Dumagas Folks Hold “Panagsisinaranay-Isu’t Ramut ti Panagdur-as”

Bangued, Abra- Amidst stormy weather, troops belonging to the 41st Infantry (Partner for Peace) Battalion under LTC Ignacio B Madriaga successfully initiated a General Assembly entitled “Panagsisinaranay- Isu’t Ramut ti Panagrang-ay” with the people of Brgy Dumagas, Boliney, Abra yesterday, 26 September 2009. The General Assembly was highlighted by the conduct of Free Medical and Dental Mission. At least two hundred fifty seven (257) persons benefited from the free medical while thirty seven (37) persons availed of the free dental services. In addition, the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVET) led by Dr. Diosdado Taverner provided free Animal Services like Anti-Rabies Vaccination benefiting 25 dog owners and 5 cattle owners.
This General Assembly served as the culminating activity for the Community Relations Activities of the 41st IB in the barangay. Its aim was to bring the much needed Government Social Services to the people which were found out to be the most needed by the people, based on the studies conducted by the troops who lived among the people for seven (7) weeks. As such, several agencies answered the call and readily provided services such as the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist led by Mrs Marlita Basingan, Provincial Health Office represented by Dr. Antonio Valera, and the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian led by Dr. Diosdado Taverner. These agencies also disseminated the government’s programs and answered some issues raised by the populace. Several Medical Doctors and Dentists volunteered for this event namely; Dr Antonio Valera, Dr Felino Burgos, Dr Maynarda Yamat- the Head Dentist of APH, Dr Cindy Rose Stimson, all from Abra Provincial Hospital, and Dr Joel Beleno- private doctor from Santa Monica Hospital at Manabo.
Through the activity, the people of Dumagas led by their Brgy Chairman, Mr Manuel S. Molina Jr., heartily expressed their gratitude especially to the Philippine Army for facilitating the assembly and medical mission, which according to him is what the people need. In his speech, Brgy Chairman Molina, stated that their barangay has long been deprived of social services such as medical care. Obviously the access road towards the barangay is very difficult such that ordinary vehicles cannot enter the barangay especially during rainy season. In addition, transportation service for the barangay is only limited to one (1) trip per week adding to the hardship of the people in bringing their produce to the market. Furthermore, the municipal LGU seldom visit the area to witness the plight of the people which aggravates their perception as being neglected by the government. All these conditions add to the plight of the people thus with the services provided by the aforementioned agencies, a great relief was finally experienced by the populace.

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