FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija
- The 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division under the leadership of Maj
Gen Hernando DCA Iriberri AFP in partnership with ABS-CBN “Sagip Kapamilya”
Foundation Inc., conducted a joint Medical and Dental Civic Action Program
(MEDCAP) at Brgy Frances, Calumpit, Bulacan last January 25, 2014.
A total of 723 beneficiaries, mostly residents
of Barangay Frances and its neighboring barangays, availed of the free medical
and dental check-up and treatment; while several others also ventured on and
sport a new hairstyle from our soldier-barbers during the activity. The MEDCAP
was made possible through the effort of the 48th Infantry Battalion, under Lt
Col Alexei Musñgi, in collaboration and coordination with the stakeholders in
the Municipality of Calumpit.
Brig Gen R Demosthenes C Santillan,
7ID Assistant Division Commander, graced the said activity. 7ID and ABS-CBN “Sagip
Kapamilya” Foundation Inc. organized and conducted the medical and dental
mission to bring the basic medical and dental services to the less fortunate
people in the said area.
Barangay Captain Epitacio G Cruz, in behalf
of the Barangay Council, expressed his gratitude to 7ID, especially the Fort
Magsaysay Army Station Hospital (FMASH) medical and dental team, and the
ABS-CBN for the free medical and dental treatment provided to his constituents,
and the organizers and the soldiers, who made the activity a success.
Meanwhile, a film showing of the peace and development
effort by the AFP was also conducted by the 48th Infantry Battalion
to entertain patients, while waiting for the free medical and dental treatment,
