The Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Philippines organized a medical outreach at Pagamutang Bayan ng Carmona on July 14, 2024.
The medical team brought specialized equipment including ophthalmic tools, dental chairs, surgical instruments and medicines and provided free consultations and treatments to over 500 patients.
It transformed the hospital’s conference room and canteen into temporary clinics and conducted comprehensive eye, dental and minor surgical care.
The beneficiaries came from the fifth congressional district of Cavite, specifically Carmona City and the municipalities of Silang and General Mariano Alvarez (GMA).
Tzu Chi’s relationship with Carmona City dates back nearly two decades when the Buddhist charity group collaborated with the local government on a large-scale medical mission.
The memories of that event remain cherished by city officials and a monument now stands on the site of the original mission, commemorating what locals regard as the first and largest medical mission in their city.
“We built this monument in honor of Master Cheng Yen to remember her generosity and love for the people of my district and nearby municipalities and cities,” said Cavite 5th District Rep. Roy Loyola, who was the mayor of Carmona City at that time.
“People will grow old, but the love, compassion, relief, and teachings of Master Cheng Yen will continue to be in our hearts. It will never die,” he said.
The recent outreach was a testament to the enduring partnership between Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Carmona City, highlighting a shared commitment to compassion and community service.
