MATAG-OB, LEYTE — The Municipal Government of Matag-ob, through its Municipal Health Office (MHO) and Rural Health Unit (RHU), provided free healthcare services to local residents during a one-day medical outreach at the Matag-ob Municipal Gymnasium on September 21, 2026.
Healthcare Deliverables and Partner Operations
Organized under the municipal banner "Serbisyong Medikal, Para sa Tanan!", the outreach project aimed to reduce out-of-pocket medical costs for low-income families across the town's 21 barangays:
Multilateral Partnership: The initiative was conducted in partnership with the Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros and private healthcare provider 1Life Inc.
Clinical Services: Attendees received free general medical consultations and diagnostic laboratory testing.
Pharmaceutical Distribution: Beneficiaries whose diagnoses required ongoing treatment received a 30-day supply of prescribed maintenance medications at no cost.
Municipal Health Expansion and LGU Mandate
Local officials under Mayor Bernandino Tacoy highlighted the mission as part of an ongoing municipal effort to decentralize health services:
Community Access: By utilizing the Municipal Gymnasium as a central hub, the LGU enabled rural residents to access specialized diagnostic services without traveling to provincial hospitals in Ormoc or Tacloban.
Preventive Care Push: MHO healthcare workers conducted basic health screenings to promote routine health monitoring and early disease management among senior citizens and vulnerable community members.
