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MEDICAL MISSION. Surigao del Norte 1st District Representative Francisco Jose Matugas II (right) during the conduct of the four-day Bagtik Medical and Surgical Mission on Jan. 26, 2023, at the Siargao Island Medical Center in Dapa town. At least 567 surgical operations were conducted during the activity which concluded Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy of Cong. Bingo Matugas) BUTUAN CITY - At least 567 successful surgical operations were conducted during the Jan. 26-29 Bagtik medical and surgical mission in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province, an official said Monday. "We are thankful to all doctors and surgeons who dedicated their time and efforts in the conduct of this medical and surgical mission in Siargao Island," said Surigao del Norte 1st District Representative Francisco Jose Matugas II in a statement. The Bagtik mission is seen as the biggest medical service activity conducted on the island after Typhoon Odette (Rai) hit the area in 2021. The medical activity, held at