Public sports complexes became centers of compassion and accessible healthcare on March 17 in Marikina City and March 24 in Santa Rosa, Laguna. Thousands of residents gathered for the LAB for All medical missions.
The missions took place at the Marikina Sports Center and the Santa Rosa Multipurpose Sports Complex. Local government units, healthcare workers, volunteers, and private sector partners worked together. They provided free laboratory services, medical consultations, and prenatal check-ups. They also provided essential healthcare assistance to underserved communities.
Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. was among the key Kaagapay partners supporting the initiative. It helped address a critical healthcare gap by providing free medicines to beneficiaries on-site.
Expanding Access to Medicines and Care
For many Filipino families, access to healthcare services and medicines remains a financial challenge. Through its participation in LAB for All, Bell-Kenz Pharma enabled patients to receive prescribed medicines immediately. As a result, it helped reduce treatment delays and eased the financial burden on low-income households.
Evelyn Ballaran, 40, is one of the beneficiaries. She is an expectant mother who is eight months pregnant with her fourth child. She shared how the initiative provided both relief and reassurance.
“Malapit na po akong manganak kaya mas kinakabahan ako,” she said.
“Hindi laging madali magpa-check-up kapag may ibang gastusin sa bahay.” Receiving free medicines during the medical mission eased her immediate concerns. “Mas nakakagaan po sa loob. Hindi na ako mag-aalala kung saan kukuha ng gamot,” she added.
Her experience reflected the realities that many beneficiaries faced at the outreach activities in both cities.
According to Dr. Luis Raymond T. Go, Bell-Kenz Pharma Medical Director, the company’s involvement aligns with its commitment. It wants to make healthcare more accessible to Filipino communities.
“At Bell-Kenz Pharma, we believe healthcare should not be a privilege reserved for a few,” Dr. Go said. “Through initiatives like LAB for All, we can extend meaningful support to communities. We help provide medical consultations. We also provide the medicines patients need to begin their recovery and care immediately.”
He added that stronger collaboration between the private sector, local governments, and healthcare providers is needed.
Strengthening Public-Private Collaboration
Across both venues, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and partner organizations worked together. They served senior citizens, parents seeking medical advice, and pregnant women requiring prenatal care.
In Marikina, the large-scale operation required coordinated crowd management and security support. The Philippine National Police provided it under the leadership of Police Colonel Jenny Tecson. Police personnel assisted elderly attendees, pregnant women, and children. They also ensured orderly movement throughout the venue.
Tecson also acknowledged the cooperation of the local government led by Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and Mark Castro. She emphasized that initiatives of this scale succeed through strong coordination. Civic institutions, healthcare partners, and local communities all play a part.
Continuing Commitment to Community Healthcare
Bell-Kenz Pharma’s participation in LAB for All reflects its continuing commitment to community-centered healthcare initiatives. These initiatives promote inclusive and accessible medical support for Filipinos.
As the Marikina and Santa Rosa medical missions concluded, the impact extended beyond healthcare services. Families received much-needed medical attention. Expectant mothers gained reassurance. Communities also experienced firsthand the value of accessible and compassionate healthcare.
For beneficiaries like Evelyn Ballaran, the initiative demonstrated the power of timely healthcare intervention. Private organizations committed to public welfare support it. It can create a meaningful and lasting impact in everyday lives.
For more information about Bell-Kenz Pharma, visit www.bell-kenz.net
