Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center

25/11/2025

JUST IN: The Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC) proudly receives the PRIME-HRM Maturity Level II Bronze Award, conferred by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) at the New Town Plaza Convention Center, Baguio City.

This achievement was made possible through the hard work and dedication of the hospital’s Human Resource Management Unit, led by Ms. Tzelsea Haze Castillo, together with the guidance of our Supervising Administrative Officer, Ms. Brenda Bayani, the vital support of our division heads and by the nimble leadership of our Medical Center Chief, Dr. Nelson O. Rigor Their commitment to strengthening HR systems and promoting excellence in government service has paved the way for this significant milestone.

The PRIME-HRM Bronze Award recognizes the hospital’s improved competencies, strengthened HR mechanisms, and adherence to merit-based and performance-driven public service. FNLGHTC remains committed to continuously elevating its standards in human resource management.

Congratulations to our HR team and to the entire FNLGHTC family!
Together, we continue to serve with puso, dangal, at galing para sa bayan.

10/11/2025

Happy Birthday to our Finance Services Head, Ms. Chohan Maye Cariaga!
A true mentor, a pillar of financial literacy, and a leader whose dedication knows no bounds. Your steadfast commitment and passion continue to inspire everyone in the team and beyond. May your leadership continue to thrive and may you keep being a source of inspiration to us all.

Wishing you a wonderful and meaningful birthday! 🎉💐

Happy Birthday to our Finance Service Head, Ma’am Chohan Maye 🎉!

06/11/2025

FNLGHTC Celebrates National Children’s Month 2025

In celebration of National Children’s Month 2025, the Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC), through its Psychology Unit, proudly unveils an innovative neuropsychological assessment tool designed for children with special needs, survivors of abuse, and children in conflict with the law across its catchment areas.

This initiative highlights the hospital’s steadfast commitment to providing accurate assessment, compassionate care, and holistic guidance for the young. It serves as a testament to FNLGHTC’s belief that every child, regardless of circumstance, holds immeasurable worth and potential to shape a better, more compassionate society.

Children are not only the hope of the future, they are an active part of our present. Their laughter, curiosity, and resilience inspire communities and strengthen the very fabric of our nation. In the realm of health, they remind us of our duty to nurture both body and mind. In the spiritual sense, they embody purity, faith, and the promise of continuity in the values we hold dear.

As the Scriptures remind us, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Through this celebration and the initiatives that accompany it, FNLGHTC reaffirms its commitment to uphold the dignity, rights, and well-being of every child, recognizing that in nurturing them, we nurture the soul and spirit of the generations to come.

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

FNLGHTC Conducts 3-Day Gender and Development Planning and Budgeting Workshop

The Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC) successfully held a three-day Gender and Development (GAD) Planning and Budgeting Workshop from October 28–30, 2025, at Perlas ti Amianan Resort, Apaya, Laoag City.

The activity aimed to strengthen the capacity of FNLGHTC’s Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) in preparing its 2026 GAD Plan and Budget, in line with the DOH GAD Sectoral Agenda 2024–2028.

Throughout the workshop, participants reviewed key GAD concepts, learned the use of essential GAD tools, and worked on developing and enhancing their GAD plans and budgets. The sessions were led by Dr. Ferdinand P. Gonzales, with facilitation from FNLGHTC’s GAD Focal Point System.

The event was conducted with the presentation of outputs, evaluation activities, and ended with awarding of certificates. In her closing remarks, Ms. Eleanor San Mateo, Chief Nurse, highlighted FNLGHTC’s continued commitment to promoting gender equality and integrating gender-responsive programs in healthcare services.

30/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Ma’am Brenda! 🎉💐

You are a dedicated public servant whose leadership has touched so many lives. You’re not just a leader who has guided our facility to great achievements and milestones, but also a mentor who inspires others to see the value in what they do. You make everyone feel appreciated, recognized, and part of something meaningful. Your openness to ideas and encouragement for growth and innovation make working with you a blessing.

May God continue to bless you with His power, grace, and favor. May your birthday be filled with joy, laughter, and the love of people who truly appreciate you. You deserve all the happiness in the world today and always. 💖

We love you and God bless!

29/10/2025

JUST IN: Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center bagged three (3) awards during the Am-Among for Health and Gawad Kalusugan 2025 held in Baguio City, Philippines.

The facility was recognized as the Namnama Champion for Outstanding HIV Treatment, Monitoring, and Care for its exemplary delivery of quality services and compassionate support to people living with HIV.

In addition, the hospital was commended for the successful establishment of its Women and Children Protection Unit (WCPU) and for its program initiatives promoting Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation.

These recognitions reaffirm the institution’s steadfast commitment to being a catalyst for quality healthcare provision and to continuously uplifting community health and well-being.

22/10/2025

17/10/2025

Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center Earns 5-Star Rating in Green Viability Assessment

Luna, Apayao — The Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC) has earned a 5-Star rating in the Department of Health’s Green Viability Assessment (GVA), recognizing its exemplary commitment to sustainable and safe health facility practices.

This initiative was under the DOH–Health Facility Development Bureau’s Green and Safe Health Facility Program through the Regional Office who evaluates compliance across key environmental and operational indicators. They facilitates the evaluation using a standardized tool designed to measure performance in areas such as energy conservation, waste management, cost-efficiency, pollution control, and green innovation initiatives.

FNLGHTC’s consistent efforts to integrate sustainability into hospital operations through cost-cutting measures, proper waste disposal, and environment-friendly programs, contributed to this top-tier recognition.

The institution is set to formally receive its award on November 17–19, 2025, in Metro Manila, during the national awarding ceremony for GVA-compliant health facilities.

This recognition underscores the hospital’s ongoing pursuit of continuous improvement and environmental stewardship, aligning with its vision of being an APEx (Achieving Performance Excellence) institution dedicated to quality healthcare and a safe, sustainable workplace.

16/10/2025

15/10/2025

Churches Unite to Bring Hope and Healing to Patients of Far North Luzon General Hospital

Apayao, Philippines — October 14, 2025
In a rare yet heartwarming display of unity, different church denominations from across the Province of Apayao came together today as one body in faith, compassion, and service. Their shared mission: to minister to the sick and bring comfort to the patients of Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center.

The spiritual outreach, marked by prayers, songs, and quiet moments of encouragement, offered more than just words — it brought renewed hope to those battling illness, and peace to those weighed down by pain and uncertainty.

This meaningful initiative was made possible through the dedication and coordination of the hospital’s Medical Social Work Department, whose core mission is to provide psychosocial support to patients and their families. Recognizing that healing is not solely physical, the department opened its doors to spiritual partners who could minister to the deeper, unseen wounds of the soul.

"More than medicine, what many of our patients need is comfort, a reminder that they are not alone in their struggle," shared by Ms. Bal-awen. "Today, they were reminded that faith, community, and love still exist — even within the walls of a hospital."

The hospital’s top management expressed full support for the initiative, emphasizing their commitment to its sustainability. This joint effort reflects the institution’s broader vision: to strengthen the health-seeking behavior of patients not only through clinical care but also through emotional and spiritual upliftment.

"In every daunting struggle, we believe there is a higher grace, a deeper power, and a healing far beyond what science can explain — that of our Almighty God," Baraoidan said.

As songs of praise echoed through hospital corridors and prayers were whispered bedside, one thing became clear: healing happens not just through medicine, but through the shared humanity of faith, love, and hope.

13/10/2025

FNLGHTC Concludes Civil Service Anniversary with a Rewards and Recognition Program

The Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC) culminated its celebration of the Civil Service Commission Anniversary with an Awarding and Recognition Program honoring deserving personnel who exemplified dedication, integrity, and excellence in public service.

Anchored on this year’s theme, “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal at Galing para sa Bayan,” the program celebrated the invaluable contributions of FNLGHTC employees who continue to serve with passion and commitment to the hospital’s mission.

The event served as a reminder that every public servant is a hero in their own right — serving with heart (puso), upholding integrity (dangal), and striving for excellence (galing) for the Filipino people.

💙 FNLGHTC extends its heartfelt congratulations to all awardees and employees for their unwavering dedication to public service.

✅ Together, we serve with puso, dangal, at galing para sa bayan