To promote understanding and support for autism community, Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane expressed his commitment to support Autism Awareness Month , ensuring that autistic individuals are not only recognized but also empowered to belong fully in society. “A more understanding world is one where autistic people are not only recognized, but truly belong,” he said. Councilor Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health , expressed his enthusiasm for raising awareness abo

CITY COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, is all praises to the barangay mental health focal persons for their role to individuals struggling with mental health conditions. In his speech during the comprehensive mental health training and orientation session hosted by the City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWD), Gaane said mental health work can be quite challenging as the efforts often go unnoticed. “No one sees you when

Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, on Monday, reported on the successful school-based Information and Education Campaign (IEC) on rabies awareness . “Rabies remains a real and present danger. It is a threat that endangers every child who plays in our streets, and every family that has yet to be reached by protection and awareness,” said Gaane, during the regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez. According to the co

To equip Barangay Health Workers (BHW) with tools and training to boost immunization drive, the City Council committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance chaired by Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane is favorably endorsing the proposed “Bakuna Champions” ordinance. The ‘Bakuna Champions’ ordinance seeks to empower BHWs through comprehensive training programs and community seminars designed to build trust and educate the public on the benefits of immunization. During the me

COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane expressed alarm over the critical importance of recognizing the early signs of kidney disease . He said ignoring these could lead to severe complications. As chair of the committee on health , Councilor Gaane highlighted several early warning signs that the public should never ignore: persistent fatigue; swelling in ankles, feet, or face; changes in urination; muscle cramps; and poor appetite. “These could be early signs of kidney damage—not just

The city government will institutionalize the maintenance of hand-washing behavioral prompts to promote hygiene practices and mitigate the spread of infectious diseases. This, after the 21 st  City Council headed by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez enacted an ordinance mandating the installation of hand-washing facilities and behavioral nudges in priority settings in the city. This ordinance seeks for provision of functioning handwashing facilities with soap and water or sanitati