San Juan City Provides Financial Aid and Health Services to Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
San Juan City in the Philippines provided financial assistance and health services to 236 breast cancer patients and survivors as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mayor encouraged hope and pledged continued city support.
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