 President Benigno Simeon Aquino III receives a heart shape balloon from cancer patients Mary Joy Santilices from Virac, Catanduanes and James Patrick Bustamante from Bukidnon at the Tahan-Tahanan during the Inauguration of the upgraded facilities of East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) in Quezon City Monday February 14, 2011. Tahan-Tahanan is a halfway home for kids with cancer and their family/caregivers who come from the provinces and seek treatment in Metro Manila hospitals. Joining the President in the tour and inspection are EAMC Medical Director Dr. Roland Cortez, Chief Medical Professional Staff II Dr. Victoria Abesamis, Health Secretary Enrique Ona, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson Margarita Juico, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista. (Photo by: BenHur Arcayan/ Malacaņang Photo Bureau) |