ILOILO – Hundreds of residents of Barangay Pagsanga-an in Pavia town availed themselves of various services in a medical mission organized by Panay News and the Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc. on Saturday, March 23.
Beyond its commitment to providing reliable information, both in print and digital formats, Panay News’ medical mission is its way of paying forward to the public, in line with its 43rd anniversary celebration this coming April.
Among the services offered, in partnership with the Iloilo provincial government’s Project Buligay, were general check-up with free medicines, circumcision, haircut, massage, and dental extraction and cleaning services. Each beneficiary also took home hefty gift packs.
Panay News chief operating officer and Pavia Sangguniang Bayan member Daniel “Dan” Fajardo II said delivering health services is one of the ways for the No. 1 regional newspaper in Western Visayas to show appreciation for the public’s rallying behind the newspaper’s decades-long success.
“Ang Panay News halin sang una, amo dya ang amon corporate social responsibility. Nagatinguha gid kami kaupod ang amon partners nga every anniversary sang Panay News magahatag kami sang serbisyo ilabi na gid rigya sa mga pumoluyo sang Pavia kon sa diin natukod ang planta sang Panay News rigyan sa Barangay Mali-ao, Pavia,” said Fajardo.
For the second time around, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. graced the successful event.
In his message, Defensor acknowledged Panay News’ notable role in informing the Ilonggos of the programs and projects of his administration and the provincial government of Iloilo.
“Tama ka importante sa amon ang bulig ninyo. Ang pagpa-intindi sa aton mga pumoluyo paagi sa inyo pagbalita, pagpa-intindi kung may mga programa kita nga ginaduso para sa probinsya. Isa na sa pinaka-importante nga bahin sang aton obra, ang pagpalapnag sa mga pumoluyo kag ang pagpa-intindi sa aton nga mga kasimanwa kag sa sina nga pamaagi makuha naton ang ila kooperayson, kapin pa kon may programa kita nga ginaduso, kapin pa kon may gina-ayu ka sa ila nga kooperasyon,” said Defensor.
Meanwhile, Pagsanga-an barangay captain Efren Casuncad expressed his gratitude to Panay News, Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc., the Iloilo provincial government, and all the event partners.
He said Panay News and Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc. is the very first private company and organization to visit Barangay Pagsanga-an to conduct a medical mission.
This year’s effort to contribute to the well-being of communities would not be possible without the help of corporate sponsors UNILAB, Department of Health Region 6, Iloilo Supermart, JS Layson, Palm Concepcion Power Corp., PHILUSA, San Miguel Brewery Inc., Gardenia, ARC Refreshment Corp., Carlo’s Bakeshop, IBC Construction, Iloilo Central Shoe Emporium Inc., Stronghold Insurance, Crosspoint Paper, Vitarich, Robinsons Place Pavia, Yakult, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Kalbe; and partners such as the Iloilo Provincial Health Office, Hospital Management Office, International Pharmaceutical, Inc., 61st Infantry “Hunter” Battalion of the Philippine Army, 52nd Engineer Construction Battalion of the Philippine Army, Jem’s Barber Salon, and Barangay officials of Pagsanga-an./PN
