PAGCOR Donates 16 Equipped Patient Transport Vehicles to Local Philippine Authorities and Institutions

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has donated 16 patient transport vehicles to local government units and public institutions across the Philippines. The donations form part of the regulator’s corporate social responsibility initiatives. The vehicles were handed over during two ceremonies held in mid-October at PAGCOR‘s corporate office in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

Eight vehicles were distributed to local authorities in Quezon, Isabela, Zamboanga Sibugay, Cebu, Benguet, Bulacan and Surigao del Sur, as well as to the Bureau of Fire Protection’s national headquarters. The remaining eight vehicles went to beneficiaries identified by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). These recipients include hospitals, government agencies and a state university.

Distribution and Partnership Details

The split distribution targets both direct regional needs and specialized health-focused entities. The first group of eight vehicles supports local governments and fire protection services in diverse provinces spanning northern, central and southern parts of the country. The second group of eight vehicles, allocated via PCSO, focuses on medical and public service institutions. As reported by GGRAsia, the PCSO-linked vehicles form part of a broader commitment to fund 70 patient transport vehicles in total. PCSO holds responsibility for identifying further beneficiaries and overseeing their distribution under the agreement.

Equipment Standards and Stated Objectives

Each vehicle includes medical and safety equipment consisting of a stretcher, oxygen tank, wheelchair, first aid kit and navigation system. Alejandro Tengco, chairman and chief executive of PAGCOR, said the donations were aimed at improving access to healthcare and strengthening emergency response services, particularly in underserved communities. Tengco stated: “Through these patient transport vehicles, we hope to help our partner institutions respond more quickly to the medical needs of the communities they serve.” The mid-October ceremonies mark a concrete step in PAGCOR‘s ongoing CSR efforts tied to its regulatory oversight of gaming.

Reporting: GGRAsia

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