MASLOG, Eastern Samar — For many children in the remote barangays of Maslog, May 16 became more than just an ordinary day as doctors, police officers, soldiers, media workers, and volunteers came together to bring free medical services and hope through “Operation Tuli-Care.”
Held in Barangay San Miguel, the outreach program gathered residents from five barangays who availed of free circumcision, medical checkups, medicines, and other assistance aimed at supporting children and families in the community.
About 50 children availed of the free circumcision during the whole day event.
The humanitarian mission was spearheaded by the PRO8 Press Corps led by its president Marie Tonette Grace Marticio, in partnership with the Police Regional Office 8 under Regional Director B/Gen Jason Capoy and Regional Public Information Office Chief Police Major Analiza Armeza.
Joining the initiative were the People’s General Foundation through General Nicolas Torre III, the 1st Eastern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company, the 52nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, and the Maslog Municipal Police Station headed by PCpt. Ruben Caspe.
Government agencies, local officials, and private partners also extended support, including Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda, the Department of Health Region 8, the Provincial Government of Eastern Samar, businessman Jerry “Sambo” Yaokasin, and Maslog Mayor Septemio Santiago.
Aside from medical services, children received school supplies, hygiene kits, biscuits, and candies distributed by RMN Tacloban, adding smiles to a day centered on care and community spirit.
Organizers said the activity reflects the power of collaboration among government forces, media groups, and civic partners in reaching underserved communities in Eastern Samar.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
