13/10/2026
MIMAROPA HEALTH PROMOTION SUMMIT 2026
Bridging Health, Building Hope: Health Promotion at the Core of Universal Health Care
Held on October 6–9, 2026, the MIMAROPA Health Promotion Summit brought together Local Chief Executives, Health officers, Health Education and Promotion Officers, Barangay Health Workers, representatives from learning institutions and workplaces, and partner agencies across the region.
Through the three strategic directions, Healthy Governance, Healthy Settings, and Health Literacy the summit highlighted the importance of empowering communities, promoting healthy environments, and integrating health promotion into local health systems.
DAY 1 Activity: The summit featured keynote messages, a gallery walk, an interactive health promotion booth, and plenary sessions highlighting the three strategic directions of health promotion: Healthy Governance, Healthy Settings, and Health Literacy.
Discussions focused on participatory action research, empathetic and culturally sensitive communication, health-promoting schools, and workplace mental health, ergonomics, and wellness.
DAY 2 Activity: A plenary discussion highlighted key health promotion priority areas, led by the following speakers who shared their knowledge and insights on each topic:
Priority Area No.
1: Nutrition (Ms. Giselle Pearl Olympia), Priority Area No.
2: Environmental Health (Ms. Lailani Sheila Abeleda and Ms. Danika Omapas), Priority Area No.
3: Immunization (Hon. Ellen Rada-Bacolod), Priority Area No.
4: Substance Use (Dr. Patricia Nadine Miranda), Priority Area No.
5: Mental Health (Ms. Noreen Grace Justo), Priority Area No.
6: Sexual and Reproductive Health (Ms. Noelle Katrina Molo), and Priority Area
No. 7: Violence and Injury Prevention (Ms. Renee Joy Batiforra).
The summit also recognized the valuable contributions of local government units and partners in promoting health and well-being, reinforcing the importance of strong partnerships and sustained commitment to disease prevention and health promotion.
The Gabi ng Parangal at Pagkilala celebrated the dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions of health champions, local government units, and partner institutions in advancing health promotion across the MIMAROPA Region.
HONORING ROMBLON’S KAMPEON NG KALUSUGAN!
HEALTHY LEARNING INSTITUTIONS
Recognizing schools that champion health-promoting learning environments:
Satisfactory Award
• Azagra Elementary School, San Fernando Romblon
HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARDEES
Recognizing workplaces and local government units that promote employee well-being and healthier working environments:
• Provincial Health Office of Romblon
• LGU San Agustin, Romblon
A PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT: TURNING PROMISES INTO ACTION
The summit reaffirmed the shared commitment of national, regional, and local leaders, health promotion officers, and partner agencies to make health promotion a cornerstone of Universal Health Care (UHC).
Through the Pledge of Commitment Ceremony, participants united to advance Healthy Governance, Healthy Settings, and Health Literacy, emphasizing that achieving UHC requires strong partnerships, shared responsibility, and sustained, people-centered action.
Together, let us continue to bridge health and build hope—making health promotion a living reality for everyone, everywhere.