the pandemic, she has to have a regular check-up so that her health will be assured in case she begins labor.

 

With the positive impact of the delivered medical services, enjoying citizens hoped these would continue in a long run. 

 

“Sana tuloy-tuloy ito at maging regular na programa para sa mga indigent na hindi makaafford na pumunta sa mga pribadong ospital,” said Altao.

 

[I hope this continues and becomes a regular program for the indigent who cannot afford to go to private hospitals.] 

 

Among the services rendered during the observance of the National Heart and Dental Health Month were provision of body mass index, hemoglobin AC1 testing, and distribution of dental health kits. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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MILG Marawi conveys support to launching of pedia vax drive

The local government unit of Marawi City launches the pediatric vaccination which is witnessed and supported by the Bangsamoro government's Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG). (Claire R. Gigje/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--As the local government here finally rolled out the pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 vaccination covering children aged five to eleven years old, the Bangsamoro government’s Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) satellite office in the city conveyed its solid support to the idea of administering jab for kids.

 

MILG-Marawi City Director Masbud Gaima II saw the launching of the pediatric inoculation successful and timely as this would prepare the children for their upcoming face-to-face classes.

 

He said for one to be admitted in an in-person class, full vaccination must be assured as this would help in the protection against the invisible enemy. 

 

“Tayo ay nananawagan sa mga magulang na ipabakuna natin ang ating mga anak para sila ay magkaroon ng resistensya sa sakit na tinatawag na COVID-19… Kami sa MILG, sinusuportahan natin ang initiative sa health ng LGU-Marawi City,” said Gaima.

 

[We are calling the parents to have their children vaccinated so that they will already have protection against the disease called COVID-19… We, in the MILG, are supporting the LGU-Marawi City’s initiative on health.]

 

As more medical services are pursued here, the city director commended the local government for its initiative of securing the health of its constituents. 

 

“Very much needed ito ngayon lalo na marami ng mga sakit [These are very much needed, especially that there are a lot of illnesses]… We salute the LGU and the services that are very much needed by our people,” said Gaima. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Marawi CHO outlines cardio health campaign to public

Marawi City's adult cardiologist Dr. Mohammad Almoqtader Abedin says there must be a health education to tackle heart health matters. (Michael John Paclar/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--In line with this year’s celebration of the National Heart Month, the City Health Office (CHO) here has outlined its efforts to battle against heart diseases and promote cardiovascular health. 

 

City Health Officer Dr. Ali Dalidig emphasized the necessity to tend everyone’s heart as this has been a prime reason for the death of most Filipinos.

 

“The top leading causes of mortality or comorbidity are the cardiovascular diseases kaya kailangan pangalagaan natin iyon [mga puso] [that is why we need to take care [of our hearts],” he said in a program celebrating the National Heart Month Monday, February 21. 

 

Such was affirmed by adult cardiologist Dr. Mohammad Almoqtader Abedin as he also stressed the need to ramp up the information and education campaign to discuss the nature, remedies, and other relevant matters about heart diseases and wellness. 

 

“Health per se is not just taking medications. There must be health education. All of us should have an idea of the diseases, especially heart disease because this is the topmost leading cause of death,” he said. 

 

As part of the observance of the National Heart Month, the local government through the CHO in partnership with the Bangsamoro region’s Ministry of Health laid medical services including provision of the body mass index and the hemoglobin A1C test. Patients diagnosed to be hypertensive and diabetic are likewise enrolled in a program dubbed “We care for your heart” to give them lifetime appropriate medicines. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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