Photo caption: The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) conducted a medical mission in Barangay Sto. Niño, Bamban Tarlac. Present during the event were Bamban Mayor Jose M. Salting, Jr. and BCDA Vice President for Public Affairs Leilani Barlongay-Macasaet.BCDA photo
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Month and “Katutubo Day,” the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) held a large-scale medical mission in Barangay Sto. Niño, Bamban, Tarlac, extending essential health and welfare services to around 500 members of the local Ayta community.
With the theme “Kalusugan at Kaunlaran,” the initiative delivered comprehensive medical checkups, free medicines, health kits, nutritious meals, food supplements, and vitamins to 300 adults and 200 children. Young beneficiaries were also given toys, highlighting BCDA’s commitment to promoting not only physical health but also the holistic well-being of the community.
BCDA Vice President for Public Affairs Leilani Barlongay-Macasaet expressed her appreciation to the residents for welcoming the team’s efforts. “Sa ngalan ng Presidente ng BCDA, Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang, ako ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa pagkakataong makiisa at makatulong sa ating mga katutubong kapatid dito sa Bamban,” she said.
Community members were able to consult with volunteer doctors, receive medical referrals, and discuss personal health concerns directly with medical personnel.
The success of the medical mission was made possible through strong partnerships across government and non-government organizations. BCDA collaborated with the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), Training Command (TRACOM), Philippine Army, 600th Air Base Group, Air Logistics Command, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Marine Corps Foundation, Inc., Philippine Red Cross, Manila Water Foundation, and the Eagle-K Foundation.
The success of the activity was made possible through collaboration among government agencies and partner organizations, including the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), Training Command (TRACOM), Philippine Army, 600th Air Base Group, Air Logistics Command, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Marine Corps Foundation, Inc., Philippine Red Cross, Manila Water Foundation, and Eagle-K Foundation.
The celebration was formally opened by Bamban Municipal Mayor Jose M. Salting, Jr. who honored the town’s Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups. Also present were San Vicente Barangay Chairman Shandel Arias, and Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representatives Junjun Tolentino and Oscar Rivera.
The medical mission underscores BCDA’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, ensuring that the development activities within their jurisdiction are inclusive and directly benefit local communities, especially the Indigenous Peoples.