Malaysia-based Filipino trader leads 2-day humanitarian outreach in Zambo Sibugay town

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.

Retired Gen. Alexander Yano, former Armed Forces chief of staff, said Tulipas is also known in the Filipino community in Malaysia as a kind-hearted person “helping her kababayans in need.”