Over 200 San Mateo residents benefit from PCSO medical mission



Trust does not require certainty. It requires honesty about uncertainty.

Some of the most important moments in a hospital meeting never appear in the minutes. A junior doctor questions a…

Ciudad Medical Zamboanga (CMZ), a member of the Mount Grace Hospitals network, continues to expand access to…

PhilHealth and St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City have signed an agreement expanding access to zero co-payment…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the first standalone robotic device capable of drawing blood…



San Mateo, Rizal — More than 200 residents of San Mateo, Rizal, received free medical and dental services during a medical mission organized by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) at Sto. Niño Parish on Friday, 10 January 2025.
The event provided critical healthcare assistance to 213 beneficiaries, including children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and individuals with various medical conditions. Services offered included medical consultations, electrocardiograms (ECGs), tooth extractions, and the distribution of free medicines and vitamins.
The initiative was led by Satellite Division Chief of the PCSO Medical Services Department Dr. Rouel Aparato, in partnership with the San Mateo Local Government Unit – Health Department. Additional support came from the Rotary Club of Greater Marikina Valley, the Knights of Columbus Council 15370, Sto. Niño Parish, and the PPC – Social Service Ministry.
The collaboration among organizations and local stakeholders ensured the success of the medical mission, which aimed to provide accessible healthcare to underserved communities.