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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

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