CAMP MONTECLARO, Miagao, Iloilo— More than 500 residents of Libacao, Aklan benefited from the medical and dental civic action program (MEDCAP) of the Philippine Army.
The event,held in barangay Can-awan, Libacao town last August 24, led by the 12th Infantry Battalion under the leadership of Ltc Sisenando A Magbalot Jr. was joined by the police, volunteers and other stakeholders.
Combining resources and skills to provide quality health care needs and medical benefits for the local populace of Can-awan, Dr. Mary Anne Sarrosa, an active volunteer of Hunter Battalion, offered free medical check-up while Dr. Luz Abordaje, dentist, also offered free tooth extraction.
Volunteers also gave free toys and clothes to kids who participated in the event.
A free haircut was also offered by our soldiers.
Despite the rain and crossing the river by boat or “balsa” and being wet all throughout their journey, the volunteers, LGUs, police and soldiers continued to serve the civilians who were in need of medical attention.
Also included during the mission were free circumcission and feeding for kids.
In his message, Ltc Joel Benedict Batara thanked the stakeholders in their efforts to work hand in hand with the soldiers in serving the far flung barangays.
“A whole nation approach, if we work together, we can help as many barangays as possible. We can reach the mountains together serving the underprivileged,” Batara said.
On the other hand, the residents have expressed their appreciation to the Philippine Army for bringing these various services in their area.
“We are thankful that despite the fact that we are in far barangay and despite the bad weather, you all came over to serve us,” they said.
61st Infantry Battalion 3rd Infantry Division Philippine Army
1LT HAZEL JOY M DUROTAN (FS) PA
CMO OFFICER, 61IB
Miagao,Iloilo
0906-254-9608
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1LT HAZEL JOY M DUROTAN (FS) PA
CMO OFFICER, 61IB
Miagao,Iloilo
0906-254-9608
[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace by the Philippine Army. It provides information on the activities of Army Units nationwide in the performance of their duty of Serving the People and Securing the Land. This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Contact us: contact@kalinawnews.com]
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