US-based group joins MMSU, Batac gov’t in medical, optical mission

By Bernardo B. Ver II

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Batac City—The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) thru the help of the Lions Club of San Diego, California and the City Government of Batac held a medical and optical mission at the Teatro Ilocandia on February 16, 2019.

MMSU President Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis welcomed the 14 members of the Lions Club with the University’s Seven (7) Point Agenda with a theme ACHIEVE; A - Academic Excellence; C - Creative, Relevant and Innovative Research Programs; H - High Impact and Transformative Extension and Outreach Programs; I - Improved Revenue Generation and Resource Management; E - Expanded External Linkages and Partnerships; V - Vibrant and Engaging, Culturally-Focused University Campus; E - Effective and Efficient Management.

She envisaged in her speech that after achieving those pointers, MMSU will be the premiere Philippine university by the year 2028. Mrs. Agrupis also assures the crowd, especially the patients. of the support from the university down to the grassroots in Batac City.

“Kadkaduaenda kayo ken madimi kayat a maudi kayo iti serbisyo ditoy Batac,” Mrs. Agrupis noted.

Gracing the occasion were Dr. Leo Sicat, president of the Metropolitan Lions Club-San Diego County; Batac Mayor Albert D. Chua; MMSU Alumni President Bismark Angelo A. Quidang; Dr. Quintin S. Cocson, Jr. of MMSU’s College of Medicine; and Dr. Ricardo S. Guanzon, MMSU College of Medicine dean.

There were more than 500 patients who came for the free medical services and eyeglasses from the said event.

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