BY: EDNA A. BAGADIONG
VIRAC, Catanduanes, August 19 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Catanduanes has reorganized and reconstituted the Provincial Rabies Control Committee (PRCC) as initiatl step in its intensified campaign to fight rabies in the province.
Catanduances Governor Araceli B. Wong already signed Executive Order No. 24 dated August 13, 2013 authorizing the reorganization of the local committee and pursuant to memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed by the different department secretries and representative from non-govenrment organizations.
Wong said that the PRCC will provide a forum for an inter-ageny coordination on rabies control and prevention program, mechanism for linkages with the different Rabies Control Consultative Committee and formulate and implement immediate and long-term policies, plans and programs for the control of rabies;
It is also expected to provide a medium for the involvement of all local government units in the control of rabies in the province, collate, consolidate and submit all necessary reports as required by higher authorities, and perform such other functions as may be necessary in the prevention and control of rabies in the whole province.
PRCC will be composed of Gov. Wong (Chairman); Dr. Jane C. Rubio, Provincial Veterinary Office (Co-Chairman); and Dr. Lubella M. Sanchez, Provincial Health Office (Co-Chairman).
Members include Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr. (DILG); Mr. Jose L. Doncillo (DepEd); Po. Sr. Supt. Eduardo Chavez (PNP); Mr. Edgar V. Ollet (DA); Mr. Joaquin Ed Guerrero (PENRO); Ms. Soledad S. Eugenio (DOH); Dr. Minerva I. Morales (CSU); Hon. Nel B. Asanza (SP); Hon. Jorge C. Reyes (SP); Hon. Gregorio E. Angeles (SP); Engr. Fernan A. Gianan (Print Media-Catanduanes Tribune); Ms. Edna A. Bagadiong (PIA); Ms. Arlene O. Bagadiong (Radyo ng Bayan); Dr. Viatrez Vey Abella (Rotary Club- Virac); and Ms. Zeng S. Vargas (People's Organization).
According to Wong, her administration will give attention and will continue to support campaigns that will make the province rabies-free.
Rabies continue to be a public health problem in the Philippines. The country is one of the top 10 countries with rabies problem. It is responsible for the deaths of 200 to 300 Filipinos per year. In 2011, 202 died of rabies, and in 2010, there were 257 deaths. (MAL/EAB-PIA5/Catanduanes)
VIRAC, Catanduanes, August 19 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Catanduanes has reorganized and reconstituted the Provincial Rabies Control Committee (PRCC) as initiatl step in its intensified campaign to fight rabies in the province.
Catanduances Governor Araceli B. Wong already signed Executive Order No. 24 dated August 13, 2013 authorizing the reorganization of the local committee and pursuant to memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed by the different department secretries and representative from non-govenrment organizations.
Wong said that the PRCC will provide a forum for an inter-ageny coordination on rabies control and prevention program, mechanism for linkages with the different Rabies Control Consultative Committee and formulate and implement immediate and long-term policies, plans and programs for the control of rabies;
It is also expected to provide a medium for the involvement of all local government units in the control of rabies in the province, collate, consolidate and submit all necessary reports as required by higher authorities, and perform such other functions as may be necessary in the prevention and control of rabies in the whole province.
PRCC will be composed of Gov. Wong (Chairman); Dr. Jane C. Rubio, Provincial Veterinary Office (Co-Chairman); and Dr. Lubella M. Sanchez, Provincial Health Office (Co-Chairman).
Members include Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr. (DILG); Mr. Jose L. Doncillo (DepEd); Po. Sr. Supt. Eduardo Chavez (PNP); Mr. Edgar V. Ollet (DA); Mr. Joaquin Ed Guerrero (PENRO); Ms. Soledad S. Eugenio (DOH); Dr. Minerva I. Morales (CSU); Hon. Nel B. Asanza (SP); Hon. Jorge C. Reyes (SP); Hon. Gregorio E. Angeles (SP); Engr. Fernan A. Gianan (Print Media-Catanduanes Tribune); Ms. Edna A. Bagadiong (PIA); Ms. Arlene O. Bagadiong (Radyo ng Bayan); Dr. Viatrez Vey Abella (Rotary Club- Virac); and Ms. Zeng S. Vargas (People's Organization).
According to Wong, her administration will give attention and will continue to support campaigns that will make the province rabies-free.
Rabies continue to be a public health problem in the Philippines. The country is one of the top 10 countries with rabies problem. It is responsible for the deaths of 200 to 300 Filipinos per year. In 2011, 202 died of rabies, and in 2010, there were 257 deaths. (MAL/EAB-PIA5/Catanduanes)
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