19/09/2025
“PRC - Kalinga Chapter Leads Health Caravan in Celebration of TAFAMULCO’s 40th Anniversary”
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On September 19, 2025, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) - Kalinga Chapter spearheaded a comprehensive Health Caravan for members of the Tabuk Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TAFAMULCO), in partnership with TAFAMULCO.
The event, held at the TAFAMULCO Rizal Branch in Babalag West, was organized in celebration of the cooperative’s 40th founding anniversary.
In collaboration with BS Nursing students from Saint Tonis College, Inc. (SCTI) and medical and dental professionals from the Department of Education (DepEd) Kalinga, volunteers and staff from the PRC - Kalinga Chapter successfully carried out the Health Caravan, offering a wide range of services and programs, including:
• Blood donation drive
• Free medical and dental checkups
• Distribution of free basic medicines
• Free blood typing
• Free blood sugar testing
• Child-friendly space
• IEC on Dengue, leptospirosis, and cough and colds
The caravan also featured free haircuts offered by the Philippine National Police (PNP), along with legal and psychological counseling sessions conducted by local attorneys and mental health professionals.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) - Kalinga Chapter wishes to thank the following staff and volunteers for their invaluable contributions:
Dr. Rose Adeline B. Lacsina
Dr. Beverlee Kate Mendoza
Dr. Ma. Veronica Calpito
Sheena Mahoy
Florie Ann Sallaya
Jaytikay Gassingga
Enriqueta Basnic
Ferdilyn Palicas Sallaya
Linliz Agnaya Tacloy
Alphine Sacsacpa
Christopher Amangan
Cole, John Daniel B.
Bilowan, Neil alver
Aliteg, Nicole
Malnawa, Blossom
Libangan, Kherene
Ped, Rhea
Cariño, Jhun Que
Yagyagon, Tala
Saliw-an, Mary Joy
Candelario, Irene Dale
The Chapter also extends its gratitude to TAFAMULCO for providing transportation support, and to Mr. Ferdinand Uboan for serving as the driver.
Photos by Ande Bon