Sorsogon PHO

16/02/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬?
Nipah virus causes a rare but serious illness that can spread from animals (such as bats or pigs) to people, contaminated fruits or fruit products - and sometimes between people.

Outbreaks are usually small and containable.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬?
⏱️ Nipah symptoms usually begin within a week - between 3–14 days after exposure.

🔍 Early detection and diagnosis are essential to reduce the risk of death.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟?
🦠 There is currently no specific medicine or vaccine for Nipah virus in people or animals.

⏱️ Early diagnosis and timely supportive care can greatly improve chances of recovery.

Remember: simple everyday actions can help prevent infection!

16/02/2026

Good nutrition is essential for a healthy and productive life. Yet many Filipinos remain at risk of nutrition- and lifestyle-related diseases—not only due to unhealthy habits, but also because healthy food choices are often 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄…
…that based on the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) of the DOST-FNRI,
🍚 energy and nutrient intakes across all population groups fall below the recommended levels?
Further:
🥩 1 in 10 adults has high cholesterol, while 2 in 10 adults have high triglycerides;
🏃 3 out of 4 adolescents and almost half of adults are physically inactive;
🥃 6 out of 10 adults engage in binge drinking; and
🚬 2 out of 10 adults smoke.

These figures highlight persistent nutrition, lifestyle, and food system challenges that affect health and well-being across the life course.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) help shape nutrition, health, and agriculture policies and guide education efforts toward healthier diets and lifestyles.

In the Philippines, the 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 (𝗡𝗚𝗙) developed by 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 serves as the country’s official FBDGs. The NGF provides simple, science-based recommendations tailored to Filipino diets and lifestyles to help prevent non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

The NGF encourages Filipinos to:
• eat a variety of foods in the right amounts;
• stay physically active; and
• limit salt, sugar, alcohol, and avoid smoking.

The National Nutrition Council (DOH-NNC) translated these in Filipino as the 𝟭𝟬 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 to make the messages more relatable.

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Dietary guidelines work best when people can realistically follow them. Recognizing this, 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗚𝗙 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀 and is promoting practical, food-based recommendations using commonly eaten Filipino foods, appropriate portions, and dietary patterns adaptable across income levels.

The NGF can help Filipinos make healthier choices by aligning nutrition guidance with real-life food environments while guiding policies and partnerships toward food systems that make healthy diets 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

Learn more about NGF 2012: fnri.dost.gov.ph/images/images/standardtools/NGF-2012.pdf

13/02/2026

11/02/2026

📌 SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF ORIENTATION/TRAINING ON 2026 FHSIS INDICATORS

The Provincial Health Office – Field Health Services (PHO-FHS) successfully conducted the Orientation/Training on the 2026 Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS) Indicators on December 9–11, 2025, at Fernando’s Hotel, Sorsogon City. The activity was led by the Sorsogon FHSIS Team, headed by Dr. Edric Ian G. Vargas, UHC Executive Director, with Ms. Katie Fay L. Rico, Provincial FHSIS Coordinator, Mr. Raboni Araguirang, Health Program Officer II, and Ms. Marynel G. Dometita, Health Program Officer II.

The three-day activity aimed to orient and continuously capacitate Municipal/City Program Coordinators and City/Municipal FHSIS Coordinators on the updated and additional health statistical indicators of the FHSIS effective 2026. It also provided in-depth discussions on FHSIS guidelines, mechanisms, and processes for health data collection, reporting, management, generation, and release.

During the activity, the PHO-FHS also awarded Certificates of Recognition to Municipal/City Health Offices that demonstrated outstanding commitment to excellence in FHSIS reporting, particularly in terms of accuracy, timeliness, and reliability for CY 2025. This recognition highlighted the dedication of health personnel in ensuring high-quality health information that supports responsive and evidence-informed decision-making.

This initiative strengthened participants’ capacity to generate timely, accurate, and reliable health data, supporting decision-making aligned with the Department of Health’s 8-Point Action Agenda (8PAA) and the Universal Health Care Act.

The PHO-FHS extends its gratitude to all partner agencies, resource persons, and participants for their active engagement and commitment to improving health information systems and service delivery in the province.

11/02/2026

‼️3 DAYS NA LANG, VALENTINES NA! PAALALA NG DOH: SELF-LOVE TO GIVE LOVE‼️

Sa labis na pagmamahal sa iba o maging sa trabaho, minsa’y nakakalimutan na natin ang sarili. Tandaan: ang tunay na self-love ay nasa pagprotekta sa sariling kapayapaan!

Kung magle-leave ngayong Valentine’s Day,
1. Mag-set ng boundaries – magplano nang maayos, at mag-pause muna sa trabaho
2. Mag-unplug – i-off muna ang emails at notifications para magkaroon ng quality time sa sarili
3. Maging present – enjoy the moment, mag-isa man o kasama ang mga mahal sa buhay

💆‍♀️ Mahalin ang sarili. Protektahan ang mental health.

11/02/2026

‼️ DOH: MAAGANG PAGTUKLAS NG BREAST CANCER, UMAABOT SA 99% ANG SURVIVAL RATE ‼️

1 sa 13 Pilipinong kababaihan ang nagkakaroon ng breast cancer at ito ang nangungunang uri ng kanser sa mga Pilipino. Kapag nadetect nang maaga, ang survival rate ay umaabot hanggang 99% sa Stage 1 at humigit-kumulang 90% sa Stage 2.

Patunay na ang maagang breast cancer screening mula Breast Self Examination hanggang Mammogram ay nagdudulot ng mas maagap at mas magaan na gamutan.

Paalala ng DOH: Alagaan ang katawan at pahalagahan ang sarili—simulan sa maagang breast cancer screening.

I-scan ang mga QR code para sa cancer benefits at listahan ng mga operational BUCAS Center na nag-aalok ng cancer screening o bumisita sa:
• linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport
• https://bit.ly/BUCASviewing

Sources: American Cancer Society; WHO–IARC GLOBOCAN; Department of Health (Philippines)

11/02/2026

‼️PINAKAMURANG PRESYO NG GAMOT PARA SA ALTAPRESYON, MAKIKITA NA SA DOH-DRUG PRICE WATCH WEBSITE‼️

Mahalaga ang tuloy-tuloy na pag-inom ng maintenance medicine para maiwasan ang paglala ng mga kondisyon gaya ng hypertension at diabetes na maaaring mauwi sa sakit sa puso.

Ngayong heart month, alagaan ang puso sa pamamagitan ng regular na pag-inom ng niresetang maintenance medicine.

Alamin sa DOH Drug Price Watch Website kung saan pwedeng makabili ng gamot sa pinakamababang presyo.

📱 I-scan ang QR code o magtungo sa www.dpw.doh.gov.ph

11/02/2026

🚨🐕‍🦺 SUMALI NA! KICK-OFF NG RABIES AWARENESS MONTH 2026🐕‍🦺🚨
📅 Linggo | Marso 1, 2026 | 5:30 AM - 12:00 NN
⏰ Half-day activity lamang | LIMITADO ang slots!

Sa darating na Marso, opisyal nang sisimulan ng City Veterinary Office – Sorsogon City, katuwang ang Department of Health, Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry, Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) Sorsogon at ang LGU Sorsogon City, ang Rabies Awareness Month 2026—at IKAW at ang iyong alagang hayop ay inaanyayahang makilahok!

✨ MGA GAWAIN:

🐾 DOG WALK (100 DOGS ONLY!)
🎁 May PRIZES at FREEBIES para sa mga kalahok

💉 LIBRENG ANTI-RABIES VACCINATION

✂️ LIBRENG KAPON / NEUTER PROGRAM
🔹 30 PETS LAMANG
• 20 Castration
• 10 Spay

📣 PAALALA: LIMITADO ANG SLOTS!
👉 PRE-REGISTRATION AY BUKAS NA SIMULA NGAYON

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📋 MGA KINAKAILANGAN (REQUIREMENTS):

🐕‍🦺 PARA SA DOG WALK:
✔️ Ang alagang hayop ay rehistrado
✔️ May updated anti-rabies vaccination
✔️ Apparently healthy ang alagang hayop

💉 PARA SA LIBRENG ANTI-RABIES VACCINATION:
✔️ 3 buwan pataas ang edad
✔️ Rehistrado ang alagang hayop
✔️ Apparently healthy
– Walang pagsusuka
– Walang pagtatae
– Walang ubo o sipon
– Walang sakit sa balat

✂️ PARA SA KAPON / NEUTER:
✔️ 6 na buwan pataas ang edad
✔️ Rehistrado ang alagang hayop
✔️ May updated anti-rabies vaccination
✔️ Apparently healthy
– Walang pagsusuka
– Walang pagtatae
– Walang ubo o sipon
– Walang sakit sa balat
✔️ HINDI buntis/ nagpapadede/ in heat/ na-stud

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📅 PRE-ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE para sa KAPON:
🗓 Pebrero 18–20 at Pebrero 23–27, 2026
⚠️ Dadaan muna sa pre-assessment bago tanggapin sa KAPON/ NEUTER

📍 Tumatanggap ng mga alagang hayop mula sa ng Sorsogon City

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📝 MAG-REGISTER NA NGAYON:

🐾 Dog Walk Registration:
👉 https://forms.gle/s4az8n6tqGrG1oKNA

✂️ Kapon / Neuter Registration:
👉 https://forms.gle/Qjqn8kn7r5BovHMQ7

💉 Rabies Vaccination Registration:
👉 https://forms.gle/idBJs8NrpFiTwZEC6

Maari din kayong personal na pumunta sa📍Animal Health Service Center, City Hall Compound, Cabid-an, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon upang magparehistro.

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🔥 Huwag magpahuli! Protektahan ang iyong alaga, pamilya, at komunidad.
🐶❤️ Sama-sama nating simulan ang isang Sorsogon City na LIGTAS SA RABIES!

10/02/2026

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders. Anyone can develop it at any age. It’s not contagious and it's treatable.

It is estimated that up to 70% of people living with epilepsy could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated.

10/02/2026

Regular physical activity has significant benefits for health.

It can decrease people's risk of:
💔 Cardiovascular diseases
💔 Cancers
💔 Diabetes type 2
💔 Dementia

Every move counts!

10/02/2026

Isang mahalagang hakbang para sa mas matatag na komunidad 🧠🤝

Pinagtitibay ng World Health Organization, katuwang ang Department of Health, ang suporta sa mga inisyatibang naglalayong isama ang kalusugang pangkaisipan sa pang-araw-araw na serbisyong pangkalusugan.

Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos, mas napapalapit ang maayos, inklusibo, at napapanahong mental health support para sa lahat 🌱

10/02/2026

‼️DOH: POOR ORAL HEALTH, PWEDENG MAGDULOT NG IBA'T IBANG SAKIT‼️

Binigyang-diin ng Department of Health ang kahalagahan ng pangangalaga sa oral health lalo pa't may kaugnayan ito sa pangkabuuang kalusugan ng isang indibidwal.

Alamin ang mga tips kung paano pangangalagaan ang iyong ngipin kasama si DOH Undersecretary Emmie Liza Perez-Chiong ng Oral Health Program at DOH Sec. Ted Herbosa.

Balikan ang PinaSigla Episode 28 dito:
📌 https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1CFfNG2mr7/
📌 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IJeaTqr3SU
📌 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfgJE80ong4&list=PL7amYNiWriCysYdFXyyXQdFeXvmWtBaGz&index=2