17/04/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) of Isabela, under the leadership of Dr. Nelson O. Paguirigan, PHO II, was commended during the inter-regional monitoring and validation visit conducted by the Department of Health Central Office and the Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development, in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration.
The activity aimed to assess the implementation of pharmaceutical programs and pilot the use of the newly revised Integrated Monitoring Tool. Present during the visit on April 16, 2026 were Dr. Marichu S. Manlongat, Rural Health Physician, and Mr. Erlindo L. Cauilan, Jr., Administrative Officer V, Ms. Frema T. Apolonio, Pharmacist III, IPHO pharmacists and warehouse staff.
During the visit, the IPHO demonstrated exemplary performance in the implementation of the electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS), particularly in ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable reporting of medicine inventories. Key best practices observed included real-time stock monitoring, data-driven forecasting to prevent stockouts, and strong coordination with Rural Health Units (RHUs).
The presence of standardized reporting systems, well-organized documentation, and competent logistics personnel further strengthened the provinceโs pharmaceutical supply chain management. Moreover, the newly revised Integrated Monitoring Tool was highlighted as a significant innovation, designed to enhance monitoring efficiency and support the future implementation of Pharmaceutical Development Programs (PDP).
These efforts directly support the goals of Universal Health Care (UHC) by ensuring the continuous availability of safe, affordable, and quality medicines at all levels of care.
By strengthening logistics systems and promoting efficient resource management, the Province of Isabela continues to improve equitable access to essential health services for all its constituents.
