A total of 483 barangays in Iloilo province have been recognized for maintaining a dengue-free status from January 1 to October 15, 2025, with the provincial government awarding P5,000 each, amounting to P2.5 million in incentives.
The recognition program, guided by Executive Order No. 162, series of 2025, is designed to strengthen barangay-level dengue prevention efforts and encourage continued community participation in public health initiatives.
“The incentives will support vector control campaigns, health education, and capacity-building activities to ensure communities remain safe from dengue,” said Dr. Maria Socorro Quiñon, chief of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office.
She added that awards were determined based on official data from the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit.
Barangays in proximity to Iloilo City received their incentives during a ceremonial awarding on Monday, while other recipients can claim theirs at the Provincial Treasury.
Among the municipalities with the highest number of dengue-free barangays were:
- Miagao – 74
- Tubungan – 32
- Alimodian – 28
- Leon – 27
- Sta. Barbara – 23
- Dueñas, Igbaras, San Joaquin – 21 each
- Tigbauan, Lambunao – 18 each
- Passi City – 17
- Cabatuan – 15
- Lemery, New Lucena – 12 each
Other municipalities with recognized barangays included San Enrique, Maasin, Dingle, Pototan, Calinog, Guimbal, Ajuy, Janiuay, San Dionisio, Batad, Anilao, Sara, San Miguel, Bingawan, Badiangan, Carles, Zarraga, Balasan, Concepcion, Mina, Barotac Viejo, Dumangas, Estancia, Leganes, Pavia, and Oton.
Quiñon stressed that maintaining dengue-free status requires continuous vigilance and active community engagement.
“This recognition celebrates the hard work of barangay officials and residents alike. Dengue prevention is a shared responsibility, and these incentives serve as motivation to remain proactive,” she said.
The awarding demonstrates how coordinated community action and preventive health measures can yield tangible results, keeping residents safe while promoting a healthier and more resilient Iloilo province.IMT
