6.4.1. Purchases of medicines and animal bite vaccines for the Rural Health Unit
(RHU) and infirmary totaling ₱1,008,690.75 and ₱3,985,527.50 were charged
to the 30% QRF and 70% MF-MOOE, respectively
6.4.1.1. On April 26, 2024, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros
Oriental issued Resolution No. 537 series of 2024, placing the entire
province under a State of Calamity due to the ill effects of the El
Niño Phenomenon including the following:
6.4.1.1.1. Substantial damage to the agriculture sector due to
extreme heat and a decrease in water supply, resulting in
reduced crop production and animal population; and
6.4.1.1.2. Damage to the environment from wildfires, agricultural
fires, and grassfires.
6.4.1.2. On May 9, 2024, the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) issued
SB Resolution No. 2024-131 declaring the Municipality of La
Libertad and its component barangays under a State of Calamity due
to the damage caused by the El Niño Phenomenon to crops (rice,
corn, high-value crops), livestock, and fisheries that affect the entire
municipality.
6.4.1.3. Following the declaration, the Municipality purchased medicines
and animal bite vaccines totaling ₱1,008,690.75 and ₱3,985,527.50
out of the 30% QRF and 70% MF-MOOE, respectively, as follows:
Particulars 30% QRF 70% MF-MOOE Total
Medicines ₱ 146,595.75 ₱ 970,704.50 ₱ 1,117,300.25
Animal Bite
Vaccines 862,095.00 3,014,823.00 3,876,918.00
Total ₱ 1,008,690.75 ₱ 3,985,527.50 ₱ 4,994,218.25
6.4.1.4. However, our verification showed that the medicines and vaccines
were intended for the infirmary and the RHU’s regular operations
and animal bite patients.
6.4.1.5. In a phone inquiry, the Municipal Budget Officer confirmed that the
procurement of anti-rabies vaccines was charged to the LDRRMF
in response to the increased incidence of animal bites, which may
be attributed to the extreme heat conditions.
6.4.1.6. The LDRRMO further stated that the vaccines and medicines were
intended for the RHU and infirmary, serving residents of the
Municipality and nearby LGUs.
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