CSR medical mission today

The Christians for Social Reforms Inc. is holding a medical and dental mission in Binalbagan today,  in coordination with the Office of Public Affairs of the Negros Occidental provincial government.

On the same day, small farmers organizations will also hold their Organic Farm Products Trade Fair in Binalbagan, a CSR press release said.

CSR is celebrating a decade of “Giving hope for a better life through spirituality and service”, the press release said.

CSR, an NGO which is based in Negros and Metro Manila, will recommit itself to its work with the marginalized sectors towards building  just, humane and child-friendly communities together with people’s organizations, NGOs and LGUs, the press release said.

The members of the CSR Board of Trustees are Numeriano Barrios – chairman, Vicente Alan Abadesco – vice chair, Elizabeth Joseph – secretary, Rolando Dioneo – treasurer, and Corazon Romeo – member.

The CSR executive committee working staff are Solflorename Puentespina, Vicente Pelobello, Afredo Atienza, Augusto Ybesate, and Ftima Reyes.*

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FCCCI hold medical mission

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Negros Occidental Chapter held a medical-dental mission yesterday in Bacolod City.

Lucio Chua, president of the Northern Negros FCCCI, said 750 indigent patients received free medical check-up, medicines, and free dental extractions.

Carlos Ganihong, Fire Chief of the Amity Fire Volunteer Brigade, said they were able to tap the services of 23 doctors, who offered their services for free during the activity.

Dubbed “Libreng Pagamutan”, the medical-dental mission, is a nationwide program of the FFCCCI and the members in Negros Occidental pooled their efforts to undertake the activity, Ganihong said.

All the patients who availed of the medical and dental services received free medicines provided by the officers and members of the Northern and Southern Negros FCCCI.

It has been a while since the FCCCI has initiated a locally-organized medical-dental mission in Bacolod City and the members were happy at the success of the event yesterday.*NAB

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1,454 in Silay get assistance

A total of 1,454 Silay City residents were served by 14  doctors  and five dentists at the "Pasalamat ni Cong. Albee" free  medical and dental mission at the Silay City Public Plaza and Civic Center yesterday.

The medical mission was organized by the Congressional District Office, with the support of the Silay City government and the assistance of the  Betty Bantug Benitez Foundation, Leisure Resorts World Corp. and AB Leisure Exponent Inc., the press release said.*

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NFEFI marking 25th year
but more funding needed

The Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation, which has worked tirelessly for 25 years to protect and conserve the environment and wildlife of Negros, is calling for more funds to continue its vital work, it said in a press release yesterday.

"It's an uphill battle", NFEFI president Paul Lizares said. "Despite new laws and the work of our group, the environment is still getting a raw deal from many inhabitants with continued illegal logging, poaching, selling of endangered species and many other 'crimes' against nature.

"We are in danger of running out of time. If future generations are to enjoy their birthright of a beautiful environment we must all pull together and act before it's too late".

NFEFI projects are mainly managed by volunteers. Over the years these volunteers have worked to reforest hundreds of hectares especially in the all-important Upper Calimban-Imbang watershed, which provides clean drinking water to Bacolod, the press release said.

NFEFI has also established one of the country's leading conservation breeding centers. Housed by the provincial lagoon in Bacolod City, the center is home to some 120 endangered animals and birds, it said.

As part of its drive to raise more funds and to mark its 25th anniversary, NFEFI will be hosting a donors' reception on at Nature's Village at 5 p.m. Friday. It's being sponsored by CEMEX Inc. 

The emblem for the reception is the Visayan Bleeding Heart Pigeon, one of the most critically endangered animals in Negros.

"We welcome support from all those interested in helping to save our environment.  Members of the public can become NFEFI sustaining members for as little as Php1,000.00 a year. Corporate sponsorship is also welcome," Lizares said.

The reception will feature a short one-on-one discussion with prospective donors, while Mitu Ato band from Palawan will play their music on indigenous instruments.  An art exhibit and photo sale will also help raise funds for the Foundation.

Those interested in supporting  NFEFI and to attending the reception can contact NFEFI at (034) 433-9234 or trustee Robert Harland on 09163437048.*

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