Culion Foundation Inc. (CFI) celebrated a major public health milestone on June 24, 2025, as it honored its 555,555th participant under the Tuberculosis Active Case Finding (TB-ACF) initiative. The event, titled โ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐ค๐ฃ๐โ, was held at Manresa Multipurpose Hall in Barangay Manresa, Quezon City. Attended by health professionals, local officials, and partner organizations such as the Department of Health – Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the event recognized the vital collaboration between sectors in advancing community-level TB detection and care.
The program also highlighted the role of partner organizations in the TB ACF space and emphasized the impact of cross-sectoral collaboration. DOH-MMCHDโs Angeline Perfecto reiterated government support and highlighted the private sectorโs role in expanding access to care. A symbolic highlight of the program was the awarding of a certificate and token to the 555,555th ACF participant, an act that represented not only one individual but the collective progress of the program in reaching vulnerable populations. A short video also showcased CFIโs milestones, success stories, and the dedication of its field teams.
CFI Executive Director Eugenio M. Caccam Jr. closed the program by thanking all stakeholders for their continued support and dedication. He emphasized that the milestone belongs to every health worker, patient, and partner who has contributed to the mission of ending TB. The event concluded with a reception for networking and reflection, celebrating not just the number reached, but the lives impacted and the commitment to sustain the momentum in the fight against tuberculosis.
CFI is grateful for the support of the Global Fund through the Philippine Business for Social Progress in making this significant milestone a reality.