Davao de Oro Gov’t grants honorarium to 2769 BHWs and BNS

“Dako kaayu kog pagpasalamat sa atoang probinsya ilabina sa atong Gobernadora nga gigahinan jud tag budget … bisan tuod kapoy kaayu atong trabaho pero walay sukod ang atong kalipay kay gibugetan gyud ta” said Elizabeth Tijamo, BHW of Brgy. Panibasan in Maco, during the realeasing of honorarium on August 9, 2023.

On August 8-11, 2023, a total of 2769 Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in Davao de Oro received their 1st and 2nd quarter honorarium amounting to Php 6k each.

The release took place at the Children’s Park Pavillon, Provincial Capitol Complex in Nabunturan town. This event also served as recognition for their great contribution to improve the health and nutrition sector in each community.

Laak has been granted the honorarium with the largest count of BHWs and BNS (362), followed by Pantukan (320), Monkayo (312), Maco (276), Maragusan (271), Nabunturan (223), Compostela (222), Montevista (196), Mabini (190), Mawab (158), and New Bataan (150).

Moreover, Executive Assistant Fr. Nick Consencino, on behalf of Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga, acknowledged their collective efforts as they were on the frontline during the pandemic.

He said “maong dili sya [Gov. Gonzaga] musugot nga di pud mo mahatagan sa inyung honorarium nganu man kay naghago gud mo. Tinuod gyud mga warrior gyud mo kay kamo man ang naa sa frontline…kay kamo may naghago, kamo gyud makadawat niana”.

Meanwhile, BNS Jocelyn Villanueva of Brgy. Del Pilar in Mabini, conveyed her appreciation as their contributions in their respective communities were seen by the good governance of Governor Gonzaga.

She stated “in behalf sa grupo sa BNS sa Mabini, dako kaayu among pasalamat nga nahatagan nata sa atong honorarium…daghan kaayu salamat sa atong Gobernadora kay iyaha jud gipangusgan nga mahatagan kita niining maayuhon”.

Further, within Governor Gonzaga’s ongoing administration, the healthcare sector has been designated as one of the province’s top priorities for development. This encompasses crucial support for stakeholders, specifically towards BHWs and BNS, by ensuring they receive the rightful honorarium they deserve. (Jaynus Fernandez)