Zambo island residents receive medical attention, school supplies

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 16): Zambo island residents receive medical attention, school supplies

Hundreds of residents of Tumalutap Island, east of the city, received medical attention and school supplies last Sunday during a civic-action outreach program initiated by Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ). The project was in collaboration with Department of Health-11 (DOH-11), city local government, national line agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and the Joint Special Operation Task Force–Philippines (JSOTF-P) or the American soldiers stationed in this city. TFZ chief Col. Buenaventura Pascual said the activity aimed to conduct humanitarian services in poor areas where residents cannot afford to pay medical services. A least 246 residents benefited from the medical checkup and consultation while 70 availed of free tooth extraction. During the mission, the group also distributed school supplies that included ball pens, pencils, and notebooks. The also gave slippers, toys and assorted used clothing.... The activity is part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) which seeks to forge partnership with the residents in maintaining peace and security and help spur development in their area.... IPSP has four important aspects; governance, delivery of basic services, economic reconstruction and sustainable development, and security sector reform.

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