Students of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) of Westmead International School (WIS) successfully organized an eye care medical outreach program, “Vision for Life: Eye Care for the Community” at Brgy. Balete, Batangas City, on April 30, 2025.

The “Vision for Life: Eye Care for the Community” outreach program was organized as part of the community extension initiative under the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and the GAWAD Communities Program of Westmead International School. The main objective of the activity was to promote proper eye care and provide free and accessible eye consultations to the residents of Barangay Balete, Batangas City.

Through this medical mission, about 50 community members benefited from free eye check-ups conducted by professional eye doctor Dr. Gerardo B. Aguado II, EyeMD. Beneficiaries were screened for common eye concerns such as blurred vision, eye strain, and dryness. Those in need were given free eyeglasses and eye drops as part of the school’s health assistance efforts.

Educational materials and brief discussions on basic eye care practices were also provided to raise awareness about preventive measures and the importance of regular eye health monitoring.

The event drew participation from various sectors of the school community. CWTS students served as the primary volunteers, actively assisting with registration, guiding patients, and facilitating the flow of the program. The activity was led and supervised by Prof. Antonio A. Maligaya, NSTP Director, and CWTS advisers Ms. Eunice D. Olan, who also serves as the GAWAD Communities Program Coordinator, and Ms. Grace Marasigan; and with guidance of Dr. Marites D. Manlongat, school Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Present also were program heads, faculty members, NROTC officers, and members of other student organizations who lent their support to ensure the success of the event. Barangay officials, who were also in attendance, expressed their gratitude for the meaningful assistance provided to their constituents. The outreach program demonstrated the school’s ongoing commitment to community welfare, service learning, and holistic student development.

Westmead International School and its extension office plan to continue this outreach activity and expand to other communities in the future.