KUWAIT: A successful thanksgiving, medical and food program was held on Friday at the Philippine Embassy in Hateen. The event, organized by the OFW Aguila Movement sa Kuwait, was held in support of Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte's programs, especially to achieve unity and change. Duterte's new government will assume office on June 30.

The highlights of the program were the food and gift giving and medical missions, made possible by Tag Cargo owner Marivic Paradero, who coordinated the three Filipino and an Arab doctors - Dr Emilia Zapanta, Dr Cristina Cura, Dr Aileen Basuil and Dr Sameh Aziz, to address the medical needs of Filipina runaway housemaids.

The four doctors examined around 150 maids at the shelter and gave medical advice and prescriptions. A brief lecture was conducted by Carolynne B Paggabao, a nurse from Sabah Hospital. The nurses also gave hygiene kits to all the housemaids at the shelter. After the program, OFW Aguila Movement sa Kuwait shared sumptuous food with them.

The maids also enjoyed singing and parlor games hosted by dynamic duo Raymund Recamadas and Kathrina Perea from TFC and Pinoy Arabia FM. "This is another proof of our commitment to support our new leader Rodrigo Duterte. This would not be possible without the support of everyone in the group, and I thank them and our sponsors," said Eric 'Neptune' Cajes, OFW Aguila Movement President.

By Ben Garcia