Leyte Rural Health Unit Maternity and Child Health Center

16/02/2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY

To our valued constituents, please be informed that the Office of the Mayor is currently under renovation to improve our facilities and ensure better delivery of public service.

During this period, the temporary Office of the Mayor will be located at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Office.

All official transactions, meetings, and inquiries for the Mayor may be directed to the temporary office until further notice.

We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued cooperation as we work towards a more efficient and comfortable space for everyone. Thank you very much.
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PAMPUBLIKO NGA PAHIBARO

Ha aton pinalangga nga mga kasangkayan ha bungto, ginpapahibaro an ngatanan nga an Opisina han Mayor gin aayad basi mapaupay an pasilidad ngan mas mapakusog an paghatag hin serbisyo ha publiko.

Samtang gin-aayad ini, an temporaryo nga Opisina han Mayor makikita anay ha Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Office.

An ngatanan nga opisyal nga transaksyon, pakigkita, ngan mga pangutana para kan Mayor mahimo anay igdumara didto ha temporaryo nga opisina tubtob nga may bag-o nga pahibaro.

Dako an amon pasalamat han iyo pasensya, pagsabot, ngan padayon nga kooperasyon samtang ginbubuhat ini para han mas maupay nga serbisyo para ha aton ngatanan.

15/02/2026

14/02/2026

Working mom ka ba? May good news kami para sa’yo 💛

Alam mo ba na may batas na sumusuporta sa’yo para maipagpatuloy ang breastfeeding kahit may trabaho?

Sa ilalim ng 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟐𝟖 (𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭), may karapatan ang mga working mom sa lactation breaks—hindi bababa sa 40 minutes bawat 8-hour shift, at bayad ito (hindi kaltas sa sahod).

Ibig sabihin, may sapat kang oras para makapag-express sa isang araw para sa kalusugan mo at ng baby mo.

Dahil kapag may tamang oras at pasilidad, mas nagiging posible ang tuloy-tuloy na breastfeeding.

Ang 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟐𝟖 (𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟗) ay para sa mga working mom na gustong ituloy ang pagpapasuso kahit bumalik na sa opisina.

Narito ang maikling detalye na kailangan mo:

𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬
Ayon sa batas, ang mga working mom ay may karapatan na:
〰️ Hindi bababa sa 40 minutes na lactation break para sa bawat 8-hour working period.
〰️ Ang oras na ito ay pwedeng hatiin (halimbawa: dalawang 20-minute breaks) depende sa usapan niyo ng employer.
〰️ Importanteng malaman na ang oras na ginamit sa lactation break ay paid work time. Ibig sabihin, bawal itong ibawas sa iyong sweldo.

𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Lahat ng opisina o gusali ay dapat magkaroon ng sariling Lactation Station. Hindi ito pwedeng ilagay sa loob ng banyo. Ayon sa Department of Health (DOH), dapat itong sumunod sa mga sumusunod na standards:
〰️ Sanitary at Accessible: Malinis at madaling puntahan ng mga empleyado.
〰️ Kumpletong Gamit: Dapat mayroong komportableng upuan, mesa, at lababo (lavatory) para sa paghuhugas ng kamay at mga gamit.
〰️ Privacy: May kurtina o pinto na pwedeng i-lock para siguradong private ang pag-pump.
〰️ Storage: Kung maaari, dapat may refrigerator para sa safe na pagtatago ng breastmilk.
〰️ Electrical Outlet: Para sa mga gumagamit ng electric breast pumps.

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day, learn how to protect YOU! 🌹💎

Mga Ka-Cares, love yourself ngayong Sabado, February 14, 2026, 3-4PM! Samahan kami sa 𝗛𝗜𝗩/𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 kasama si Dr. Fatima Kim M. Cinco, Medical Officer IV.

Mapapanood ito sa Facebook ng PRTV Tacloban at mapapakinggan sa FMR 100.7 kasama ang inyong hosts Ms. Armi Lagado and Ms. Janara Trixia Perez!

Dahil ang tunay na pagmamahal ay may kasamang responsibilidad at tamang impormasyon. 💡

12/02/2026

Maraming nanay ang natatakot sa pagpapasuso dahil iniisip nilang masakit ito.

Ang totoo, normal lang makaramdam ng kaunting kirot sa simula, lalo na habang natututo si baby ng tamang paglatch. Pero sa tamang posisyon at proper latch, unti-unti itong nababawasan at kadalasan ay tuluyang nawawala.

Ang mahalaga, makinig sa katawan mo at huwag mahiyang humingi ng tulong mula sa partner, pamilya, o isang Breastfeeding Support Group. Sa tamang gabay at suporta, mas magiging komportable at masaya ang bawat feeding session para sa’yo at kay baby. 🤱🏻

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

The First Vaccine: Empowering a Breastfeeding Nation for Every Filipino Child

Breastfeeding is often called a “window of opportunity” and “liquid gold.” It is the foundation upon which lifelong health is built, and global health authorities remain steadfast in their view that it is the most effective way to ensure child health and nutrition. Lately, however, the conversation has shifted; the focus is no longer solely on why mothers should breastfeed, but rather on how modern society can support them.
France Bégin, a senior nutrition advisor for UNICEF, underscored the importance of breastfeeding by highlighting that early initiation can be the difference between life and death. “If all babies were fed nothing but breastmilk from the moment they are born until six months of age, over 800,000 lives would be saved annually,” Bégin stated. Breastmilk acts as the "first vaccine"—the first and best protection against illness.
In the Philippines, while many view breastfeeding as a personal choice, it is also a matter of national health and legal morality. Under RA 10028, or the “Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act,” the tradition of nursing is no longer confined to the home; it has moved into workplaces and public spaces, transforming breastfeeding from a mere option into a strategic action for the nation’s nutrition.
Furthermore, the Philippines strengthens breastfeeding practices through the mandates of RA 7600 (the “Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act”) and Executive Order 51 (the “Philippine Milk Code”), both of which ensure safe infant nutrition by promoting breastmilk as the gold standard. Additionally, the second of the "10 Kumainments" encourages mothers to breastfeed infants exclusively from birth up to six months, followed by the introduction of appropriate complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for two years and beyond.
Despite the country’s strong legislation on breastfeeding, a significant gap remains in the Philippines. The 2023 DOST-FNRI National Nutrition Survey reveals that only 61.2% of newborns are breastfed within the first hour of life, and barely half (50.4%) of infants under six months receive the life-saving benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, highlighting the need for stronger community and workplace implementation.
Transforming the state of breastfeeding in our country is a collective mission. By addressing the hurdles mothers face—both in their personal lives and in the workplace—through a unified, multi-sector effort, we can ensure that every child gets the best start in life. Ultimately, breastfeeding is not a burden to be carried alone, but a collective responsibility that society must share. Because a child’s health starts with us, let us carry this mission with joy.



RKEmbodo

10/02/2026

Mga Giya ha Pagsuspende hin Klase kon makusog an Uran ☔

𝗙𝗬𝗜 | Para masiguro an kaluwasan han mga estudyante ngan kawani han eskwelahan, an Department of Education (DepEd) nag-iimplementa hin pagsuspende hin klase kon makusog an uran, uyon ha DepEd Order No. 22, series of 2024, nga ginbabase ha mga abiso han PAGASA.

Ha Yellow Rainfall Warning, an pagsuspende hin klase ginbabase ha pag-assess han eskwelahan ngan koordinasyon han LGU.

Orange Rainfall Warning, ginsususpende an klase ngan ginpapauli an mga estudyante kon luwas an pagbiyahe o ginpupugngan hira ha eskwelahan kon delikado.

Red Rainfall Warning, awtomatiko nga suspendido an klase tikang Kindergarten tubtob Grade 12 ngan ALS.

Hini nga adlaw, Pebrero 10, 2026, awtomatiko nga suspendido an mga klase tungod kay an Munisipyo han Leyte, Leyte aada ilarom han Orange Rainfall Warning.