To Many Poor Indigenous Peoples, A Chinese Doctor Is Their Only Hope

To Many Poor Indigenous Peoples, A Chinese Doctor Is Their Only Hope Michael A. Bengwayan, 2010 His eyes are not as sharp as 20 years ago, nor is his memory. But he is still doing what he started to 60 years ago. Treating patients coming from indigenous tribes of the Philippines. He is treating them either free, with minimal cost or paid with a shy grin, a mumble of thanks or a warm hug. He is Dr. Charles Cheng of royal Chinese blood originating from the Song dynasty. A doctor who...

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