Mayor Sun Shimura and Vice Mayor Ali Abucay led the blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Daanbantayan Birthing Center on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Funded by the Office of Ako Bisaya Party List Congressman Sonny Lagon, the P5 million healthcare facility comprises the ultrasound room, ward, delivery room, consultation, and midwife’s room.
Rev. Fr. Rogel Murillo of Saint Rose of Lima Parish officiated the blessing rite of the birthing facility which is located at Rural Health Unit 1 in Barangay Poblacion.
In full force were the medical personnel and staff of Rural Health Unit 1, 2, & 3 led by Municipal Health Officer, Dra. Merle Visda. Also in attendance were Poblacion Punong Barangay Melissa De Leon, Barangay Kagawad Hercules Castro, Municipal Engineer Marina Arcenal and SB Secretary Atty. Jose Maria Gastardo.