The Chiropractic Health Mission, organized by the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur in partnership with Intercare and the International Medical University (IMU) of Malaysia, served 657 patients in its fourth year in the province. The mission was held on August 14–15, 2026, at the Fuerte CamSur Sports Complex in Cadlan, Pili.
Twelve (12) chiropractors came from IMU Malaysia and six (6) from the Australian Chiropractic College, while seven (7) personnel represented Intercare.
According to Dr. Natalie Chin Ziqing, Lecturer and Chiropractor from the School of Alternative and Complementary Medicine at IMU Malaysia, chiropractic care can help a person move better. She explained that chiropractic care improves mobility, reduces pain, and eases muscle and joint stiffness, allowing people to perform daily activities more comfortably.
Addressing the stigma surrounding chiropractic care online, Dr. Natalie said, “First and foremost, I’d like to say that chiropractic is very safe. Come try it out and give chiropractic a go. What you see online may not be a full-fledged chiropractor who has gone through five years of studies.”
On returning to the Philippines for the third time, she shared, “I feel the need to help you guys a lot, cause you guys are very nice people. You guys don’t have access to chiropractic care, and I would like you to experience chiropractic care. Hopefully, we can make a difference here in the Philippines.”
Salvador Soñeja, 52, of San Felipe, Naga City, availed himself of the free chiropractic care after learning about it from a friend. He sought treatment for frozen shoulder and occasional back pain, which he said were especially noticeable in the morning.
Initially nervous about chiropractic treatment, Soñeja was reassured by the professionals from Malaysia and Australia. He said, “Medyo nabawasan po ang sakuyang kulog sa frozen shoulder. Naging minimal naman siya. After that, nagtao man [pong advise] si taong nag-chiro sako na gibuhon ko po ining exercise na dawa nasa harong po ako, i-continue ko man giraray siya para luway-luway na talaga siya mawara.”
“Bibihira po ining serbisyo kasi mahalon po talaga ining serbisyong arog kaini kumpara duman sa mga private po baga,” he added. Under the leadership of Governor Lray Villafuerte, the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur remains steadfast in ensuring that Camarinenses have access to quality healthcare by conducting various health and medical missions.
Source: Province of Camarines Sur