To counter the growth of radicalism and extremism in Sulu and change the mind-setting of the Muslim people in Sulu towards the government, a medical mission (comprises of free cataract operation, medical check-up, minor surgery, male circumcision and dental check-up), free haircut to kids, feeding program, book reading and football clinic was conducted by Philippine Marines in Omar, Sulu on July 21-23, 2017. The mission was spearheaded by LtCol. Stephen Lalas Cabanlet of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 and attend by volunteer doctors and Muslim Youth NGO. (Photo by Sherbien Dacalanio/Pacif


To counter the growth of radicalism and extremism in Sulu and change the mind-setting of the Muslim people in Sulu towards the government, a medical mission (comprises of free cataract operation, medical check-up, minor surgery, male circumcision and dental check-up), free haircut to kids, feeding program, book reading and football clinic was conducted by Philippine Marines in Omar, Sulu on July 21-23, 2017. The mission was spearheaded by LtCol. Stephen Lalas Cabanlet of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 and attend by volunteer doctors and Muslim Youth NGO. (Photo by Sherbien Dacalanio/Pacific Press)


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Keywords: charity, counter, marines, medical, mindanao, mission, outreach, sulu, terrorism