My friend Luis is a dentist by profession and an active member of the Rotary International Dentist Association. It is a charitable organization that sends dentists to foreign countries to give free dental services to the less fortunate. Dentists who sign up to volunteer in refugee camps or countries devastated by war or some kind of natural disaster commit themselves to serving for a month. They are not paid. They are responsible for their airfare, accommodation, and food. Luis did just that with all his heart in 1985 and again in 1988. He flew to Palawan, Philippines and served the Vietnamese refugees at the Philippine First Asylum Center. Thank you, Luis, on behalf of hundreds of Vietnamese refugees that you served in PFAC Palawan.
On the way to Nagtabon Resort (1986)
Luis, in front of Caodaist Temple (PFAC Palawan 1985)
On the boat with Sister Bernadette
Luis with the I.C.M. volunteers
With his volunteers at the dental office 
At Zone 4 (PFAC Palawan) 
Luis at the Vietnamese boyscout office (PFAC Palawan)
Luis, Andy, and Benny (Farewell Party, HTC-PFAC Staff House 1985) 
Luis and Benny *****
Hi, this is cira, luis daughter... i was searching for a picture in google when i find this, its weird do see my father when he was young, he is always telling me about his trip to palawan and how much he love it, but i havent see any pictures until now...
ReplyDeleteCira, You should be proud of your father. Luis ( I call him 'brother')is my best friend and will always be my best friend. But more importantly, he is a man of integrity, a man who always thinks of how he can contribute to his community and the world. I've known your father since 1985. In 2006, we were reunited in Canada and I met your brother Luisito for the first time. You should've been here too but you were busy with your studies in the states. Please tell your dad about this blog.If you are on Facebook, you can add me by searching impeccable37@yahoo.com.
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