Medical Mission Promotes Goodwill, Well-being and International Cooperation
Written By: Sung Phil Nurlene V. Jumawan
On October 10, 2023, WFWP Philippines, in collaboration with local medical groups and the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps (TRMPC), successfully conducted a medical and dental services mission at the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Peace Embassy in Quezon City, Philippines.
This significant undertaking was spearheaded by the WFWP's senior adviser and former President, Madam Minerva de Leon, the current WFWP Philippines President, Mrs. Almera Grace Mayo in partnership with the Family Federation for World Peace-Philippines (FFWPU) President, Rev. Leo Angelo Halog.
The TRMPC, led by Dr. Liu Chi-Chun, arrived in Manila on October 4, 2023 and departed on October 5, 2023, heading to Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur, for a three-day medical and dental mission graciously hosted by Governor Yu. The group returned to Manila on October 9, 2023 for the final phase of their project scheduled for October 10, 2023 in Quezon City, Metro Manila hosted by WFWP.
The medical and dental services began promptly at 7 AM and concluded just before 5 PM. These services encompassed medical consultations and dental extractions, as well as various screening procedures such as electrocardiography (ECG) and laboratory work-ups. The noble project catered to 207 FFWPU leaders, members and friends, including neighbors of both WFWP and FFWPU.
Several esteemed medical and dental volunteer groups, including the Asian Mobile Medical Service (AMMS), HOG Manila Chapter Ph., Inc., DZRH-VOLTRACOM and Pilipinas Ngayon Emergency and Rescue Unit (PNERU), joined forces with TRMPC as local counterparts in this mission.
The project culminated with a program and a dinner hosted for both foreign and local counterparts. Attendees expressed their heartfelt gratitude and a strong desire to participate in future medical and dental missions.
TRMPC, after an enriching lunch with Ambassador Wallace M.G. Chow of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), returned to their home country, Taiwan, on October 11, 2023.
The collaborative effort between WFWP, local medical groups and TRMPC in organizing the medical and dental services mission was a resounding success. It underscored the spirit of unity and shared commitment to making a positive impact on the well-being of the community. The dedication and hard work of all those involved, including the leaders and volunteers, were truly commendable. The mission not only provided essential medical and dental services to hundreds of individuals but also fostered a sense of gratitude and a shared vision for future endeavors. It serves as a testament to the potential for positive change that can be achieved when organizations and individuals come together with a common purpose.
As TRMPC returned to Taiwan, it left behind a legacy of goodwill and a strengthened bond between nations, reaffirming the importance of international cooperation in advancing the cause of health and well-being for all. The success of this mission serves as an inspiration for future endeavors and as a reminder of the positive impact that can be achieved when individuals and organizations unite for the greater good.
