7th Summer Peace Kids Camp opens in Kidapawan City

2,826 newly enrolled grade 6 pupils from different public schools in Kidapawan City joined together as they participate on 7th Gov. Lala Taliño-Mendoza Summer Kids Peace Camp in Kidapawan Pilot Elementary School today.

The 3 day activity is facilitated by Technical Working Group of the Provincial Government of Cotabato, the Provincial Human Resource Staffs and teachers from the Department of Education.

During the program, Governor Taliño-Mendoza called upon the students to take active part in peace keeping in North Cotabato.

"It is our humble desire to mold you as peace builders at your very young age, and we believe that in the future you would become responsible citizens and leaders", said the Governor as she welcomes participants on the opening day.

Officials and Personnel from Department of Education are also present during the program.

Requirements for PCSO IMAP - Hospital Assistance

IMAP stands for Individual Medical Assistance Program. The program is implemented by Philippine Charity Sweetstakes Office, to provide financial assistance for hospitalization and surgery, dialysis, chemotheraphy, prosthetics, implants, and other medical and health care related concerns.

You may ask the hospital personnel if PCSO has assigned help desk or sub office to their establishment.


Below are the requirements:

1. Request Letter of the patient or representative
     Address to   : Alexander F. Balutan
                           Vice Chairman and General Manager
                            PCSO Mandaluyong City

      Thru            : Name of the Assigned Department Manager of a PCSO Branch  

2. Original or certified true copy of clinical abstract / clinical summary duly signed by the attending doctor with printed name of the Attending Doctor, License Number, and PTR Number of the Attending Doctor.

3. Detailed Final Bill from the hospital signed by the Billing Clerk or Cashier of the hospital.

4. Endorsement letter from the social worker of the hospital.

5. Picture of the Patient (any size)

6. Valid government issued ID of the patient and representative who will process the request

7. Authorization letter from the patient

* if patient is unable to sign, a thumbmark is required on top of the patient's name and a clear picture showing the patient is unable to sign