BAGUIO CITY. It was a red letter day on September 10, 2006 for PPS NorLu and the people of Baguio. For PPS members, it was a chance to serve some of the less fortunate families in the locality. For the needy, it was a chance to avail of free consultation and treatment sponsored by Bantay Bata 163 in cooperation with the Ventures Club of Baguio. The event took place at the Baguio Convention Center on a bright Sunday morning. We were able to serve 668 families with an average of 4 to 5 children per family. Let’s do our math and that’s about 3000 children assessed and treated that day.
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It’s a big feat but the work was done, thanks to the overwhelming support by our PPS NorLu members. We acknowledge those who generously shared their time and energy, namely, Dr. Esperanza Bolislis, Dr. Pinky Lopez, Dr. Joy Ramolete, Dr. Connie Padilla, Dr. Rainelda Runez, Dr. Toots Bay-an, Dr. Benrod de Leon, Dr. Gina Co, Dr. Genny Recolizado, Dr. Joyce Frias from Baguio City; Dr. Gerry Acosta, Dr. Marianne Manangan, Dr. Ma. Nida Mortero , from La Union, Dr. Marvin Callanta (our incumbent president no less), Dr. Cleo Malicse, Dr. Lalaine Bravo, Jr. Ildefonso Manzano, Jr. Dr. Susie Castano (past president) from Pangasinan; Dr. Melissa Ragasa, Dr. Irwina Lazo, Dr. Blandina Suarez from Ilocos. Also at hand were the pediatric residents from Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center and SLU Hospital of the Sacred Heart.
Some other services rendered were the distribution of grocery packages from, free eye checkup and prescription glasses, and free medicines from the Medical Outreach Missions Foundation Inc. (MOMFI). It was a successful event made memorable by the presence of the amiable Ms. Tina Monson – Palma who thanked our society for supporting their project. joyce marie frias,md
