“Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY” Optical Mission brings clarity to CarSiGMA Communities

Representatives from MR.DIY, volunteer optometrists, local government officials, and beneficiaries come together for the 'Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY' Optical Mission.

Residents of Silang and General Mariano Alvarez (GMA) Cavite braved the gray skies to attend the "Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY" Optical Mission at Bulihan National High School in Silang.

The event was buzzing with excitement as 400 adults and 100 children from Silang received essential eye care services--a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their eyes examined and achieve clearer vision.

Mayor Dahlia Loyola of Carmona, Cavite, who is also a medical doctor, welcomes the beneficiaries of the Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY Optical Mission.

As part of MR.DIY's overarching CSR program, Acts of Kindness (AOK), this initiative demonstrates the company's unwavering commitment to enabling and empowering communities by leveraging the power of goodwill to address healthcare needs in collaboration with the local government units of Carmona, Silang, and GMA.

Dr. Dahlia Loyola, Mayor of Carmona, emphasized the importance of eye health in her message to the community, sharing stories of how clear vision can improve children's academic performance and allow adults to work more efficiently.

Ms. Marla Papas, Integrated Marketing Communications Manager of MR.DIY, shares the importance of taking care of one’s eyesight and the objectives of MR.DIY’s Acts of Kindness Campaign. 

Meanwhile, Ms. Marla Papas, MR.DIY's Integrated Marketing Communications Manager, articulated the goals of the Acts of Kindness Campaign, emphasizing the importance of caring for one's eyesight, a critical aspect of health that is frequently overlooked.

Optometrists perform comprehensive eye examinations to detect vision problems and maintain optimal eye health, carefully assessing patients based on their specific eye care requirements.

The 'Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY' Optical Mission catered to 500 beneficiaries from the towns of Carmona, Silang and GMA (CarSiGMA) in Cavite.

Selected patients received reading glasses, while more advanced cases received referrals for prescription eyewear and cataract surgery, courtesy of the local government.

Beneficiaries of all ages eagerly await their turn for eye check-up at the Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY Optical Mission

What began as a gloomy Saturday morning became bright and clear as the Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY Optical Mission demonstrated the profound impact of collaborative efforts in addressing healthcare needs, ultimately making a significant difference in people's lives for years to come.

About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelry, and cosmetics).

The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money,

holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”. Visit www.mrdiy.com/ph/ and our official social media accounts at Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for more details.