Free Breast Screening Event in Malolos City

The City Government of Malolos, in collaboration with ICanServe Foundation, conducted a Free Breast Screening Event on June 3, 2026 at the Malolos Sports and Convention Center. The activity aimed to promote breast health awareness and the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. A total of 128 women from various offices of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malolos availed themselves of the free breast screening services provided during the event.

Dr. Frederick Cesar Irineo Villano, City Health Officer of Malolos opened the program and highlighted the significance of early detection in reducing breast cancer mortality and improving treatment outcomes. He said he hoped to strengthen the partnership between the City Health Office and ICanServe through future training programs for barangay health workers, particularly in conducting Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE).

Hon. Miel Arthem B. Agustin, Malolos City Councilor, welcomed the participants and acknowledged the presence of officials and personnel of the City Health Office of Malolos, employees of the LGU, and representatives of ICanServe. She expressed her gratitude to ICanServe for its continued partnership with the City Government of Malolos and conveyed optimism for another successful breast screening event scheduled in October. She also acknowledged the medical doctors from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) and the Philippine Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) who volunteered to perform CBEs for the breast screening activity. The doctors were assisted by trained Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) from Marikina City.

ICanServe president Nikoy de Guzman thanked the City Government of Malolos for its collaboration and commitment to women’s health. She emphasized the importance of presenting a united front against breast cancer through sustained awareness campaigns and early detection initiatives. She said increasing public awareness and encouraging regular breast screening are vital steps in saving lives and reducing the burden of breast cancer within communities.

Dr. Necy Juat of NKTI gave a lecture on Breast Cancer 101 where she discussed risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well as common myths and facts surrounding the disease. The open forum that followed gave participants the opportunity to ask questions and gain further insights regarding breast health and cancer prevention. Participants then underwent free breast screening services conducted by the volunteer doctors and BHWs.

The activity provided women employees of the LGU with access to early detection services and valuable information on breast health. The event served as an opportunity to encourage proactive healthcare practices and strengthen awareness regarding breast cancer prevention and early detection. Out of the 128 women screened, a total of 17 were found to need further evaluation and follow-up. The Office of Councilor Miel Agustin committed to provide assistance and support to these women to help ensure that they receive the necessary medical attention and care.

After the breast screening, the main proponent of the event, Councilor Miel Agustin, together with ICanServe representatives, and the medical team paid a courtesy call on Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad of Malolos City. During the meeting, Mayor Natividad expressed his appreciation for the partnership between the City Government of Malolos and ICanServe. He thanked the organization for its continued efforts in promoting women’s health and breast cancer awareness. The Malolos Free Breast Screening Event was a successful undertaking that benefited 128 women from various LGU offices.

The collaboration between the City Government of Malolos and ICanServe demonstrated a shared commitment to promoting women’s health and advancing breast cancer awareness. The activity reinforced the importance of early detection as a key strategy in reducing the impact of breast cancer and laid the groundwork for future partnerships, training programs, and screening initiatives aimed at protecting and improving the health and well-being of women in the community.