Honoring the power of volunteerism
CITY OF MALOLOS – In a significant move to honor the power of volunteerism in the province, the Provincial Government of Bulacan (PGB) through the Provincial Health Office-Public Health (PHO-PH) held the Blood Galloner’s Awards 2025 to recognize the commitment of various individuals, groups, and local government units (LGU) in terms of blood donation yesterday.
Themed “Dugong Bulakenyo: Sama-Sama Tayong Magligtas ng Buhay”, a total of 125 individual blood donors from different municipalities and cities of Bulacan were awarded at The Pavillion Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center here for their dedication and consistent support to province-wide blood donation activities.
In her speech, Dr. Kristine Anne Salon, Medical Officer IV and representative of Department of Health Central Luzon Center for Health Development Regional Director Dr. Corazon Flores, reiterated that these blood donors are considered heroes proving that saving lives is an eternal commitment.
“Higit sa lahat, sa ating mga blood galloners, kayo ang mga bayaning walang kapaguran na sumusuporta nang paulit-ulit sa programa na ito. Pinatutunayan ninyo na ang pagliligtas ng buhay ay hindi lamang isang beses na gawain kundi isang panghabambuhay na pangako,” she said.
The event also gave spotlight to LGUs that reached the one percent number of blood donations based on their population in 2023 and 2024. The Sandugo Award 2023 winners are the City of Malolos, City of San Jose Del Monte, Municipality of Angat, and Municipality of Pandi.
Meanwhile, in the 2024 edition of the Sandugo Awards, the number of awardees increased as City of Baliwag and the towns of Bulakan, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Pulilan, Bustos, San Ildefonso, and San Miguel joined the four aforementioned cities and municipalities in the list. This proves the effectiveness of campaign drives organized by the PGB and PHO-PH yearly in the entire province.
The PHO also recognized the Most Outstanding LGUs in blood donation, giving the Gold Award to the Municipality of Plaridel, followed by Pandi and City of San Jose Del Monte settling for Silver and Bronze Awards, respectively.
“Hindi ito simpleng parangal. Ito ay bunga ng literal na dugo, pawis, at dedikasyon ng ating mga barangay leaders, health workers, mga mamamayang Plaridelenyo na kusang-loob na nag-alay ng dugo para sa kapuwa,” Plaridel Mayor Jocell Aimee Vistan said, commending all the blood donors from her town.
Moreover, the PHO-PH also gave recognition to their 24 LGU Blood Partners, including the Philippine Red Cross – Bulacan Chapter, while the Most Supportive Awards were given to Fisher Farm Inc., Tau Gamma Phi Calumpit Municipal Triskelion Council, Baliwag District Hospital, Ospital ng San Jose Del Monte, and La Consolacion University General Hospital.
On the other hand, Governor Daniel R. Fernando underscored in his message that blood donors do not only donate a piece of themselves, but also hope, love, and unity.
“Kaya naman ang inyo pong lingkod ay buong pusong nagpupugay at nagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat. Ang inyong ginagawa ay hindi lamang simpleng ambag sa kalusugan kundi malaking bahagi ng pagbuo ng isang lalawigan na may pusong nagmamahal at nagmamalasakit,” he added.
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