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Barangay Visit starts in Tandag City

The Barangay Visitation of the local government unit of Tandag City under the leadership of Mayor Roxanne Pimentel has resumed starting on September 14, 2022 after 2 years of restrictions due to CoviD-19 devastated the country. With the current administration’s goal for everyone to have the right access to quality health care, the city government offers free and quality medical services to all the 21 barangays in the city during the visitation. The LGU has invited volunteer doctors to serve the barangays, especially those that do not have easy access to quality and affordable health care. On top of this, the city government also provides free medicines to anyone who needs it.

During the implementation of the Barangay Visit, several free services were offered such as dental, COVID-19 vaccination, nutrition, agricultural, civil registrary, social

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welfare and development including eye screening and eyeglass distribution, registration of large animals, and veterinary services were conducted simultaneously. The libreng gupit and libreng eye-care program were also offered. Based on the report, a total of 489 clients from Barangays of Mabuhay and Maticdum benefitted from the services during the first day of its implementation. The residents were grateful as they availed the different services offered during the activity. “This is a great help to us, the seniors and children including myself are very grateful because we received a lot of free services, thank you Mayor Roxanne,” - Pablita Ajos, one of the recipients said. The Barangay Visit is a biannual program of the city government which aims to bring government services closer to the people. For this batch, it will run starting September 14, 2022, until October 5, 2022. (PIA-Surigao del Sur) #ExplainExplainExplain #PIASurigaoSur #piasurigaosur

SurSur PPO bags awards during 121st Police Service Anniversary

The Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) under the leadership of Police Colonel Dennis Siruno received four awards during the 121st Police Service Anniversary celebration held at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City on September 14, 2022. Among the highlights of the celebration is the awarding of units to recognize their efforts in the program implementation. Based on the report, SDSPPO has been adjudged as: • Best Performing Unit in the Campaign against Illegal Logging, • Best Performing Unit in the Campaign against Illegal Fishing and • Best Women and Children Protection Desk.

In addition, Surigao del Sur 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company was recognized as the Best Mobile Force Company awardee. Police Colonel Siruno emphasized that the recognition received will uplift the spirit of the police personnel to perform their duty. “This momentous accomplishment and recognition will surely lift the spirits of SDSPPO personnel as we work relentlessly to fulfill our commitment in fighting against all forms of criminality in our province,” Police Colonel Siruno said. Anchored on the theme: “Matibay na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, Tungo sa Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran” the activity was spearheaded Police Regional Office 13 headed by Regional Director Police Brigadier General Romeo Caramat Jr.. Agusan del Norte Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante graced the celebration. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)