The Doctor To The Barrios

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There are far better Doctors to the Barrios. There even far better Doctors. But I am grateful for this acknowledgement of the efforts we started. I must admit that for the past few days I have been feeling nostalgic about the yester-years, trying to assess and re-assess myself both in my professional life and personal life. I have always made a promise to myself, not to live a life with regrets. While there may be so many lessons learned and hindsight is always a 20/20 vision, still I have no regrets.

Here's a segment of TV 5's Ako Mismo when my work as a DTTB was featured 2 years ago.




Doctors to the Barrios forever.

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Unknown said…
sana ipagpatuloy mo pa ... wag ka mapagod ipaalam sa mundo ang mga ganitong bagay ...
Jan 21, 2012, 6:35:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I remember having a dog tag of AKO MISMO and also in pins. HEHE. Patok na patok to dati sa mga estudyante e.
Jan 21, 2012, 7:00:00 PM
Michi said…
kudos to all doctors to the barrios, that is really an act of service. =) let me share this "somewhere along the course of life, you learn about yourself and realize there should be no regret, only a lifelong appreciation of the choices you've made"
Jan 21, 2012, 7:16:00 PM
Julie. -- said…
Hope there will be more people like you. People who are willing to sacrifice their easy and well-off life for the sake of those unfortunate kababayans living in barrios.
Jan 21, 2012, 8:37:00 PM
Lady Patchy said…
marami talagang nagagaling na doctors sa barrio,and i admire them kasi mas pinili nilang magstay don at tumulong sa mga tao .i salute you Dr.Bien.As a dentist ,i know how these barrio people need our services. I used to do dental mission with otehr dentistwhen i was in Phiss and it is very fulfilling knowing you were able to help others .
Jan 21, 2012, 9:14:00 PM
ralph said…
doc bien, i salute you for being of service to those who needs you most... yung mga tao sa liblib na lugar sa ating mga probinsya. di lahat ng doctor ay makakaisip ng malasakit na ganito sa kapwa, kundi ung iilan lamang na sinasapuso ang sinumpaang tungkulin sa bayan. i hope marami pang professionals, ang gumaya sa yo. not all things in this world is about the money... sometimes, we get the greatest satisfaction and happiness seeing our self accomplish something great by helping our fellowmen to make their lives better and gets recognition from their simple thanks and words of praises... maybe that's the greatest fulfillment any professional can have in their chosen careers. thank you for serving our fellow filipinos. may Yahweh bless you. http://trunklocker.blogspot.com/2012/01/holiday-for-2012-chinese-new-year.html
Jan 22, 2012, 9:47:00 AM
Journeys and Travels said…
this is a laudable project started by the time of Dr. Javier who became a Senator whom I get to used to work in the Philippine Senate. Nice one and a good video too.
Jan 22, 2012, 11:22:00 PM
Nancy said…
That's real service - true to its action. Two thumbs up for public servants like you.
Jan 23, 2012, 10:51:00 AM
rjs mama said…
such a commendable act, hopefully you won't get tired of doing this to our kababayans
Jan 25, 2012, 12:22:00 AM
Ion Gonzaga said…
mabuhay ka doc! ito ang serbisyong totoo lamang... tunay na tunay. maswerte ang mga nadadayo mong lugar dahil likas sayo ang pagtulong at pagkalinga...
Jan 26, 2012, 4:38:00 AM
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