Melco Philippines Foundation Donates $395,000 in Equipment to Support Red Cross Blood Center in Cavite

Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation, the charitable arm of Melco in the Philippines, has donated Php24.8 million (US$395,000) worth of medical and non-medical equipment to the Philippine Red Cross Cavite Chapter. The donation is designated for the chapter’s new blood center at the Vermosa Complex in Imus, Cavite.

The equipment was turned over and inspected at City of Dreams Manila in Parañaque City following regulatory approval from PAGCOR. Alejandro H. Tengco, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO, witnessed the turnover.

Tengco said: “At PAGCOR, we value partnerships that create tangible and lasting benefits for the Filipino people. Through collaboration among government, the private sector and humanitarian organizations, we strengthen our collective capacity to respond to urgent needs and deliver assistance where it matters most.”

PAGCOR noted that under its regulations, integrated resort licensees are required to allocate a portion of their foundation funds to socio-civic programs that benefit communities, including initiatives in healthcare, education and other areas of public service. This requirement was detailed according to reporting by Inside Asian Gaming.

Clarence Chung, Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation President and Chairman, said the donation reflected the foundation’s commitment to support vital projects that benefit the community. “We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Philippine Red Cross in its mission to provide critical healthcare to communities in Cavite and nearby areas,” Chung said.

Medical Equipment Delivered

The donated medical equipment included blood bank refrigerators, agglutination viewers, platelet shakers, reagent refrigerators, serology machines, blood mixers, an automatic blood grouping analyzer, ultra-low-temperature freezers, electric tube sealers, serological centrifuges, microscopes, tube strippers and autoclaves.

Non-Medical Equipment Delivered

The non-medical equipment included a generator set, blood donation couches and beds, computer sets and air-conditioning units.

These contributions directly fulfill PAGCOR’s mandated socio-civic allocations for gaming foundations. Operators in the Philippine market will continue to route foundation resources into healthcare and community infrastructure under this structured regulatory approach.

Reporting: Inside Asian Gaming

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