Dolphy medical mission takes off Oct. 5

MANILA, Philippines - The Comedy King of the Philippines finally gets his long-time wish.

A short-term medical mission dubbed as Mula Kay Pidol Alay Kalusugan takes off tomorrow, Oct. 5 at the Manila Broadcasting and  Star City Parking Area, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Manila. Registration starts at 6 a.m. The event will be from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Taking cue from the popular late comedian Dolphy’s humanity, the Dolphy Aid Para sa Pinoy Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with Kaizz Ventures, Inc. and the Manila Broadcasting Company, offers free check-up and consultation services for the general public on optical, dental, pediatric and geriatric health; obstetrics and gynecology; blood sugar/blood typing tests; and massage and therapy, etc.

Free medicines, including vitamins and health supplements, will be distributed during the day. A second medical mission is slated on Nov. 30 at Taguig City.

The grand public service event is made possible by media sponsors ABS-CBN, GMA 7, TV5, DZRH VOLTRACOMM Operation tulong and KALINGA. Major sponsors are Polinol Iwas Bad Cholesterol!, Rite Med, Family Rubbing Alcohol, Danlex Research and Laboratories, Inc., Plasmin, NovuHair, Bell Kenz, Bacchus Energy Drink and Star City. Also lending valuable support are Aqua Soft, Champion Detergent Powder and Tai Chi Rub and VCO Liniments.

Family spokesperson Eric Quizon welcomes everyone to be partners in this monumental tribute to a man truly born for others. “My dad believes that health and well-being are necessary to live a good and happy life. And our family supports that.”

(For details, call 415-4618, 0943-80365749 or 09274881414.)