ZAMBOANGA. Hundreds of residents benefited from a medical mission initiated by the Office of Member of Parliament Abdulraof Macacua of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the covered court in Bagumbayan village, Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte.
Comprehensive Health Services
Jaber Macacua, chief of staff of Macacua’s office, said the one-day medical mission provided free dental services, eye check-ups with free eyeglasses, circumcision, medical consultations, and medicines. Each beneficiary also received 10 kilograms of rice.
The medical mission was held in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Project Tulong Alay sa Bangsamorong Nangangailangan (Tabang), and the Cotabato Regional Medical Center.
Legal Aid Included
As part of the outreach activity, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines–Cotabato City Chapter offered free legal consultations and notarization of simple documents. This reflects the commitment of the Bangsamoro government to bringing essential services closer to communities, particularly in addressing health and legal concerns.
“Naniniwala tayo na ang tunay na paglilingkod ay ang paglapit sa mamamayan at pagbibigay ng tulong na abot-kaya at mas mapapakinabangan ng lahat. (We believe that true public service means reaching out to the people and providing assistance that is accessible and beneficial to everyone),” Macacua said.
Local Support
Kabuntalan Municipal Administrator Afrel Oric Midtimbang expressed gratitude for the initiative, noting the local government unit’s full support for programs that assist marginalized communities. The Rural Health Unit, village officials, and the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region also participated in the medical mission.
