Category: OSP News

From Geneva to Manila: Turning music into life-changing smiles

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Operation Smile Philippines is incredibly honored to officially receive the proceeds from the 3rd Edition of Gift of Smile Through Music, personally turned over by James Adalla and his mother, Fe Adalla.

Born with a cleft lip and palate himself, James has turned his lifelong passion for the piano into a beautiful mission of hope. Following his successful charity concert at the Auditorium Ansermet in Geneva, Switzerland, James has brought the warmth and generosity of the Swiss community straight to our doors.

With about Php400,000 raised, this incredible contribution is already actively funding life-changing comprehensive cleft care and surgeries for children born with cleft conditions in the Philippines.

What started as melodies on a piano in Geneva is now transforming into bright, confident futures and a lifetime of smiles for these children and their families.

Thank you, James, for your unwavering dedication, your massive heart, and for proving that music truly has the power to heal.

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Nutrition is the first step to a healthy smile!

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For Nutrition Month, Operation Smile Philippines celebrates the power of proper nutrition in transforming the lives of children with cleft lip and palate. Through our nutrition program, we support families with feeding guidance, monitor our patientsโ€™ growth, and help children get strong and ready for surgery.

We started the month strong with a seminar titled โ€œBayanihan for Health: Promoting Child Nutrition and Community Wellnessโ€, bringing together 45 health workers from various Cebu local government units to learn about the vital role of nutrition in comprehensive cleft care and food security โ€” the heart of this yearโ€™s Nutrition Month theme.

In line with โ€œFood at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!โ€, we continue our commitment to making nutrition accessible for all because every child deserves not just enough food, but a chance to smile.

DOH USEC Mary Ann P. Maestral Visits OSP Cebu

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Honored Visit by USEC Mary Ann P. Maestral, MD, MBA-HA, FPPS, CHA, FPCHA

We were privileged to welcome the Undersecretary of Health, UHC Health Services Cluster Area III โ€“ Visayas, USEC Mary Ann P. Maestral, MD, MBA-HA, FPPS, CHA, FPCHA to our Operation Smile Philippines – Cebu Center of Excellence

Her visit was a testament to the dedication and commitment of the Department of Health (Philippines) to supporting facilities that provide essential services to our communities.

USEC Maestral admired our state-of-the-art facility and the compassionate care we offer to children born with cleft lip and palate. Our center is proud to provide free services to these children, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support.

We are grateful for the DOH’s continued support and look forward to collaborating further to promote our facility and its mission.

Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of many children and their families across the Philippines.