As per recent reports, it has been unveiled that a free Medical and Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) was organized today.

The event was served by 302nd Brigade and 79th Infantry Battalion from the army. They were helped by the local government of Siquijor. It is said that around 1,400 people have taken part in the program.

The event was organized to celebrate the 41st Araw Ng Bayan 2013. The theme of the event was Siquijor Atong Lungsod, Atong Panggaon, which was observed at the provincial gymnasium.

The free medical services included the consultation and dental services, eye examination, blood test, blood pressure check up and circumcision. Some of the other services that were provided by the military reservists were free haircut, massage to patients.

"The military's participation in the MEDCAP in partnership with various stakeholders was part of our continuing efforts in delivering basic health services to the less privileged residents in the Brigade's area", said BGen. Francisco Patrimonio.

It shall be noted it was a collaborative efforts of the brigade contingents and civilian volunteers. They were ferried from different places and were dropped back through the same.

A number of other organizations that made the event a success were Siquijor Municipal Health Unit, civil volunteers and civil society organization.