GMA Kapuso Foundation brings free medical services to quake, flood-hit Sarangani residents

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GMA Kapuso Foundation brought free healthcare services to quake- and flood-hit residents in Glan, Sarangani.

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Oct 2, 2026

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Oct 2, 2026

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