Believing that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, TSPI continues to uphold the importance of health through its Sambayanihan Program. In coordination with the Dr. Nicanor D. Montoya Foundation Inc., medical missions were conducted to deliver primary medical care in order to address health needs in underserved communities.
On October 10, 2024, TSPI hosted a successful medical mission for 570 beneficiaries at TSPI’s Sambayanihan Center in Brgy. San Francisco, Bugallon, Pangasinan. This initiative united efforts from the Local Government Unit of Bugallon, Barangay San Francisco, and the Federation of Christian and Muslim Volunteers Brigade Cops Rescue-Bugallon Chapter.
The TSPI Employees’ Cooperative also distributed hygiene kits to 50 children, while storytelling sessions led by Pastora Mar Yaneza of the Passion of Christ Church Inc. of Lingayen brought joy and inspiration.
Meanwhile, the TSPI Vigan Branch organized a Medical Mission on Oct. 11, 2024, at the Caoayan Auditorium in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. About 606 persons from nearby barangays availed of the free medical services.
TSPI Vigan Branch Manager Monika Mendoza and HR Specialist Cristina Oribello conducted a Bible study and Hygiene Orientation for children. They also distributed 60 hygiene kits sponsored by the TSPI Employees’ Cooperative.
This was an overwhelming success due to the combined efforts of TSPI and various organizations in Ilocos Sur: the Caoayan Local Government Unit, Caoayan Regional Health Unit Medical Team led by Dra. Edna Rabena and nurses, Barangay Health Workers of Callaguip and Anonang Menor (both in the municipality of Caoayan), and Ora West in Bantay.
The following medical professionals from the Dr. Nicanor D. Montoya Foundation Inc. shared their time and expertise for these medical missions: Dr. Voltaire Victoria, Dr. Agnes Vargas, Dr. Virgie Pascua, Dr. Fernando Peraldo, Dr. Juliet Recidoro, pharmacists Cristina Ambrosio and Beng Esteves, nurse Romeo Dilag, and ophthalmologist AJ Caponpon.
The event provided free medical consultations, medicines, supplements, and eyeglasses. Beyond healthcare, the missions also extended their impact with free haircuts, feeding programs, and job fairs.
This medical mission highlights TSPI’s commitment to wholistic development by fostering physical, spiritual, and social well-being. Through meaningful collaboration and shared faith in action, TSPI and its partners continue to bring vital services to communities in need, affirming that caring for the body is a sacred duty.
