Bonifacio, 35 is a construction worker. Long-time before our team came to Manila he spoke with his employer, construction engineer Teodoro Carlos Tanega that he would like to have surgery of his cleft lip. After our press conference in Manila, Teodoro saw our advertising in the Manila Times that we are coming to Manila doing free surgery of cleft lip...

Cleft lip and cleft palate, also known as orofacial cleft, is a group of conditions that includes a cleft lip (CL), cleft palate (CP), and both together (CLP). A cleft lip contains an opening in the upper lip that may extend into the nose. The opening may be on one side, both sides, or in the middle. The causes of...

Steven is a 4 years old boy from Sariaya Quezon Province. Steven’s mother has a friend from another hospital who told her that that in Manila Rizal Medical Center Alliance for Smiles will provide the surgeries of cleft and palate. They referred to CPT Reggie from Makati Gems Rotary who helped him to arrange their trip. They traveled by bus...

After the family’s decision to bring their child to and AfS mission, both sides are ready for a common journey. There must be a connection and trust between the patient and the AfS team. The first day and the first stop is an opening clinic consisting of 5 stops: 1. Registration 2. Photos 3. PACU Nurse 4. Surgeon & OR...