MABALACAT CITY – A total of 1,081 city residents lined up at the covered court of Barangay Sta. Ines here to avail themselves of free medical services provided by the “Alagang Nanay Preventive Health Care Program” on April 25.
Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda and Vice Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda led the medical mission together with some provincial board members and city officials.
“Yung mga may problema, yung mga may masakit, huwag po kayong magdalawang-isip na lumapit sa provincial government, kasi Number 1 po nating programa yan, sa kahit anong paraan po siguradong tutulong ang provincial government,” the governor said in assurance of Capitol’s commitment to helping those in need, emphasizing the importance of seeking assistance for any health concerns.
In addition to free physical checkups, attendees also received medication, eye checkups, free reading glasses, laboratory assessments, and dental services.
Vice Governor Nanay highlighted the significance of conducting laboratory tests during medical missions to accurately diagnose and treat patients.
“Na karagul a bage ing antining laboratory tests medical mission kasi before yung ginagawang medical mission, walang laboratory tests so kwentuhan lang, hindi mo alam na yung ginagamot mo pala mataas na yung sugar niya, yung cholesterol niya, so namamali ka ng bigay ng gamot pero dito nagba-base ka laboratory test, bago naman kami magpunta nila-laboratory na namin yung mga tao tapos sisiguraduhin na makikita namin lahat ng sakit nila,” she said.
Residents expressed their gratitude to Governor Pineda for the assistance provided, with many sharing their appreciation. Mercelina Datu, a mother, said, “Gov, salamat po sa tulong ninyo sa anak ko.”
Her 7-year-old daughter, Arkisha Gatchallian, who sustained a fracture in her hand added, “Salamat po, ang bait niyo po, tinulungan niyo po ako, dahil po sa inyo Gov gagaling na ako, I love you Gov.”
Arkisha was immediately brought to the nearest hospital for an X-ray and to have her hand assessed at no cost. She will soon be able to come back to school through the help of Governor Delta. Pampanga PIO/Photos: Daniel Ombina
