Republic of the Philippines

Province of Ilocos Norte

Municipality of Vintar

OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2019 –

ORGANIZING AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BARANGAY DENGUE AND OTHER

TROPICAL DISEASE COUNCIL/BRIGADE OF BARANGAY ,
VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE.

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State, the Province of Ilocos Norte, Municipality of Vintar and
Barangay of to adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which
shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all people at
affordable cost;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health (DOH) is the agency of the government that is mandated
to provide national policy direction and develop national plans, technical standards and guidelines on
health and provide special or tertiary health care services and technical assistance to other health
providers specially to Local Government Units (LGU);

WHEREAS, importance shall be given to the role of health in both local and national affairs, the
people’s right to health being constitutionally recognized;

WHEREAS, to improve and modernize the medical services and promote awareness of the
health programs of the Barangay , Vintar,
Ilocos Norte;

WHEREAS, to monitor and prevent the yearly outbreak of dengue virus, tropical diseases
through the establishment of a Barangay Dengue and other Tropical Disease Council in the Barangay
, Vintar, Ilocos Norte;

“WHEREAS, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019 – 130 duly signed by the DILG Secretary
Eduardo M. Año dated August 9, 2019 directs all local government units, especially the barangay Council
to activate the Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD) per DILG MC NO 2012-16 date January 30,
2012;

WHEREAS, in 2011, the Department of Health issue DOH Memorandum No. 2011-0235 for the
nationwide implementation of Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD);

WHEREAS, there is hereby created the BARANGAY DENGUE AND OTHER TROPICAL
DISEASE COUNCIL (BDTC) for the purpose of monitoring and overseeing the implementation of
Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD);

“NOW, THERFORE, I, , Punong Barangay of

Barangay , Vintar, Ilocos Norte, by virtue of the powers vested in
me by law, do hereby order:

Section 1: Composition of the Barangay Dengue and other Tropical Disease Council
(SMDTC). The SMDTC shall composed of the following:

Chairman:
Punong Barangay
Vice-Chairman:
Chairman Comm. On Heath
Members:
Barangay Midwife
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad

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 SK Chairman
Barangay Treasurer
Barangay Secretary
Barangay Nutrition Scholar
School Principal
BCFW President
KALIPI President
RIC President
SWC President
WID President

Barangay Health Worker:

Barangay Tanod:
Chief Tanod

SECTION 2: Powers and Functions of the Dengue and other Tropical Disease Council. The
primary function of the BDTC shall be to establish programs and policies on the prevention and control of
dengue and the control of other tropical diseases in the Barangay of Sta. Maria. It shall have the following
powers and functions, to wit

a.) To have a simultaneous Barangay wide clean-up drive every second and last Saturday of the
month enjoining participation of all members of SMDTC and other concerned agencies and
stakeholders;

b.) To campaign for and ensure the activation of the SMDTC and the Barangay Aksyon Kontra
Dengue (ABKD);

c.) To support the planning, implementation and monitoring of other tropical disease control
programs that are already existing or implemented by both the local and national government;

d.) To conduct constant educational and informational campaign on the prevention and control of
dengue and other tropical diseases with emphasis on the 4S’s in preventing the outbreak of
dengue.

1) Search and Destroy

2) Self-protection
3) Seek early treatment
4) Say “NO” to indiscriminate fogging
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 e.) To encourage an Aedes-free environment through the following;

i. To encourage all residents in the barangay to observe proper disposal of garbage;

ii. Encourage residents to observe the absence of stagnant water;
iii. Encourage residents to observe the 4’ o clock daily habit of cleaning the surroundings;
iv. Requiring all vulcanizing and battery repair shops as well as other similar business
establishments that store stagnant water to cover these containers to prevent mosquitoes
from breeding in these areas;
v. Requiring owners of vacant lots to keep their properties free of breeding grounds for
Aedes;
vi. Ensure that Barangay Officials are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness in their
respective sectoral areas;
vii. Ensure that Barangay Officials are responsible for ensuring that canals are free of
stagnant water;
viii. Ensure that schools are certified by the sanitary inspector to be free of Aedes breeding
sites.

f.) To regularly inspect all inhabited places in the barangay unit, to include residential houses,
commercial establishments, schools, offices, churches and other buildings for any item or
items that could serve as a breeding place for mosquitoes;

g.) To Discourage keeping item or items concerned like old tires and batteries, steel or plastic
drums, pails, empty bottles and jars, water tanks , or any scrap material that contain water;

h.) To discourage schools and teachers from keeping flower vases, aquariums and fishponds that
may contain stagnant water in the school premises and classrooms;

i.) to encourage all residents in the barangay to observe cleanliness and proper hygiene, like
proper disposal of garbage and to see to it that no stagnant water is stored or kept in the
vicinity;

j.) To strictly observe the 4’o clock daily habit of cleaning the surroundings and require all
elementary and high schools and barangay officials and health workers to participate;

k.) To monitor all residents in the Barangay to be alert for any signs of dengue and other tropical
diseases as defined by Department of Health thru our Municipal Health Office;

l.) To promulgate other measures that could contribute to the prevention of outbreak of dengue
and other tropical diseases;

m.) To request for appropriation of funds from the Sangguniang Bayan/Sangguniang Barangay
should the need arise.

Section 3: Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

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Done this day of , 2019 at Sangguniang Barangay Session
Hall, Barangay , Vintar, Ilocos Norte.

Punong Barangay/ Presiding Officer

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