PAGCOR Delivers 16 Patient Transport Vehicles to Local Governments and Institutions
PAGCOR donated 16 patient transport vehicles during October 14-15 ceremonies to LGUs and institutions including hospitals and fire bureaus. Eight went to PCSO-identified recipients as part of a 70-vehicle program. The vehicles target improved emergency medical access in remote Philippine areas.
SCCG Take — This illustrates PAGCOR directing gaming revenues into direct public health support, a pattern operators and regulators should track for community relations and compliance optics.
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has donated 16 new patient transport vehicles to local government units and public institutions. The handovers took place in two ceremonies on 14 and 15 October at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City, as reported by Inside Asian Gaming.
The vehicles are intended to strengthen medical transport and emergency response capabilities. Alejandro H. Tengco, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO, stated that the donations will enable faster responses to healthcare needs.
Recipients and Statements from 15 October Ceremony
On 15 October PAGCOR distributed eight vehicles to Quezon Province, Cordon in Isabela, the Bureau of Fire Protection National Headquarters, Titay in Zamboanga Sibugay, Toledo City in Cebu, Bakun in Benguet, Bulakan in Bulacan and Tago in Surigao del Sur.
John Francis L. Luzano, head of the Environment and Natural Resources Office of Quezon Province, said the vehicles address transport gaps in remote areas. “Some municipalities are at least five hours away from the provincial hospital, so this donation will greatly help us provide much-needed transport services to our communities.”
PCSO Partnership and 14 October Handover
The eight vehicles delivered on 14 October went to beneficiaries selected by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Recipients included Guimaras State University, the National Bureau of Investigation, the BFP Caraga Regional Headquarters, the Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Mountain Province, Labuan General Hospital in Zamboanga City, Butuan Medical Center and the Bureau of Corrections, which received two units.
These form part of 70 vehicles funded by PAGCOR under its agreement with PCSO. Dr Jesse Fernandez, Medical Chief of Labuan General Hospital, noted the hospital sits 25 kilometers from the city center. “This vehicle will be a big help, especially during emergencies.”
The precise allocation of the remaining 54 vehicles remains unspecified in current reporting.
Reporting: Inside Asian Gaming
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