One hundred mothers in San Luis, Batangas acquired free pap smears and breast examinations because of the GMA Kapuso Foundation forward of Mother’s Day.
According to a report on “24 Oras,” Monday, among the many beneficiaries is a gaggle of girls who earn a residing by making squash-based Filipino noodle dishes like canton and shing-a-ling.
One of them is Evelyn Tibayan, who endures ache in her legs to offer for her grandchildren. The children have been left in her care by their dad and mom.
“Pagkaanak po nila, iniwanan na po. Ako na po nag-alaga sa kanila. Pag hindi po ako nagtinda baka talaga sumala kami sa oras ng pagkain,” stated Evelyn.
Aside from the 100 mothers from San Luis, 200 PDLs (individuals disadvantaged of liberty) within the Cebu City Jail Female Dormitory additionally acquired pap smears and breast examinations. They have been additionally given meals packs and hygiene kits.
“Sa pap smear, kung merong mga discharges, in-a-address na kung kailangan ng medication. Nakita natin na marami pa talagang hindi pa marunong gumawa ng self-breast examination,” stated Dr. Arlene Garduque, Assistant Medical Director of WellPoint Medical Clinic and Diagnostic Center.
Evelyn thanked the GMA Kapuso Foundation for his or her support.
“GMA Kapuso Foundation po ang unang nakapagbigay ng programa sa aming mga PDL ngayong Mother’s Day po,” stated JSUPT. Stephanny Salazar, the warden of the Cebu City Jail Female Dormitory.
If you are to assist, the GMA Kapuso Foundation accepts donations by financial institution deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank bank card, and Lazada.
For extra info, go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation web site.
—Kimberly Tsao/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
