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Published June 11, 2025 8:53pm
A total of 100 fathers in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental received free medical services from GMA Kapuso Foundation in observance of Father's Day and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this June.
According to "24 Oras" on Wednesday, among the beneficiaries of the initiative was Jasper Lapera, a pineapple farmer and a father of five kids. Jasper also raises pigs to supplement his income from farming, which only brings him P7,000 a year due to his modest plot of land.
"May lima po akong anak at ang tatlo po dito ay nakapagtapos na. Sa ngayon meron pa akong dalawang anak na pinagsisikapan na makapagtapos ng kanilang pag-aaral," he said.
GMA Kapuso Foundation offered free prostate-specific antigen tests, urinalysis, and medical consultations to 100 fathers in Don Salvador Benedicto with the help of the Doctors' Hospital Incorporated.
"Males 40 years old and above should have their prostates screened for early detection so that the survival of prostate cancer patients [is] improved. This screening should be done yearly," said urologist Dr. Julian Salvador Vinco.
Food and hygiene kits were also distributed to the beneficiaries.
"Nagpapasalamat po ako sa GMA Kapuso Foundation sa programa na Prostate Cancer Awareness. Dahil dito, kaming mga tatay nakapagpacheck-up nang libre," said Jasper.
For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
