Smoke-Free Benguet PH

Ms. Cecille Agpawa encourages everyone to help protect the community from the negative effects of smoking and va**ng.

Ms. Cecille Agpawa encourages everyone to help protect the community from the negative effects of smoking and va**ng 🏠




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Ms. Grazel Yog-a, also known as Ifontalk, calls for stricter regulations, better education, and effective prevention programs for smoking and va**ng.

Ms. Grazel Yog-a, also known as Ifontalk, calls for stricter regulations, better education, and effective prevention programs for smoking and va**ng ⚖



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The Smoke-Free Task Force, in partnership with the Campo Filipino Health Center and Transcending Institutions Inc., gave a comprehensive lecture about the effects of smoking and va**ng as well as the Smoke-Free Ordinance to Grades 7-12 Students of Saint Louis School, Inc. Center - High School Department.

MUST READ: A 22 y/o Filipino male v**e user EVALI confirmed case.

Full report here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/rcr2.1353
Va**ng is harmful to health as cigarette smoking. Don't try it or quit va**ng now.

IN PHOTOS || MPOWER TOT for RTPCN Members

Transcend - TICI with funds from Vital Strategies on behalf of Bloomberg Philanthropies organized and conducted a two-day training for trainers on MPOWER on August 21-22, 2024 at Prince Plaza Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City.

The training objectives for the participants to be knowledgeable of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on To***co Control (WHO FCTC), MPOWER policy package, smoke cessation, and enforcement; to be equipped with new communication skills; to craft a strategic communication plan; and to plan next steps for the to***co control program. Also, the participants are expected to be the voices of the To***co Control advocacy and program in the Cordillera Region.

The speakers and facilitators were Ms. Jasmin Lagahit, Smoke-Free Project Manager MMDA; Ms. Cecille Agpawa (Team Leader), Ms. Faustina Viriña (BOT), and Ms. Catherin Toyeng (Communications Officer) of Transcend; and Dr. Donnabel Panes, MO IV and To***co Control Coordinator of Baguio Health Services Office.

A total of 21 members (CSC-CAR, Baguio HSO, BJMP La Trinidad and Baguio City, DepEd CAR and Baguio, PTA Federation Baguio, DOH-CAR, SK Baguio and La Trinidad, and DILG-CAR) of the Cordillera Regional To***co Prevention and Control Network (RTPCN) members joined the training.

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It is not only that the prevalence of smoking in Kalinga is higher than the national survey result on prevalence of smoking, a study also found that the youngest smoker or someone who started trying to smoke was about 8 – 9 years old. The study found out that 22.5% identify themselves as smokers in Kalinga.

Click this link to read more: https://www.gurupress-cordillera.com/.../smoking...

It is not only that the prevalence of smoking in Kalinga is higher than the national survey result on prevalence of smoking, a study also found that the youngest smoker or someone who started trying to smoke was about 8 – 9 years old. The study found out that 22.5% identify themselves as smokers in Kalinga.

Click this link to read more: https://www.gurupress-cordillera.com/post/smoking-prevalence-in-kalinga-higher-than-national-rate-youngest-smoker-8-9-yrs-old-study-find

Walo sa sampong pangunahing dahilan ng mortality o pagkamatay ng tao sa lalawigan ng Kalinga noong nakaraang taon ay non-communicable diseases.

Pneumonia leading cause of death in Kalinga in 2023-PHO

TABUK CITY, Kalinga-- During a dissemination forum on the Kalinga Adult

To***co Survey held today at Grand Zion Garden Resort Hotel, the Kalinga Provincial Health Office reported that pneumonia is leading cause of death in the province for the year 2023.

𝐕𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | As a survey revealed that four out of ten Kalinga adults believe that va**ng is less harmful than cigarette smoking, Dr. Nelson Hora of the SLU College of Medicine and Baguio City Health Services Office said policymakers must be more innovative in countering ads by v**e companies claiming their product is safer compared to cigarette smoking.

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Tingnan: Kalinga Adults To***co Survey 2023 Dissemination Forum, isinagawa nitong ika-labing apat na araw ng Agosto, taong kasalukuyan sa syudad ng Tabuk.

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Kalinga Adults To***co Survey Dissemination Forum with the different Media groups in Kalinga, followed by a meeting for the creation of the Provincial To***co Control Network (PTCN) and the Provincial Smoke-Free Task Force with partner agencies in the implementation of the Provincial Ordinance No. 2024-011 - Regulating the use, sale, distribution, advertisement of ci******es and other to***co products. (V**es, E-ci******es)

Breathing in a healthier workplace, one step at a time! 🚭

Let us work together for a cleaner and healthier community!

IN PHOTOS || Lecture on the Adverse Effects of Va**ng and Smoking to SLSIC Grade 7-12 Learners

The Saint Louis School, Inc. Center (SLSIC) - High School Department organized a Lecture on the Adverse Effects of Va**ng and Smoking on August 19, 2024 at the SLSIC Gymnasium, Campo Filipino, Baguio City.

Transcend and Baguio City Health Services Office staff were invited as resource speakers. More or less 600 Grade 7 to 12 students including teachers attended the said activity,

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

E-ci******es with ni****ne are highly addictive & are harmful to health. Some of their toxic substances are known to cause cancer and increase the risk of heart & lung disorders.

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Source: WHO

Nakumpiskahan ng BIR ang mahigit 5,000 v**e na walang internal revenue stamps at hindi nagbabayad ng excise tax ang ilang tindahan ng illegal v**e products na lumahok sa Philippine V**e Festival 2024 sa Las Piñas City.

IN PHOTOS || Kalinga To***co Control Program Partners & Advocates Meeting

August 14, 2024 - Transcend in partnership with the Kalinga Provincial Health Office (PHO) organized and facilitated the Kalinga To***co Control Program Partners & Advocates Meeting held at the Arcadia Hall, Grand Zion Hotel, Tabuk City, Benguet.

The main objectives of the event were to discuss the creation of the Kalinga To***co Prevention and Control Network and next steps in strengthening the To***co Control Program implementation in the province.

A total of 32 representatives from PHO Kalinga, PNP Kalinga and Tabuk City, DepEd-Kalinga and Tabuk City, LGU Kalinga and Tabuk City, and CSOs.

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IN PHOTOS || Kalinga Adult To***co Survey 2023 Results Dissemination Forum

Transcend in partnership with the Kalinga Provincial Health Office, Tabuk City Public Information Office, and Philippine Information Agency-Kalinga conducted and facilitated the Kalinga Adult To***co Survey 2023 Results Dissemination Forum held on August 14, 2024 at the Grand Zion Hotel, Tabuk City, Kalinga.

The speakers and panelists include:
▪️Dr. Edward Tandingan, Provincial Health Officer
▪️Dr. Nelson Hora, Family and Community Medicine Head, Saint Louis University College of Medicine (via video)
▪️Ms. Geraldine Ulep, To***co Control Coordinator, Provincial Health Office
▪️Ms. Cecille Agpawa, Team Leader, Transcend
▪️Hon. Danzel Langkit, Provincial Board Member

A total of 31 media partners and PHO staff attended the said activity.

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In case you missed it: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Juu4ndTQEbGhZRFW/?mibextid=GOdwvm

IN PHOTOS || Ceremonial MOA Signing of Stakeholders for the Conduct of Kalinga To***co Youth Survey

The Province of Kalinga-Provincial Health Office, Kalinga State University (KSU), and the Department of Education Kalinga and Tabuk City collaborates for the conduct of the 2024 Kalinga To***co Youth Survey.

The survey is a self-administered and school-based survey among 13 to 15 years of age learners. It is designed to monitor prevalence of cigarette smoking and other to***co use; knowledge and attitudes towards cigarette smoking; role of the media and advertising; and cessation. It serves as a baseline for the enhancement and effective implementation of the To***co Control Program in the province.

Attended during the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing were Dr. Marilyn Duyan, PHO I; Dr. Eduardo Bagtang, KSU President; Dr. Ferdinand Ganotice, KSU Research Services Director; Ms. Ginadine Balagso, OIC DepEd-Division of Kalinga; and Dr. Ma. Veronica Calpito, MO DepEd-Division of Kalinga.

Transcend is to provide technical assistance when needed during the conduct of the survey.

The MOA signing was held on August 2024 at the Grand Zion Hotel, Tabuk City, Kalinga.

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Inviting everyone to tune in to the live stream of the Dissemination Forum on the Kalinga Adult To***co Survey 2023 Results on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM.

The forum is hosted by the PIA-Kalinga and live-streamed in partnership with the Tabuk City Public Information Office.

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Inviting everyone to tune in to the live stream of the Dissemination Forum on the Kalinga Adult To***co Survey 2023 Results on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

This forum will present the findings of the localized Global Adult To***co Survey conducted in Kalinga and foster discussion on policies and initiatives geared towards a smoke-free Kalinga.

Panelists include Dr. Edward B. Tandingan, Provincial Health Officer; Dr. Nelson Hora, Family and Community Medicine Head, Saint Louis University College of Medicine; Ms. Geraldine Ulep, To***co Control Coordinator, Provincial Health Office; and Ms. Cecille C. Agpawa, Team Leader, Transcend.

The dissemination forum is facilitated by Transcending Institutions and Communities, Inc. or Transcend, a non-stock, non-profit organization currently implementing the To***co-Free Project in Kalinga and Benguet.

The forum is hosted by the PIA-Kalinga and live-streamed in partnership with the Tabuk City Public Information Office.

The best gift you could give yourself and your loved ones is quitting smoking.

Below is what will happen when you stop smoking right away.

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Source: WHO

IN PHOTOS || Crafting of the Comprensive Smoke-Free Ordinance of Kapangan IRR

The Smoke-Free Task Force of Kapangan with technical assistance from Transcend crafted the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Municipal Ordinance 194 s. 2023 or the Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance of Kapangan on August 9, 2024 at the Executive Hall, Municipap Hall, Lomon, Kapangan, Benguet.

The consultation meeting was headed and facilitated by Dr. Mary Joy Fermin, MHO; Coun. Jennylyn Ebes, SB on Health; and Ms. Cecille Agpawa, Transcend Team Leader.

A total of 18, including staff from Transcend, joined and participated in the said activity.

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Ready to kick the habit? 💪

Here are some simple tips to help you quit smoking/va**ng for good. Remember, every small step takes you closer to a healthier, vice-free life. You've got this!

Ready to kick the habit? 💪 Here are some simple tips to help you quit smoking / va**ng for good. Remember, every small step takes you closer to a healthier, vice-free life. You've got this!





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All to***co use, including cigar use, can cause oral cancer. Oral cancer risk is 35% lower for people who have quit to***co for 1-4 years, compared to current users.

Start your quit journey with https://www.facebook.com/DOHQuitlineofficial/

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Source: https://www.tecc.org/

IN PHOTOS || To***co-Free Orientation during the Nutrition Month Celebration and Barangay Health Board Assembly in Taba-ao, Kapangan

Taba-ao officials in partnership with the Municipal Health Office conducted a Nutrition Month Celebration and Barangay Health Assembly on August 8, 2024.

Transcend - TICI staff were invited to discuss the Mun. Ordinance 194 s. 2023 or the Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance of Kapangan and the ill effects of smoking, va**ng, and betel quid chew.

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IN PHOTOS || Smoke-Free Workplace Info Dissemination at Adriste Philippines Inc., BCEZ-PEZA, Loakan, Baguio City

Adriste Philippines Inc. organized an information dissemination session focusing on Smoke-Free Workplace on August 7, 2024.

Atty. Ron Perez, PTA Cordillera Federation President and PAV Baguio Chapter Coordinator discussed the overview of COB 34 s 37 or the Smoke-Free Baguio Ordinance, the best practices and challenges in the implementation and the Parents Against V**e (PAV) while Ms. Catherin Cimatu-Toyeng, Transcend Communications Officer, tackled the health impacts of smoking, va**ng, and betel quid chewing and the benefits of a smoke-free workplace.

A total of 178 workers and staff attended the info session.

In 2019, the Baguio City Economic Zone (BCEZ) was declared as the first to declare Revolution Smoke-Free or Smoke-Free Workplace in the country. It was attended by other agencies and partners such as the World Health Organization Philippines.

In observation of August National Lung Month, PSPHP presents " : Public Health Initiatives in To***co and Ni****ne Control" on August 17, 2024, 2pm-5pm, via Zoom (with CPD) and PSPHP page (no CPD).

This FREE webinar has 2.5 PRC CPD points for physicians and 2.5 CPD points for nurses.

The webinar intends to present the public health challenges on to***co and v**e use, the frameworks used in public health initiatives to control them, and the good public health practices being done locally to control the use of to***co and v**e.

The speakers will be:
- Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo, Executive Director, Southeast Asia To***co Control Alliance
- Atty. Benedict Nisperos, HealthJustice Philippines
- Dr. Donnabel Panes, Baguio City Medical Officer

See the details and how to join at http://psphp.org/news/talkph-public-health-initiatives-in-to***co-and-ni****ne-control-1

In observance of August National Lung Month, PSPHP presents " : Public Health Initiatives in To***co and Ni****ne Control" on August 17, 2024, 2pm-5pm, via Zoom (with CPD) and PSPHP page (no CPD).

This FREE webinar has 2.5 PRC CPD points for physicians and 2.5 CPD points for nurses.

The webinar intends to present the public health challenges on to***co and v**e use, the frameworks used in public health initiatives to control them, and the good public health practices being done locally to control the use of to***co and v**e.

The speakers will be:
- Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo, Executive Director, Southeast Asia To***co Control Alliance
- Atty. Benedict Nisperos, HealthJustice Philippines
- Dr. Donnabel Panes, Baguio City Medical Officer

See the details and how to join at http://psphp.org/news/talkph-public-health-initiatives-in-to***co-and-ni****ne-control-1

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UPDATE (August 10, 12pm): We received 3,900+ registrations for this webinar, which can only accommodate 1,000 participants.

At present, we are reviewing the registrations. The REGISTRATION REMAINS OPEN, because we select participants NOT on first-come, first-served basis, but based on the following:
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5.) geographical location (we give consideration to those located far from urban areas).

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