To address the issue of hypertension in the community, Team Alegre San Vicente implemented a multi-setting health education initiative. Sessions were conducted barangay-wide, per purok, and house-to-house, with priority given to identified hypertensive individuals and those at risk—such as residents with diabetes mellitus or a family history of hypertension. The lectures covered fundamental concepts of hypertension, including its definition, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and management. Emphasis was placed on the importance of medication adherence and the potential complications of uncontrolled hypertension. To ensure accessibility, sessions were delivered in layman’s terms and in Bisaya to overcome language and health literacy barriers.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, pre- and post-tests were administered during each session. Additionally, the team trained willing community volunteers in blood pressure monitoring and provided each participating purok with two sets of BP apparatuses, stethoscopes, and recording books. This addressed a major barrier reported by residents—the inability to regularly visit health stations due to distance and lack of transportation fare.

Other supporting activities included community-led Zumba sessions, initiated by the residents themselves, to promote physical activity. Educational, Information, and Communication (EIC) materials such as posters were distributed per purok, and pamphlets were given to participants of the health education sessions to reinforce learning.

To address the rising prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Barangay San Vicente, Team Alegre San Vicente conducted targeted interventions focused on education and lifestyle modification. Health education sessions were held across multiple settings—barangay-wide, per purok, and house-to-house—with pre- and post-tests administered to measure knowledge gained. These sessions prioritized individuals living with diabetes and those at risk, covering topics such as the nature of diabetes, its risk factors, symptoms, complications, and the importance of lifestyle changes.

Lectures also introduced the basics of blood sugar monitoring, emphasizing its role in diabetes management. However, no blood glucose monitoring equipment was distributed during this exposure. To promote healthier lifestyles, community-led Zumba sessions were facilitated, encouraging regular physical activity as a key component of diabetes prevention and control.

Educational, Information, and Communication (EIC) materials—such as posters per purok and pamphlets for session attendees—were also distributed to reinforce the key messages shared during the sessions.

To address the high incidence of dengue in Barangay San Vicente, Team Alegre San Vicente implemented a series of targeted educational and preventive activities. Health education sessions were conducted per purok, with special attention given to Purok 5, which had recorded dengue cases. Additionally, an outreach session was held at San Vicente Elementary School, also located in Purok 5.

One key school-based initiative was the “Adopt a Corner” activity, where groups of students were assigned specific areas within the school to keep clean. This initiative aimed to instill responsibility and awareness of environmental cleanliness as a dengue prevention strategy. Cleanliness and progress in these assigned areas are monitored by teachers and will be re-evaluated during future community exposures.

Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess changes in residents’ knowledge about dengue transmission, symptoms, prevention, and control. To further support the campaign, dengue awareness posters were placed in Puroks 3 and 5, and child-friendly, comic-style posters were displayed throughout various corners of the school to engage younger audiences in a more relatable and visual manner.