Philseven Foundation Inc. gives back through medical mission

Lending a hand to those in dire need of attention indeed changes lives. Advancing this worthy cause is Philippine Seven Corp., through its corporate social responsibility arm PhilSeven Foundation Inc. (PFI), as it continues its tradition of giving back to the community via a medical mission held recently in Para–aque City.

An essential cornerstone of PhilSeven Foundation Inc.Õs corporate social giving, the medical mission Ñ with the support of the local government, volunteer medical professionals and private partners Ñ sought to enhance and lend immediate health assistance to needy patients.

Volunteer doctors and medical students, mainly pediatricians, ophthalmologists, family and internal medicine and a geriatrics doctor from University of Sto. Tomas-Zeta Beta Mu Fraternity and UP-PGH- Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity provided their time and professional services for free.

Apart from treatments and free medical checkup, the beneÞciaries Ñ a total of 948 indigent patients Ñ also received complete sets of prescribed medicines and multivitamins.

Medicines and vitamins were purchased by PFI from Erickagen Inc. owner of Generika Drugstore, which sold it at a low price as part of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activity. The company also brought along pharmacists, nurses and volunteers to help in the organized dispensing of medicines.

Sponsored by CDO, NatureÕs Spring, Selecta and ArleeÕs bread, the event was attended by Para–aque City Mayor Jun Bernabe, Vice Mayor Gus Tambunting, Conuncilor Benjo Bernabe and Social Welfare head Dean Calleja together with PSC operations division mManager and PFI trustee Liwayway Fernandez, PSC HRAD manager and PFI Mancom chairperson Violeta Apolinario, PSC business development division manager and PFI trustee Francis Medina and PSC Employees Council, PSC employee-volunteers from HR, operations-support, Þnance and BDD.

ÒNow more than ever, there is a need for everyone to join forces to help others. By coming together, we were able to contribute to the betterment of our needy fellowmen,Ó said Israelita S. Ferrer-Lequin, agency head, PhilSeven Foundation, Inc.

Team effort: With support from the local government, health care professionals and private partners, PhilSeven Foundation’s outreach provides immediate health assistance to poor patients in Parañaque City.

Healthy relief: Apart from treatments and free medical checkup, the 948 indigent patients also receive complete sets of prescribed medicines and multivitamins.

Help brigade: Volunteer doctors and medical students from University of Sto. Tomas-Zeta Beta Mu Fraternity and UP-PGH- Mu Zigma Phi Fraternity lend their time and professional services for the mission.

Enhancing community relations: Philippine Seven Foundation Inc. (PFI), the corporate social arm of Philippine Seven Corp., continues its tradition of giving back to the community through a medical mission held recently in Parañaque City.