Phil. Army and NGO on a successful medical mission

By 19th Infantry Battalion, 8ID PA
April 14, 2013

ORMOC CITY, Leyte – Philippine Army soldiers from 19th Infantry (Commando) Battalion led by 1LT Rod Vincent F Babera and members of Share-Me-A-Dream, a Bisayan Community Club of Victoria from Australia successfully conducted a medical mission to the poor families of Ormoc City last April 14, 2013 at Claretian Mission Centre, Barangay Milagro, Ormoc City.

The whole day activity which started at 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 pm last Sunday was participated by doctors and dentists from Ormoc City who rendered free services such as operation tuli (circumcision) and dental and medical consultations. There were at least three hundred fifty (350) beneficiaries of the said medical mission who came from different barangays, namely: Liberty, Cabingtan, Gaas, and Lake Danao. It is noted that these barangays are formerly guerilla bases that where influenced by the communist terrorists. Other services provided were transportation and free haircut.

The Commanding Officer of 19IB, Lt Col Joel Alejandro S Nacnac, upon receipt of the invitation for this medical mission was in full support because he believes in serving his countryfolks in whatever form it may be. According to him, “we are grateful for the kind-hearted Filipinos from other countries who extended a helping hand.” He is hopeful that this activity will prove that the government cooperates with the NGOs and the people to maintain the peace and order in the Province of Leyte.