Army, LGU, NGO conducted “Free Circumcision” in Lanao Norte

 

Lanao del Norte, Philippines (The Redline News Philippines) – The  Philippine Army, 

LGU and NGO conducted a FREE circumcision in Sapad Town last week “May 16, 2017)

The said activity headed by  Bravo (Brahman) Company, of 15th Infantry (Molave Warrior) Battalion, 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division, Philippine Army in partnership with the Local Government Units  headed by Mayor Paruk U. Asis and Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines Incorporated PC 025,  North Central Mindanao College (NCMC) headed by Ms Aiza Calalo conducted “Free Operation Tuli” dubbed as “Tulian Sa Barangay”and free Haircut Services.

The said activity aims to foster confidence among the LGU, non-government organization (NGO) military and the community to pursue a common goal in supporting the implementation of the government’s program in the delivery of basic services to the people.

There are  One hundred (100) children beneficiaries  from the different barangay's benefited of Operation Tuli and Seventy (70) local residents benefited of free haircut services said military.

Accordingly,  circumcision or tuli is the historical tradition to measure a rite of passage boys who have not undergone the ritual are label “supót”  and face ridicule from their peers. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

It is a religious or cultural ritual for many people in the world and can also be a matter of family tradition, personal hygiene or preventive health care.

According to some scientific studies, circumcision can decreased the risk of urinary tract infections; penile cancer; sexual transmitted diseases and it can be easier genital hygiene. 

In general, the activity was successfully conducted through the collaborative effort and active participation of the MLGU,NGO and MHU of Sapad, LDN for providing medicines and operating materials for the operation.

The LGU, Brgy Officials and Parents were very much appreciated the volunteer nurses from Alpha Phi Omega  International Philippines Incorporated PC 025 North Central Mindanao College (NCMC) and Medical team this unit led by S/Sgt.  Marlou S Umahag (DS) of Philippine Army for the successful operation tuli .

It was a very memorable event especially to the eyes and mind of children who were recipients of this free operation because they could not forget the people who made them become a man.(courtesy of Bravo Coy/with report byMike Navarro)