Nurse to the Mountains.

     

During Health Check-up in Sitio Lukban, 50kms away from low lander communities.

 Being a local politician and an independent Nurse practitioner in our municipality is an opportunity for me to learn the values and culture of Mangyan tribes and to live a unique personal and professional experience that is simply not available in any hospital or health care employment setting. 

      Not only will you encounter a fascinating people and culture, but your expertise as a nurse will be broadened and valued. In my practice as an independent professional nurse, a broad spectrum of services, I have the opportunities to explore different specialties and gain additional skills in the field. I also see how your efforts to care for advocate for and educate patients and constituents which can have a ripple effect on the entire community.

      One of my nursing goals is to “ensure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are accessible and available to all Mangyans and Native people in this country.

Geriatric patient from Brgy. Bonbon

Kilapnet Mangyan Settlement

Cabuyao Mangyan Community

With sitio leader (community chieftain)

Watch out for Mansalay's First ever Mangyan Festival this November 2013!

The Mangyan Festival aims to:

1. Raise awareness of the richness of Mangyan culture to tourists and lowland Mansalenyos

2. Promote respect and recognition for the Mangyans and their diverse cultures through various forms of artistic expression

3. Celebrate and promote the Mangyans' unique crafts and arts

4. Instill among the Mangyan population especially among the youth a deeper understanding and appreciation of their own heritage and of the need to keep it alive for the next generations.

      

Courtesy: Jacob Maentz Photography

Advanced Handloom Weaving Training

Promotion of handloom weaving in Mansalay has been a major Sustainable Livelihood Generation Program of the LGU. Anabu and Abaca raw materials are abundant in Mansalay. This small-scale industry is a proven livelihood in improving the family income with the entire benefits directly goes to the weavers. This training was provided by the Phil. Textile Institute of DOST and the LGU with the main idea of developing a small scale industry and promoting handloom weaving with the help of advanced technique and to help the poor families to earn through the handloom generation.

A Class with Former Senate President Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel

My favorite professor, Sen. Nene Pimentel, Jr. is discussing Local Government Code & his role/experiences in the codification of the local government. He's a brilliant lecturer! - at Masters of Public Administration class (UMAK-CGPP)

Medical Mission (Puerto Galera)

I was invited to a Medical mission organized by Dr. Francis of Daytec Clinic, Philippine Army & Or. Mindoro Provincial Hospital last October 5, 2013. These people helped us in our mission to provide indigent and local residents with access to medical resources. #PayItForward