2nd Exposure

During our second exposure to the community, we conducted thorough assessments, and community engagement. The goal was to identify priority health problems and initiate solutions in partnership with the community.

Back to Kauswagan

We are once again ready to listen, learn, and be with the people of Barangay Kauswagan. The passion is back, the togetherness is back, and the heartfelt service returns

Dialogue and Understanding of the Goal

June 23, 2025 – Meeting with the Barangay Officials

We met with the barangay officials of Kauswagan to inform them about and discuss the goals of our second exposure here in the community. We explained that this time, our assessment of the problems identified during the previous exposure will be more in-depth.

We are very grateful for their warm welcome and support to our group. We are hopeful that through cooperation, we will have a clearer understanding of the needs of the barangay—especially in the aspect of health and how we can help address them.

Joining and Helping at the Barangay Health Station

June 24, 2025 – Monthly Immunization and Pre-natal Activities

We attended the monthly immunization and pre-natal activities at the Barangay Health Station in Kauswagan. We assisted the Nurse Deployment Program (NDP) staff in organizing and helping the mothers and children.

We were very happy to be able to contribute, even in small ways, in providing services. These experiences remind us why community work is meaningful and important.

Introduction and Gratitude

July 1, 2025 – Courtesy Call with the Mayor 🤝

We also paid a courtesy call to the Mayor of Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, together with the group assigned to Barangay Milagrosa. We informed them of our plans and expressed our gratitude for the LGU’s support.

We were warmly welcomed, and they encouraged our efforts in assessing and helping the communities. We are truly grateful for their openness and cooperation.

Sharing and Consultation with the RHU

July 1, 2025 – Consultation with Doc Talavera

We met with Doc Talavera, the Municipal Health Officer of RHU Alicia, to seek advice regarding the process and approach for our second community exposure in Kauswagan. She shared her ideas on how to organize the assessment and collaborate with the health workers.

We are deeply grateful for her guidance and time. Because of her advice, we now have a clearer understanding of what we need to do to better address the health needs of the community

Seeking Guidance for Planning

July 1, 2025 – Meeting with Doc Jermae

We also had a consultation with Doc Jermae to better understand how to begin and carry out our work for the second exposure. She explained in detail the necessary preparations and considerations for the assessment.

We greatly respect her dedication and assistance. Her inputs truly helped us prepare a more organized and effective approach.

Finalizing the CHAP Table

July 1, 2025 – Follow-up Meeting with Doc Jermae

We met again with Doc Jermae to discuss the revisions to our CHAP Table and how to improve the presentation of our data. She explained in detail the necessary changes.

We are thankful for her patience and guidance. This meeting helped us clarify how to finalize and prepare our outputs.

A Fruitful Meeting Full of Guidance

July 1, 2025 – Meeting with Doc Sheino

We also met with Doc Sheino, the Chief of Hospital at Alicia District Hospital. We discussed the expectations and the important roles of our team.

His support and encouragement for our group were overwhelming. We feel more confident in our work because of his guidance and experience. His help and wisdom have truly strengthened our confidence moving forward.

PANAGTIGOM: A Community Assembly for the Residents of Kauswagan and KUSOG KAUSWAGAN: Mass Blood Pressure Screening + Diagnosis

July 7, 2025 - PANAGTIGOM: TINGOG SA KOMUNIDAD

In our second gathering with the community of Kauswagan, we opened the floor to conversations that matter most. After presenting the issues we observed from our last exposure, the residents participated in a multivoting activity — choosing the top 3 problems they believe impact their lives the most.

They also shared the reasons behind their choices, offering us deeper insight into their daily struggles and priorities. As a token of appreciation, food packs were distributed to all participants.

This Panagtigom isn’t just a meeting — it’s a step toward genuine community-led solutions

WACS: Waste Analysis for a Cleaner Kauswagan

To address the pressing issue of improper solid waste management in the community, our team conducted a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS).

Households were informed to start segregating their waste, and we went house-to-house to collect and categorize their garbage. Each type of waste was measured and recorded — a crucial step in understanding the community’s waste patterns and finding sustainable solutions.

Small steps like this lead to bigger change. Together, let’s build a cleaner, healthier Kauswagan.

DATA GATHERING: TUNAY NA KONSULTASYON, TUNAY NA SOLUSYON

To better understand the health and sanitation challenges in Kauswagan, our team conducted an in-depth data gathering activity through Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD).

We spoke with experts and stakeholders — including the Municipal Health Officer of Alicia, a BEmONC-trained nurse from Alicia District Hospital, the Municipal Sanitary Inspector, the principal of Kauswagan Elementary School, the Barangay Captain, and the Barangay Councilor for Sanitation — to gain expert insights into the root causes of the community’s concerns.

We also held FGDs with pregnant women, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), and identified hypertensive individuals. In addition, our team went house-to-house, conducting surveys on maternal health, hypertension, sanitation, and more.

This collective effort is a vital step toward creating evidence-based, community-driven interventions.