Mayor April Aguilar with the Kaagapay street sweepers. (Photo from Las Piñas PIO)
The city government of Las Piñas conducted screening and an annual checkup for members of Kaagapay street sweepers to keep them healthy while maintaining cleanliness and order around the city.
Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the annual checkup for the street sweepers is part of the city government's commitment to give them better health care, especially the elderly and those with limited access to medical services.
Aguilar was present during the medical checkup and was joined by City Environment and Natural Resource Office (CENRO) head Engr. Cesar Perillo and City Health Office (CHO) head Dr. Julie Gonzalez.
She said Kaagapay members were given free medical consultations, laboratory tests, and dental check-ups to help them save on health expenses and provide them with timely medical advice.
The mayor said giving street sweepers free annual medical checkups is part of the city government's recognition and appreciation of their work in maintaining cleanliness around the city.