BnB Operators' Training (Quirino & Cervantes)

In behalf of Vice Gov. Jerry C. Singson, the JCSF Staff and three from the Department of Health Regional Office, started to travel to the upland municipality of Cervantes at 4:30 a.m. on June 16, 2010 for the next Botika ng Barangay Training to be held together with the town of Quirino.

In spite of the grueling trip going to the upland due to the steep zigzag roads, they were still captivated by the delightful sights of the thick forest trees, rushing of the waterfalls and refreshing scent of pine trees. At 8:00 a. m., the JCS Group arrived at the Municipal Hall of Cervantes and was led right away to the Office of the Mayor, Hon. Ben Maggay, who warmly welcomed and served the staff with delectable breakfast.

At 9:30 a.m., Botika ng Barangay Seminar started at the rooftop of the Municipal Hall Building. The honorable Mayor initiated the forum followed by the seminar, which was facilitated by nurses Mr. Francisco de Vera Jr., Ms. Stephanie Consolacion and Ms. Zita Catbagan of Legal Office from DOH Region I.

Of the 16 participants in the seminar, 6 BHWs from Cervantes joined the training as an additional to the already existing 11 Botika ng Barangay actively operating in Cervantes, and 10 Botika ng Barangay trainees from Quirino will soon operate thereafter.

The training seminar ended at 1:00 p.m. followed by an appetizing lunch hosted again by the good-natured Mayor of Cervantes.

BNB Training Santiago

The Municipality of Santiago led by Honorable Mayor Josefino Miranda and Vice – Mayor Virgillo Passion once again joined their efforts to strongly support the advocacies of the compassionate Vice – Governor Jerry C. Singson, also the Chairman of the JERRY C. SINGSON FOUNDATION INC. by letting the Barangay Health Workers of the different Barangays in their town to avail the free training seminar of Botika ng Barangay and with the participation of Department of Health Regional Office. 

The training was held at the ABC Hall, back of Civic Center of Santiago, Ilocos Sur.  As the seminar started at 10 o’clock in the morning, the participants cheerfully welcomed the arrival of Vice- Governor Jerry C. Singson and the JCSF staff.  Initially he shared pleasantries and jokes with the trainees then briefed them the proper management of running the business and the pros and cons of BNB Operation.  After the energetic Vice – Governor was finished, DOH representatives, Minerva Fernandez and Provincial BNB Coordinator, Laura Rhea proceeded the seminar assisted by the Rural Health Staff, Wilma Elepanta and Ms. Marlene. 

The good Mayor of Santiago hosted a lunch for a Vice – Governor Jerry Singson and his Staff. 

24 Barangays of the Municipality of Santiago had delegated a total of 39 BHWs including 3 from San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, to be trained as BNB Operators.  The seminar ended at 2:30 p.m. 

BnB Operators' Training (Sta. Maria, Nagbukel & Burgos)

Three days after June 7 Botika ng Barangay training, another Botika ng Barangay Training was held at Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur, another series of training was conducted at the function room of the municipal hall of Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur last June 9, 2010 with the participating town of Sta. Maria, Nagbukel and Burgos.

This was materialized by Ilocos Sur Vice Governor Jeremias C. Singson, Chairman and founder of Jerry C. Singson Foundation Inc. in coordination of the Department of Health Region I.

The seminar started with the inspirational talk by no less than the beloved mayor of Sta. Maria Hon. Thelma “Emma” Florendo, DOH Representatives Milagros Desierto & Meredith San Jose. Hand in hand DOH Reps. conducted the training with Imelda Calmaga, a pharmacist in Ilocos Training And Regional Medical Center. Ilocos Sur Vice Governor Jerry C. Singson together with his JCS Staff joined the participating delegates of the three municipalities. Aside from giving encouragement the hardworking Vice Governor also tackled on the responsibilities of a BNB operator, its rewards and incentives of a running this business.

A soon to be operator Ms. Leonida Aquino of Barangay Baliw Laud, Sta. Maria one of the beneficiaries of the recently JCS Gallstone Operation at the Gabriela Silang General Hospital held last April 18-22, 2010 came in to personally thank the good hearted vice governor.

The total attendees were 84 broken down as follows:

1. Sta Maria 39
2. Nagbukel 14
3. Burgos 29

Snacks were served at 10:30 am and the seminar ended at exactly 12:00 followed by a lunch hosted by the good mayor.

BnB Operators' Training (Sta. Cruz)

June 7, 2010, seminar training of Botika ng Barangay was held thru the joint efforts of Ilocos Sur Vice Governor Jeremias C. Singson and the municipality of Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur.

Held on the shady garden plaza of the said municipality, Dra. Ella Javillonar, Municipal Health Officer shared her ideas and knowledge on the operations of Botika ng Barangay. Department of Health Representative, Minerva Fernandez, Ms. Laura Rea and Zereda Dig-anan conducted the training assisted by Rural health midwives Mr. Alejandro Buchina, Filipina Cortez, Ruth Dapeg, Consolacion M. Jumino and Eda Lozadas. JCS staff Nenita Alamar and Blandy Onza were also present in the seminar.

Open forum was also done to give the operators and their assistants more informations on the Botika ng Barangay Operations.

47 of the 49 barangays participated the training. 97 attendees were present including three from the town of Banayoyo.

The training started at 9 in the morning and ended at 1 in the afternoon. A sumptuous meal was served through the courtesy of Dra. Ella Javillonar.

Simultaneous BnB Awarding

The municipalities where beneficiaries underwent seminars and provided with medicines are the upland municipalities of San Emilio, given 7 BnB sets; Lidlidda, 1 set; and Banayoyo, 6 sets in the 2^nd District on March 04, 2010, and in Metro Vigan are Caoayan, 17 sets; Bantay, 23 sets, and San Vicente, 4 sets.  On March 05, the beneficiaries are the 1^st District municipalities of Sinait, 12 sets; San Juan, 20 sets; Magsingal, 20 sets; and Sto. Domingo, 5 sets.

Joining the BnB awarding were DOH Representatives Ms. Laura Rea, Ms. Aster Pasion, Ms. Minerva Fernandez, Ms. Beverly Ramos and Regional Coordinator Francisco isko’ de Vera with the Regional Staff.

Sanguniang Bayan Members and Brgy. Captains welcomed Vice Governor Jeremias “Jerry” Singson and beneficiaries especially BnB operators were properly briefed regarding the management of said projects.

BnB AWARDING (Santa)

               The following day, the group went to the municipality of Santa to award BnB medicines to all the trainees who have attended the BnB Operators' Training last January at the People's Center in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur.

               Mayor Jeremy Bueno welcomed the group and was very thankful for the opportunity given to his constituents.  He emphasized that the goodhearted Vice Governor generously gives to the people of Ilocos Sur particularly the constituents of Santa whatever he gets from the national government or from any other donors.  With this generosity, Santa need not to ask or beg for assistance, blessings kept pouring from the Vice Governor.  Vice Mayor Jesus Bueno seconded with the comment of his Mayor-Son.

BnB AWARDING (Narvacan)

               After several months, Vice Governor Jeremias "Jerry" C. Singson, newly promoted Assistant Secretary Jose Manuel Tuason and Mayor Edgardo Zaragoza finally turned-over BnB medicines to the BnB operators of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur last June 24, 2009.

               Mayor Zaragoza formally welcomed the event followed by a message of Governor Deogracias Victor "DV" B. Savellano read by Board Member and Committee on Health and Sanitation Chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Gerry Lahoz.  Vice Governor Jerry Singson expressed his wholehearted gratitude for the realization of BnB outlets in the municipality of Narvacan.