Updated:2024-11-24 04:17 Views:159
The coastal community of Barangay Consuelo in Macabebe, Pampanga, has historically faced isolation during typhoons. It is accessible from the mainland only by a narrow bamboo bridge or small for-hire boats.
The coastal community of Barangay Consuelo in Macabebe, Pampanga, has historically faced isolation during typhoons. It is accessible from the mainland only by a narrow bamboo bridge or small for-hire boats.
Home to around 1,000 Kapampangans whose livelihoods revolve around fishing and oyster gathering, the barangay has little access to medical and dental facilities.
Article continues after this advertisementLeading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has teamed up with the Pi Sigma Delta Sorority, Paragon Supreme Council of Pampanga and the Inner Wheel Club of Taguig to conduct on Oct. 12 the Macabebe Mission, which offered free medical checkups, including diabetes screenings, as well as dental services like tooth extractions.
FEATURED STORIES BUSINESS Pinoys help reshape Taiwan tourism BUSINESS Ayala Land Estates: Catalyst for progressive businesses in South Luzon BUSINESS UN members agree on $300B a year for poor countries in a compromise dealConverge facilitated the distribution of dental kits and grocery packs while also conducting a training session on safeguarding children from online sexual abuse and exploitation, reaching 150 families.
CARAVAN Volunteers distribute grocery packs after a short briefing to protect family from online sexual abuse and to promote dental care. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Inner Wheel led a short lecture on proper dental care.
Article continues after this advertisement“It’s inspiring to witness how multinational, nonprofit and school-based organizations combine forces and achieve social impact. We are glad to be part of this effort with our Days of Giving Program leading to the celebration of our 50th founding anniversary, truly embodying the twin principles of Paglingkuran ang Sambayan ng may Dangal and Paragon of Self-Development,” says Cecille Garcia, who chairs Pi Sigma Delta Sorority’s 50th anniversary steering committee.
Article continues after this advertisement Building resilienceJennifer Ambanta-Realubit, Converge manager and head of community relations, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other organizations to tackle critical health and safety issues. “As an organization capable of reaching vulnerable communities, we see it as our duty to partner on these essential initiatives,” she states.
Article continues after this advertisement
HEALTH CHECK Residents line up for medical/dentalconsultation beside a pop-up free pharmacy.
Jay-Anne Encarnado, vice president and head of corporate communications and public relations at Converge, shares hope that these efforts will help build resilient communities, stating, “We are committed to exploring ways to leverage our strengths to empower unserved and underserved areas.”
In addition, Unilab Foundation donated over-the-counter medicines, which were distributed during the medical outreach, supported by doctors and dentists from the Inner Wheel Club and Pi Sigma Delta Sorority.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Macabebe mission also included fun activities for children, along with the distribution of slippers. —Contributed
Subscribe to our daily newsletter
上一篇：betfil Ayala Land Estates: Catalyst for progressive businesses in South Luzon
下一篇：crown89 Women leaders tackle mental resilience in the workplace