Friday, May 30, 2008

The MEDCAP Team has arrived

The Team Members of the Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) of the USNS Mercy Mission arrived today. They arrived on board a C-130 plane from Cotabato City.

Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento was on hand to meet the team members. With him were Councilors Sonny Salurio and Jim Uy. Also on hand was City Health Officer, Dr. Cesar Sabenicio. The team was headed by USN Capt Kenneth Iesenberg.

Mayor Mel Sarmiento (in black) with Col Corleto Vinluan, Jr. (leftmost), Lt John Mc Combs and Councilors Sonny Salurio and Jim Uy.

Councilors Jim Uy and Sonny Salurio as they await the arrival of the team members.

CACO's Jonas Lim with the Sarkiki-Hadang performers. (For pictures of their performance, please check this link)

Mayor Mel Sarmiento as he exchanged pleasantries with Capt Kenneth Iesenberg. Looking on is Dr. Cesar Sabenicio.


The Sarakiki-Hadang Performers were on hand to do their ritual dance of welcome. For pictures, please check this link.

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