To highlight our silver anniversary celebration of 2011's JCI Week, JCI Cotabato have series of activities. One of which was the Lingkod Parang Dental-Surgical Mission held on April 10, 2011 at Parang Gym, Parang, Maguindanao. This project was in partnership with DOH-ARMM and in full support of LGU-Parang during the leadership of Mayor Ibay, 37th Infantry Battalion, PNP-ARMM, IRA (Iranun Rescue Assistance) 511, MBLT-7 and US Army Medical Team. Other services includes the Libreng Gupit (Free Haircut) by the 37th IB, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Medical Consultation, and Eye Screening. We were also entertained by the PNP-ARMM Band while the services was being conducted. The 37th IB and PNP-ARMM not only supported us by providing armed men for our security but also they have provided us doctors for the dental and surgical services.
This was the first time that JCI Cotabato did a community project outside its area of responsibility to promote more the purpose of oour organization's existence globally and to expand its horizon. Its also a good opportunity to increase our membership.
The event started with a short program, reciting the JCI Creed, Prayer and Mission followed by a short opening and inspirational speech by the Hon. Mayor Ibay. The Regional Secretary of DOH-ARMM Dr, Jojo Sinolinding, Jr. (former JCI member) also delivered his short inspirational talk. Other guest present were the Vice Mayor of Parang, and the Commanding Officer of the 37th IB Lt. Col. Febie Lamerez.
