1FAB, RHU to conduct MEDCAP in Tukuran town

From the Philippine Information Agency (May 20): 1FAB, RHU to conduct MEDCAP in Tukuran town

In consonance with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) or ‘Bayanihan’ campaign,  the 1st Field Artillery Battalion (1FAB), Army Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army in partnership with the Rural Health Unit of Tukuran, barangay officials, and the Armed Forces Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI) will conduct a medical, dental and civic action program (MEDCAP) activity on May 25 in barangay Man-ilan here.

Civic-military operations officer Capt. Holly John Godinez said the 1FAB and RHU have long tied up and joined forces in providing medical services to mostly depressed communities.

Godinez said the MEDCAP will be held in Man-ilan saying that it is one of the four (4) adopted barangays of the unit who have limited access to basic services. “The other barangays are Tinotungan of Tukuran, and Tawagan Norte and San Isidro of Labangan,” he added.

During the activity, Godinez said the troops of 1FAB and the medical team of RHU will bring services to residents of the barangay.

“The MEDCAP team will offer free medical check up, medicines, tooth extraction, circumcision,  and free haircut,” Godinez announced.

Godinez said MEDCAP is a glaring example of genuine cooperation, collaborative efforts and commitment of all stakeholders in bringing the services to our people and exemplifies the true spirit of Bayanihan.

The 1FAB and other stakeholders call out for other service-oriented organizations to advocate such convergence of effort to help uplift the lives of our fellow Filipino people especially those in remote areas.

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