A Philippine city will provide free sneakers to public school students in K-12

Published March 12, 2024 at 6:58 AM EDT

In a Facebook post, Francis Zamora, the mayor of San Juan City, said providing the free shoes was fulfilling a dream of his. The sneakers are red and white, with the city logo.

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