50 child laborers in Pasig receive free health services

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A total of 50 child laborers in Pasig City were given free healthcare services by the local government and its affiliated national agencies and hospitals through the “Batang Malaya” initiative on Friday, Aug. 11.

The “Batang Malaya” project was led by the Pasig City Public Employment Service Office , Department of Labor and Employment and the Pasig Tripartite Industrial Peace Council .

The services were provided by health workers and doctors from The Medical City Eye and Vision Institute, The Medical City Institute of Pediatrics and the Akbay Ginhawa Foundation. The parents and their kids were able to consult with pediatricians on their respective conditions and ailments during the sessions, conducting general body check-ups for the children. Prior to the medical check ups, a short program was held, graced by City Councilor Quin Cruz; Anthony Gamo, head of the Employee Engagement Department of The Medical City; Dr. Agnes Alarilla-Alba, director of the The Medical City Institute of Pediatrics; Dr. Gary Martinez Jr.

Each of the 50 beneficiaries of the program received P20,000 worth of financial aid, 16 sacks of rice, and grocery packs.

 

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