Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR

Provincial Capitol Complex, Barangay Camilmil, Calapan City 5200, Oriental Mindoro
Tel. No. +63 43 286 7118 Fax No. +63 43 441 0896

15 March 2019

Gov. Romulo A. Bacorro, Jr., M.D.

Province of Marinduqe

Dear Gov. Bacorro:

Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted to man from infected dog bites and has proven
to be a serious safety and public health risk. The number of animal bite cases and
laboratory confirmed dog samples for rabies in our region has increased in recent years
warranting an aggressive, consistent, multi-agency approach to control and ultimately
eliminate the disease.

In pursuance to the goal of a Rabies-free MIMAROPA by 2020, LGU veterinarians from

the region conceptualized the MIMAROPA Initiative for Rabies Control with the aim of
controlling Rabies, a vaccine-preventable disease, through high intensity mass
vaccination of dogs and humane dog population control promotion in the provinces of the
region.

Practicing the “bayanihan spirit”, LGU veterinarians will come to each province to conduct
a “One Time Big Time” mass vaccination engagement to targeted areas and help
saturate the vaccination coverage. The endeavor hopes to result in being the first region
in the country to become rabies-free, as Marinduque, parts of Palawan and Romblon
have already been recognized as such. Ultimately, prevention of unnecessary death and
grief of families affected by rabies and the serious economic burden that it causes, are
what drives this initiative.

This activity has been launched in Romblon, with the second leg to be conducted in
Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro on 01 – 05 April 2019. As such, may we respectfully
request the participation of the following, to wit:

 Dr. Josue M. Victoria, Provincial Veterinarian

 Dr. Eugene Anthony Rozal
 Hilario O. Lanete
 Randolfo Largo
 Eddie Mar Laylay
 Allien Paguio

We look forward to your support and favorable response as we believe that a legacy of a
safe, Rabies-free community and regional cooperation is something we all can share.

Thank you very much.

Very truly yours,

ALFONSO V. UMALI, Jr.

Provincial Governor