Dr Dennis B Batangan, MD, of Ateneo de Manila University’s Dr Rosita G Leong School of Social Sciences (RGLSOSS), not too long ago introduced the Smarter and Integrated Local Health Information System (SMILHIS) system to officers of the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Benguet.
At a gathering organized by the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) in Benguet, Dr Batagan defined how SMILHIS could make well being knowledge administration extra environment friendly, cut back duplication, and provides native well being workplaces higher instruments to make selections and ship providers. Present on the assembly have been members of the Benguet’s Health Office, Planning, and Information Technology Unit, and a delegation from the DOST’s Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST–CAR).
The DOST–CAR delegation was led by Assistant Regional Director Ma Rowena C Madarang, who additionally heads the Cordillera Regional Health Research and Development Consortium. She was joined by PSTO Benguet workers Ms Patricia S Suerte Felipe, Ms Cecil G Dionisio, and Mr Rey Teofilo.
The assembly constructed on discussions that began in July of 2025, exhibiting the province’s curiosity in tapping science and know-how for higher well being governance. If adopted, SMILHIS may assist Benguet strengthen its native well being system and serve its communities extra successfully.
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