TBPeople Philippines Organization Inc.

Santa Rita, Pampanga, continues to set a shining example of community health management. Through effective collaboration with the 10 Barangays, TBPeople Philippines has joined an Active Case Finding (ACF) initiative to identify and address tuberculosis (TB) cases early. This partnership demonstrates the power of local governance in prioritizing health and encouraging active engagement at the grassroots level.

The ACF activities involved coordinated efforts across barangays, aiming to screen residents, raise TB awareness, and ensure timely referrals for those in need of treatment.…

TBPeople Philippines conducted a successful courtesy call with the Municipality of Santa Rita, Pampanga, led by Hon. Engr. Arthur L. Salalila. The meeting served as a platform to introduce TBPeople Philippines’ mission and vision in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and to discuss plans for establishing a local association and patient support group in the area.

Present at the meeting were key healthcare officials, including Dr. Vincent Bryan Viscayno from the Municipal Health Office and Public Health Nurse Madelene Joy M.…

TBPeople Philippines paid a courtesy call to Hon. Johnny A. Sambo, Mayor of the Municipality of Santo Tomas, Pampanga. The visit aimed to introduce the organization’s mission and vision, with a focus on ending tuberculosis and improving the lives of individuals affected by this disease.

During the meeting, TBPeople Philippines presented its key programs and initiatives designed to support the national goal of eliminating TB as a public health concern. One of the central topics of discussion was the establishment of a patient support group in Santo Tomas.…

A major key moment on pursuit of potential collaboration was reached when representatives from the TBpeople Philippines Organization were welcomed by the leadership team of Macare Medicals, consisting of Mr. Florizel “Flor” De Pano (President), Patrick Los Baños (Head of Admin & Special Projects), and Ryan N. Aben (Business Manager). The meeting took place at Macare’s impressive 14-storey building, where the TBpeople Philippines team was given a comprehensive tour of the facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories and event spaces.…

In an inspiring step towards raising awareness about tuberculosis, TBPeople Philippines recently conducted a series of workplace TB awareness campaigns across various Ayala Malls. This collaboration highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that every individual has access to crucial health information and understands the significance of early detection and proper treatment of TB.

The campaign, spearheaded by TBPeople Philippines, was met with overwhelming participation from Ayala Malls’ employees, both onsite and online.…

TBpeople Philippines recently participated in the Ceremonial Turnover of Ultra-Portable X-ray Machines from REMEDI, organized by the Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc. (PTSI) in Quezon City. The organization was represented by Mr. Luisito Tay, Media and Campaign Officer, and Mr. Alvin Ferry, IT Head. This event provided an opportunity for TBpeople Philippines to learn more about the new medical technology and connect with key stakeholders to explore potential collaborations in furthering its mission of combating tuberculosis (TB) in the country.…

TBPeople Philippines recently made a courtesy call at the Valenzuela City Health Office. The meeting brought together key health officials, including Dr. Marckie Aquino, the NTP Medical Coordinator, and Dr. Rommel Closa, the NTP Medical Co-coordinator. Also in attendance were Ms. Glorie Occeño, RN, the NTP Nurse Coordinator, and Ms. Rhea Bernadette G. Galang, RN, the Health Education and Promotion Officer (HEPO) Coordinator.

During this meeting, TBPeople Philippines presented a comprehensive overview of its mission and ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting individuals affected by TB.…

A free X-ray screening event was held at the Summerwind Covered Court in Burol Main, Dasmariñas, Cavite. This initiative, aimed at active case finding, was made possible through the collaborative efforts of TBPeople Philippines, the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), and the City Health Education and Promotion Unit of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dasmariñas, Cavite.

The event highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of TB, an important step in ensuring the health and safety of our communities.…

TBpeople Philippines participated in the TB-HIV Regional Coordinating Committee Meeting in San Fernando, Pampanga, joining forces with key government agencies, healthcare organizations, and civil society groups. Among the attendees were FHI 360 EPIC PH, Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), National Youth Commission (NYC), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine College of Occupational Medicine-Olongapo (PCOM-Olongapo), V.L.…