MALANGAS, Zamboanga Sibugay, Aug. 19 (PNA) –- The local
government has afforded honors to Vicky Tulipas, a native of this town and now
Malaysia-based businesswoman, for the humanitarian contribution extended to the
thousands of her town mat
es here.
The local government headed by Mayor Marcelo Baquial
awarded Tulipas a Plaque of Recognition in a red carpet ceremony held on
Thursday at the municipal hall, which was attended by other officials and
residents of this town.
Tulipas, a childhood friend of Baquial, sponsored a
two-day medical and dental outreach mission dubbed as “Love Offering” from
August 11 and 12 with the support of her friends when she arrived here.
The two-day activity, which coincided with Tulipas’ 49th
birthday, benefited 4,200 indigent residents from this town’s 25 barangays.
The beneficiaries also received gift packs and free
medicines aside from the medical and dental consultations as well as 10
wheelchairs to persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Tulipas said the medical and dental outreach activity is
her way of sharing the blessings she received in life through God’s grace.
Tulipas, born in a poor family, traveled at the age of 16
to work in Malaysia. She was able to finish her studies during her stay there
and got married to a businessman.
She now owns hotels and restaurants as well as a travel
agency in Malaysia.
Baquial said he is happy to learn that Tulipas, his
childhood friend, is now an accomplished woman.
The mayor recalled that Tulipas sold banana cue (fried
banana on bamboo skewers) while he himself sold ice drop during their childhood
days to help their respective families earn a living.
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