Medical services tops government’s peace and development caravan

From the Philippine Information Agency (Nov 17): Medical services tops government’s peace and development caravan

Rural folks of Barangay Tigbawon, Bato, Apolonia and Pagsaugon in Paranas crowded the corner that offers medical and dental services in Barangay Tigbawon, today.

It is rare that such services reach the barangays, so that they are prioritized, said an elderly.

“Kinahanglan namon pamasahe para magpa-check-up,” said elderly Casilda Bachicha who started waiting at seven in the morning for the Peace & Development Caravan.

Other residents were busy checking on the different services offered.

There were corn and vegetables seeds distribution, vaccines for farm animals, rabies vaccination for dogs along with consultation with representatives of the different national and municipal offices.

But nothing beats the crowd that wait in line for medical check-up.

A Tigbawonon needs at least P50.00 for the trip to get medical care, very few can afford, says Barangay Chairperson Magdalena Bacaycay.

The army’s 87th Battalion Commander, Lt Col Miguel Ceballos urged the rural folks to avail themselves of the different services. He thanked the crowd for coming and showing their cooperation with the local government. He also appealed to them to maintain the peace and order prevailing in the barangay.

The 87th IB along with its LGU partners has set weekly Peace and Development Caravans in their area to reach out to as many people so that they will feel that the government cares.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1221479283132/medical-services-tops-government-s-peace-and-development-caravan