Malabon and Caloocan received multiple awards for their healthcare programs during the Local Health System Recognition: Leadership and Governance Towards Universal Health Care ceremony in Pasig City on Oct. 27.
Malabon earned three awards, including the Good Practices in Health 2026 recognition for its “Mindful at Work” initiative, which provides mental health consultations, counseling, and medication for city employees.
The city also achieved 65 percent organizational progress under the Local Health Systems Maturity Level and was recognized for its leadership and innovations in strengthening healthcare services.
Meanwhile, Caloocan received four recognitions for its Universal Health Care initiatives, good practices, and efforts to improve local healthcare delivery.
Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan congratulated the city’s healthcare workers and thanked the Department of Health for supporting their public health initiatives.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 29, 2026
