South Cotabato, Philippines – Joy and relief filled the hearts of beneficiaries as the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH), in partnership with the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, successfully conducted the 2nd OB Surgical Mission. Among the grateful recipients was Alice Serrano, a resident of Barangay Carpenter Hill, who finally underwent surgery for her long-standing myoma condition.
Serrano shared that she had long desired the operation but was unable to proceed due to financial constraints. Her situation changed when she visited the Outpatient Department of SCPH and was selected as a beneficiary of the surgical mission. According to her, the hospital staff provided compassionate care and high-quality service throughout her treatment.
“I am so grateful nga naka avail gid ako sini nga Medical Mission kay dugay nagid ako wala maoperahan, sang nag palapit ako sa Out Patient Department sa South Cotabato Provincial Hospital isa ako nga napili,” Serrano said.
The OB Surgical Mission was made possible through the collaboration of SCPH, the Provincial Government under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., the South Cotabato Medical Society, and the Rotary Club of Koronadal.
The mission focused on providing free surgical procedures to identified patients, particularly those suffering from gynecological conditions.
Serrano expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Governor Tamayo, whom she described as “the best among the rest,” for championing health programs that benefit the underprivileged.
This initiative is part of Governor Tamayo’s flagship program, Libre nga Pagpahospital, which ensures free hospital services for all qualified South Cotabateños. Since its implementation, thousands of residents have received much-needed medical attention without worrying about costs.
Through programs like this, the Provincial Government continues to uplift the lives of its constituents by making quality healthcare accessible and inclusive for all.
For many like Serrano, this mission didn’t just mean medical care—it meant a second chance at life.
