07/10/2026
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The School-Based Immunization (SBI) Kick-Off Activity in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH), City Government of Batac, and City Health Office-City of Batac was successfully conducted on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School (MMMES), marking the official start of the 2026 School-Based Immunization rollout in the Schools Division of the City of Batac.
The activity brought together leaders and health partners who share one common goalโto protect our learners and promote a healthier school community.
The program formally welcomed the guests, health partners, teachers, and learners through the Welcome Remarks of Ms. Lorelyee F. Batucal, School Principal II of MMMES. She warmly welcomed everyone and expressed appreciation for the presence and support of the different agencies and stakeholders in making the SBI Kick-Off possible.
Meanwhile, Hon. Mark Christian โMarkeeโ R. Chua, City Mayor, expressed his full support for the School-Based Immunization Program, recognizing the importance of protecting learners through preventive health services and strengthening collaboration between the City Government, DepEd, DOH, and the schools.
Hon. Albert D. Chua, City Vice Mayor, likewise expressed his continued dedication and commitment to supporting programs that promote the health and well-being of children and learners, emphasizing the importance of sustained partnership and cooperation among stakeholders.
Schools Division Superintendent Mr. Anselmo R. Aludino, expressed the Schools Divisionโs strong commitment and support for the successful implementation of the SBI Program. He emphasized the responsibility of the education sector to work hand in hand with health partners in safeguarding the health of learners and ensuring that they remain healthy and ready to learn.
Mr. Arnel S. Bandiola, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, likewise expressed his full support and commitment to the continued implementation of school-based health programs. He highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships among DepEd, DOH, CHO, schools, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure that learners have access to vital preventive and promotive health services.
DOH Representative of Provincial Department of HealthโIlocos Norte Mr. Jay-ar Cacao represented the Department of Health and highlighted the importance of immunization as a vital public health intervention in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
A significant highlight of the program was the Ceremonial Vaccination of Grade 1, Grade 4, and Grade 5 female learners, symbolizing the beginning of the School-Based Immunization implementation across the schools of Batac.
The City Health Office (CHO) personnel and School Health personnel worked together in providing the vaccination services and ensuring the safe and smooth conduct of the activity.
As part of the health services provided during the activity, the City Health Office also gave Vitamin C and Ferrous Sulfate to the vaccinated learners, providing additional nutritional support for our children.
The activity concluded with a meaningful message from Ms. Danna Michelle Kay Flojo, Nurse I of CHO Batac, who emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and partnership in delivering essential health services to learners.
This successful kick-off demonstrates what can be achieved when DepEd, DOH, the City Government of Batac, City Health Office, schools, parents, and the community work together toward one goal: healthier and safer learners. Because every healthy learner is a learner who is better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed. - EAG