Marikina bags multiple awards for its health programs
The local government of Marikina City earned multiple awards for its health programs and initiatives at the 2026 NCR Subay BAYANI Awards of the Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR).
Marikina City received two distinctions under the Most Significant Change Category, including a Grand Award for its outstanding implementation of local health programs that address community needs and improve the lives of its constituents.
It also bagged an Exemplar Award in recognition of its exemplary practices in health development that promote community welfare and deliver sustainable public benefits.
Among these initiatives is the partnership between the city government and a partner dialysis center to provide free hemodialysis services, expanding access to essential healthcare while easing the financial burden on residents with kidney disease.
“Proud akong ibahagi na kinilala ang Marikina City bilang GRAND AWARDEE at EXEMPLAR AWARDEE sa 2026 SubayBAYANI Awards ng DILG!” Teodoro said in a Facebook post.
“Kinilala ang ating mahusay na pagpapatupad ng locally funded infrastructure projects at healthcare governance, na patuloy na nagbibigay ng mas maayos na serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan,” she added, attributing the recognition to the hard work and dedication of city government employees and the support of Marikina residents.
The city government likewise received five additional distinctions for its accomplishments and continuing efforts to strengthen local health systems, advance Universal Health Care (UHC), and improve access to quality healthcare services.
These include a Plaque of Commendation for Exemplary Performance on Local Health Reforms under the 2023–2025 Local Government Unit Health Scorecard (LGUHSC) Performance, recognizing the city's efforts to implement local health reforms and strengthen health governance in support of UHC.
It also received a Plaque of Appreciation for Local Health Systems Implementation in recognition of its sustained efforts to establish an integrated and responsive local health system that promotes accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare services.
The city was also given a Plaque of Recognition for Documented Good Practices in Health, which cited its innovative “DOKTORA NGITI AND THE TOOTH DEFENDERS: A School-Based Oral Health Initiative.” The program promotes oral health awareness, preventive care, and better oral health among schoolchildren.
Marikina City also received a Plaque of Recognition for LGUs with Operational Special Health Fund (SHF) for its efforts to establish and operationalize the fund, which supports the strategic pooling, management, and utilization of health resources for the effective delivery of local health services.
The city was likewise recognized for achieving 100 percent conferment of license to operate for its primary care facilities, demonstrating its compliance with regulatory requirements and commitment to quality, safe, and accessible primary healthcare services.