Text by the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod
Photos by the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, Ms. Zyreen Lois B. Tenorio, Dr. Jean C. Arevalo and Mr. Lester Merlas

The University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA), Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Manila Borongan Joint Medical, Dental and Surgical Mission, and the local health authorities provided essential health services to the underserved communities of the Eastern Samar region with the “Health Mission Program” from Feb 16-21, 2025, at Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital.

Organizers

Dr. Anita Ortega-Jongco (Chairperson-UPMASA),

Dr. Eric SM. Talens (Director-UP Manila-Ugnayan ng Pahinungod),

Dr. Glenn Batiller (Treasurer, UPMASA),

Dr. Eileen Morales-Pelaez (Senior Member-UPMASA),

Ms. Jovel Dacumos (UP Manila Ugnayan ng Pahinungod-Mission Coordinator), Office of the Provincial Governor through Dr. Marian Isiderio (Provincial Health Officer-Eastern Samar), and Dr. Jessica Sebalberino (Chief of Hospital-ESPH).

Volunteers/ Participants:

University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA-Medical, Dental and Surgical Team), Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Manila (Medical, Dental and Surgical Team), Eastern Visayas Medical Center (Optha Team), Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital (ESPH-staff members, nursing students and volunteers), Provincial Health Office (staff members), Davao Dental Team and the Cebu Ophthalmological Team.

Beneficiaries:

2,656 indigent patients from Borongan Eastern Samar and its surrounding municipalities.