The residents of New Hope New Life, led by Luke, and the military staff, led by Gen Cruz, began erecting the makeshift tents as early as 6 a.m. Others were cleaning up the area around the tents. The other teams arrive an hour early to assist with set-up, organizing tables and chairs, and erecting banners in front of each tent so that people can easily navigate where they would go for check-ups and treatment.The first tent from the entrance of the community is the reception staff, security, and food station.
At exactly 8 am, the van headed by Gen Ari entered the community. Next were 2 vans with medical volunteers from California.
Wow! amazing setup, Karen quips. I am so inspired to serve these people. The volunteers were greeted by the local volunteers and staff. They are directed first to the 1st tent for instructions. Then an announcement from a megaphone by Gen Cruz. All volunteers and staff, please proceed to Tent 1 for instruction. The medical services will start
It was a productive day...
Everyone was tired at the end of the first day, but fulfilled. The communication was excellent between the patients, staff, volunteers, and military personnel. At 5 pm... Gen Cruz is on the megaphone for his announcement. Everyone... Proceed to Tent 1 to get your dinner pack and closing remarks for the day from Gen Ari. While everyone is being helped to get their dinner packs, Gen Ari is giving short closing remarks. Good afternoon! I have here with me the report for the day. Overall, patients are seen by all medical practitioners, 135 adults, and 85 children. We distributed 385 medical packs. The community shared with us cooked root crops from their backyard garden, fresh fruits, and boiled peanuts. I would like to say thank you all for a job well done. All are happy... they clap their hands. Everyone got their dinner packs and started eating while talking to their patients
The following day, local and international medical professionals were all busy caring for their patients. The volunteers and staff are on their toes. The food was delivered on time. The neighborhood got involved by cooking fresh maize and peanuts for everyone to eat during the day. Jovy provided a fruit basket in each tent, courtesy of the community residents, including guava, mangoes, bananas, and star fruits. We had a total of 135 adults and 105 children seen today, according to Gen Ari. This is really a productive and effective project. I am incredibly proud of everyone who is a part of this program, whether you are a local or international medical practitioner, a staff member, or a member of the military security forces. Not to mention the members of our core group, sponsors, and the media. I would like to mention the never ending support of the elected officials of the New Hope New Life community and the residents as well. We have detractors and we have proved them wron
It was a fulfilling three-day medical volunteer event. Participants felt so good about treating people who needed it most. Gen Cruz and his staff are in charge of the after event rest and relaxation segment. He created an itinerary for the next two days. He chose to bring the team to Beegan, one of the largest islands in Luzon facing the South China Sea, because they wanted to visit beaches and historic sites. It has a beautiful shore. The places to visit are Enzo's beach, Villa Simone, Calle Tylero, Matthew Mansion, and Issabella's rock house. It will be a two-hour road trip from CN province. Gen Cruz and his staff brought with them three sixteen-seater vans. Each van has 4 military personnel to secure the medical team, volunteers and staff. Upon arrival at Beegan Island, Gen Cruz announces... I wou
Ari, Savannah is stable now. She was a little shaky. I gave her a pill to calm her. She will sleep for a while. So, what's the plan now, Ari? I will call an emergency meeting tomorrow. I will bring her to my hometown while I am at HQ for my walking papers. I can not leave her here and will not let her travel to California without me. I have to protect her. That reminds me of calling Gen Cruz. Ari responded. Gen Cruz... something happened here. I can't tell you now. Don't let the medical team know about it, especially Savannah's children. So, after the tour of Beegan Island, what's the plan? Ari asks. We will d
When Gen Ari entered the interrogation room, Matilda was already seated with her lawyer. Gen Ari is focusing on Matilda, looking straight into her eyes. I am aware that you are a member of the 12K Triad. My men apprehended the members hiding on the island. They are all in jail and you got away. What was your purpose for hurting my wife? You know that I am only 10 feet away from her. You know that I have more than a dozen men with me. Why did you attack her? You know that you can't get away from that. Matilda's eyes on her feet, red teary eyes. She did not say anything. May I answer Gen Ari? Atty Lopez asked Yes, as Matilda's lawyer! Ari retorted. My client was desperate. The remaining members of the 12K Triad were haunting her. They will kill her in a savage way. Her attack on your wife was staged. She does not want to hurt her, but it is the only way she can do to be detained. The jail is her protection from the mob. She would like to be a material witness against K
It's 2 a.m., and the dark sky is devoid of clouds. Everyone in CN county and neighboring provinces was sleeping; others were simply lying down with their eyes closed, dreaming, or snoring, but the military unit led by Gen Ari was alert, inspecting the land boundary in order to secure the raid in under an hour. With the monitoring team at Camp Happy Hearts' HQ, the silent drones are busily surveying the region. The CN seals are ready to attack from the air. The CN coastal guards are ready. On foot, the land base crew is surveying and ready to attack. They're all waiting for Gen Ari's command to signal the attack. The chopper will take off once all of the teams are in place. This is the command to begin the attack. To confuse the gang in their hideout, Gen Ari chose to launch an air assault first. The mo
The print and TV media crews were putting up their equipment for the interview in the Camp Happy Hearts HQ conference room at about 10 a.m. Gen Cruz, Gen Torres, Lt Col Samson, Captain Chan, Captain Stewart, and the PR team were all summoned to the conference room for this press release by Gen Ari. Adela, I am giving you thirty minutes to gather all these officers. Please enlist the assistance of Ben and Edwin. Ari's instruction to Adela earlier. Yes, Sir, Adela responded nervously. Meanwhile, Ari received a congratulatory call from Gen Enriques of HQ-Central Office. Ari... I am changing my mind about letting you go. You're the only Commander In Chief in the whole country who can do that. What can I do to make you happy and retain your position? You want me to be happy, Gen Enriques, right? Let me go. I would like to spend the remaining days of my life with my wife. I promised to be a consultant from a distance. I will be in touch if need be.
Residents of New Hope New Life hosted a sumptuous lunch for Gen Ari and Savannah. They prepared their favorite foods and served fresh fruits. It was like a party for everyone. They send their best wishes and to have a pleasant journey. Ari donated 10 used laptops that were raffled off to the residents. However, Luke got his from Savannah so they could email and also connect with Sheila. The newly elected officials of New Hope New Life were quite alarmed because they didn't trust Gen Torres yet, who was appointed by Gen Ari to take care of the community, in terms of their livelihood and other matters. Luke and Jovy are also thinking the same, but they are both happy for Ari and Sav to start their lives in California, far away from Ari's enemies. The next stop was lunch with the county politicians, the Mayor and the Governor General. They both presented a gift to Ari and Sav. The Core group hosted a dinner and gave send off gifts for both Ari and Sav. Guys, we received