Mayor Celso Lobregat Thursday night was conferred the National Sandugo Award for Outstanding Local Government Executives making him a 3-time hall of famer and the only awardee under the high ranking government official category in Region 9.
Now on its 12th year, the National Sandugo Award, is an initiative of the National Center for Health Facility Development of the Department of Health for local government executives who have shown support and commitment to the National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP). The ceremony was held at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City, July 29. Dr. Crisanta Abesamis, DOH undersecretary presided over the awarding ceremoniesAlso conferred with the 5th Sandugo Award was Tetuan barangay chairman Felipe "Nonong" Natividad, who is also a 3 time Hall of Famer under the barangay captain category. Josephine Pareja, barangay chair of Talisayan got her 3rd Sandugo Award, and is thus elevated to the Hall of Fame. Ever since he started his term as mayor, Lobregat has been very supportive of the plans and programs of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC). In fact, he is a second term governor of the PNRC. This assistance comes in the form of trainings and resources to ensure the smooth operation of the local blood bank.Lobregat said he shares the award to all the members of the local Red Cross. H expressed elation over the recognition from the DOH and vowed to continuously pursue his commitment to the blood program.Joining Mayor Lobregat in Manila during the awarding ceremony were Zamboanga City Red Cross Administrator Vic Liozo Jr. and officials from the DOH-Field Office 9. Other Region 9 awardees were Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur Municipal Mayor Francisco Oraiz, Jr. who received his first Sandugo Award and Barangay Chairman Joel Japon of Barangay Oroquieta, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur who got his first award. The National Sandugo Award for Local Government Executives is bestowed on a provincial governor, city mayor, municipal mayor or barangay captain who gave outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of voluntary blood donation towards the achievement of the vision of Republic Act 7719 otherwise known as the "National Blood Services Act of 1994".Specific criteria to the awards include personal involvement and commitment in the NVBSP, provision of resources in the promotion of voluntary blood donation, being instrumental for the high percentage of voluntary blood donation in his jurisdiction which includes blood collected by government and private hospital, PNRC blood center, local health services and NGOs and exemplary administrative actions in support of NVBSP such as issuances within the last 5 years. The awards is in line with the advocacy for voluntary blood donation which was enhanced by the enactment of RA 7719 which mobilized national agencies and private organizations to promote voluntary blood donation and collect the lifesaving fluid. (Sheila Covarrubias)
Via Zamboanga Times
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