SolStad stretches succourto

San Pedro LagunaAfter pushing the boat out with two successful medical

missions since the start of 2015, Solstad Offshore Crewing Services Philippines Inc., (SOCSPH) still has more than enough fuel left in their tank to even more participate and reach out to its chosen communities.

For the past few months, SOCSPH, with the help of the Philippine Naval Forces Reserve Group, has

provided various types of vaccines and medicines for the impoverished children and families

particularly in Valenzuela and Baseco Compound.

This time, the small village of Langgam in San Pedro, Laguna

was lucky enough to receive the support from SOCSPH and

the Navy.The medical mission took place at Langgam’s Brgy. Hall

last May 23, 2015.

It is timely

organized w i t h

the 117th Anniversary of the

Philippine Navy.Like the previous

activities, SOCSPH’s President Chief Engineer

Rolando Adorable and SOCSPH’s Admin and Seafarer’s Family Affairs

Manager, Ms. Blesila Salva was there to take part.Also joined the activity were NRCenNCR

PN(M)(GSC) Commander, Col. Teodor Briones and NFRNCR PN(GSC)(RES) Commander, Capt.

Ramolito Guinomma.“Sa pamamagitan ng aming pagseserbisyo sana po

ay maramdaman ninyo ang aming pagmamahal sa inyo ngayong ika-117th anibersaryo namin.”

“I hope that we will be able to let you feel our love and concern for your community through this activity in time with our 117th anniversary,” stressed Briones in front of the crowd as they wait for their turns to be attended by the volunteer doctors regarding their different medical concerns and conditions.

The lovely wives of the seafarers, the so-called, Solstad Ladies Club (SLC) were also there to reach out and render service to the needy without asking anything in return.

“Malaki ang aming pasasalamat na dito napili ng Solstad at ng Philippine Navy na gawin ang ganitong klaseng activity sa ikalawang pagkakataon. Hinding hindi

namin makakalimutan ito.”“We are very thankful that Solstad and members of

the Philippine Navy have chosen our community as to where to conduct this kind of activity for the second time. We will never forget this,” says Brgy. Langgam Chairman, Romeo B. Payaoan.

Previously, Solstad has been able to push through a feeding program held at the elementary school of Brgy. Langgam.

Unlike the wellness and medical kits which were distributed in Padre Blanco Garden in Intramuros, Manila last May 16, 2015, what happened in Laguna was different.

It was a full medical mission comprised of “Operation Tuli” (circumcision), deworming, dental check-up, general check-up, blood sugar testing, ECG, prostate screening for the men aged 40 and above, and the distribution of free medicines and vitamins.

In her opening remarks, Salva stressed the important role of Solstad Offshore in Norway on why the event materialized.

“Biniyayaan po tayo ng pondo para makagawa tayo ng medical mission galing sa principal namin sa Norway.”

“We were given enough funds from our principal in Norway to proceed with the medical mission.”

As soon as the opening ceremony ended, people along the waiting lines started to pile-up.

Different expressions, anxiousness and excitement can be traced among the children’s faces in the waiting line for the “Operation Tuli”.

Parents brought their children and patiently waited for their turn at the deworming section as they see this kind of rare opportunity and certainly nobody wants to let it pass.

The members of the Solstad Ladies Club were too busy aiding the community barely having a lunch break just to accommodate all the patients.

Clearly, not just the staff and the seafarers but also their families are living up to the core values instilled by the company.

Children cried at the dental check-up section but smiles are painted on the faces of their parents whom were relieved and can say that finally, their children were able to undergo a dental check-up which many of them if not all were deprived from before Solstad came to the rescue.

On the other hand, the medical mission’s prostate screening / prostate testing was mobbed by fathers and grandfathers aged 40 and up.

They are happy because a lot of them according to some patients never had the chance to go to a hospital and undergo a prostate screening.

The general check-up was where the waiting line really got long and it was definitely a success for both sides.

Still in cooperation with the Navy, SOCSPH is set to conduct the final leg of its medical missions for the year 2015 in Valenzuela.

Although 2 years has passed since it started crewing in the country, SOCSPH is already known for its reputation of always extending aid with 101% effort to serve and provide for the needy.

By the time SOCSPH turns 20 or 30 years, imagine how many lives it could improve or even save through its efforts which most of the time serve as a wake-up call for some to bring back the Bayanihan spirit. n

By Gino Marquez

Engr. Rolando AdorablePresidentEngr. Rolando AdorablePresident

Dental Check upDental Check up

CircumcisionCircumcision

Prostate Check upProstate Check up

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DewormingDeworming

Blood Pressure Check upBlood Pressure Check up