Botika ng Bayan Davao City

𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴- 𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘄.

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1𝐌 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 2025

A total of 1,050,018 Davao City residents benefited from free medicines provided by the City Health Office (CHO) through the Botika ng Bayan (BNB) in various health centers in 2025.

Botika ng Bayan Head Gemma Pujanes said over Davao City Disaster Radio on Friday, that data from 2023 to 2025 showed almost the same number of beneficiaries each year.

“Kung imong tan-awon ang datos since 2023, 2024, ug 2025, halos gamay lang ang ligas; diha na gyud siya sa mga 1 million. So I think na-reach nato ang level sa pag-serve nato sa atong clients. Hopefully sa 2026, mas mapadaghan pa gyud nato ang clients nga maserbisyohan ani atong Botika ng Bayan (If you look at the data from 2023, 2024, and 2025, the difference is minimal, as the number has consistently been around one million. I think we have already reached our level in serving our clients. Hopefully, in 2026, we will be able to serve even more clients through our Botika ng Bayan).” she said.

She said the commonly availed of by the public include cardiovascular medicines, maintenance medicines, vitamins, and other essential drugs, which are available in 18 main health centers that have their own pharmacies.

“Ang serbisyo sa BNB available na sa 18 health centers ug aduna pud kita’y special na area naa sa Malasakit Center, mao’y pinakauna nga Botika ng Bayan. Kini siya naga-augment ug naga-work hand in hand pud sa paghatag og medicines, ug naa pud ta sa City Health Office main office nga Botika ng Bayan (The Botika ng Bayan services are now available in 18 health centers, and there is also a special area at the Malasakit Center, which houses the first Botika ng Bayan. This facility augments and works hand in hand in providing medicines. In addition, there is also a Botika ng Bayan at the City Health Office main office),"she added.

The 18 main health centers are located in Agdao, Baguio, Buhangin, Bunawan, Calinan, El Rio, Jacinto, Marilog, Mini-Forest, Mintal, GSIS, Pacquibato, Puan, Sasa, SIR, Tomas Claudio, Toril A, and Toril B.

Pujanes also said that the CHO has hired eight additional pharmacists to assist clients in all Botika ng Bayan outlets across the 18 main health centers.

She added that aside from dispensing medicines, BTB pharmacists also guide clients on the proper use of medicines and emphasize the importance of following doctors’ prescriptions to ensure effectiveness.

The pharmacists likewise ensure that safe, effective, and quality medicines are provided to the public.

Pujanes encouraged Davao City residents to take advantage of the program by bringing a prescription with a three-month validity, a patient ID, and an ID of the family member who will claim the medicines. CIO

Writer: K. Cañedo
Editor: A. Nawal

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"𝗡𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝟲 𝗸𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝟵 𝗸𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻?"

Ania ang tubag ni Dr. Janis Olavides, National Immunization Program (NIP) Medical Coordinator - DOH Davao CHD

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 60𝐊 𝐃𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 2025

A total of 61,146 Dabawenyos availed of services offered during the City Government of Davao’s Caravan of Government Services in 2025, which were held in 182 barangays across the city.

The caravan aims to ensure that every Dabawenyo is able to avail of the services offered by the local government and other agencies for them, especially those living in the far-flung areas of the city. It also serves as an avenue for the government to connect with the people at the community level— to be able to see and thoroughly assess the situation, concerns, and issues on ground.

Jimboy Pañal, the City Mayor’s Office’s Barangay Affairs Team Leader, told the City Information Office that the success of the caravan was due to the strong collaboration between the city government, partner agencies, and the community.

“Kini nga kalampusan bunga sa atong panaghiusa gikan sa mga opisyales sa barangay hangtod sa matag usa kaninyo. Magtinabangay kita aron ang serbisyo sa gobyerno magpabiling buhi ug mapuslanon alang sa matag pamilyang Dabawenyo (This success was born from a strong collaboration between the city government, barangay officials and the community. Let us continue to work together to ensure the services from the city government remains efficient and beneficial for every Dabawenyo),” he said.

“Ang City Government of Davao magpabiling lig-on sa iyang pasalig sa paghatag og paspas, de-kalidad ug inclusive nga serbisyo publiko alang sa tanan (The City Government remains firm in its commitment to provide efficient, quality, and inclusive public service for every Dabawenyo),” Pañal added.

He also bared that they have observed that a lot of Dabawenyos are availing of services from offices like the City Health Office (CHO) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). With this, Pañal said that they plan to add more staff to cater to the beneficiaries of the caravan as well as optimize the time for registrations.

Along with COMELEC, PSA, and CHO, other national and local government offices will also be participating including the Anti-Scam Unit (ASU), City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO), City Assessor’s Office (CASSO), City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), City Civil Registrar’s Office (CCRO), City Legal Office (CLO), City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Lingap, Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU),Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Land Transportation Office (LTO), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and PAG-IBIG among others.

For 2026, the caravan of government services is set to start on February 10 in Barangay Bantol, Marilog District, in time for the celebration of its Araw ng Barangay.

“Atong giawhag ang tanang katawhan nga mosalmot niining maong programa ug mopahimulos sa mga serbisyo gikan sa atoang mga opisina (We urge Dabawenyos to continue joining and availing of programs and services offered during the caravan),” Pañal said. CIO

Written by: J. Villaluz
Edited by: A. Nawal
Photo by: J. Faelnar

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