ALAGANG MPT SOUTH: 848 BOYS UNDERGO FREE CIRCUMCISION

MPT South has successfully completed a series of Alagang MPT South: “Operation Tuli,” a medical outreach program providing free circumcision for kids, in collaboration with local government units and partner institutions, as part of the company’s effort to contribute to community development in its host communities.

From June 10-26, MPT South organized three runs of the “Operation Tuli,” serving a total of 848 beneficiaries.

In Imus City, Cavite, MPT South, in collaboration with the city government of Imus, through its City Health Office, Office of the Congressman of Cavite 3^rd District, and Cavite Naval Hospital, a total of 266 kids were able to avail of the free circumcision program during the first leg of the program on June 10.

On June 14, for its second leg, MPT South partnered with the city government of General Trias, through its City Health Office and the Cavite Naval Hospital for the benefit of 466 kids.

Last June 26, the final leg of the program was held at Bulungan Wet Market in Paranaque, in partnership with  the cty government of Paranaque, through its City Health Office, Manila Naval Hospital, and Philippine Nursing Students’ Association, catering a total of 133 kids.

“We are confident that through MPT South’s continued effort, countless individuals will be able to access this life-changing procedure and associated health benefits. We are truly inspired by the company’s pursuit of improving lives of the communities they serve ” said Dr. Jonathan Porto Luseco, city health officer of General Trias City.

“Our Alagang MPT South: ‘Operation Tuli’ shows our commitment to contribute to community development to help enhance the lives of the communities that we serve. We are proud and grateful to our partners to bring this essential health service to alignment communities of CAVITEX and CALAX”, said MPT South vice president for Communication and Stakeholder Management Arlette Capistrano.

Aside from annual medical mission programs, MPT South also conducts “Linis Barangay,” a cleaning and greening initiative for its host communities; Drayberks Road Safety Caravan, a road safety education program; and the distribution of “Bayani Ka” Road Safety Activity books for children.

MPT South is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is in the business of developing and operating toll roads in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It is the biggest toll road developer in the Philippines, with a current portfolio of tollways that includes the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (CAVITEX), Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), and NLEX Connector Road (NLEX Connector).