Nanay Party-list Champions Fixed Benefits for Barangay Health Workers in Congressional Bid
PAMPANGA- At 49 years old, Rizcel Mendoza has dedicated 15 years as a Barangay Health Worker (BHW) in Brgy. San Matias, Sto. Tomas. While she finds immense joy in helping others, she acknowledges the significant sacrifices of her role, particularly because she works without a salary.
"Masaya naman po kapag nakakatulong ng maluwag sa kalooban. At least kahit volunteer, malaking sakripisy namin para sa nasasakupan," she shares.
Nanay Party-list has made it a core mission of its campaign to secure a seat in Congress to champion the welfare and benefits of BHWs. Its aim is to elevate them from underpaid volunteers to fully recognized government workers.
"Dapat naman masuklian ang kanilang sakripisyo ng mga kaukulang programa, if Nanay Party-list wins, we will prioritize institutionalizing programs that provide proper benefits—if not salaries—for barangay health workers. At the very least, these dedicated volunteers deserve support that acknowledges their tireless service," said Atty. Jun Canlas, 2nd nominee of Nanay Party-list.
BHWs are the backbone of the country's community health response, yet they remain undervalued. Many are regarded as mere volunteers, receiving honoraria far below the minimum wage despite their critical role as first responders in their communities.
Nanay Party-list is committed to changing this narrative by advocating for meaningful reforms in Congress. Central to its platform is the professionalization of BHWs ensuring they receive regular salaries, insurance, and benefits at par with other public sector workers.
In addition to salaries, Nanay Party-list advocates for additional allowances, such as hazard and transportation pay, and expanded access to training and career advancement programs through various government agencies.
These measures are seen as vital steps in addressing the inequities faced by BHWs and empowering them as indispensabl
WATCH: Opening message of Marco Lazatin, husband of Matuang Bale Bakeshop by Essel Creative Director Aida Lazatin.
"Welcome to a FRUITION of a Dream.
FRUITION
I have three words that would sum up this welcome remark. Fruition, Continuation and Succession. First, Fruition. Fruition is a result of a dream that is acted upon and producing concrete results. Many people have dreams but were not acted upon. My Grandfather Serafin Lazatin was one of those who dreamt of building a sugar central that would put Pampanga on the world agricultural map. He and others put into action a dream that built Pasudeco. Another fruit of that dream is the need to supply the electrical needs of a growing toen. The fruit of that dream is SFELAPCO. In 1964, two sisters, Anita, Carmen and my mother, Celia, dreamt of opening a store that would cater to the needs of the people. In September of 1965, the first supermarket in San Fernando was opened.
CONTINUATION
Pampanga may be known as the culinary capital of the Phils. But it is more than that. Pampanga once used to be rich in forests that were cut down to build and refurbish the Spanish Galleon ships. Unfortunate that may be, but it gifted Capampangans with the skills for carpentry, woodworking, blacksmithing. Knowing that we are blessed with so much skills, it is important that we do not forget what the capampangan is capable of. Past generations of Capmpangans have made Pampanga great. It is up to us, the present generation, to make sure our heritage is not forgotten, will be appreciated by the present generation, and passed on to the next. We make sure we do not lose our traditions, ours skills, our legacy, and most important, our identity of who the Capampangans are.
SUCCESSION
So today, you are witnessing the opening of the first Capampangan Studio which showcases the skills, the passion of the Capampangan. The contents are meant to be realized, cherished, and appreciated with the ultimate goal encourag
'WHAT MAKES US (KAPAMPANGANS) GREAT IS WE COME BACK TO OUR ROOTS'
Watch: Matuang Bale Bakeshop by Essel Creative Director Aida Lazatin together with husband Marco Lazatin share the story behind the concept of this newly-opened cafe and art studio in CSF, Pampanga.
'WHERE TRADITION MEETS MODERNIZATION'
Matuang Bale Bakeshop by Essel, the newest cafe and art studio in City of San Fernando is now open.
Aside from the cafe, housed here is the Villa Rosa flower shop and a showroom featuring the world-class artworks of Kapampangan artists.
Open daily from 8AM to 10PM.
📍 Building 18 Consunji St. City of San Fernando, Pampanga
'IT'S FOR PEOPLE TO KNOW'
🎥 WATCH: Mabalacat City Vice Mayor Atty. Gerald Guttrie Aquino's statement on the issue of livestreaming the three-day budget deliberation for fiscal year 2025.
Aquino emphasized that the public and media are welcome to 'observe' how the City Government agencies will justify their spendings.
The projected budget for next year is P4.7 billion including the shelved P2.7 billion loan intended for the construction of the new Mabalacat Government Center in Barangay Camachiles.
The deliberation will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Tabnuan Cultural Hub in Poblacion, Mabalacat.
🎥 WATCH: (Part 2) Day 1 of Mabalacat City budget deliberation for fiscal year 2025.
🎥 WATCH: Day 1 of Mabalacat City budget deliberation for fiscal year 2025.
Today's presentors are City Assessor's Office, City Agriculture Office, General Services Office, Local Civil Registrar, City Market Office, City Engineering Office and City Information Office.
'IBALIK PO NATIN ANG SAYA AT SIGLA NG BALIBAGO' -CONG JON LAZATIN
LIVE | The awarding ceremony of Gawad Parangal sa Pinaka-Malinis, Luntian, at Kaaya-ayang Barangay (Pogi Ya Ing Barangay Ku).
LIVE | The awarding ceremony of Gawad Parangal sa Pinaka-Malinis, Luntian, at Kaaya-ayang Barangay (Pogi Ya Ing Barangay Ku).
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. awards this year’s winners of Pogi Ya Ing Barangay Ku at Royce Hotel Clark.
Nanay Partylist, tumulong para sa mga biktima ng Bagyong kristine
Maraming residente sa Brgy. Malaban, Biñan, Laguna ang hindi makalabas ng kanilang mga tahanan dahil sa malawakang pagbaha na dulot ng nakaraang Bagyong Kristine.
Kahit wala ng bagyo, patuloy na tumataas ang lebel ing tubig sa kanilang barangay dahil sa mabagal na paghupa ng baha.
May ilang lugar na umabot hanggang baywang o dibdib ang taas ng baha kaya karamihan sa mga residente apektado din ang pangkabuhayan.
"Hindi sila nakakalabas, kaya tayo dinadala natin 'yung mga kailangan nila - yung mga basic na pangangailangan tulad ng vitamins, pagkain, at tubig kasi mahirap ang sitwasyon. Kahit may bangka na, kailangan pa din ng pera para makalabas," ayon kay Florabel Co-Yatco, unang nominee ng Nanay Partylist.
Para matugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga residente, pinangunahan ni Nanay Florabel, kasama ang mga volunteers ng Nanay Partylist ang pamamahaging tulong sa higit 2,000 na residente sa Brgy. Malaban.
Kabilang sa mga ipinamahagi ng partylist ay mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng mga residente tulad ng tubig, tinapay, gamot, vitamins, at mga damit.
Bukod sa Brgy. Malaban, una na ring namahagi ng gatas, lugaw, vitamins, at damit ang Nanay Partylist sa mahigit 2,000 na residente sa iba pang mga barangay sa Laguna na apektado din ng pag-baha.
"Ang goal talaga ng mga nanay ay alagaan ang kalusugan, una sa lahat ay ang kalusugan ng nanay at ng pamilya. Importante kasi sina nanay; kapag may sakit sila, apektado ang buong pamilya. Pero kapag okay sina nanay, nagiging okay rin ang buong pamilya. Andito ang Nanay Partylist para alagaan sila, ang kanilang kalusugan, at matulungan silang magpatuloy sa trabaho," dagdag ni Yatco.
Bibilang ng dalawa hanggang tatlong buwan bago tuluyang mawala ang tubig sa kanilang lugar.
Layon ng Nanay Partylist na maging katuwang ng mga nanay sa buong bansa sa pangangalaga hindi lamang ng kanilang pamilya kundi pating kanilang sariling kalusugan at pisikal na pangangail
