BAUNGON, Bukidnpn (DWDD) – In coordination with various partners in its area of support, the 4th Field Artillery Battalion under the leadership of LTC Danilo E Estrañero once again conducted community outreach activities in Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon on April 18, 2018.
According to CPT Joan T Pacudan, CMO Officer, 4FAB, the community outreach activity included a medical civic action program (MEDCAP), feeding, “Operation Tuli” and gift giving of wheelchairs and slippers were initiated by the unit in partnership with the Soriano Philippines Community Health Foundation; 4th LACT (S), MID, PA; 4th Signal Battalion, ASR (P), PA; Tactical Operations Group-10, Philippine Air Force; Service Support Battalion, 4ID, PA; 65th Infantry Battalion, 9ID, PA; Dental Team of 4ID, PA; 1st Special Forces Battalionn, Special Forces Regiment (A), Special Operations Command, PA; Cagayn De Oro Eagles Club; MOPA; physicians from private and government hospitals; Municipal Health Office Baungon; and Local Officials of said barangay led by Brgy Captain Rodelio B Dacer.
The unit prepared “arroz caldo” for the feeding which was sponsored by CDO Eagles Club, provided transportation and manpower assistance and barbers for the conduct of free haircut services.
The activity was highlighted with the giving/handover of three wheelchairs donated by Mrs and Engr Henry Evan A Malon. Likewise, the distribution of 200 pairs of slippers made the children happy.
Medical Team from TOG10, PAF started the medical consultation as the patients lined-up for check-up.
The 65th IB, 9ID, PA provided security for the area and ensured the safety of the participants.
The teachers of Lingating Elementary School led by Mary Joy M Sacoso also assisted in the registration of the beneficiaries Prior to the start of the activity, the KM 250 and KM 450 vehicles of the unit; 4th LACT (S), MID, PA; and 4th Signal Battalion, ASR (P), PA were used to transport the participants and necessary equipment to the site.
During the activity, the committed 4FAB cannoneers and other partners assisted the beneficiaries in distributing the nutritious “arroz caldo” to the children and adults who lined-up for a taste.
Also, in no time, the 4FAB barbers started cutting the hair of those who availed of the free haircut services.
This third MEDCAP for the year involving, circumcision and feeding were very successful with a total of 1,340 beneficiaries for Medical and 82 for tooth extraction. 35 availed of the “libreng gupit”, 65 for “Tuli”, 280 availed of the reading glasses, 200 availed of the slippers, 440 availed multi-vitamins, donated 3 wheelchairs, and 3 empty drums, while 300 savored the nutritious arroz caldo prepared for the activity.
The activity made a profound impact to the residents as they revealed that seldom was their place made a venue of such event. They conveyed their sincerest thanks to the organizers and the troops for the services provided to them. 4FAB / MCAG
4FAB, HHSBn, 4ID and DOH personnel provides assistance in circumcision during medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
4FAB and Misamis Oriental Pharmacist Association personnel assist in the distribution of medicines during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
Dental team from 1364th Dental Detachment, 4ID conducts dental mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
4FAB provide free haircut service during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
Soriano Philippines Foundation gave free eyeglasses during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
CDO Eagles Club and 4LACT (S) assist in feeding activity during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
Wheelchairs donated by Mr and Mrs Malon were given during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18
Gift giving of slippers during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
TOG 10, PAF hand over empty drums during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
4FAB and other partners take a pose for a souvenir photo during the medical mission at Brgy Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon last 18 April 2018.
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