DdO new AMHOP officers sworn in, 248 health personnel by DOH deployed

Nabunturan, Davao de Oro – The newly-elected officers of the Association of Municipal Health Officers of the Philippines (AMHOP)—Davao de Oro Chapter took their oath of office on Monday, June 5, 2023.

Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga administered the oath-taking ceremony at the Provincial Capitol Lobby right after the convocation and monthly eucharistic mass.

Dr. Cynthia M. Amoguis, Municipal Health Officer (MHO) Mawab, was elected president.

“I am humbled and honored to serve as the president of this association. Our vision is to provide the highest quality healthcare to our constituents”, said Dr. Amoguis.

Dr. Amoguis thanked Governor Gonzaga and the Provincial Health Office for supporting the Department of Health programs. She emphasized the importance of working together to identify areas for improvement and ensure access to resources, capability building, training, and education for advancing medical practice that will benefit the constituents.

“Together we make real and lasting differences. I am confident that we can accomplish these things together as we strive to create healthier and more resilient communities”, Dr. Amoguis added.

On May 5, 2023, the election of officers took place at General Luna town on the island of Siargao, Surigao del Norte.

Among other elected officers were MHO Compostela Dr. Kay L. Rodriguez as Vice-president, MHO Monkayo Dr. Aldin S. Piamonte as Secretary, MHO Maco Dr. Lycel Kaye L. Alaba as Treasurer, MHO Pantukan Dr. Nina Kristine T. Arancon as Auditor, MHO Mabini Dr. Bernalisa B. Gesim as Public Information Officer, while MHO Nabunturan Dr. Danielo O. Rubillos, MHO Laak Dr. Julius Jaekel L. Remollo, MHO Maragusan Dr. Efren O. Pates, MHO Montevista Dr. Robert S. Solilap, and MHO New Bataan Dr. Aurea S. Solilap as members.

Moreover, Governor Gonzaga reminded the new officers to act in the best interest of the association and the people as a whole. She congratulated them as they embarked on ways to champion the province’s healthcare system.

“Kahibalo ko dako kaayu ni silag tahas sa kinabuhi, imagine they are doctors, dili gyud nato ma deny kung unsa ka honarable that they chose to remain in the public service despite the opportunities for private practice, congratulations doctors!” Gov. Gonzaga added.

Meanwhile, Provincial DOH Office head Dr. Annie P. Larosa acknowledged and presented the 248 medical professionals deployed by DOH as their commitment to augment human resources for health for the province-wide health system in Davao de Oro.

“These are 9 Doctors to the Barios (DTTB), 9 doctors under the post-residency deployment program (3 for DDOPH Laak, 1 for DDOPH Maragusan, 3 for DDOPH Pantukan, 2 for DDOPH Montevista), 154 nurses, 40 midwives, 4 midwives (return service/DOH scholars), 11 medical technologists, 11 pharmacists, 2 physical therapists, 2 nutritionists, 3 dentists, and 3 molecular laboratory technologist,” said Dr. Larosa.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Antonio P. Ybiernas, Jr represented by Asst. Provincial Health Officers Dr. Mary Cyril G. Pasaol and Dr. Abigail Amores, Acting Provincial Administrator Fatima Montejo, PG department heads, and capitol employees all showed full support for the momentous event. (Jaynus Fernandez, Photos by J. Cadiz)