100 individuals to receive free dentures under GMA Kapuso Foundation's 'Ngiting Kapuso Project'

One hundred individuals are set to receive free dentures under the GMA Kapuso Foundation's "Ngiting Kapuso Project."

According to Mel Tiangco's report on "24 Oras" on Wednesday, one of the beneficiaries is Rosalinda Tagle, a mother of eight whose dentures were swept away when Typhoon Ondoy hit in 2009.

She has since been unable to afford replacements because she prioritized her children's needs.

"Basta makaipon lang ako ng pambayad ng tubig at kuryente. Niloloko po nila akong bungal," Rosalinda said.

So on her upcoming birthday, she wishes for her smile and self-confidence to return.

Like Rosalinda, Angelica Pedeza is also in need of dental care. She cannot apply for a job because of her teeth problems.

"Ginaganyan ko na lang po 'yung bunganga ko. Pagkatapos ng interview, umiyak na lang ako bakit 'di ako natatanggap kasi nga wala nga po akong ngipin," she said.

Rosalinda and Angelica, along with the other beneficiaries, underwent screening and dental check-ups under the "Ngiting Kapuso Project at the Centro Escolar University School of Dentistry. 

"Masayang-masayang po ako kasi ito nalang po 'yung pa-birthday sa akin ng GMA Kapuso Foundation," Rosalinda said.

Dr. Joann Fontanilla Joven, Head of Community Dentistry of CEU School of Dentistry said their goal is to help patients regain their self-confidence, especially those who have lost the ability to smile comfortably due to dental problems.

"Kaya namin binibigay itong pustisong ito dahil gusto namin makatulong din sa mga tao na hirap kumainm na nawawalan ng kumpiyansa sa sarili kasi nga hindi sila makangiti."

For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News