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Published June 13, 2025 10:10pm
Over 100 fathers who work as trolley boys in Los Baños, Laguna received early gifts of essential medical services and support from GMA Kapuso Foundation.
According to “24 Oras,” Friday, among those who make a livelihood by pedaling trolleys along train tracks is Jorge Dimaculangan, who has grown accustomed to the physical demands of the job so he could provide for his family.
“‘Pag naulan, dati maselan ang katawan ko eh. ‘Pag ako ay nainitan, naambunan, hinahapo ako. Nung nagtagal nawala na rin, nasanay nang nasanay. Mga bata ko nga eh ‘pag napasok, dito ko kinukuha ang pangbaon,” Jorge said.
In celebration of Father’s Day and observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, GMA Kapuso Foundation provided free prostate-specific antigen tests, urinalysis, and medical consultations for the hardworking trolley boys.
“Prostate-specific antigen is to check kung may nag-uumpisang bukol o infection o paglaki ng prostate. The earlier you get the prostate cancer o mahuli mo, mas nakaka-intervene ka,” said urologist Dr. Jovino Chumacera.
A psychosocial and mental health talk was also conducted, where the challenges and experiences of the fathers were openly discussed.
“Alam mo naman ‘pag lalaki, minsan pinapalaki na parang ‘di ka dapat nagpapakita ng nararamdaman, nalulungkot, naiiyak. Pero dito, dahil napapag-uusapan, nakita nila na, 'Ah, OK lang pala ‘yun.' At mas maganda pa ‘yun kaysa dinibdib o tinatago,” Dr. Christopher Franz Carandang said.
The fathers were also given hygiene kits, food, and clothing.
For those who want to take part in GMA Kapuso Foundation’s initiatives, you may send your donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.
For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.
—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
