On the trip we did various things for the local communities such as health screenings, health education, medical surgical procedures such as circumcisions, consulted adult and pediatric patients, dispensed medications from our mobile pharmacy, visited hospitals, clinics, and schools, and provided food, clothing, and toy donations to an orphanage and an elderly home.We also had the opportunity to sight-see and visit different local places.

The Philippines is a lush getaway for many travelers. It is home to more than 9.8 million people and is considered the third most disaster prone nation in the world according to WHO international. Despite the scenic views and plethora of food, more than 50% of the population lives on less than $2 a day. For every 1000 people there is 1.153 physicians and 6 nurses or midwives. Since Spanish colonial times, the country has been Asia’s largest Catholic country. Over a hundred ethnic groups, a mixture of foreign influences and a fusion of culture and arts have enhanced the uniqueness of the Filipino identity and the wonder that is the Philippines.