Provincial Health Office Leads the Recognitions
BOHOL - The Provincial Government of Bohol and its Provincial Health Office (PHO) were named champions in the Province Category of the Search for Outstanding Local Government Units with Established Local Health Systems. The PHO also secured first place among provinces in the 2026 Barangay Health Workers Performance-Based Incentive Awards. Other distinctions included the Juan Luna Award in the Dugong Bayani Performance Awards, a Bronze Award for a 90 percent tuberculosis treatment success rate, and third place in the provincial category of the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity Awards. The province also received recognition for electronic logistics management compliance, immunization implementation, and its partnership in supporting top-performing animal bite treatment centers. Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado was among the recipients of the 2026 Director’s Awards.
Bohol Hospitals Recognized for Quality Care
The province’s hospitals and medical facilities also received distinctions for improving patient care, infection prevention, and treatment services. Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center earned three Silver Awards and three Bronze Awards in the Continuous Quality Improvement Oral Presentation, along with second place in the poster competition and third place in the Infection Prevention and Control Infomercial Contest. Its PISKAY Clinic placed second among facilities with more than 10 percent of the patient-load percentile for retaining people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy, recording an 83.81 percent retention rate. The hospital also received the Melchora Aquino Award for blood donation performance and a Platinum Excellence Award for 96 percent compliance in post-exposure prophylaxis. Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital, Candijay Community Hospital, Cong. Natalio P. Castillo Sr. Memorial Hospital, and Teodoro B. Galagar District Hospital also received quality improvement and treatment-related distinctions.
Municipalities Expand Community Health Services
Baclayon was named champion in the municipal category of the Search for Outstanding LGUs with Established Local Health Systems and was recognized for improving healthcare access in underserved communities. Tagbilaran City secured first place in the Regional Healthy Communities Awards, while Loon, Sikatuna, Maribojoc, Danao, San Isidro, Lila, Jagna, Calape, Loboc, Guindulman, Dagohoy, and Dauis received various recognitions for their health programs and services. Other municipalities and barangays were also honored for their contributions to blood donation, immunization, logistics management, workplace wellness, and healthcare delivery. These awards reflect the participation of local health offices, barangay health workers, hospitals, and community partners in bringing essential services closer to residents. Under the theme “Advancing Universal Health Care through UNA Para sa Kalusugan: Stronger Health Systems, Healthier Communities, A Healthier Philippines by 2040,” the recognition highlights the continuing work involved in making quality healthcare more accessible throughout Bohol.
