Republic of the Philippines

Province of Ilocos Sur

MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSINGAL
MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE

POST ACTIVITY REPORT

BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS TRAINING

The Municipality of Magsingal, through the Municipal Health Office, successfully

conducted a two-day capacity-building training program entitled “Strengthening

Barangay Health Workers’ (BHWs) Competencies on Community Health and Disaster

Response.” The activity was held in collaboration with the Department of Health, the

Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Ilocos

Sur District Hospital (ISDH) – Magsingal. The program aimed to enhance the

knowledge, skills, and disaster response preparedness of Barangay Health Workers in

alignment with the goals of Universal Health Care and the Philippine Health Agenda.

A total of 256 participants attended the program, composed of 216 Barangay

Health Workers from the various barangays of Magsingal and 40 RHU staff and

representatives from partner agencies. The training focused on strengthening core

public health competencies, increasing awareness of current health issues, and

fostering inter-agency cooperation in the delivery of primary health care. The program

opened with a welcome message from Dr. Ma. Nilda Rachelle M. Romias, the Municipal

Health Officer, followed by an inspirational message from Hon. Alrico A. Favis, the

Municipal Mayor. It was formally launched with preliminary activities, including

registration, invocation, and participant acknowledgment.

Day 1 began with an overview of the BHW Manual and a discussion on the basic

competencies, roles, and relevant policies involving BHWs, delivered by Mr. Dave

Zaragoza, DMO IV. This was followed by a session on First Aid, Community Disaster

Risk Reduction and Management in Health (CDRRMH), and the use of herbal medicine,

facilitated by the MDRRMO and Ms. Geraldine Torda, Midwife and BHW Coordinator.
Afternoon sessions highlighted key public health topics under the Department of

Health’s priority areas, including proper nutrition and physical activity, infant and young

child feeding (IYCF), the Garantisadong Pambata program, oral health, non-

communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, as well as

environmental and infectious diseases such as rabies, tuberculosis, dengue, influenza,

hepatitis, COVID-19, typhoid, malaria, leprosy, filariasis, and schistosomiasis. These

sessions were led by health professionals including Dr. Antonio Uclusin Jr., Marissa

Arellano, Mark Lawrence Battad, and Kingstanlei Farinas. Day 1 concluded with an

open forum and the presentation of initial action plans by the participants.

Day 2 began with a recap of the previous day's discussions and proceeded with

topics under Priority Areas 3 to 7, which include vaccination, substance abuse

prevention, self-care and mental health, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based

violence, and infection control. Speakers such as Ms. Geraldine Torda, Dr. Antonio

Uclusin Jr., Mr. Jayson Aquino, and Mr. Kingstanlei Farinas provided in-depth

presentations and facilitated discussions. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to practical

tools for health status monitoring and household profiling, with inputs from the Human

Resources for Health (HRH) team and the National Health Workforce Support System

(NHWSS) team composed of Ms. Charie Ann Ufano, Joy Pascua, Chiara Ruby Arellano,

Ialeen Tabion, and Rea Tabuloc. Each barangay presented its finalized action plan,

identifying steps for health promotion, disease surveillance, and improved health data

collection. The program concluded with a simple graduation ceremony and closing

remarks from Mr. Mark Lawrence Battad, RN, Nurse IV.

The activity achieved its objectives, evidenced by the active participation of all

attendees and the output of barangay-specific action plans. Feedback from participants

reflected appreciation for the comprehensive content, relevant topics, and interactive

sessions. The training not only built competencies among BHWs but also reinforced the

critical role of collaboration between local government units and national health

agencies. Recommendations gathered from both facilitators and participants include

extending the training duration to allow more in-depth sessions, providing printed

manuals, holding regular refresher courses, and ensuring follow-through in the

implementation of action plans. Overall, the training was a meaningful and impactful

step toward strengthening community-based health services in Magsingal, with the

Municipal Health Office expressing its continued commitment to supporting BHWs in

delivering quality primary health care in their respective barangays.

Prepared by:

MARK LAWRENCE V. BATTAD, RN

Nurse IV

Noted by:

MA. NILDA RACHELLE M. ROMIAS, MD

Municipal Health Officer
 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Ilocos Sur
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSINGAL
MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE

PROGRAM DESIGN

Title of the Program:

BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS TRAINING

Implementing Office:

Municipal Health Office

Partner Agencies:

 Department of Health (DOH)

 Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO)

 Ilocos Sur District Hospital – Magsingal (ISDH-Magsingal)

Target Participants:

 216 Barangay Health Workers (BHWs)

 40 RHU Staff and Partner Agency Representatives

Duration:

2 Days

Venue:

San Basilio Covered Court, San Basilio, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur

Background and Rationale:

Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) serve as frontline health service providers in

the community. Given the growing health needs of the population and the demands for

responsive local disaster management, it is imperative to upgrade the knowledge and

skills of BHWs. This program aims to equip them with up-to-date information, hands-on

techniques, and enhanced collaboration mechanisms to meet the demands of a

responsive and community-based health system.

Goals and Objectives:

General Objective:

To enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of BHWs in delivering

community health services and disaster response.

Specific Objectives:

1. To orient BHWs on their updated roles, basic competencies, and essential public

health policies.

2. To provide training in basic first aid, community disaster preparedness, and the

use of herbal medicine.

3. To improve knowledge and practices in disease prevention and health promotion

aligned with DOH Priority Areas.

4. To train BHWs in community health status monitoring, data profiling, and

reporting tools.

5. To foster multi-agency collaboration in the delivery of effective community health

services.

Program Components / Modules:

1. Orientation and Overview – Roles, competencies, and policy updates.

2. Disaster Risk Reduction and First Aid – CDRRMH, First Aid, Halamang

Gamot.

3. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention – IYCF, Oral Health, Nutrition,

Communicable & Non-communicable Diseases.

4. DOH Priority Health Areas – Vaccination, lifestyle management, sexual health,

GBV, and infection control.

 5. Monitoring and Profiling Tools – Health Status Monitoring, Household

Profiling, BHS supplies management.

6. Planning and Presentation – Barangay Action Plan development and

presentation.

7. Culmination – Graduation, feedback, and closing program.

Methodologies:

 Lecture Presentations

 Group Workshops

 Demonstrations and Practical Sessions

 Interactive Discussions and Open Forum

 Action Plan Development and Presentation

Expected Outputs:

 180 trained and updated Barangay Health Workers

 Barangay-specific health action plans

 Strengthened local health workforce

 Improved grassroots health service delivery and preparedness

Monitoring and Evaluation:

 Pre- and Post-Training Assessments

 Daily attendance checks

 Output review (Action Plans)

 Participant Evaluation and Feedback Forms

Budgetary Requirements:

The estimated total budget requirement for the successful conduct of the two-day

training program is ₱145,000.00. This covers the meals and snacks of participants and

staff.
Prepared by:

MARK LAWRENCE V. BATTAD, RN

Nurse IV

Noted by:

MA. NILDA RACHELLE M. ROMIAS, MD

Municipal Health Officer