Meeting with Mayors Part 1 ( Calumpit Mayor Jessie P. de Jesus)

On the 14th Octob14, 2019, the JAPOHR project had a meeting with the Mayor of Calumpit, Bulacan, Honorable Jessie. P.  de Jesus.

The team was warmly welcomed by the Honorable Mayor.  He was very positive with what the project could bring to the municipality.  He accepted the project proposal that will benefit both human and animal.

JAPOHR project aims to establish Rabies network model in our target area. 6 municipalities (Calumpit, Puilan, Hagonoy, Bulacan. Guiguinto, Paombong) were chosen through the discussion with Bulacan provincial office. JAPOHR members meet with mayor and stakeholders in each municipality to explain our project and have a mutual discussion.

Together in the meeting is the Calumpit Municipal Health Officer Dr. Rizalie Lucas and Municipal Agriculturist Ms. Jennifer Cabildo.  RITM was represented by Dr. Beatriz Quiambao.  Dr. Manny Francisco from Bulacan Provincial Veterinary Office is also present.  From the JAPOHR project are Dr. Nobuo Saito and Mr. Koji Shimokawa.  The meeting is a good start of the success of the project.  With the support of the Mayor, project implementation will be effective.