NEW CHARITY EXEC (Via SMART). Dr. Irineo "Bong" Alvaro, Jr., chairman of Bridges for Benevolent Initiatives Foundation (BBIF) is designated as Philippine National Coordinator by World Medical Relief, Inc. President and CEO George V. Samson. Alvaro, known for his corporate social responsibility programs at Clark-based BBIF such as scholarship and medical outreach programs, is shown getting a WMRI commemorative pin from Samson during the 64th Anniversary of the Charity NGO in Michigan, USA. He was accompanied by Abel Manliclic, who represented Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel (below foto, 2nd from right) to the event.
Angeles City Councilors Joseph Ponce and Edgardo Pamintuan Jr. (first and second fro m left, respectively) join Michigan State Senator Steven Bieda (3rd from right) during the celebration of WMRI anniversary in Michigan USA. Also in photo are Val Cristobal, Abel Manliclic and Dr. Irineo Alvaro, Jr.Angeles City Councilor Joseph “PG” Ponce (left) confers with BBBIF Chairman Dr. Irineo “Bong” Alvaro (right) and Abel Manliclic, senior political adviser of Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel some legislative measures that could help indigent persons avail of more government help for medical needs. Angeles City Councilor Edgardo “Edu” Pamintuan, Jr. delivers message of his dad-mayor and namesake during the celebration of WMRI 64th Anniversary Gala Night in Michigan, USA. Pamintuan expressed thanks for the help of WMRI in recovery efforts after Pinatubo eruption and the establishment of Renal Care Center at the Ospital Ning Angeles. He also cited the naming of one wing of said hospital after WMRI founder Irene Auberlin.Abel Manliclic, senior political adviser of Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel (right) and Michigan State Senator Steven Bieda beam to the camera after discussing possible areas of cooperation on legislative concerns that will speed up medical outreaches in the Philippines. Dr. Rey Franco, head of Cardiac Center of Ospital Ning Angeles (right) discusses the importance of harvested pacemakers to indigent patients in the Philippines with Dr. Kim Eagle, director of Cardiovascular Center at University of Michigan. Eagle is the brain behind the recycling of used pacemakers that could help save lives of thousands of heart patients all over the globe thru distribution by WMRI. Franco, a retired cardiologist and surgeon in the US has devoted time to helping sick and needy persons in the Philippines.Mr. and Mrs. John and Marlene Hinton receives a plaque of appreciation from WMRI President and CEO George Samson and WMRI Chairman Michael Krause.BBBIF Chairman Dr. Irineo “Bong” Alvaro (right) and Abel Manliclic, senior political adviser of Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel (left) with WMRI Vice Chairman Mike Baydoun, honorary Consul General of Republic of Liberia.WMRI President and CEO George Samson (right) and Michigan State Senator Steven Bieda.
