28/05/2026
๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐๐) ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ
The Municipality of Luna, through the Rural Health Unit and with the support of the Department of Health and the Provincial Health Office, officially launched the Proteksyon Para sa Alta Presyon (PPSA) Program, simultaneously in celebration of Hypertension Awareness Month.
The Municipality of Luna proudly serves as the pilot municipality for the implementation of the PPSA Program in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), highlighting its commitment to strengthening hypertension prevention, early detection, treatment, and control within the community.
The activity was led by the Local Chief Executive, Hon. Januario S. Garde, with the support of Vice Mayor Zaira Erika Caluya and the Local Legislative Body, through the efforts of the RHU Team headed by Dr. Jonah Grace Pinzon-Verzola.
The successful conduct of the launching was made possible through the participation and support of various partner agencies and stakeholders, including Dr. Mark Joleen Calban from the Provincial Health Office, the team from the Provincial Department of Health OfficeโApayao, PhilHealth headed by Mr. Sherwin Jay Torreliza, the Department of Education headed by Ms. Wilfreda Gamiao (PSDS), the MLGOO Ms. Joan-ana J. Dumalsin, a team from the BFP Luna Fire Station headed by FINSP Andres Perdido, representatives from Luna Municipal Police Station, the Liga ng mga Barangay, SK Luna Federation, Barangay Health Workers Federation, and members of the community.
Various activities were conducted during the launching, including the Signing of the Pledge of Commitment by stakeholders and partner agencies to strengthen support for hypertension prevention and control programs in the municipality. A Ceremonial Blood Pressure Taking among local officials and stakeholders was also held to promote the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring and early detection of hypertension.
Free health services were likewise provided to the community, including distribution of maintenance medicines, laboratory screening services, health education and information dissemination (IEC), and individual counselling sessions to encourage healthy lifestyle practices, treatment compliance, and proper management of hypertension and other related conditions.
The launching activity signifies a unified commitment among local leaders, partner agencies, healthcare workers, and the community in promoting healthier lifestyles and protecting every Lunanian against hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
๐๏ธLPIO | Marie
๐ธLPIO | MC
