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Navotas opens 3 new health facilities

THE City Government of Navotas inaugurated three new facilities in Navotas City Hospital, Brgy. Tanza 2, and Brgy. North Bay Boulevard South Dagat-dagatan.

Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Rep. Toby Tiangco, together with the city council, led the blessing of nine private bed wards, laboratory, blood bank, administrative offices, and conference room at NCH.

“Every year, more and more Navoteños seek medical help. To address this and provide better services, we strive to constantly upgrade and improve our hospital’s equipment and facilities,” Mayor Tiangco said.

Meanwhile, Rep. Tiangco gave assurance that the hospital’s services will always be free of charge for Navoteños.

Navotas also opened a health center in NavotaAs Homes 1 at Brgy. Tanza 2. This is the 12th barangay health center in Navotas to date.

“When we constructed NavotaAs Homes, we didn’t just intend to provide safe shelter for Navoteños. We wanted them to start a new life, one which allows them to dream big dreams and reach their aspirations. This is why we continue to build facilities that will support their overall progress and development,” Mayor Tiangco said.

Navotas also inaugurated its own molecular laboratory at Brgy. NBBS Dagat-dagatan. The lab was initially intended to cater to the needs of the city for COVID-19 testing.

Mayor Tiangco said the city will expand the facility to deliver other diagnostic tests and services. Jun David

THE Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) commended a Bataan mayor for helping distressed overseas Filipino workers.

Samal Mayor Alex Acuzar received the certificate of commendation from OWWA Region 3 Director Falconi Millar during a recent ceremony in Pampanga.

“This certificate is awarded for your laudable efforts in promoting the welfare of the OFWs and their families in your jurisdiction. Your invaluable support and assistance to our OFWs and their families, your dedication and hard work contributed immensely to the efficient delivery of services to your constituent OFWs,” read the commendation.

Samal municipal administrator Jay Lat said constituents have directly asked assistance from the mayor for their OFW relatives who are saddled with financial difficulties and other jobrelated problems. Butch Gunio

Manila Standard TODAY