January 12, 2023 -  The Provincial Verification Team of Provincial Health Office conducted Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) Evaluation in Brgy. Rizal, Barobo, Surigao Del Sur. The team was headed by Mr. Rodrigo S. Gordo, Sanitation Inspector IV of the said office.

Barangay Rizal is composed of 476 households and 7 puroks. After the evaluation, said barangay was declared and given a Zero Open Defecation Status-Certified Grade 1. This means that all households have standard sanitary toilets. This activity aims to promote sanitation and prevents sanitary-related illness within the community.

The said barangay received a Certificate of Appreciation and a sum of five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) from the Provincial Government of Surigao Del Sur

Congratulations and keep it up, Barangay Rizal of Barobo,Surigao Del Sur!