VALENZUELA CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of residents benefited from free medical, optical and dental services during the Alagang Pamilyang Valenzuelano Medical Mission held at the Mabolo Covered Court on November 7, 2026.
The initiative, implemented by the Valenzuela City Government under Mayor Wes Gatchalian, aims to provide accessible healthcare services to residents, particularly those who may have difficulty obtaining medical consultations and treatment.
According to the city government, the medical mission recorded 193 beneficiaries under the Sagip Mata optical assistance program, 89 medical consultations and 20 dental service recipients.
The activity also included family planning services as part of the local government’s efforts to promote preventive healthcare and reproductive health awareness.
Through the medical mission, residents were able to access healthcare services without paying consultation or service fees.
The Sagip Mata program focused on addressing vision-related concerns, while medical consultations provided residents with opportunities to seek professional advice regarding their health conditions.
Dental services were also offered to help address oral health concerns among participating residents.
The city government said the Alagang Pamilyang Valenzuelano Medical Mission will continue visiting different barangays to bring essential healthcare services closer to local communities.
The program forms part of the local administration’s efforts to strengthen community-based healthcare delivery and reduce financial barriers to basic medical services.
By conducting medical missions at the barangay level, the city government aims to make preventive care, consultations and other health services more accessible to Valenzuelano families.
The local government reiterated its commitment to expanding healthcare outreach activities and ensuring that residents have access to free and essential medical assistance.
