TANZA, Cavite: More than 410 pregnant mothers attended the Buntis Congress 2023 held by the local government here led by Mayor Yuri Pacumio on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the second floor of SM Center Tanza in Barangay Daang Amaya. The program is facilitated by the Tanza Rural Health Unit led by Dr. Ruth Punzalan, and the barangay health workers of 41 villages. Tips were given on the proper care of carrying a person for nine months, including the free prenatal checkup at their respective Barangay Health Offices. 'Buntis Congress disseminate the proper care of the womb during the nine months of pregnancy is explained here, explaining what happens and what is forbidden during pregnancy,' Dr. Ruth Punzalan said in an interview. The twice-a-year program also conducted free HIV testing for pregnant mothers with this year's theme 'Proper Preparation and Care for the Safety of Mother and Child.' The local government also gave out 30 strollers, cash prizes, gift certificates, vitamins, and pregnancy kits that they will use during childbirth.