LUNA, Apayao – Congresswoman Eleanor “Leah” C. Bulut – Begtang has been honored as “Outstanding Governor for 2020-2021” by the Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development Region 02, Northern Blood Services Zone for her invaluable dedication, service, and personal contribution in institutionalizing the National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP) in the Province of Apayao.
The award was given during the 13th Sandugo Recognition and awards Ceremonies held last October 17, 2023 in Tuguegarao City.
Other awardee was Provincial Blood Coordinator for Apayao Manny Nicolas. Nicolas was given the “Prime Remover Award” in recognition to his passion and commitment to promoting voluntary blood donation even at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Additionally, the municipalities of Calanasan, Conner, Kabugao, Luna, and Pudtol were honored as Outstanding Local Government Units (LGUs) for their assistance to the NVBSP through the successful execution of information and education campaigns (IECs) and actual blood donation operations in the years 2020–2021.
Marinel Ginez, Cong. Leah’s representative during the event, accepted the award on her behalf.
The Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center (FNLGHTC) Blood Bank Head and Ronald Aguirre, a Provincial Health Office Nurse, also attended the ceremony along with the Mayors and their respective Administrators. By Maureen L. Legazpi