Medical and Dental Mission Brings Free Health Services to Dinagat Islands
Charish
Oct 23, 2026
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Philippines — Residents of Dinagat Islands received free medical and dental services on Oct. 23 during a community outreach held alongside Exercise Surigao Sentinel 01-2026, commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the historic Battle of Surigao Strait.
The Davao Advent Mission team was invited to conduct the medical mission at the municipal gymnasium in Barangay Don Ruben, San Jose, as part of the event. The Philippine Navy assisted the team in providing services to residents.
Services included dental care, circumcision, free medicines and eyeglasses, random blood sugar testing, medical checkups, ultrasound examinations and medical consultations.
The Philippine Navy also conducted a feeding activity, distributing free porridge to residents. Grocery packages were provided to families, while toys were given to children.
Exercise Surigao Sentinel 01-2026 was conducted by the Eastern Mindanao Command in partnership with the city government of Surigao and the provincial government of Dinagat Islands. The exercise covered Surigao City, Dinagat Islands and surrounding maritime areas.
The Hope Channel Davao media team covered the medical mission, documenting the outreach and the services provided to the community.
Following the activity, the team spent the Sabbath at Side View Seventh-day Adventist Church in Dinagat Islands before returning home on Sunday.
The outreach demonstrated the role of community partnerships in bringing health care and practical assistance to residents, particularly those who may have limited access to medical services.