In line with the celebration of its 78?? Founding Anniversary, with the theme “FOCUS PAF @78: Advancing Air Power by Committing to Mission, Strengthening Capabilities, and Championing Core Values,” the Philippine Air Force (PAF), led by its Commanding General, Lieutenant General Arthur M Cordura PAF, conducted a Medical and Dental Outreach Activity at People’s Plaza, Botolan, Zambales.
The outreach was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Provincial Government of Zambales, the Municipal Government of Botolan, PAF Reserve Force, the University of Perpetual Help System, Light of Men Ministries, Matayug Air Force One Eagles Club, Air Cavaliers Credit Cooperative (PMA Class ’86), Department of Health – Region III, Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology, RC Makati F. Zobel, Supreme Student Council Society of the Philippines, the Philippine Army, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Philippine National Police.
Services rendered during the activity included pediatric and family medicine consultations, dental services, visual and cataract screening, distribution of prescription eyeglasses, cleft palate consultations, prosthetics distribution, free haircuts, circumcision, and counseling sessions – benefiting hundreds of Zambaleños.
Additionally, the PAF donated solar panels, hand-held GPS trackers, Motolite PLUS ULTRA 2SM batteries, automotive batteries for boats, compasses, water containers, and fuel gallons with gas to the Maritime CAFGU Active Auxiliary; 75 trash bins to the Municipal Government of Botolan; and family food packs to local residents of Zambales.
The activity also served as a platform for the PAF to promote the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Communication Plan “MULAT” and its strategic efforts in safeguarding the West Philippine Sea. These initiatives aim to deepen public awareness of the importance of asserting sovereign rights and protecting national territory.
In his remarks, Lieutenant General Cordura expressed the PAF’s sincere gratitude to the Zambaleños for their warm reception and active participation. He emphasized the PAF’s unwavering commitment to delivering essential services directly to communities in support of national development and public welfare.
CG, PAF also assured the local government and people of Zambales that the PAF will always be ready to extend help whenever needed. In the same spirit of mutual support, he emphasized that if the PAF finds itself in need, it will not hesitate to seek assistance from the province.
He further noted that every Filipino has a vital role in defending the country – not only through arms, but also through knowledge, awareness, and unity. He concluded by underscoring that the services rendered during the outreach exemplified the true spirit of “Bayanihan”, reflecting collective action for the common good.
