THE ROTARY Club of Downtown Davao partnered with SM City Davao and SM Cares to kick off a one-day celebration of Pink October 2025 on Oct. 9 at the SM Annex event center to raise awareness on breast cancer.
To celebrate breast cancer awareness month and to honor the victims, patients, and survivors, the Rotary Club of Downtown will host a series of activities, including screenings, laboratory tests, and consultations to be conducted by invited doctors.
Rotary Club of Downtown Davao vice president Patmei Ruivivar said the event will also have a health forum in the afternoon, a “Pink zumba”, and “Pink Runway” where breast cancer survivors and advocates will be the models to walk on the stage.
The club recently wrapped up its Pink Walk event at Freedom Park, along with a flag ceremony at City Hall, as the local government showed its support for Pink October by prioritizing health and wellness.
According to Dr. Laurelee Samonte, a surgical oncologist, there are approximately 400 breast cancer patients seeking consultations daily at the Davao Regional Medical Center and Southern Philippines Medical Center. She also said breast cancer is still the most common type among women in the Philippines.
Samonte added there will be a lay forum on Oct.12 at Victoria Plaza where experts debunk myths about breast cancer.
