Alumni from the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) Batch 1988 MedTech Class, in collaboration with the University medical professionals and volunteers, organized the “Restore” Health Expo and Medical Mission at the AUP Academy (AUPA) Samuel P. Dizon Auditorium (SPDA) on April 12, 2026.​

The medical mission commenced with a devotional message from Dr. Restituto Bualoy, vice president for student services. Dr. Bualoy emphasized the importance of seeking God as the foundation for healing and service. During the opening program, Dr. Arceli Rosario, AUP president, welcomed participants and reaffirmed the University’s mission of faith-driven service. The medical team and sponsors received formal recognition, and representatives from Batch 1988 reiterated their commitment to supporting community-focused initiatives.

The medical mission provided a comprehensive array of services, including internal medicine, pediatrics, dental care, minor surgeries, rehabilitation, ENT, dermatology, obstetrics, ultrasound, lifestyle medicine, and legal consultation. Spiritual and psychological counseling were offered, demonstrating AUP’s holistic approach to health and wellness.

A total of 876 patients received services. These included 176 circumcisions (tuli), 43 minor surgeries, 171 dental procedures, 68 rehabilitation sessions, 45 ultrasound services, 80 ENT consultations, 83 dermatological treatments, 58 pediatric consultations, 38 obstetric services, 20 lifestyle medicine consultations, 93 internal medicine cases, and 4 legal consultations. Additionally, 12 individuals received spiritual counseling, underscoring the mission’s focus on both physical and spiritual well-being.

Many patients accessed multiple services, resulting in an estimated total of 2,628 service engagements. This figure demonstrates the comprehensive and integrated care delivered during the event.

Dr. Jeimylo De Castro, the founder of the RESTORE initiative, expressed gratitude to all participants and supporters of the medical mission. The mission’s success was attributed to the dedication of volunteer doctors, nurses, student nurses, pharmacists, support staff, as well as the generosity of sponsors and partners, particularly the AUP Batch 1988.