DoH cited Sandugo awardees of Aklan

BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

Bloodletting organizers from the private sector in Aklan were cited in the 2014 Regional Sandugo awarding ceremony of the Department of Health (DoH) in Iloilo City last week. 

The Sandugo award recognizes individuals, government agencies, non-government organizations and local elected officials for their involvement and support for the National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP) of the government.

The regional Sandugo awardees for Aklan were DyIN Bombo Radyo Philippines Kalibo, Boracay Regency Hotel and Convention Center and DySM FM Love Radio Kalibo/Kalibo Cable Television Network, Inc. 

PHO-Aklan officials led Dr. Victor Santamaria, Roger Debuque, Dr. Arthur Malapit  and Dr. Cornelio Cuachon, Jr. graced the Sandugo awarding ceremony in Sarabia Manor Convention Center.

A total of fifty Sandugo winners in the region were recognized and received their trophies from DoH regional director Marlyn Convocar for their active involvement in the blood donation program.

Pursuant to Republic Act 7719 also known as the National Blood Services Act of 1994, both private organizations, national agencies and the entire communities are actively engaged in the voluntary blood donation program to provide sufficient supply of safe blood.  

DoH also appealed for local governments to launch more innovative programs and to intensify blood donor education and campaign in the communities.