But Mendoza also saw an unhealthy side to Pagbilao. Basic medical care was too expensive, and people lacked knowledge of common public-health practices. Mendoza's public-relations team helped organize a series of medical missions for the people of Pagbilao. They received free medical care and medicine along with information about proper hygiene and waste disposal. We want to build stronger communities.
Residents have a better understanding of how their actions affect the health of the community.
In emergencies, they have access to medical care from the Pagbilao Power Station's clinic. Most important, data collected during the medical missions are helping the Philippine government improve the community's health for the long term. All rights reserved. .