The Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc., led by president Dr. Cecilio Pedro, in cooperation with the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Pasay City Inc. and the Volunteer Fire Brigade of Pasay City Inc. organized a medical mission at the Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy on Sept. 29, 2024.
A medical team consisting of four doctors and nine dentists provided essential healthcare services to the local community.
They treated 650 patients, extracted teeth for 80 individuals and distributed 203 pairs of reading glasses.
About 933 people from nearby areas received care during the event.
Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, Rep. Tony Calixto and leaders from the Pasay Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Pasay Volunteers Fire Brigade participated in the event.
Founded in 1932, the Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy has a long history of community involvement, with its staff actively participating in the charity mission.
The teamwork highlights how local organizations, including the Filipino Chinese community and the local government, are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community.
