MAC - CES

12/05/2026

Caring is healing.

One of the thrusts of MAC-CES services is promoting the health and wellness of the community. The community clinic is one of the services provided to our adopted Barangay 23, Zone 2.

Thank you so much to Dr. Cafe and her resident doc Nicka for their selfless service despite the intense heat in Pasay City yesterday from 1:00–3:00 PM, with the heat index reaching around 41°C. To our diligent barangay officers, under the leadership of Kap. Rivera, thank you for your assistance and for helping make the 2nd official week of our community clinic a success.

There was a long line of patients, and the doctors’ 2-hour duty was not enough to accommodate everyone. Six patients were advised to return on the next scheduled clinic day.

All praises be to God for the compassion and service of our doctor volunteers and community volunteers.

06/05/2026

Manila Adventist College, through the Office of Community Extension Services (CES), represented by CES Head KGantia and MAC Chaplain RSalo, participated in the Department of Health (DOH) program titled “Workshop on the Development of the National Voluntary Blood Services Program – Social Marketing, Advocacy, and Promotion (SMAP) Plan,” held on April 27–30 in Tagaytay. Spearheaded by Ma’am Marites Estrella, Program Head of the NVBSP of the Department of Health, along with her dedicated team, the workshop was both successful and impactful.

The program provided an opportunity to build strong camaraderie with fellow participants, including Eligue de Leon from Lyceum of the Philippines–Laguna, Jhoy Babaran from the Philippine Information Agency, and Jeffrey Almazan from PNVSCA, especially during group sessions and presentations as members of Team Group 5.

The CES Head, Kgantia, would also like to express appreciation for the kindness and friendship of their roommates—Trisha Niegas from HEI in Valenzuela and Leah Guevarra from HEIs in Quezon City—for the valuable exchange of ideas and benchmarking.

Special thanks as well to benchmarking buddies and new friends, Ma’am Leah Guevarra and Jhoy Babaran.

The knowledge gained and the potential collaborations formed are among the most valuable experiences from participating in this program. It was truly a privilege to be part of this meaningful initiative.

Thank you to the Department of Health and Manila Adventist College for uplifting the spirit of patriotism and for developing responsible leaders equipped to serve the community.

30/04/2026

The BSPT students are engaging NPUC employees through the “Bring Back the Back” community service program.

Led by the PT department, this initiative for the employees of the Northern Luzon Philippine Union Mission (formerly known as NPUC) aims to restore energy, promote health awareness, and improve back care among employees who have volunteered to participate.

The kickoff program started on April 16, 2026 and this is part of a 3-week series of intervention sessions. The smiles, vibrancy, kindness, and support of the NLPUM community are truly appreciated.

Today marks the final day of the sessions, where participants will undergo post-assessment to determine the impact compared to their pre-assessment responses.

Thank you, BSPT students, their adviser JAcopio for being responsible, active, and creative in extending your compassion to serve the community.

Your intervention programs may leave a lasting impact on the workers as they continue to serve God through their respective responsibilities in NLPUM.

All praises to God 🙏

27/04/2026

MAC MASS PLOGGING 2026: Run for Health, Pick for Earth

On April 17, 2026, MAC successfully conducted its 3rd consecutive annual Mass Plogging program with the theme: “Run for Health, Pick for Earth.” Approximately 400 volunteers participated in picking up waste while jogging along major and minor roads in Pasay City. The activity covered an estimated six (6) kilometers, where participants collected both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste in designated group areas.

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27/04/2026

MAC MASS PLOGGING 2026: Run for Health, Pick for Earth

On April 17, 2026, MAC successfully conducted its 3rd consecutive annual Mass Plogging program with the theme: “Run for Health, Pick for Earth.” Approximately 400 volunteers participated in picking up waste while jogging along major and minor roads in Pasay City. The activity covered an estimated six (6) kilometers, where participants collected both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste in designated group areas.

The volunteers were organized into eight groups composed of NSTP students, MAC student volunteers, faculty, and staff who traversed the approved routes within Pasay City. The success of the MAC Mass Plogging 2026 was made possible through the strong cooperation and collaboration of the Pasay Local Government Units (LGUs), MAC Community Extension Services, MAC community volunteers, NSTP students and instructors, MAC administration, and barangay officials.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto for her continued support, as well as to the Pasay LGUs—PCENRO, CDRRMO, Pasay TPMO, Pasay PNP, and the Barangay 35 Zone 3 officers. We also thank our major partners and participants: the NSTP students and their supportive instructors, the resilient Academic Support Officers of 2026, and the Academic Support staff volunteers who prepared food for the mass ploggers. Appreciation is also extended to our faculty who actively joined their students and to the supportive MAC administrators.

Our special thanks to our MAC Alumni Association, under the leadership of Sir ETolentino, for the regular sponsorship of gloves and masks for our mass ploggers.

This advocacy promotes climate change action and environmental awareness aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by focusing on roadside waste collection, maintaining a clean environment, enhancing green spaces, and reducing air pollution. It also supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through proper waste segregation, reducing plastic pollution, and encouraging responsible waste disposal.

Beyond its environmental impact, the activity also benefited the volunteers’ physical health. Participants engaged in jogging, brisk walking, and waste picking, accumulating an average of 10,000 steps over the six-kilometer route. Moreover, the activity fostered camaraderie, teamwork, and enjoyable experiences, positively contributing to the mental well-being of all participants.

In summary, the advocacy benefits the community, the environment, and volunteers' physical and mental health. We give thanks to God for the success of this event and for the unwavering support of all who participated. All praises to God!

27/04/2026

On April 12, 2026, there were 116 brave boys who underwent circumcision. The MAC Operation Tuli program was made possible by the high spirit of volunteerism among AMCM and MAC volunteers in the annual Operation Tuli community outreach, in collaboration with AMCM.

The MAC Operation Tuli served the adopted barangay 23, Zone 2, and other nearby barangays, as well as AMCM and MAC workers with their children who were qualified for the program.

MAC through the office of MAC - CES would like to thank the AMCM Community Outreach Office, MAC community volunteers, MAC Ambassadors 2026, GC Med and Pharmaceutical Company, the AMCM Surgical Department doctor volunteers, the imported doctor, Dr. Proceso Hernandez, from the Loma Linda University, Pediatric Department, and MAC Admin for making the Operation Tuli successful.

17/04/2026

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15/04/2026

15/04/2026

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14/04/2026

Sharing is Caring

Sharing care with our adopted Barangay 23, Zone 2 through a free medical check-up conducted by Manila Adventist College through the Office of Community Extension Services, in collaboration with AMCM Internal Medicine.

On April 13, 2026, the first “Doctor’s on Duty” was conducted in the barangay. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Laton for his kindness and quality service to our barangay constituents. We also thank our barangay officers for their dedication and support of our advocacy.

May we continue to extend God’s care to those in need.

All praises to God 🙏