The city government of Manila launched the “Orally Fit Manila by 2030” program on Tuesday, Sept. 27, to provide dental services to Manileno children.
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, together with the Manila Health Department, led the launching at the Jacinto Zamora Elementary School on Tuesday.

"Sisiguraduhin po natin na ang atin pong mga bata ay mayroong malulusog na gums, malaya sa tooth decay at sa cavities, at wala pong magiging problema sa kanilang ngipin at bibig (We will make sure that our children have healthy gums, are free from tooth decay and cavities, and there will be no more problems with their teeth and mouths),” said Lacuna.
According to data from a 2019 study, there are 3.5 billion people with oral and dental problems and 520 million of them are children, the city government cited.
Also part of the program are free examinations, free cleaning, and free toothpaste for the students of Jacinto Zamora Elementary School.
Six youths from the six districts of the city were also given free braces to properly align their teeth.
The local chief executive thanked those who helped and sponsored the students.
"Kung kayo naman po ay may extra, sigurado po akong may mapapaligaya kayong isang Batang Maynila (If you have extra, you will make a Manileno child happy).”