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Los Baños, PCSO eye expanded health services

Partnership seeks to strengthen medical and dental missions and improve access to community healthcare programs.

COMPASSIONATE care remains central to the practice of modern healthcare.

COMPASSIONATE care remains central to the practice of modern healthcare.

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LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The municipal government of Los Baños and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) are seeking to strengthen their partnership to expand medical and dental missions and improve access to healthcare services for local residents.

Mayor Neil Andrew N. Nocon welcomed a PCSO delegation during a courtesy visit at the Municipal Mayor’s Office on 12 November 2026.

The delegation was led by Dr. Rouel Aparato, team leader of the PCSO Medical Service Department, representing PCSO General Manager Melquiades A. Robles.

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in organizing medical and dental missions and implementing other health-related initiatives that would benefit residents, particularly those requiring accessible medical assistance.

The meeting highlighted the importance of coordination between local government units and national agencies in delivering community-based healthcare programs.

The proposed collaboration is expected to support the municipality’s continuing efforts to make essential health services more accessible to Los Baños residents.

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