Beyond providing fast, accurate, fresh and reliable news, Panay News also shows its love and care for Ilonggos through medical missions and gift-giving activities.
For its 42nd anniversary, Panay News together with the Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc. (DGFFI) conducted a medical mission in Barangay Pal-agon, Pavia town on March 25.
Nearly 500 residents from barangays Pal-agon and Mali-ao availed themselves of free medical and dental services offered in partnership with Project Buligay of the Iloilo provincial government, headed by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.
For the general check-up, 189 individuals were served, circumcision (100), tooth extraction (118), haircut (51), and massage (26). Each beneficiary also received gift packs from Panay News and DGFFI partners.
Dr. Ma. Amy Gallos, president of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA)-Iloilo chapter, also gave a “Healthy Mouth and Healthy Body” talk, emphasizing the importance of oral health.
Raffle prizes and games were also enjoyed by the children and those young at heart.
Pavia Sangguniang Bayan member Daniel Fajardo II, chief operating officer of Panay News Inc., said this is the company’s way of giving back to the community as it celebrates 42 years of being the region’s No. 1 newspaper.
Fajardo said another way Panay News serves Ilonggos is through charitable activities, which are also in honor of its founder, Daniel Gumban Fajardo, who started it all.
“Amo na ini ang amon naging kawsa, kawsa sang amon founder kag ginpadayun naton ini kag ginadugangan pa nga pagserbisyo,” said Fajardo.
He added, “Kabay pa nga ang amon serbisyo ang makahatag sang kalipay sa aton mga pumoluyo kag kabataan.”
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. graced the activity. His presence was his way of recognizing and thanking Panay News for its role in reaching the entire province of Iloilo.
Defensor said Panay News played a big role in making people understand the programs and projects implemented by his administration, especially when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
“Ginaliwat-liwat ko ang pagpasalamat sa Panay News as our partner, ang pinakadaku nga bulig nga ginahatag ninyo sa Iloilo provincial government kag sa bilog nga probinsya sang Iloilo, ang pamaagi sa aton obra sa panghimanwa kag pagserbisyo sa probinsya. Ang sekreto wala sa pagpa-pati kag pagpa-sunod sa tawo, ang sekreto ara sa pagpa-intindi kag sa pagkuha sang inyo kooperasyon,” said Defensor.
GRATEFUL RECIPIENTS, BRGY OFFICIALS
“Nagapasalamat gid ako sa Panay News, kay SB Dan Fajardo kag sa founder nga si Danny G. Fajardo. Nagapasalamat gid ako sa staff sang Panay News kon sa diin naka-conduct sila sang medical mission digya para maka-avail tanan nga pumoluyo sa amon barangay kag nakita ko nga kanami ang pagserbisyo sang Panay News,” said Barangay Captain Noel Gruy of Pal-agon.
Meanwhile, recipient Avelina Molo-molo, 64, from neighboring Barangay Mali-ao said she felt relaxed after availing of the free massage, general check-up, and medicines for her high blood pressure.
“Hanggud gid ang pasalamat ko nga may ara kamo sang medical mission,” said Molo-molo.
Another recipient, Mary Cris Lozada, 24, and a mother said she is immensely grateful for the medications for her two children who had a cough.
“Tama gid ka hanggud nga pagpasalamat kay nabuligan kami giya sa amon barangay sa general check-up asta sa bulong,” said Lozada.
When resident Anita Hisuan was informed of the medical mission, she did not hesitate to bring her children to have them checked.
“Tam-an gid ka daku nga pasalamat kay nakalibre kami ka bulong tapos vitamins,” said Hisuan.
THANKFUL TO PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
Panay News and DGFFI extend heartfelt gratitude to all partners and sponsors for the successful medical mission: the Iloilo provincial government, the Philippine Army, the Philippine Coast Guard, Iloilo Supermart, Sigmalink Health Clinics, UNILAB, International Pharmaceuticals Inc., Don Alfonso Tan, Uswag Ilonggo, Iloilo Society Commercial, Coca-Cola, Jollibee, JAQ, F. Gurrea Construction, PHILUSA Corporation, Guimhealth Pharmaceuticals, Gardenia, Dunkin’ Donuts, Carlo’s Bakeshop, Yakult, Iloilo IZEEM Commercial, Tibiao Bakery, Al Dente and Pavia Sangguniang Bayan members Boboy Belasa and Joshua Gumban.
“Thank you very much sa mga sponsors naton kag kabay pa sa sunod nga mga projects sang Panay News kag DGFFI ara kamo gihapon nagasuporta,” said Fajardo./PN
