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Republic of the Philippines

Region X
Province of Lanao del Norte
Municipality of Kapatagan
Barangay Lapinig
[email protected]
OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 18 SERIES 2023

“AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND STRENGTHENING THE BARANGAY HEALTH


EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (BHERT) AND APPROVING FUNDS FOR THE
PURPOSE.”

WHEREAS, in response to the growing and alarming concern over the outbreak of 2019
novel corona virus- acute respiratory disease (nCoV -ARD) of which the Philippines is now
among countries with probable nCoV -ARD suspects, unless properly addressed, this
phenomenon may create a negative impact on business, tourism, and mobility of citizen, not to
mention deaths.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16. Or, the General Welfare Clause, of the LG Code of
1991 LGUs are charged with the promotion of health and safety within their respective territorial
jurisdiction. As such, they are to take the lead in initiating measures for the prevention and
control of novel corona virus at the local level.

NOW, THEREFORE, I RUCELLE C. CONDE, Punong Barangay of Barangay Lapinig,


Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte by virtue of the power vested in me by law, do hereby create,
strengthen and mobilize the BHERT, to wit:

Section 1. Composition:

Head: RUCELLE C. CONDE Punong Barangay


MARY ANN P. GARCIA Kagawad, Committee Chairman on Health
MEMBERS:
AYDWIN S. CAYOD-ONG Tanod Executive Officer/Chief
SOTERO G. SURDILLA Tanod Member
JONA M. AZUCENA Barangay Health Worker
REINA MARIE S. FLAMIANO Nurse, Representative of the Barangay
ROWENA C. TENCHAVEZ Midwife, Representative of the Barangay

Section 2. Function of the BHERT:

1. With or without the list of arrivals from the mayor supposed to be given by the Bureau of
Immigration (BI), conduct visits in home of every arriving person from a coronavirus
affected country;
2. Immediately list down the person(s), the arriving resident(s) came in contact with prior to
his/her residence;’
3. Require the arriving resident(s) to check and record temperature daily, in the morning
and in the afternoon, for the duration of the 14-day home confinement period. Advise the
arriving resident(s) to watch out for any other symptoms of coronavirus like cough,
difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath;
4. Check on the condition of the arriving resident(s) daily from a distance of more than one
(1) meter. In checking, always wear n95 or surgical mask.
5. if symptoms are observed, immediately isolate and confine the arriving resident(s), now
a coronavirus suspects to a room away from the members of the household prior to his
immediate transport to a DOH-designated coronavirus – referral center or hospital. Place
the rest of the household also under 14-day home confinement. If no signs manifest,
report to the Municipal Health Officer for lifting of home confinement;’
6. If no symptoms are observed after the 14-day home confinement, report the matter to
the Municipal Health Officer for lifting of home confinement; and
7. Report to the Punong Barangay on Measures or actions taken per arriving resident.

Section 3. Effectivity

This order shall take effect immediately.

Approved this 22nd day of December 2023 in Barangay Lapinig, Kapatagan, Lanao del
Norte.

RUCELLE C. CONDE
Punong Barangay

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