STS BRIGHTENS VISION, PROMOTES HEALTH

Northern Star’s Sikap, Tulong, Sulong! (STS) program brought early Christmas cheer to the students and staff of Manuel A. Roxas High School in Paco, Manila, through a healthcare mission held in partnership with Physicians For Peace Philippines (PFPP).

The event, held on December 12, 2024, provided essential healthcare services, including optical assessments for students and breast and cervical cancer screenings for female teaching and non-teaching personnel. Out of the 100 students screened, 94 were prescribed eyeglasses, which will be distributed free of charge on January 8, 2025. Additionally, 12 women received breast cancer screenings, while three underwent cervical screenings.

Brief but impactful remarks were delivered by PFPP COO Lyne Abanilla, NStar Customer Experience Manager Mike Ortega, and Manila City Councilor Raymundo “Mon” Yupangco. Together, they underscored the importance of regular medical check-ups and highlighted the crucial role of sponsors like NStar in supporting NGOs and LGUs to make healthcare accessible to the community.

The healthcare mission marked the fourth and final CSR activity of the year for the NStar Group. As with previous STS initiatives focusing on education and the environment, the event reflected the company’s core values of malasakit and community engagement. Looking ahead to 2025, NStar remains steadfast in its commitment to creating positive change in the communities it serves, driving progress and opportunity through future STS programs.