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SGF expanded its working relationship in 2025 with Medical Mission Matters Philippines Group, Inc. (M3) to generate more funds to continue its medical missions. SGF began work with M3 in 2018 to assist in finding children with deformities in the mountain villages of Panay. Work began with Robin Haywood and Peps Miagao of M3, and the team was then called The Face Hunters.
Founded in November 14, 2014 by the late Laurence Michael “Larry” Mally, a retired American police officer from Miami, Florida, Medical Mission Matters Philippines Group, Inc. or M3 is a non-profit organization based in Iloilo that has been providing free, high-quality cleft surgeries to children and adults for more than a decade.
Since its inception, M3 has conducted 72 surgical outreaches across Visayas and Mindanao, pioneering its 6,926 successful operations through the dedication of its mission coordinator, Mr. Pepito Miagao.
Together with him, a team of competent medical professionals, led by Dr. Leah Victorio and Dr. Hedwig Reyeg, continues the life-changing work that defines the organization’s success. M3 is currently managed by its trustees, with Mr. Ronnie Gabalda serving as president.
Our Team
Ronnnie Gabalda
President
Pepito Miagao
Program Director
In Memoriam
Laurence Michael “Larry” Mally
Founder, Medical Mission Matters
Dr. Lourna Leah Velasco-Victorio MD, FPCS, FPAPRAS
Lead Surgeon
Dr. Leah Velasco-Victorio is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Intarmed program. She had her training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Philippine General Hospital in 2008. She completed an observership program in New York University Langone Health Department of Plastic Surgery in 2022. Dr. Leah believes in enjoying the simple things in life. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves travelling and food. She finds fulfillment in her craft and shares her talent with the less fortunate by working with foundations who offer free surgery for cleft patients.
Dr. Maria Hedwig Reyeg, MD. Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologist
Doctor Hedwig is a renowed anesthesiologist from the Makati
Medical Center. She is one of the best doctors in Pasay according to the Stars of Service 2024.
Allen Joey Clamor, RN.
Chief Nurse
Volunteer Nurses
Alimar Barbasa
Maria Nena Benlot
Mary Chris Caraos
Rey Cuello
Chris Joy Detablan
Jamaica May Licera
Allanah Jaleel Lorella
Rainzelle Gison
Rodel Gatuteo
Mary Ann Jore
Alanisah Macada-ag
Kimberly Nopradera
Shikainah Pendon
Jhaira Seldura
Cathy Tabing
Chieuelene Valiente
Jan Nicole Villafranca
Gabrielle Villagracia
Shiela Mondia
Admin
Matt Trio
Cook
Ruby Lamberto
Driver
Phoebe Miagao
Documentation
Cyros Cabarubias
Assistant Cook
Romeo De Asis
Driver
Achievements and Awards
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MEDICAL MISSION MATTERS
Pepito Miagao, Program Director
Phone: 09989036858
SULU GARDEN FOUNDATION
Phone: +63 939 076 9934
Email: info@sulugardenfoundation.org
Address: Zulueta Avenue, Miag-ao, Iloilo 5023 Philippines