Category: Basic Social Services

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The Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan (PTFK), in cooperation with the the Municipal Cooperative Development Council (MCDC), conducted a monitoring visit to the different cooperatives in Polomolok for the preventive measures they implement on COVID-19 on March 17, 2020.  Mahintana Project Coordinator Ms. Yvonne Templonuevo,, Project Officer Mr. Jeric Amparo and LGU Polomolok Cooperative Development Specialist II Mr. Jay Hijos conducted the said monitoring visits to 12 cooperatives in the municipality.

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The cooperatives monitored are the following: Landan Peoples MPC, Polo Samahang Nayon MPC, Polomolok Manpower Services Cooperative, LEAD.PH, Dolefil Community MPC, Polomolok Teachers Consumer Cooperative, Polomolok MPC, PERA MPC, ICTUS MPC, MEDIATRIC MPC, UEWMPC, Cannery MPC, and FARB MPC. The findings include: no thermal scanner, no alcohol/washing area, no disinfectant, and no IEC materials posted about COVID-19. The cooperatives were also informed that they must have these in the vicinity.

Mahintana installed a washing area at the entrance for staff and guests to use before entering the office.

With the evolving role of pharmacy services, Mahintana HEALTH Plus Project conducted 1^st Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting at SOCCSKSARGEN General Hospital (SGH) on March 3, 2020. Three representatives from Mahintana PPF headed by Ms. Jea A. Roque, Supervising Pharmacist and six participants from SGH headed by Dr. Ana Marie Tuburan, Chief of Hospital who also facilitated the meeting, a total of nine participated. The discussion focused on the presentation of accomplishments of SGH-HPSiS for the year 2019 and future directions of HEALTH Plus project at SGH as change of management. The group also discussed on the possible strategies on how to increase and promote better pharmacy services of the HPSiS; as a result, the group agreed that the Mahintana PPF will provide admission kits and maternal kits for SGH patients. Lastly, the meeting included a discussion on the monitoring of inventory level of Emergency Bulk Purchases of hospital to other suppliers and there was an agreement to have a weekly Hospital emergency request to Mahintana PPF to maintain complete and available medicines and supplies needed by the patient at the right time.

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Mr. Jeric Amparo facilitated hauling of materials on January 28, 2020 at Jusmar Marketing and Golden Matutum Construction Supplies for the on-going rehabilitation of Potable Water System at Prk. 8, Kinilis, Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Mr. Amparo delivered to Kinilis the materials namely: 2 pcs. PE Pipe #1 ½, 10 pcs. Water meter shark, 20 pcs.G.I Coupling Reducer, 10 pcs. Gate valve ½, G.I Nipple ½ x 2, 10 pcs. PE MTA, 10 pcs. Faucet, 10 pcs.elbow, 10 pcs. Pvc Elbow, 10 pcs. PVC Coupling Reducer, 5 length PVC Pipe ½.

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Project Officer Mr. Jeric Amparo, together with Mr. Fajagutana, conducted canvass of materials at the different junkshops (Magalong Junkshop, Gatduala Junkshop) for G.I Pipe #4 to be used as manifold for the on-going rehabilitation of potable water system at Prk. 8, Kinilis, Polomolok, South Cotabato on February 27, 2020.

Due to insufficient supply of G.I Pipe # 4 in the hardware, Mr. Amparo and Mr. Fajagutana decided to canvass materials of the manifold at Gensan Hardware.

Mahintana Foundation, Inc. through its HEALTH Plus Project conducted the first bi-monthly team meeting for the year on February 24, 2020 to present and discuss various accomplishments, issues, concerns and opportunities with the existing partners, in the region through public bidding and the preparation for the implementation of the Universal Health Care Law. With these, everyone were reminded of the core values of the project – teamwork, leadership, commitment, integrity and excellence – that must be observed at all times while working interdependently with the patients, partners, suppliers, communities and other stakeholders.

The team leaders from the nine HPSiS reported their respective hospital admissions, served and unserved prescriptions, sales, tracking of account receivables as well as gaps and challenges. These accomplishments, challenges and opportunities will help the team to strategize and position the project as it continues to live on its vision to increase the access of the poor and indigent communities on the safe, effective and affordable pharmaceutical products and devices in the region.

The meeting ended with the challenge to scale up personally, the team and the project as government partner on the technical assistance and partner in the implementation of its different projects on health services to its constituents. With these, personal and professional training and development were set to be conducted within the year to further strengthen and improve the existing operations and processes.

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To follow-through the implementation of the Zero Open Defecation, Brgy. Bololmala Hon. Councilor Efren Handog and Mahintana Project Officer Mr. Jeric Amparo conducted monitoring of the on-going construction of toilet facilities in the said barangay. Moreover, the Barangay Health Workers inspected the houses where they found out that some households already dug septic tanks but didn’t finish its construction. The households were given till the end of February to finish the septic tank construction.

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Mahintana, thru the Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan Program in partnership with LGU Polomolok, Dolefil, and partner cooperatives, facilitated the Heart Walk 2020 on February 19, 2020 with the theme “Community on the Move”. The activity was participated by more than 340 participants from LGU keypersons, ARH teachers, cooperative and LGU employees.

At 4:30 AM, the activity started with a short program in Brgy. Cannery covered court. Mahintana admin staff Ms. Rhogelyn Diana led the prayer and Brgy. Captain Mr. Antonio Octavio gave the welcome remarks. The Tibud sa katibawasan Multipurpose Cooperative employees led the warm-up exercise before the 5-km walk from the Brgy. Cannery to Polomolok Gymnasium, Poblacion, Polomolok. Partner cooperatives prepared sound systems that blasted lively music to encourage the “heart walkers” along the way to the venue.

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Arriving at the gymnasium, the “walkers” rested a bit to get ready for a 30-minute Zumba workout led by a local Zumba instructor. Also, it was an opportunity to thank Mahintana volunteer Ms. Wiki Hamilton fo her contributions to the community through the PTFK-ARH Program. Cooperative Development Officer II Mr. Jay Hijos introduced the participants and the guests. In behalf of the mayor, Hon. Councilor Florence Bansuelo-Carlos welcomed the participants and encouraged them to be healthy by exercising and eating right. Dolefil Agri Operation Director Mr. Jorge Garcia and Corporate Planning Manager Mr. Takeshi Yoshimura gave message of support, both representing the company. Mun. Health Officer Dr. Edwin Dipus gave a lecture on nCov or CoVID 2019 and the prevention of contracting the said disease, while LGU Polomolok Acting HR Officer Mr. Michael Jess Lapid talked about the prevailing issue on mental health among the youth. He said that a healthy mind contributes to having a healthy heart. Lastly, awards were given to the Best Zumba Outfits (Male and Female) and Best Decorated Tumbler.

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Free health screening, multivitamins and food distribution were among other activities conducted during the Heart Walk.

As part of its continuous evaluation and monitoring, Mahintana Foundation, Inc. through its HEALTH Plus project conducted its 1^st Technical Working Group Meeting (TWG) at the Polomolok Municipal Hospital Conference Room on February 12, 2020. This was attended by six participants, Dr. Graciano Vencer, Chief of hospital, led and facilitated the meeting while Ms. Jea Roque, Supervising Pharmacist was the documenter. The meeting discussed on the accomplishment and the issues and concerns in the partnership specifically on the served and unserved prescriptions, net savings, Statement of Account preparation and regulatory compliance.

At the end of the meeting, these are the following key agreements:

(1)    Charge invoices with more than Php 1,000.00 must be noted and marked for ease of tracing even after the inspection which will be forwarded to Ms. Lingganay for preparation of Inspection Acceptance Report (IAR).

(2)    To provide bag pack for Ms. Lingganay for orderly documents holder

(3)    Merging of the hospital and HPSiS pharmacy

It was also agreed that the next TWG meeting will be on April 13, 2020.

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Mahintana Foundation Inc. Project Officer Mr. Jeric Amparo facilitated the hauling of the construction materials for the Kinilis Potable Water System Rehabilitation (KPWSR) Project on February 11, 2020 from Danson Hardware and Jusmar Marketing to Prk. 8, Kinilis, Polomolok, South Cotabato. A bayanihan was conducted by the community members headed by Mr. Buan for the unloading of construction materials.

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