Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur – Gratitude and appreciation filled Barangay Kimlawis as Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), through its Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), turned over essential medicines and Buntis Kits to help address the healthcare needs of residents in the community.
The community warmly welcomed the SMI team, expressing heartfelt thanks for the company’s continued support. For residents and local health workers, the assistance means more than the delivery of supplies—it brings essential medicines closer to families and helps expectant mothers access the care they need.
In an interview on August 11, DOH-assigned nurse Richard Felix, RN, shared how the assistance directly benefits the community, saying, “Malaki ang tulong na bigay ng SMI, natutugunan talaga ang mga pangangailangan ng mga tao dito, at least, malapit na ang kuhaan nila ng mga gamot na kailangan nila.”
Meanwhile, Gloria Labuayan Ranario, president of the Barangay Health Workers of Kimlawis, also expressed her gratitude, drawing from her 18 years of service in the community.
“18 years na ko diri nagtrabaho. Sa akong na-experience, dako kaayo og tabang ang mga tambal ug buntis kits sa mga nagpuyo diri. Ang among mga kinahanglan nga tambal naa na gyud diri, mao nga daghan ang natabangan ug daghan pa ang matabangan sa kompanya,” she said.
The turnover reflects the meaningful impact of sustained community healthcare support, particularly for mothers, children, and families who rely on accessible local health services. Through the SDMP, SMI continues to work alongside communities and local health workers in addressing immediate needs and strengthening grassroots healthcare.
More than a turnover of medicines and maternal care kits, the initiative is a gesture of partnership and compassion—helping bring essential healthcare closer to the people and creating opportunities for more families to receive the support they need. For Barangay Kimlawis, the assistance serves as a reminder that when communities and partners work together, more lives can be reached, supported, and uplifted. (30)
