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Dr. John Escote serves with a missionary heart among the rural poor and remote island people of the Philippines. He is blessed with the much-needed technical skills of an ophthalmologist. The eye program is vital to the medical outreach ministry efforts of PMA Philippines because this service is not available to people in remote areas. Restoring eyesight through cataract surgery, or simply dispensing eye glasses bring immeasurable joy and improvement to the people's lives, and opens the door for the Gospel like no other method. Dr. John graduated at the top of his class. But what makes him clearly unique among Filipinos is his dedication to missionary work rather than seeking lucrative positions in the medical profession in the Philippines or abroad. He is doubly blessed with his wife, Eleanor who completely supports him in his ministry. It is our prayer that he will continue to be cared for by God's people and be available for God's work. He has been a missionary with PMA Philippines since 1990. What made him choose PMA Philippines? He says that his calling is purely the handiwork of God. He did not choose it - God choose him. He rejoices that each day in the service of PMA Philippines is an experience and a constant reminder of dying to self daily. Prayer Request: That the Lord will always lead him and guide him for His Name's sake.