Tzu Chi Ormoc

17/08/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐲! 🎉💙

Warmest birthday wishes from your Tzu Chi Ormoc Family! Thank you for always looking after us, sharing your guidance, and supporting us in every step. Your kindness and care have truly made a difference in our journey together.

May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and many beautiful moments ahead. We are grateful for your presence and all that you do for our Ormoc family. 🥰🥳

15/08/2026

💚 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌!

Are you a PRC-Licensed Registered Social Worker with a heart for service and a passion for making a difference?

Tzu Chi Ormoc is looking for a dedicated Registered Social Worker to join our Social Services Team. If you believe in serving communities with compassion, dignity, and professionalism, we'd love to welcome you to our humanitarian family.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘇𝘂 𝗖𝗵𝗶 𝗢𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗰?
• Serve individuals and families in need through meaningful social work.
• Be part of life-changing community programs and humanitarian initiatives.
• Grow both professionally and personally while making a lasting impact.

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
✔️ PRC-Licensed Registered Social Worker
✔️ Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
✔️ Fresh board passers are welcome to apply
✔️ Compassionate, responsible, and committed to humanitarian service
✔️ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✔️ Willing to conduct field work and home visits

📍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Brgy. Lilo-an, Tzu Chi Ormoc Liaison Office
Ormoc City, Leyte

📩 𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁:
• Application Letter
• Updated Resume
• Photocopy of PRC License
• Photocopy of TOR/Diploma

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼:
📧 [email protected]

Together, let's bring hope, relief, and compassion to those who need it most.

Be the reason someone finds hope today. 💚

11/08/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: For many children, sitting in a dental chair can bring fear and anxiety, but during Tzu Chi Ormoc’s two-day medical-dental mission at Ormoc City Central School, nervous faces gradually turned into smiles. Through months of coordination with schools, teachers, parents, and volunteers, 1,668 elementary students received free dental services, helping ease tooth pain while encouraging proper oral hygiene and preventive care.

Tzu Chi volunteer dentist Dr. Alexander Copengco shared, “Serving the children was truly fulfilling. Seeing the people I was able to help made all the effort worthwhile.” For brothers Denzel and Emmanuel Orolfo, the experience brought relief from the tooth pain they had endured. “Thank you so much, doctors, for the free tooth extraction. Our teeth will no longer hurt,” they said.

Through the compassion of volunteer dentists, Tzu Chi volunteers, schools, families, and community partners, the mission brought more than dental care—it gave children the courage to face their fears and the joy of smiling without pain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIamzbxenCE&t=125s

10/08/2026

Tzu Chi’s Medical and Dental Mission in Ormoc City, held on 18 and 19 July 2026, provided medical and dental care to more than 2,000 patients.

Behind the mission were volunteers who traveled across land and sea, prepared equipment and transformed classrooms and open spaces at Ormoc City Central School into temporary treatment areas.

Volunteers, medical professionals, Tzu Chi Youth and scholars worked together throughout the two-day mission to assist patients and support the doctors.

As Dr. Proseso Rodavan put it: “When a patient sincerely says, ‘Thank you very much, Doctor,’ all the exhaustion disappears.”

10/08/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: The success of Tzu Chi’s Medical and Dental Mission in Ormoc City, held on July 18–19, 2026, began long before the first patient entered the temporary clinic. Volunteers traveled across land and sea, bringing essential dental equipment from Bohol to Leyte and working through unexpected challenges along the way. Upon reaching Ormoc City Central School, they transformed classrooms and open spaces into treatment areas, checked equipment, arranged supplies, and prepared each station for more than 2,000 patients.

For logistics volunteer Jomar Bermoy, every detail mattered. “Some machine parts need to be fully compatible, so we carefully inspect, adjust, and troubleshoot them,” he shared, reflecting the patience and effort required behind the scenes.

Throughout the two-day mission, volunteers, medical professionals, Tzu Chi Youth, and scholars worked side by side, carrying equipment, assisting patients, supporting the doctors, and keeping the mission organized.

Despite the long hours, Dr. Proseso Rodavan found meaning in every moment of service: “When a patient sincerely says, ‘Thank you very much, Doctor,’ all the exhaustion disappears.” Their stories show that behind every patient who receives care are people who give their time, strength, and expertise—quietly turning hard work into compassion and bringing hope to thousands of people in need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGGLVdCHrRQ&t=98s

06/08/2026

🌟 𝟑𝟕 𝐓𝐳𝐮 𝐂𝐡𝐢 𝐎𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌟

𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨

Every graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter. This year, 37 Tzu Chi Ormoc Scholars, including graduates from college, university, and diploma programs, celebrate not only the completion of their studies but also a journey shaped by compassion, resilience, and service.

Behind every diploma is a story of sacrifice, perseverance, and hope. Each scholar walked a different path, yet they shared one common blessing—the unwavering support of their families, benefactors, volunteers, and the Tzu Chi Educational Assistance Program. More than financial assistance, they received encouragement, guidance, and values that will remain with them long after graduation.

Throughout their years as scholars, they participated in Humanity Classes, volunteer activities, environmental programs, youth camps, and community service. These experiences taught them that education is not only about earning a degree but also about becoming a person who serves others with sincerity, gratitude, respect, and love.

Among this year's graduates is 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗲𝗹 𝗔. 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗼, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Elementary Education. Reflecting on her journey, she shared:

"𝘐𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘛𝘻𝘶 𝘊𝘩𝘪 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘛𝘻𝘶 𝘊𝘩𝘪 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳. 𝘛𝘻𝘶 𝘊𝘩𝘪 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯; 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘚𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘛𝘻𝘶 𝘊𝘩𝘪 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦."

Her story is a reminder that the greatest lessons are often learned outside the classroom, where compassion strengthens character and service gives purpose to education.

Another inspiring graduate, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲, who also earned the distinction of Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics, expressed her heartfelt gratitude:

"𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘛𝘻𝘶 𝘊𝘩𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬. 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴, 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘐 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺."

Their stories reflect the true mission of the Tzu Chi Educational Assistance Program—to nurture not only successful graduates but also compassionate individuals who will continue to uplift others.

As Dharma Master Cheng Yen reminds us:

"𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒐𝒎, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆."

To our 37 Tzu Chi Ormoc Scholars who graduated during Academic Year 2025–2026, congratulations on this remarkable milestone. May your knowledge become a source of hope, your compassion inspire others, and your journey continue to reflect the values you have embraced as Tzu Chi Scholars.

Today, you graduate as scholars. Tomorrow, you continue your journey as compassionate individuals dedicated to making the world a better place—one act of kindness at a time.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎓💙

30/07/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: On the 18th and 19th of this month, Tzu Chi held a large-scale free medical mission in Ormoc City, Philippines, serving over a thousand residents. On the first day, a female patient arrived with a lipoma that caused severe pain when walking or sleeping. Fearing she might lose her job due to the condition, she was examined by mission doctors and underwent a successful removal procedure in a makeshift operating room, allowing her to finally regain a life of pain-free freedom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwGDGXI2iVE

30/07/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬

When Tzu Chi volunteer surgeons Dr. Robert Sy, Dr. Timoteo Yu, and Dr. Anthony Lim arrived in Ormoc City for a two-day medical mission on July 18 and 19, they were immediately confronted by a harsh reality: a staggering number of low-income patients suffering from large, advanced cysts and tumors.

In the Philippines, the high cost of timely medical care remains a formidable barrier to healthcare, forcing many low-income families to endure untreated conditions for years.

Among those seeking help during the mission was 39-year-old Haide Ponso. Uncovering her clothing revealed an eyesore of a tumor bulging on her hip—larger than the head of a newborn baby.

When asked if she had ever seen a doctor before, Haide broke down in tears.

“I really haven't been able to get a medical check-up because we don't have the financial means. My husband works as a construction worker and suffers from severe arthritis too,” Haide tearfully shared. Her worried husband, Ramon Ponso, who was standing nearby, comforted her.

For Haide’s family, putting food on the table came first—leaving medical care on the back burner.

Haide worked as a housekeeper, but the growing lipoma made daily life agonizing. Climbing the stairs of her employer’s three-story home was increasingly painful, as did walking long distances.

"It hurts so much," she confessed. "Even when I sleep, I can't turn on the other side. I have to stay completely still all night."

Despite the physical toll, financial hardship meant she couldn't afford to take time off. In fact, just a day before her July 18 surgery, Haide still reported for work.

Her employer was shocked, asking, "Why are you here? You should be resting for your surgery!"

Haide wept as she confessed her deepest fear: "I was afraid it might be cancer. I worried this might be my last day working in your home."

Many neighbors in her community had previously warned Haide that her large cyst could be cancerous. Yet, despite being weighed down by poverty, failing health, and anxiety, Haide refused to lose hope.

On the first day of the medical mission, she bravely arrived at Ormoc City Central School, accompanied by her husband.

Tzu Chi volunteer surgeons evaluated Haide’s case and agreed to operate right away. Given that it was a makeshift operating room set up in a school, there were no surgical lights. Wearing headlamp, Dr. Timoteo Yu carefully made incisions and worked from multiple angles to free the growth, but the lipoma proved surprisingly stubborn.

After giving it all, Dr. Timoteo Yu prevailed. The excised tissue was larger than the surgical scissors—measuring well over 20 centimeters in diameter. Having finally shed that heavy weight, Haide let out a deep sigh of relief.

Following the surgery, Dr. Yu called Haide’s husband—Ramon—into the recovery area. The moment he saw Haide awake; he embraced her. Reunited at last, the heavy fear they had carried for years completely vanished. Free from a lifetime of physical and emotional burden, the couple couldn't hide their overwhelming happiness.

Ramon tearfully said, "I am so deeply grateful that my wife's lump was finally removed. It was truly a blessing to bring her here! Thank you so much, Tzu Chi! Thank you, Dr. Yu!"

Seeing the couple’s radiant smiles, the surrounding Tzu Chi volunteers and doctors erupted in joy and applause.

Meanwhile, Tzu Chi Medical Foundation CEO Alfredo Li jokingly said, “You will probably miss your cyst!"

Everyone laughed!

Before leaving, Haide happily waved to the other patients waiting outside, who cheered and congratulated her on her successful surgery.

Haide went home with joy, knowing that her ten-year ordeal of fear and pain had finally come to an end.

Throughout the two-day free minor surgery mission, Tzu Chi volunteer surgeons led by Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation President Dr. Robert Sy, alongside Dr. Timoteo Yu and Dr. Anthony Lim successfully operated 85 beneficiaries suffering from benign cyst and warts. Following their procedures, patients were also provided with necessary post-surgery medications.

For everyone who received care, Tzu Chi will forever be a part of their lives—a memory of compassion that freed them from years of burden.

29/07/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Kumamoto, Japan, following the devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake.

As Tzu Chi volunteers in Japan mobilize to bring relief, comfort, and hope to affected communities, we stand in solidarity with them in our shared mission of compassion and humanitarian service. May everyone remain safe, and may strength and healing reach all those impacted.

🙏Together, let us keep Kumamoto in our prayers.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, on July 28. Tzu Chi volunteers in Japan are mobilizing to provide care and assistance to those affected by the disaster. May everyone stay safe as recovery efforts continue. 🙏

29/07/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞

Long before the first consultation began, countless volunteers had already been hard at work preparing every corner of Ormoc City Central School for the Tzu Chi Foundation Ormoc Free Medical and Dental Mission held on July 18–19. While beneficiaries witnessed the medical and dental services during the two-day mission, the days leading up to it were filled with careful planning, coordination, and teamwork to ensure that every patient was welcomed into a safe, organized, and compassionate environment.

Volunteer doctors, dentists, healthcare professionals, commissioners, Jianxi, youth volunteers, scholars, staff, and partner institutions worked side by side to transform classrooms into treatment areas, organize medical supplies, prepare equipment, assign volunteers, and coordinate logistics for a humanitarian mission that eventually served 2,551 beneficiaries.

𝑩𝒐𝒉𝒐𝒍’𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

One of the most significant preparations came from the Tzu Chi Bohol Dental Team, whose unwavering support made the dental mission possible. Travelling for approximately 13 hours, the team transported essential dental equipment, instruments, and supplies all the way from Bohol to Ormoc, ensuring that everything needed for the free dental services was ready before the first patient arrived.

Joining them were Tzu Chi youth scholars from Bohol, many of whom participated in their first dental mission outside their home province. Beyond assisting in setting up the venue, the experience also provided them with an opportunity to learn directly from volunteer doctors and dentists while serving the community.

"This is our first dental mission outside Bohol, so being part of it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many of us. We traveled for about 13 hours and encountered different challenges before arriving here, but every moment has been worthwhile. The warm welcome from the Tzu Chi Ormoc family reminded us that, no matter where we come from, we are one family united by the same mission of serving others," shared Joshua Barbacina, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology student from Bohol Island State University–Balilihan and a Tzu Chi youth scholar.

For the Bohol team, the long journey was more than simply bringing equipment across the sea. It reflected their commitment to stand alongside Tzu Chi Ormoc in ensuring that thousands of children and patients received quality healthcare services during the two-day humanitarian mission.

𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔

Jennifer Caparoso, assistant coordinator of the medical mission, emphasized that preparations for an activity of this scale required careful planning and the dedication of every volunteer behind the scenes.

"Preparing for this mission requires everyone's dedication. Behind every service are people who have been giving their time and effort to make sure everything is ready. There may be challenges along the way, but we continue working together because our goal is to bring help and quality healthcare to those who need it most. Every effort becomes meaningful when it is done with compassion and for the benefit of others," Caparoso shared.

Before the beneficiaries arrived, the spirit of service was already evident throughout the venue. Every organized supply, every assembled piece of equipment, every classroom transformed into a treatment area, and every volunteer fulfilling their role reflected the collective compassion of people working together for one purpose.

Before the first patient was called and before the first treatment began, the mission had already started through the countless hearts and hands preparing to serve others with sincerity, dignity, and love.