After sending off her husband to work, twenty-nine-year-old Analita Bucon brought her children to Ginhawang Barangayan to take advantage of Libreng Konsulta, free vitamins, and medicines to help maintain her family’s health. As a mother, her top priority is the well-being of her children. “Pumunta ako dito sa Ginhawang Barangayan para makapagpa-check-up ako at ang kundisyon ng mga anak ko, lalo’t sinisipon sila,” she shared.
Instead of seeking additional income, Analita chose to stay home to care for and supervise her children as they grow up. Her husband, a construction worker, earns just enough to cover their daily needs. This is why she is especially grateful for Ginhawang Barangayan, which provided much-needed medical care for her family. “Malaking tulong po dahil nalibre ang konsulta ko at sa aking mga anak. Nakasave rin po sa gamot dahil libre na po at sobrang malaking tulong po dahil sa hirap ng buhay,” Analita expressed.
To deliver the best healthcare services through Ginhawang Barangayan, Generika Drugstore partnered with the City Government of Iloilo, under the leadership of Mayor Jerry Treñas, represented by his executive assistant Inday Raisa Treñas on September 5, 2024. The event served nearly 400 residents of Barangay San Rafael and its neighboring communities. Generika Drugstore’s partner doctors, provided free consultations, while free medicines, vitamins, and educational sessions were offered to improve health-seeking behavior of Iloilo City residents.
One of the key innovations of Ginhawang Barangayan in Iloilo was a game called “Guess the Savings,” designed to educate participants about ginhawa sa bulsa with up to 85% savings they can enjoy when purchasing from Generika Drugstore.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Raisa “Inday” Treñas, highlighted the savings that Ilonggos can achieve with Generika Drugstore. “Malaking tulong talaga ang Generika dito sa ating siyudad dahil pareho lang ang bisa ng generic medicines kumpara sa mga commercial at branded na label,” she said.
Treñas also expressed her gratitude to Generika Drugstore, stating, “On behalf of Mayor Jerry Treñas and the people of Iloilo City, I would like to thank Generika Drugstore for this medical mission and for improving the healthcare of the Ilonggos here in Iloilo City.”
In response to Raisa Treñas’s message of gratitude, Mr. Gino Guinto, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Generika Drugstore, expressed his appreciation for the City Government of Iloilo. “Salamat po at binigyan niyo po kami ng pagkakataon na makiisa sa mga programang pangkalusugan ng City Government of Iloilo. Sa Generika po, ito po ay isa sa mga pangako namin — ang maipalaganap ang pangako namin na makapagbigay ng ginhawa sa bawat community na sine-serve natin,” he stated.
Generika Drugstore is part of Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, that aims to provide Filipinos access to affordable and quality healthcare.