The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
September 23, 2008
Korean volunteers from Chung-ang University, led by their Capt. Lee Moo-Yeol, once again visited Rizal National Science High School for 9 days to demeanor their intended community outreaches within several districts in Rizal, June 23-30.
The volunteers lodged in RiSci’s dormitory as they roam around Rizal’s premises to initiate Medical Missions at no cost. They started off their duties at Teresa, Rizal, followed by a 2-day task in Sampaloc and Tanay, Rizal as well. Aside from Risci grounds, they also situated their public consultations in Binangonan Elementary School whereas people from over Batingan and Layunan joined in the said event. They offered communal counseling regarding health matters, as well as performing mass preventive measures like fogging in the respective places.
The volunteer group this year was chiefly composed of several pharmacists, health transcriptionists, medical heads and nursing students from the said university in South Korea, each decided to commit their selves in service.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines rendered their aid to the Koreans through endowing them several accommodations regarding their food and transportation. The rest of the utilities in their operations followed the voluntary basis.
Aside from inducing health services, the Koreans also seized some time in introducing their sports and culture with the Filipinos. At an interview, they informed that they are doing this yearly, though each time there were varying staffs, due to the well-kept tie between Koreans and the Filipinos which started since the NoKor vs SoKor war in the 1950’s.
After spending more than a week in Rizal, they shall then ensue to Angeles, Pampanga to keep on their pledged commitment as to assist the people from around the country dealing with their subsequent health and lifestyle.
“We wanted to show how much we love our Filipino friends through this service opportunity in the Philippines. Everything went good; we love the culture, especially the smiles of those people we had taken the chance to help,” Capt. Lee avowed.
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