by Cecille dela Rosa de Lemos
Some 150 delegates gathered in Boracay Island for a three-day summit. They adopted a common stand on botika ng barangay issues and concerns. It was highlighted with the giving of due recognition to the Best Performing BnBs in the Visayas.
The DoH CHD VI hosted the Botika ng Barangay (BnB) Visayas Zonal Summit held at One MGM Hotel, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan on September 1-3, 2009. Delegates from Regions 6, 7, and 8 and the DOH Central office participated.
Dr. Victor A. Santamaria, provincial health officer I, delivered the welcome address. Dir. Susana M. Madarieta, regional director and FIMO zonal technical coordinator for Visayas conveyed the message of DOH Secretary Francisco T. Duque III. Dr. Myrtle M. Pelayo, Aklan DOH representative did the formal acknowledgement of guests and participants. Mr. Jose E. Cortes, PITC Pharma vice president for sales gave updates on PITC’s Role in Ensuring the Availability of Medicines, followed by an open forum. The BnB Best Practices were shown through a video presentation.
Barangay Capt. Diva S. Agustin, BnB operator of Capilijan, Ibajay was awarded the regional winner for the Search of Best Performing BnB. Through a power point presentation, Brgy. Capt. Agustin shared her experience on how she made the BnB of Capilijan the best performing botika ng barangay that requires every BnB operator to pursue a culture of excellence. She was joined by Ibajay Mayor Maria Lourdes Miraflores, Municipal Health Officer Antonio Maagma, Provin-cial BnB Coordinator Celia R. de Lemos, Aklan DOH representatives Eva A. Taytayon, Grace B. Ureta, Zuela A. Calizo, Filipina Mabasa, and Dr. Myrtle M. Pelayo, Supervising Phar-macist Jazmin Sol, and the RHU Ibajay staff namely: Sarah Samuyo, Charto Sales and Leonida Maagma.
Dr. Sofia G. Chua, OIC assistant regional director of CHD VI and Dr. Albert L. Teruel, BnB coordinator for Western Visayas led the recognition and awarding of provincial and regional winners. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the local chief executives of outstanding BnBs for their contribution in its accomplishments. /MP
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