NAGPAHAYAG ng buong pagsuporta ang mga opisyal ng Philippine Chinese Charitable Association (PCCA) at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) para sa administrasyon ni Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, kasabay ng pagpapanibago ng magkabilang partido ng kanilang ‘commitment’ para sa isang mas malalim na ‘partnership’.
Sa isang thanksgiving dinner kung saan ang pamahalaang-lungsod ang siyang nag-host, pinasalamatan ni Lacuna ang PCCA at CGHMC sa kanilang patuloy na suporta at hindi matatawarang pag-alalay sa lahat ng mga ginagawa ng local government sa mga nakalipas na taon.
“You have been our partner for the longest time, for as long as I can remember, through the leadership of Dr. James Dy, who happens to be our “Ninong” in our wedding,” ani Lacuna,. Si Dy ay nagsilbi bilang pangulo at chief executive officer (CEO) ng CGMH sa loob ng maraming taon hanggang sa pagpanaw nito noong 2023.
“Here’s hoping for more years of fruitful partnership with the Chinese General Hospital. Your board has already promised a lot, especially training for our medical staff and cath lab. Marami pong salamat at sana ay ‘wag kayong magsasagwa,” ani Lacuna, na isa ring doktor.
Bilang tugon ay pinasalamatan naman ng bagong Pangulo at CEO ng CGHMC na si Kelly Sia ang alkalde at si City Administrator Bernie Ang, dahil sa patuloy nilang suporta at ‘partnership’ sa loob ng mahabang panahon.
“It is through this collaborative spirit that we have been able to enhance healthcare accessibility and transform lives,” ani Sia.
Sa nasabing okasyon kung saan kasama ring dumalo sina CGMHC Vice President Juanito Ang, Associate Medical Director for Charities and Missions at Eye Center head Dr. George Co, Jr., Medical Director Dr. Samuel Ang at Ospital ng Maynila Director Dr. Karl Laqui, nangako si Sia ng tulong para sa lungsod ng Maynila sa anumang posibleng paraan.
“Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of our fellow Manileños,” ani Sia, kasabay ng pahayag na ang kanilang ‘vision’ para sa kinabukasan ay umiinog sa partnership at paglilingkod sa pamayanan.
“In closing, I want to once again express my gratitude to Mayor Lacuna…your unwavering support fuels our commitment to excellence and motivates us to reach even greater heights. Let’s continue to join hands in shaping a healthier and brighter future together,” dagdag ni Sia.
Sa kanyang panig ay sinabi naman ni PCCA board chairman Antonio Tan, na ang ‘generous gesture; nina Mayor Lacuna at City Administrator Ang sa pagho-host ng nasabing pagtitipon ay higit na nagpaigting sa “cooperation, collaboration and mutual respect which is crucial in inspiring us to continue our community service in Manila.”
“It is through partnerships like this that we can make an impact on those we ain to serve. In return, the PCCI wishes to affirm its commitment to the leadership and progress of the city,” dagdag pa ni Tan
Ayon pa kay Tan: “We are more than willling to extend any necessary assistance ensuring that together, we can tackle the challenges that lie ahead …hand -in- hand for a brighter future for the Manilenos.”
Samantala, sinabi ni Sia na “We recognize the plight of the vulnerable in our society, and through our Charity Department, we provide essential healthcare services, including free consultations and subsidized procedures. However, we aspire to do more. That’s why we are embarking on the journey to build a charity building, expanding our reach to those most in need, because we understand that sickness should never compound the burden of poverty.”
