"Bawat Matanda sa komunidad May Dekalidad na Kalusugang Abot-Kamay"

FAHPi Executive Director, Doc Mon Seastres, spearheaded the "Rural Care Connect (RCC) Project" which introduces a hybrid geriatric-centred care model for elderly individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Hypertension (HTN) and Coronary artery disease in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. The model integrates in-person primary care, medical specialists, allied health services, and community networks using digital platforms for virtual consultations, remote monitoring, follow-ups, and health promotion.

The Filipino Australian Health Professionals Inc. RCC project in partnership and collaboration with multi-stakeholders:

• Team El Nido LGU snd Municipal health office: Councilor Val Austria, Dr Joan Huerto represented by CHW Nurse Marjorie
• Team Ayala
  - Cris Zuluaga Vice-President of Ayala Land and Estate Corp and Group Head Ayala leisure estates including Lio Seda and the New Mandarin Hotel Makati City
  - MJ Aragones Development Manager Ayala Estates Development ALI
• Team Ayala Foundation Inc
  - Chiara Cruza Community Manager Ayala Foundation Inc
  - Ricci Katrina Bonales Associate Manager El Nido Community Devpt Ayala Foundation Inc
• Office of the Senior Citizens Affair (OSCA)
- Aida Cervantes President of El Nido OSCA

Stay tune for more Rural Care Connect (RCC) updates on this space.