BATANGAS CITY (PIA) — The Department of Health (DOH) Calabarzon has commended the Batangas Provincial Blood Council for its contributions to the National Voluntary Blood Services Program.
Recognizing the province’s consistent efforts in promoting safe and sufficient blood supply, the regional health office highlighted Batangas’ remarkable blood collection performance, which reached 170.2 percent in 2024 — a notable rise from 137 percent in 2023.
According to DOH Calabarzon, the council has played a vital role in blood donation advocacy, benefiting not only Batangas but the entire Calabarzon Region. The World Health Organization recommends that blood collection must reach at least 1 percent of a population to meet regional needs — a benchmark that Batangas has far exceeded.
Composed of various government agencies, local offices, and institutions from the health and academic sectors, the Batangas Provincial Blood Council has been instrumental in mobilizing support across the province.
Several local government units (LGUs) were also recognized for their strong backing of the blood donation drive. The Red Category Award, granted to LGUs that met the 1 percent target, was awarded to the municipalities of San Nicolas, Malvar, Balayan, and Nasugbu.
The Bronze Category Award, for LGUs that exceeded the 1 percent requirement, was conferred on the cities of Sto. Tomas, Lipa, Calaca, and Tanauan, along with the towns of Calatagan, Taysan, and Mabini.
Meanwhile, Batangas City and Cuenca received the Silver Category Award, while Alitagtag emerged as the top-performing LGU, earning the Gold Award for its exceptional performance in the blood services program.
Special recognition was also given to the town of Tingloy under Project ISLA (Inter-Island Save Lives Assistance) — an initiative dedicated to sustaining mobile blood donation activities in island municipalities. (MPDC, PIA Batangas)