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Even though he’s on vacation in the Philippines this holiday season, it doesn’t mean Rolfo “Julius” Dogillo doesn’t have to undergo regular dialysis treatments.

The 15-year-old suffers from end-stage renal disease and malignant hypertension.

Dogillo is in the Philippines this week because of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Guam and TakeCare Insurance Company. Last week TakeCare donated $7,500 to fund a trip for Dogillo and his family to the Philippines so he could visit his father, grandparents, cousins and other family members. He is accompanied on the trip by his mother and four younger siblings.

After officials with The Medical City, which is a tertiary care hospital in the Philippines, found out about Dogillo and his trip, they decided to fund his dialysis treatments this week, according to Margaret Bengzon, head of the strategic services group for The Medical City.

Bengzon, who is also Guam Healthcare Development’s chief executive officer and president, said Dogillo is to undergo four treatments while he’s in the Philippines this week.

The Medical City also hosted a small party for Dogillo and his family yesterday.

“We will be looking for other opportunities to connect with and engage with the community,” Bengzon said of Guam.
Thankful

Dogillo said he has been having a lot of fun since arriving in the Philippines on Monday. He’s thankful his wish was granted.

“I’m very happy because they granted my wish, and they gave me a very happy Christmas,” he said while taking a break from yesterday’s party. “I’m very, very happy today because I got the party and my grandma and my relatives are here at the party.”

Dogillo’s mother, Shirly Doctor, yesterday said she was very happy because her son was happy. She said she had met and spoke with Bengzon about the treatment.

“I thanked her for shouldering the cost of Julius’ dialysis,” she said in Tagalog, which was translated by Anne Ruth P. Dela Cruz, corporate communications manager with The Medical City.

The Medical City also has other ties to Guam as its playing a key role in the creation of Guam Regional Medical City, which is to be a privately owned and managed hospital. Guam Regional Medical City is owned by Guam Healthcare Development Inc. and its primary investor is the parent company that owns a Philippine tertiary care hospital, The Medical City, which is accredited by the U.S. Joint Commission.

“Even before we open our doors, we’re really looking to become part of the Guam community,” Bengzon said.

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