02/11/2025
DUMAGAT MISSION
The Rotary Club of Gapan, Inc. (RCG) conducted today its annual 'Medical and Humanitarian Mission' for the benefits of the members of the Dumagat Tribes, held at the Sierra Madre Mountains, General Tinio, Nueva Ecija. It was an arduous climb to the mountains as the roads are not passable to regular vehicles. President Lyndon Ocampo, together with DGN Franco Antonio Ganias, led RCG Rotarians, spouses and volunteers in this noble undertakings, giving away rice, food supplies, canned goods and other items. PP Dr. Gholamreza Dadgardhoust led his medical team in doing random check-up and consultations for the Dumagats, handing out free medicine and vitamins. Rotary District 3780 AG Novelyn Natividad also took part in the proceedings. It was a special day as well as two clubs from Rotary District 3810 joined the event, giving away clothes, shoes, food items and other goods. UCP Sam Mesina from the Rotary Club of Aseana Manila has been invited, and was represented at the activity by UCP Marilyn 'Violet' De Guia from the Rotary Club of Manila Bayanihan, and UCP Imelda 'Ching' De Guzman from the Rotary Club of Manila Glimmar Prime. After the event, all the volunteers proceeded to the Minalungao National Park to take their lunch while enjoying the pristine view of the clear river.