MANILA – Government officials and employees from various regions on Thursday led the nationwide Medical Mission of Government Workers to provide basic medical and dental services to the marginalized sectors all over the country as part of the celebration of the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).
"Public service is rooted in the promise to uplift the marginalized and those with limited access to essential services. As a way to give back to communities, this year’s PCSA celebration includes medical mission activities to be held in different parts of the country,” Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles said in a statement.
“The fourth week of the PCSA gives importance to pasasalamat or expressing gratitude and recognizing the valuable support of all government employees and stakeholders in helping us reach 123 years of excellent service. Extending assistance to our kababayans (countrymen) is the best way to cap this month-long celebration of public service and resilience,” he said.
According to the CSC, Regional Office III under the guidance of Acting Director IV Rosalinda Tanaliga-Oliva took the lead in organizing the nationwide medical and dental mission for a diverse group of beneficiaries.
These include indigenous peoples (IPs), elderly in centers and homecare, persons with disabilities, abandoned children and battered women in shelters, juvenile delinquents and persons deprived of liberty.
Farm workers, fisherfolk, informal settlers and street dwellers were also invited to receive basic medical check-ups.
For more information and updates on the medical mission, please visit the CSC's Facebook page or the PCSA microsite at www.csc.gov.ph/pcsa2023. (PNA)
