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November 11, 2026
MANOBO, MAGPET—The Extension Services Office (ESO) of the University of Southern Mindanao, together with partner agencies, launched the “Maagang Pamaskong Handog para sa mga Bata sa Bukid” on November 10, 2026, in Manobo, Magpet, Cotabato.
Kicking off the activity, beneficiaries were oriented on the offered services. Dr. Florilyn M. Pimentel, Municipal Health Officer of the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Magpet, welcomed the beneficiaries and highlighted the initiative’s aim.
“Nandito tayong lahat ngayon para sa isang bagay and that is to extend our help that is why today, this is our gift to you. Unta sa mga serbisyo nga a oaang ihatag sa inyoha, makahatag mi ug kalipay,” she said.
The initiative, held in partnership with the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Hospital, College of Medicine (COM), National Service Training Program (NSTP), University Volunteers Club (UVC), Cabaluna Surgical Center Inc., and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Magpet, provided essential services, including basic medical consultations, eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) examinations, a forum on family planning and basic hygiene practices, and a feeding program. Additionally, a total of 160 sets of school supplies and 117 hygiene kits were turned over to the community.
In total, 362 beneficiaries received essential services and goods through the initiative.
The day-long program concluded with closing remarks delivered by Brgy. Chairman Ruth Pelonio-Federe.
“Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat labi na sa atong mga donors, volunteers, ug atoang mga partners. Sa mga wala nakabalo, ang last na nagpa-check up ganina kay gikan pa sa pikas sa bundok maong dako jud kaayo ning tabang para mas mapaduol ang mga serbisyo medikal sa among katawhan diri sa Manobo. Daghan kaayong salamat!” she expressed.
Organized by the Knowledge Management (KM) Cluster, the initiative reinforced the office’s commitment to social responsibility by bringing essential services and resources to underserved communities.
