26/01/2026
๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ-๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฎ
The Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. (PPhA), in partnership with Cebu pharmacists and the PPhA Mindanao Cluster, conducted coordinated humanitarian relief operations to assist communities affected by recent natural disasters in Cebu Province, reaffirming the pharmacy professionโs commitment to public service and community resilience.
On October 12, 2025, PPhA, in coordination with the Cebu PPhA Chapter headed by Ms. Mariel Tiu, mounted a relief outreach for families affected by the earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu. The disaster displaced hundreds of households and caused widespread damage to homes and livelihoods. Through the combined efforts of national and regional PPhA chapters, particularly the Cebu Chapter, financial assistance from PPhA National, together with additional donations, was mobilized to support the operation. These funds enabled the distribution of food packs, drinking water, and essential sanitary kits to more than 300 households. Volunteer pharmacists took part in the repacking and distribution of supplies and provided basic health/sanitary kits while assessing immediate medical needs, with special attention to vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
Another relief operation followed in response to Typhoon Tino, conducted from November 15 to 16, 2025, by PPhA, the PPhA Cebu City Chapter pharmacists, and the PPhA Mindanao Cluster. The initiative served more than 500 beneficiaries from the severely affected barangays of Consolacion, the Municipality of Liloan, and Mandaue City, distributing food packs, potable water, and sanitary kits. The activity was led by Ms. Mariel Tiu, Cebu City Chapter Officer, and Ms. Jevie Lyn Peralta-Tan Nery, PPhA Vice President for Mindanao, with volunteer pharmacists managing logistics and distribution in coordination with local partners.
These joint relief efforts underscore the vital role of pharmacists beyond traditional practice, demonstrating unity, compassion, and leadership in advancing public health and supporting communities in times of crisis. The PPhA extends its sincere gratitude to all volunteers, donors, and partners who made the activity possible. Together, the pharmacy profession remains steadfast in its mission to promote health, uplift communities, and bring hope to those in need.
