After the memorable initial meeting with Manila Health Department’s Division, On August 8, 2022, the formal introduction between TBPeople PH and Officer in Charge of the Office of TB Control and Prevention – Manila Health Department Dr. Maria Julieta Casillano-Recidoro with her team Dr. Richard Castro, Ma’am Raquel Calixtro, and Ma’am Chachi Panuelos Veleña happened.

We talk about our proposal of partnership and collaboration in helping each other to promote the TB program, raise awareness, and educate our fellow Manileños about the TB disease; By sharing our personal experiences as TB Survivors, Both TBpeople Philippines Organization Inc.…

The TB People Philippines Organization Inc. conducted a dialogue with the Manila Department of Social Welfare and other departments in the City of Manila. They advocate the rights and provision of services for persons suffering from Tuberculosis.

The City of Manila is committed to supporting this kind of partnership, to continuously provide assistance for the Manileños.  This is an incredible step forward in providing the people of Manila with quality healthcare and support.…

Last July 29, 2022, TBpeople Philippines Organization Inc. visited the Manila Health Department to meet and greet Dr. Arnold “Poks” Pangan – City Health Officer (MHD) and introduce our City Association Creation for Manila with Ms. Louie Zepeda-Teng, Founder and President of TBpeoplePH, Mr. Niño Magpusao TBPeoplePH Vice President, and the appointed President of TBpeoplePH – Manila and Ms. Danica Pastorpedi Duran as City Association Creation for Manila’s Vice President. 

It was a great honor for us to meet Dr.…