Annual Missions

Mission Highlights

May 25, 2019 | General Assembly of MMLM Volunteers

May 27, 2019
5 AM: Wreath-laying, Caba Municipal Cemetery in Honor of Mr. Jesus E. Maglaya Jr. & Ma. Dolores B. Maglaya
6 AM: Zumba Clinic
8 AM: Invocation, Pastor Rose Castillones
-Pambansang Awit: MMLM Youth Choir
8 AM to 3 PM La Union Standard Academy (LUSA):
-Adult and Pediatric Consults
-General Dermatology and Skin Diseases
-Neurology
-Density, General and Restoration, APO-DAP
-Laboratory Tests: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, UTI Test, Urine Screening for Diabetes
-Nurse Education
-Mobile X-ray, Ultrasound and ECG
-Legal Consults
-Wellness Massage Therapy

May 28, 2019
5 AM: Wreath-laying, Caba Municipal Cemetery in Honor of Mr. Jesus E. Maglaya Jr. & Ma. Dolores B. Maglaya
6 AM: Zumba Clinic
8 AM: Invocation, Pastor Rose Castillones
-Pambansang Awit: MMLM Youth Choir
8 AM to 3 PM La Union Standard Academy (LUSA):
-Adult and Pediatric Consults
-General Dermatology and Skin Diseases
-Neurology
-Density, General and Restoration, APO-DAP
-Laboratory Tests: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, UTI Test, Urine Screening for Diabetes
-Nurse Education
-Mobile X-ray, Ultrasound and ECG
-Legal Consults
-Wellness Massage Therapy

May 29, 2019 | Volunteer Appreciation Day

May 30, 2019 | NO Medical Mission
Part I: Scientific Forum
8 AM to 2:30 PM
DMMMSU-SLUC Conference Rm, Agoo, La Union

Part II: Volunteer Appreciation and Family Day

May 31, 2019
3 PM: Invocation: Pastor Rose Castillones
-Flag Raising
-Roll Call and Assignments
-Campfire and Sharing

June 1, 2019 | MMLM Parents and Youth Scholar Team Building at San Carlos Beach Caba, La Union
5 AM: Morning Reflection
-Breakfast
-Roll Call and Assignments
-Cook off
-Boodle Fight
-Retreat, Campfire and Sharing

Mission Highlights

May 15, 2018
-Community-based in-service pharmacy training on drug inventory, stocking and dispensing.
-Clinical training on laboratory skills and procedures.

May 24, 2018
The medical missions kicked of at dawn of May 24, 2018 by prayer devotion and paying respects to the early founders of MMLM. The following consultations started:
-General
-Medical
-Dental
-Ob-gyn
-Circumcision also started that day.

For the very first time, a community screening on women's health in the form of VIA (visual inspection through acetic acid technique) was conducted. MMLM proves true to its promise in conducting a holistic approach in the delivery of services in the community.

May 25, 2018 | Continuation of MODELS consultations and the start of health and wellness lectures were conducted.

Dental consults totaled to 500 visits which includes restoration, preventative dentistry and extraction. The Department of Health and La Union Dental Society were in full attendance that day.

May 26, 2018 | General, Medical and Pediatric Consults and the "Apple a Day" program also started.
Apples were distributed to the patients. The night was capped off with a fellowship gathering for all MMLM volunteers. Volunteer doctors from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC), Alpha Phi Omega and the Department of ENT from the Ilocos Training and Medical Center were in attendance.


May 27, 2018
Circumcision, OB-GYN consults and ultrasound of 55 expectant mothers. Thanks to the able bodied and very reliable Dr. Vera Cruz. Two high risk term patients were referred to the ITRMC because of pregnancy-induced hypertension.

May 28, 2018 | 1st Scientific Forum
MMLM conducted its first scientific forum at Sol Arena Beach Resort in Caba La Union. Topics included:
-End of Life Care
-Caring for patients with dementia in the community setting
-Basic Skin Care in the community setting
-Highlights of the MMLM projects and future endeavors in community organizing.

Esteemed Speakers of the MMLM Minda Sisoco Lecture series are as follows:
Dr. Jo Ann Soliven (Neurologist and Director of the Stroke Unit Medical City)
Dr. Isabelita Trykowski
Jennifer Feril, RN (Hospice Consultant)
Dr. Jerry Maglaya Lee (MMLM President)

Volunteer appreciation night took place in the evening at the Arubayan ni Ysabel Restaurant.

Community Heroes were recognized as follows:
1. Amelia De Villa Seno, RN, BSN - Jesus E. Maglaya Jr. Exemplary Awardee
2. Mrs. Adoracion Runes - Maria Dolores Teacher of the Year Awardee
3. Diovy Picaña, RN, BSN - 2018 Volunteer of the Year Awardee
4. Esther M. Delfin - 2018 Volunteer of the Year Awardee
5. Cymond Thom Estallila - 2018 Youth Volunteer of the Year Awardee
6. Trisha Joy N. Mauricio - 2018 Youth Volunteer of the Year Awardee

The MMLM youth choir was formally introduced. Incidentally, these 28 youth volunteers are also scholars through the Cael Alday, PT, MD Scholarship fund.

May 29-31, 2018 | Consults included the following:
-General Medical and Pediatric consults
-Optic/Distribution of Reading Glasses
-Ophthalmic: Cataracts Screening and Slit Lamp Evaluations conducted by the Department of Ophthalmology, Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC).
-ENT: Ear Wax Extraction and Minor Surgeries of the Head and Neck conducted by Dr. Gerry Tolentino, Medical Training Officer of ITRMC and Dr. Jehan Grace Maglaya, La Union Medical Center (LUMC) Consultant
-Community Teaching on Personal Care, sustainable ECO Program on Mushroom Culture, Good nutrition conducted by the National Nutrition Council and Mr. Chester Acosta
-Legal conducted by Atty. Fabian M. Bautista II
-Cardiology and ECG Clinic conducted by Dr. Minda Siasoco
-Dermatology conducted by Dr. Isabelita Trykowski, Consultant for CALEE Technologies and Dr. Judy Nieto
-Neurology conducted by Dr. Jo Ann Soliven. A family of four afflicted with familial muscular dystrophy was referred to a medical center in Manila co sponsored by MMLM
-Massage Therapy and Wellness were conducted on numerous patients.

May 30, 2018 | Opthalmology Consults

Days 1 & 2 (July 7-8): Lectures & CPR
Community Lectures provided by the Department of Health - Regional Health Office I. Resource speakers were Francisco Sobrevilla De Vera Jr., Nurse V, Marites Taguiam, Administrative Officer V.

​The Philippine Red Cross - San Fernando City Chapter provided lectures on Basic Life Support/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Preparedness. Return Demonstration done by participants.


Day 3 (July 9): Circumcision & Dental Mission
Free Circumcision provided to boys aged 5 to 12 by the Men and Women of Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Phi Chapter, UERM College of Medicine. This service-oriented fraternity and sorority had been our partner for the past 21 years.

This year saw the collaboration between MMLM and the La Union Dental Association (LUDA). LUDA is headed by Dr. Mary Rose Badar. Special Mention goes to Dr. Annidel Corpuz who brokered this year's collaboration and was also responsible for inviting the resident-dentists of the Philippine Coast Guard.


Day 4 (July 11): Walkathon
Jennifer Feril Braveheart Walkathon for Breast Cancer Awareness was well-received by the community. Around 100 people participated in the Walkathon.

Jennifer Feril is a Registered Nurse by Profession and is a Board Director of MMLM. She was Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2013 and is now Cancer-free. She devotes her time in providing community lectures on Breast Cancer Awareness and moral support to breast cancer patients.

Jennifer Feril is our Modern Hero.


Day 5 (July 11): Community Awards
The recipient of the 2016 Jesus E. Maglaya Jr. Exemplary Citizen Award is Mr. Rodrigo G. Ducusin for his contribution in the Field of Agriculture.

​The recipient of the 2016 Ma. Dolores B. Maglaya Teacher of the Year Award is Mrs. Neli M. Pipo for her more than 40 years of tireless service to Caba Elementary School. She exemplified the true attributes of a mentor.

The recipient of the 2016 Jennifer Feril Braveheart Award is Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Phi Chapter, UERM College of Medicine for furthering Leadership, Friendship and Service in the Community and Academe.


Days 5-7 (July 11-13): Medical & Legal Missions
Over 500 adult and pediatric consults done. Specialty Clinics were also conducted such as:
1. Cardiology- 230 ECG and Official readings done.

2. Minor Head and Neck Surgery Including simple cyst excision.

3. Simple Dermatology Procedures done including Electrocautery.

Screening and Laboratory tests were also given for free.
1. Cholesterol

2. Fasting Blood Sugar

3. Urine Dipstick
The Pharmaceutical Service provided exceptional service in free medication dispensing and teaching.

It was a flurry of week-long activities from Sept 28 to Oct 3, 2015. This is not the ending rather, a new beginning of renewed faith in the Almighty and committed servitude to the community. A total of 658 patients were seen as follows:
1. Adult Medicine consults=448 110 EKGs done and interpreted thanks to Dr. Minda Siasoco 100 RBS monitoring 29 Ear wax extraction and other special ENT procedures thanks to Dr. Jehan Maglaya. 45 Dermatology consults
2. Pediatrics Consult=210 153 regular consults 17 Dermatology/Specialty consults thanks to Dr. Ma Judy Nieto Meo G. Santos-Cao Melanie Arriola Gabby De Guzman 10 Ear wax extraction and special ENT Procedures 30 Circumcision pre-teen and teen-aged boys (6-13 years old) thanks to Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Phi Chapter UERMMMC Sis Kim Cachero and MMLM TM Volunteers Maejo Maglaya Dugena Mikealphaechojulietoscar Delta
3. Legal consults= 35 thanks to Atty. Venus B. Maglaya Taloma Sinjin Joshua Taloma Cadastral/Agrarian= 25 Criminal= 5 Administrative= 10

Thank you to the great men and women volunteers, supporters and benefactors of the 2015 Maglaya Medical-Legal Missions TM:
1. Abigail Balangue Jennifer Feril Ronald Feril Paz Duque
2. Caba At Present (CAP) Manuel Pasibe Coastillones Jr. Errol Abrew
3. Waipahu Full Gospel Chapel Liz Difuntorum
4. Sobredillo Full Gospel Church Pastor Rosalinda Castillones
5. Mrs. Elvira Cartas Maglaya Avelyn Cartas Bumatay
6. Joy Rose Salvador Alagar-Chief of Staff of the 2015 MMLM TM