by Hernando R. Rollo
Television actor and ABS-CBN talent Diether Ocampo chairman and co-founder of "Kabataan ang Inyong Dapat Tulungan" K.I.D.S. Foundation, Inc. visited Brgy. Galicia, Madalag, Aklan on Saturday, November 12, 2011 for his medical and dental mission through Roxanne T. Oquendo, an Aklanon member of the foundation with their 48 volunteers of doctors, pharmacists and members. Their team was accommodated at the Galicia Primary School, Madalag, Aklan.
The municipal government of Madalag lead by Madalag Mayor Rex T. Gubatina offered foods, drinking waters, and transportation during their stay in Madalag. The Municipal Health Workers of Don Leovigildo N. Diapo, Sr. Municipal Hospital headed by Dr. Mary Grace G. Tumaca, Medical officer V and Madalag Rural Health Unit lead by Dr. Josephine P. Ricamonte, Rural Health Physician assisted the volunteers to fast track the delivery of health services. Police Insp. Belshazzar T. Villanoche, Chief of Police and members were deployed in Galicia to secure the visitors.
The mission covered are the children 0 to 17 years old of barangay, Bacyang, Mercedes, Ma. Cristina, and Galicia. There were about 700 children they served of free medical and dental consultation with multivitamins, medicines, and school supplies.
After the whole day activities, the team enjoyed swimming in a crystal clear water of Timbaban River. At night after dinner, the School Officer-in-Charge presented the program that showcased the various talents of the children in the barangay in terms of folk and pop songs, dances and stage play regarding how Brgy. Galicia got its name. /MP
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