SSHJM established a mission in Cebu City in 2000. Since then, SSHJM Cebu have worked with and supported some of the most vulnerable groups in the most impoverished and densely populated areas of the city.
One of our caregiver interns, who was undergoing on-the-job training, approached us regarding his neighbor, Mr. Delfin Engracial, a former Customs employee residing in Poblacion, Basak Pardo. Mr. Engracial had been living with the effects of a stroke for more than a year and was in need of home-based care and physical therapy services. Due to financial limitations and transportation challenges, we advised our intern to assist Mr. Engracial’s family in completing and submittin
Mr. Arnel Sacol, a left above-knee amputee secondary to Diabetes Mellitus, has been one of the beneficiaries of SSHJM Cebu Mission for more than three years. Through the continuous support of Sir Lino and the SSHJM Home-Based Care Team, he underwent rehabilitation focused on strengthening, functional mobility, and independence. He was trained in the proper use of crutches and eventually became independent in community ambulation, allowing him to move around safely and confide
Mr. Nestor Danieles is a mild stroke survivor who experienced weakness on his right arm and right leg, which significantly affected his independence and functional mobility. Due to his condition, he spent most of his time at home and was largely bed-bound, requiring assistance with daily activities. Through the dedication and support of Sir Lino and the SSHJM Home-Based Care Team, Mr. Danieles received regular physical therapy interventions focused on strengthening, mobility